Our native French and English-speaking teachers come from more than twelve different countries.
All our teachers bring a comprehensive early childhood educational experience to the team. They are selected for their classroom experience, their empathy ability, their nurturing skills, and their sensitiveness to the children’s needs as well.
Petits Poussins UES provides its teachers with the full professional training program and guidance recommended by the NYC-DOH, along with an in-site professional training program tailored to our specific bilingual setting educational purpose.
Every single staff member is trained and CPR/First Aid Certified.
Vanessa Handal-Ghenania, Ed.M.
Founder
Vanessa Handal-Ghenania is the founder of VHG group Inc., early childhood language schools (daycares and preschools). Born and raised in a trilingual household with French as her primary language, Vanessa and her family traveled around the world…Read More
Marina Taub
Director of School Operations and Admissions
As a school manager, Marina Taub brings to our educational program more than 25 years of education management experience in the field of early language acquisition, as well as professional training and … Read More
Annette Kanter
Associate Director of Operations
As Assistant Operations Manager and teacher, Annette Kanter’s broad experience in education has spanned a wide variety of roles in several independent schools for over 25 years. Annette’s experiences have provided her with the opportunity to develop advanced skills and knowledge in school administration and… Read More
Samirath Gnabode
Educational Director
Samirath Gnabode is a dedicated educator with a master’s degree in Early Childhood Education and a French Bilingual Extension. With years of experience teaching French both as a language of immersion and as a heritage language, she has honed her skills in..Read More
Ms. Benedicte
As a French Teacher, I have been working with children for over 5 years. I grew up in Cote d’Ivoire (Abidjan) and I speak both French and English fluently. My educational background is in Early Childhood Development. I believe that a good teacher has a professional… Read More
Ms. Mata
I am the French Teacher in the Toddlers’ group at Petits Poussins UES. I’m from Senegal (West Africa). My first language is French. I have an associate degree in Forensic Accounting but being a stay-at-home… Read More
Ms. Ahoua
My name is Ahoua. I am originally from Ivory Coast. I am the mother of two children and have two grandsons. My primary language is French. I am a teacher in the Infant classroom with babies 2M – 12M…. Read More
Ms. Olivia
I am a French native working as an Infants/Toddlers teacher assistant at PPUES. I was born in Ivory Coast where I spent most of my life, in Abidjan. I have an associate degree in communication and home health care certificate…. Read More
Ms. AnnMarie
Hi, my name is Annmarie Puello. I am the afternoon English enrichment teacher this year, in the Infants room. I was born in the city in a Spanish cultural household, family and children always coming in and out the door, which inspired my passion for working with children… Read More
Ms. Melinda
I am the English teacher in the PreK 2Y – 3Y classroom. I was born and raised in Bronx NY, and I graduated from Aquinas High school in 2000. From there I went to College of New Rochelle where I received my Bachelors degree In Liberal arts. I went on to Concordia college where I received my Masters in Early childhood for General and Special Education. This will be my 7th year teaching. … Read More
Ms. Brianna
My name is Brianna Dominguez. I am Dominican, but I was born and raised in New York. I have worked with children for 7 years in positions such as babysitter, nanny, and assistant teacher. I have experience with infants, toddlers, and Pre-k – 5th grade. Something that I… Read More
Ms. Joanne
My name is Joanne Hernandez! A proud Puerto Rican woman born in the Bronx and raised in Harlem! I am the oldest of 4 children, and have worked with children for many years, especially my younger siblings and know exactly what it is like to care for all age groups… Read More
Ms. Martine
I am Martine the French teacher, I am from “Bretagne” in France where I created my day care. My passion is the world of children where everything is new and of great discovery; I am very proud to be in this school… Read More
Ms. Luciane
My name is Luciane, I’m from Haiti, nurse by profession. I’m a French assistant teacher. Cooperative, understanding, dynamic, and patient. I work in a spirit of mutual help with my co-teacher so that the children benefit from the best level of care and education from both teachers… Read More
Ms. Julie-Anne
Hi there! My name is Julie-Anne Caballero. I will be the After School Teacher for Infants primarily, but I will also work with other classes! I am currently attending CUNY Hunter College for my senior year, majoring in Media Studies/Communications…. Read More
Ms. Yoanna
My name is Yoanna. I was born and raised in the Bronx. I am currently in my 3rd year of college at City College with a major in Early Childhood Education. I am bilingual, speaking both Spanish and English. I love working with kids and creating fun activities… Read More
Ms. Shania
My name is Shania Howell. I am an Infant lead English teacher. I’ve been in the education field for 6 years. I have my Associate’s Degree in Early childhood education Infants and Toddlers Birth-2. I am currently in school for my Bachelors, I will be… Read More
Ms. Mariama
My name is Hadja Mariama Bah-Diallo and I am a French teacher in the Infant room. I was born in Guinea where French is the first language, and I belong to the Fulani tribe. I studied in France, I got a Master’s degree in Management Information System in Amiens, France. As a mother… Read More