Audrey Dehdouh

Audrey Dehdouh was born in Paris and moved to Orléans, where she lived until she graduated from high school. She attended the Université de Caen Basse-Normandie, where she majored in Anglophone Studies.

"During my first-year as a master’s student, I have been an exchange student in the Department of American Studies at the University of Kansas," she says. "I am currently teaching French at Carthage and studying to complete a master's in general education."

This is Ms. Dehdouh's second time in the United States. She first visited as an exchange student; now she is both teaching and studying.

"Carthage is a small college, which makes it a very different experience from the one I had in a large state university," she says.

"Culturally speaking, the biggest and most difficult aspect to handle is the work ethic. As a French person, it is hard for me to get used to the rhythm here!" she says. "I love living in the U.S.A., but I often miss my laidback French way of life!"

Meet the TLEs

Julien Berteraut
"Coming here was a way for me to learn about the American culture, improve my listening and speaking skills, and be in an environment where I could learn from others."

Audrey Dehdouh
"I am currently teaching French at Carthage and studying to complete a Master's in General Education."

Nozomi Fukazawa
"I'm really enjoying meeting people who have a different background from mine, and having precious experiences with them here."

Carolin Hellwig
"My experiences in Kenosha are so far wonderful: working with amazing people, living with international friends, and the life as a teacher as well as student is incredible."

Martina Hunkler
"I am very happy to be here and I would not want to miss this experience for sack of gold or a plate of German Spätzle!"

Claudia Rodriguez
"Living with people of six different countries has enriched my perspective about the world."

Miguel Rojo
TLE Miguel Rojo came to the United States immediately after finishing school, eager to learn more about American life.

Sergio Salazar
"I became a teacher four years ago and found the reward I never thought to find in a job. Indeed teaching is both my profession and my hobby."

Miguel Ángel Santos
Miguel said he's grateful to be doing what he enjoys most: combining traveling, languages, culture sharing, and teaching.

Niki Sugiyama
Niki was motivated to learn English by American culture. "I dreamed of talking with Michael Jordan some day!" she said.

Ruth Solarte
"My wish is that when the students leave the classroom, they feel that they have acquired more than the Spanish basics.”

Shuhong Zhao
Shuhong Zhao, from Beijing, China, is in the United States for the first time and is teaching Chinese 101.