For any child, from toddlers to teenagers, school is more than an education. It’s a journey. From sports and arts to extensive after school programming, part of our mission is to enable students to develop their interests and talents both inside and outside the classroom, inspiring the whole child.

Leadership

Stewards of our mission.

Since its founding, the Lycée Français de Chicago has relied on visionary thinkers to guide our community.

Our leaders remain deeply committed to the dual values of academic rigor and global citizenship—principles that have endured since our founding in 1995.

We are fortunate to have the combined experience, vision, and wisdom of our Head of School, our Board of Trustees and our senior administrative team to steer the Lycée into its next chapter of excellence.

Meet the Head of School

A passionate educator with an entrepreneurial mindset and 25 years of international leadership experience, Eric Veteau has led the Lycée Français de Chicago since 2015. He oversees the day‑to‑day management of the school, implementing Board policies, guiding our faculty and ensuring a nurturing and innovative learning environment supported by a strong team of senior administrators.

Before joining the LFC, Mr. Veteau directed two major French international schools in Washington, D.C., and Shanghai, experiences that strengthened his expertise in multilingual education and global academic excellence. Beyond our campus, he serves as President of the FEPEF, a federation uniting 150 partner French international schools worldwide, and as Vice President of AFSA, the Association of French Schools in North America.

Having dedicated his entire career to international education, he brings a deep commitment to inclusivity, strategic growth, and student success, ensuring that LFC students are uniquely prepared to thrive in an interconnected world.

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees serves as the strategic guardian of the school's mission, vision, and fiscal sustainability. Operating according to established bylaws, the Board sets high-level policies and strategic goals that safeguard the LFC's future excellence.

Board of Trustees

Board Chair: Jennifer Lee
Past Chair: Brigitte Ozzello
Secretary: Jacob Kahn
Treasurer: Nick Brand
Ross Allen
Pierre-Andre Balson
Keith Brenan
Quentin Calder
Philippe Carlier
Victoria Ghanem
Kevin Goldstein
Janelle Hoekstra
Mariam Huss
Eric Jensen
Jennifer Lejano
Pierre Lorieau
Jennifer Reese
David Sokol
Thibault Vieilledent
Eric Veteau, President*
Charlotte Martel, Consul General of France in Chicago*
Louis Comte, Alumni Representative*
Maria Silvia Uribe, Parent Trustee*
*Ex-officio

Questions? Contact board@lyceechicago.org. Recent Board meeting minutes are available on our parent portal, LFConnect.

Board Committees

Executive Committee – This committee transacts all regular business of the Board between meetings of the Board, subject to certain limitations.

Governance Committee – The governance committee oversees the growth and development of the board of trustees. It is responsible for preparing the nominations of new trustees and the slate of officers for presentation to the board for a vote. The committee also leads the annual board evaluation process, initiating any needed changes to the bylaws and the board's ongoing education and professional development.

Development Committee – This committee advises the Board on school fundraising and capital campaigns, and actively assists in fundraising programs by supporting the capital campaign co-chairs and the Development team.

Finance Committee – This committee reviews the school’s finances, fiscal affairs, long range financial plan, annual operational budget, and investment policies, and also monitors the implementation of the budget and issuance of financial statements, and assists the board in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities.

Facilities Committee – This committee guides and oversees all issues related to the school’s campus and determines the need for major capital projects, including planning, development, and financing.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee – This committee comprises board members, teachers, administrators, and parents. The committee's mission is to facilitate and reinforce diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within the school.

Faculty & Staff Council Committee – This committee comprises board members, teachers, faculty, and administrators and discusses matters related to employment conditions.

Senior Administration

Eric Veteau, Head of School
Sebastien Tourlouse, Assistant Head of School
Sarah Whalen, Director of High School
Delphine Geannopulos, Director of Middle School
Benoît Forner, Director of Primary School
Philippe Audasso, Director of Athletics
Jacques Fournier, Director of Auxiliary Programs
Sarah Galer, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer
Susan Mchabcheb, Chief Development Officer
Lance Paulsen, Director of College Counseling
Cécilia Porter, Director of Inclusion and International Partnerships - Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager
Jenna Rabisse, Director of Human Resources
Michael Yager, Chief Financial Officer
Irina Ziemann, Director of Operations & Technology
Alexandra Zagmout, Director of Enrollment Management

School Advisory Council

The School Advisory Council is responsible for providing advisory support on matters of school life, pedagogical decisions, school rules and regulations, school calendar, school discipline, safety and security and methodological choices, taking into account the LFC's mission and the needs of the school's students, faculty and parents.

The Head of School leads the council, creates and oversees the regulating guidelines, with help from members:

Head of School
Director of the Secondary School
Director of the Primary School
CFO
The Dean of Students
I staff representative
4 teacher representatives
4 parent representatives
2 student representatives

The members of the School Advisory Council have a one-year term, which expires the day of the first School Advisory Council of the following year.

Faculty & Staff

Mission & History

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