Julien Berteraut

Julien Berteraut grew up in Vimoutiers, a small town in Normandy. He is in his first year as a Target Language Expert at Carthage.

"I decided to come here two years ago when I talked to my supervisor at my university," he said. "I have always been interested in the English language and the American culture." His older sister spent a year in the United States as an au pair, and told him about her experience. "I have always wanted to come here."

He decided to take English classes at his university. For his master's degree, he analyzed the representation of society within American documentary films.

"Obviously, coming here was a way for me to learn about the American culture and improve my listening and speaking skills, but also to be in an environment where I could learn from others, especially in such a diverse community" with other TLEs, he said.

He has enjoyed his time at Carthage.

"As TLEs, we are always working, but when you are used to this rhythm, you begin to appreciate your experience," he says. "As it is my first time in a foreign country, and my first experience as a teacher, the first weeks have been more than challenging. But I will never regret coming here to Kenosha. I hope the rest of my stay goes as well as the first two months."

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.