Director:
The De Toulouse program, in operation for over 10 years, is directed by Mr. Stefan Vest, with the assistance of Dr. Jacqueline Vest, native French teachers, and Mrs. Marie-Solange de Perthuis, a Toulouse resident.
Mr. Stefan Vest
- Masters of Educational Leadership, Northern Arizona University 2002
- Over 10 years of teaching and counseling experience
- Extensive experience guiding youth wilderness trips
Mr. Stefan Vest
Teachers:
Dr. Jacqueline Vest
- Ph. D. in Lettres Modernes from University of Toulouse
- Teaching experience in college and preparatory schools (28 years at St. John's School in Houston)
Dr. Jacqueline Vest
Mrs. Brigitte Searchinger
- Master of Philosophy (French), Yale University, 1987
- Doctoral candidate in French, Yale University, a.b.d. 1991
- 10 years of college teaching (Duke, Yale, Middlebury College)
- Currently teaches at the Potomac School in McLean, VA
Mrs. Brigitte Searchinger
Dr. Florence Goulesque
- Ph.D. University of New Mexico, 1997
- 20 years experience teaching French
- Currently teaches at Albuquerque Academy in New Mexico
Dr. Florence Goulesque
Coordinator of Host Families:
Mrs. Marie-Solange de Perthuis
- Has been residing in Toulouse for over 20 years with her family
(4 children) - Conservator of works of art (paintings)
Mrs. Marie-Solange
de Perthuis