Meet The French Team!
Melissa Tran
Founder/President
Bonjour! I’m Melissa Tran, a senior at Bellevue High School, and French has been a part of my life for over seven years. I founded this program because I love teaching kids and I noticed that younger kids in my community had limited access to language programs, This program is for me to share my love for French and connect with young learners in our community!
Sabrina Rocke
Lead French Tutor
Bonjour! I’m a dedicated French tutor with over seven years of language study and am passionate about helping others learn a deeper appreciation for the language, culture, and pieces that make it unique. Tutoring allows me to share this by guiding students from things including grammar basics to an expanded vocabulary. Whether a beginner or someone with a bit more background, I’m here to make learning about French more engaging and accessible!
Polina Akulova
Vice President
Hi, I’m Polina and I look forward to showing students in our program the beauty and nuances of the French language and culture!
Besides French and English, I also speak Russian; each language is exciting to decode using your knowledge of other languages so I hope to more people will find the fun in language learning like me.
Outside of school, I further my interest in the language as well, teaching at Education Francaise Greater Seattle and participating in the yearly Le Grand Concours national French contest.
Lathan Lengle
French Tutor
I’m Lathan Lengle, a senior at Bellevue High School with 7 years of French studies. My journey with the language has given me a deep appreciation for French culture, and I’m committed to becoming fluent. I often watch French shows like Lupin to improve my comprehension and pick up everyday expressions. Learning French has been a rewarding challenge, helping me build strong communication skills and a new perspective on language.