Sylvie was born in a small village near Lyon, France. She graduated from the College of Education in Grenoble and decided to combine her love of teaching, traveling, and discovering other cultures by going abroad.

Her first position as a French teacher was in Louisiana. She was then the Co-founder and Director of the French School in Harare, capital of Zimbabwe. She developed the pre-elementary section to welcome younger students. Her passion for travel led her to work in other countries such as Saudi Arabia, Senegal, and Singapore, where she taught at various levels.

She and her husband decided to return to the United States, landing in San Diego in 2010. For these past few years at SDFAS, Sylvie has had the opportunity to teach different grade levels, and to participate in various educational projects in the elementary and middle School. Sylvie has a strong interest in Arts and Music.