STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Deborah Cordier

I had the privilege of spending seven formative years at the International School of Geneva in Switzerland, during which I became bilingual in French and English. After earning my Bachelor's Degree in Education in 1976, I dedicated over 20 years to teaching K-12, culminating in a rewarding role at the United Nations International School in New York City.

In 1997, I completed a French Language Translation certificate at NYU, and in 1996, I earned a CTEFL certificate from the University of Cambridge. In 2002, I made a significant transition to Florida, where I attended the University of South Florida in Tampa and successfully obtained my PhD in Second Language Acquisition and Instructional Technology in 2009.

I am currently delighted to be working at the Alliance in Sarasota, a community I have been a part of for many years. This journey has enriched my life, especially during my time in New York and Providence, Rhode Island, where my daughter and her family reside.