Mary Clements
Executive Director
Mary is the founder of Les Petites Pommes and is proud to be serving as executive director. Entrepreneurship revealed itself as a possibility at the end of her university education and she hasn’t looked back since. Mary is dedicated to creating spaces for children and adults alike to connect across cultures and realize their potential. This company is her dream and she leads it with passion and dedication.To learn more about Mary’s experiences in French immersion in Hamilton, click here (Canadian Parent’s For French Newsletter, pages 5 and 6). Also, learn about how Mary started Les Petites Pommes here (The Spec).
Carla Tancredi
Director
Carla Tancredi is proud to serve as Program Director at Les Petites Pommes! With a background in linguistics, human resources, and education, Carla brings a unique blend of academic and professional experience to her role.
She holds a degree in Linguistics from Brock University, completed studies in Human Resources Management at Sheridan College, and is currently pursuing her Master of Education at Niagara University. Her experience spans classroom teaching, adult ESL support, and educational program development for both English and French learners.
Before joining Les Petites Pommes, Carla spent over a decade in recruitment and client services, specializing in mental health-focused hiring, training, and relationship-building. She is passionate about creating inclusive, supportive spaces for students to grow in both confidence and language skills. Carla approaches every challenge with positivity and care and is dedicated to helping students thrive through meaningful learning experiences.
Our Knowledgable Staff
Our team at Les Petites Pommes is passionate about French learning and also comitted to providing a safe, encouraging, and productive atmosphere for our students to grow on their language learning journey.
Safety, Well-being & Inclusion
Taking on the learning of a new language is challenging enough, which is why it is essential to us that all of our students feel safe and and comfortable in an enivorment where they can excel.
Meeting Students at Their Level
Whether just beginning a French learning journey or having some previous experience to work with, our teaching staff has the the patience required to help students learn at their own pace.
Fun in French Learning
Our focus as educators is to create experiences for our students that are both engaging and productive, offering a harmonious balance of both learning and play.