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).
John Burke
Director
Working in the education industry for more than 10 years, John brings together a mosaic of experience as director of Les Petites Pommes. A Hamilton-native, John has worked at various schools and with a diverse student base throughout the city before joining our team in 2011. His communication abilities, compassion, leadership and energy have been a driving force in our growth!
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.