Education:
Université de Nice-Sophia Antipolis, Maîtrise

Université de Nice-Sophia Antipolis, D.E.A.

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, Ph.D.

I studied Math in both college and grad school, focusing on algebraic geometry.

Recently I have been teaching upper level courses such as Math 5i and Abstract Algebra, which are calculus classes focusing on single and multivariables. I also offer Linear Algebra, which introduces students to the beauty and whimsy of abstraction without losing track of algebra’s practical roots.

I’ve been involved in teaching since I was a teen—tutoring math and coaching tennis in high school. I loved passing on what I’d learned. In grad school, I taught nearly every semester. So, teaching after graduation felt natural—and I haven’t looked back.

I try to share my deep appreciation for the beauty of math—not just its applications. I love when we explore aesthetically pleasing concepts or when students make cool discoveries.

I’ve also helped lead the Intraterm course Food and Rock Climbing. Though I came to climbing later, I love the sport’s supportive culture. I hope to develop an Intraterm trip that takes students outdoors to climb. 

College Prep students are wonderfully quirky, talented, and curious. They seek “aha” moments, which makes teaching here a joy.

In my Abstract Algebra elective, students take turns presenting and sharing “nuggets”—tidbits that are historical, cultural, or application-based. Their nuggets are well-researched, creative, and often funny. This gives math a dimension beyond what people expect, made possible by our students’ delightful nerdiness.

I love the Snow Trip—watching seniors bond during their final semester. For a favorite memory: the first series of assembly announcements about Safeware Laptop Insurance. We all wait for the inevitable fake-laptop drop, and each time the comedic setup gets more creative.

I was born and raised in France. When I arrived in the Bay Area in 2005, I was struck by how many people spoke French—less so today.