Meet Our Team
At Au P’tit Monde, our team is dedicated to providing the best educational experience for your child. We believe in fostering a nurturing and enriching environment where children can grow and learn. Get to know the passionate individuals who make our preschool a second home for your child
Lynda Ramoul
Principal
Lynda Ramoul is Born and Raised in Algeria. She speaks French, English, Berber and Arabic. She joined Au P’tit Monde of Palo Alto in early 2015 as a teacher of the TPS ( Toute Petite Section). In 2019, Lynda was honored to be the director.
With more than 12 years of experience in Early Childhood Education, Lynda is the driving force behind our School’s success. She is committed to academic excellence, language immersion, and creating a safe, loving space for our students.
Virginie Zenero
TPS/PS Head Teacher
Virginie was born and raised in France. She is the delightful preschool teacher who brought a touch of the French Alps to sunny San Jose back in 2009. Armed with her Early Childhood Education certificate, she’s been sprinkling her magic with children since 2019. At Au P’tit Monde since April 2021, she’s the maestro of mischief, making each day a whimsical adventure for her little proteges. When not wrangling rambunctious tots, you’ll find her sipping espresso and indulging in French books at the Alliance Française library, where she volunteers as the “Chief Giggle Officer” every Saturday morning!
Nadia El Khaoulani
PS/MS Head Teacher
Nadia was born in Morocco and moved to France by the age of 3. She has a dual nationality and speaks 4 languages (French, Arabic, English and Spanish). She did all her studies in France and worked as an Assistant Director at a middle school for several years before moving to California in 2011. After having her 1st daughter, she developed an interest in the child development field in order to establish successful parenting. She later decided that Early Childhood Education will become her career. She holds a degree in Business Management and will be soon completing her Master’s Teacher Certification in Early Childhood Education. Her goal as a teacher is to foster a positive learning environment and to instill a love of learning at an early age. Nadia loves to bake and travel the world to explore and discover new places and traditions.
Wissam Agsous
Assistant Teacher
Wissam was born and raised in Algeria, where her Berber roots instilled a deep love for community and culture. A decade ago, she moved to the U.S. with her husband, and they eventually settled in California, where they welcomed two wonderful children into their lives.
Wissam earned her master’s degree in Organizational Management and certifications in Data Analytics and Project Management. Before stepping into the classroom, she spent five years working in project management, where she sharpened her skills in solving complex problems and driving insights.
But after becoming a mother, her priorities shifted, and she discovered a deep passion for education, particularly in teaching French to young children. With over four years of experience as a substitute French teacher, she transitioned into the role of an assistant teacher, where she now fosters a love for learning and helps preschoolers develop their language skills through playful exploration.
In her free time, Wissam shares the ups, downs, and delightful chaos of balancing motherhood, career, and passion on her platform, DataMomPreneur, inspiring other moms to chase their professional dreams. When she’s not teaching or writing, you’ll likely find her out in nature, hiking, dancing with her kids, surrounded by good friends, enjoying meaningful moments and laughter.
Juliette Desre
MS-GS Head Teacher
Juliette was born and raised in France. She holds a master degree in Psychology from Paris X University, specializing in child development. She taught for 25 years in France as a kindergarten and elementary school teacher. For four of these years, she was also an elementary school principal. Since moving to California, she has been tutoring French.
During her children’s school years, she regularly volunteered in their school libraries.
It’s with great pleasure that she joins Le Petit Monde team to reconnect with the little ones and help them blossom.
She’s the mom of two young adults. She enjoys California’s outdoors and bikes as soon as she can.
Astrid Arnaud
Teacher Assistant PS/GS
Astrid was born and Raised in France. She moved to the Bay Area from Paris 17 years ago, along with her husband and her three children. She holds a master’s degree in Psychology from Paris X-Nanterre, specializing in Child Development, Cognitive Psychology, and Social Psychology. Before embarking on her journey in education, she spent 7 years as a Customer Support Team Lead at a tech startup. Her professional background includes a range of experiences in teaching and child development. At “Maison Cerise” (Maison verte, Françoise Dolto), She created a space where parents and children could engage in meaningful conversations and play, focusing on communication and socialization for parents and children under 5 years old. During her time at “L’école à l’hôpital” in Lyon, she had the opportunity to instruct students of all age groups who were hospitalized. Additionally, she volunteered as a French tutor and assistant French teacher at Palo Alto schools. She believes that the foundation of learning lies in love and confidence. Her top priority is ensuring that children feel comfortable and secure in the classroom, enabling them to progress at their own pace. As a newly “empty nested parent, she dedicate her spare time to sewing, crafting, walking with their two Brittany spaniels, and sailing on the beautiful Bay.
Meryem El Majdoubi
Chef / Teacher Aide
Meryem was born and raised in Morocco. She has been working at APM since 2019 as a chef. Meryem prepares for our students and staff an amazing and fresh food daily. During all these years at APM, she was also interested in working closely with the kids and encouraged her to return to school and take some of the Child development classes. Meryem now is not only a great cook but also a wonderful Teacher Aide who helps take care of our students in the
afternoons. Meryem is well appreciated by all the families and the staff. We are very lucky to have her.
