Educational Team
Passionate educators, inspiring backgrounds, with recognized expertise…
Each member of our team has been carefully selected to provide your children with a unique and nurturing learning environment.
Florence Plaetevoet
Passionate about education from an early age, Florence brings nearly 15 years of experience dedicated to supporting children aged 2 to 6.
Trained by the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI), she has worked in four different Montessori schools in the Grenoble area, therefor gaining rich expertise in predominantly bilingual English-French environments. In addition, she also took part in founding one of these schools, demonstrating her recognized expertise in the field.
Furthermore, deeply moved by Maria Montessori’s caring approach, Florence supports each child in uncovering their unique potential, respecting their natural pace of development.
“As a Montessori educator, my greatest joy is seeing each child grow, marvel, and become more independent day by day. These moments are what give true meaning to my work.”
Her philosophy? To invite each child to reveal their potential and grow at their own pace in a thoughtfully prepared and nurturing environment.
(Ages 2–6 and 6–11)
Angelika Studeny
Trilingual in German, English, and French, Angelika brings exceptional linguistic and pedagogical richness to Être et Devenir.
She has worked in several well-known Montessori schools in the Grenoble area, gaining solid experience with children aged 3 to 12 in predominantly bilingual settings. She has previously collaborated with Florence, ensuring seamless pedagogical continuity.
Trained in Montessori education in Germany and certified by the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI), Angelika deeply understands child development between the ages of 3 and 12. Her training in compassionate communication perfectly complements her educational approach.
“Patient and attentive, I guide children in their learning journey and toward autonomy. My vision is an education tailored to each child to help them develop their full personality.”
At Être et Devenir, she supports your children in English and also introduces them to German, enriching their openness to the world.
(Ages 6–11)
Caroline Rybski
With 25 years of experience working with children, Caroline began her career as a public school teacher in the French National Education system for 18 years. She then moved into academic and family coaching, then independent teaching as an educational therapist.
This diverse journey has given her an in-depth understanding of the educational system and the specific needs of each child.
Certified in Positive Educational Therapy and currently training as a Montessori educator for ages 6–12, Caroline is well-versed in transitioning between different pedagogical approaches. Her experience with children with special needs and her expertise in visual learning strategies greatly enrich her approach.
“What deeply motivates me is seeing children thrive in their learning, with that joy and pride when they truly make knowledge their own.”
Passionate about personalized learning support, Caroline has always pursued continuous training to better meet the needs of each student, helping them unlock their full potential and build self-confidence.
