Angèle grew up in Normandy and Paris. She taught in multiple countries (France, Russia, Cameroon, Morocco, Taiwan, China and the UK). She moved from London to New York and joined Coucou in 2022. Passionate about games, Angèle will always find playful ways to challenge her students and get them to learn their vocabulary!

If you want to place Anka on the map, look near the mountains! A French-Swiss binational, Anka studied international law in Lyon before working in Geneva, Zurich, and Monaco. She moved to LA in 2013 to pursue a new career in art and tech. Outside the classroom, you can find her playing golf, honing her painting skills, or showcasing her hosting talents at dinner parties with friends.

Born and raised in the French Alps, but Parisian at heart, Anna has lived in England, Canada, Belgium and Namibia. In 2017, she moved to sunny LA, where she has been involved in several cultural and environmental projects, and later joined Coucou in 2020. She is fond of art, always eager to wander galleries and museums, and loves to draw. Special skills: Wonder Maman & environmental advocate!

Caroline was born and raised in Marseille, in the south of France, to Italian parents. She grew up between the two cultures. After completing a degree in journalism, she earned a degree in forensic science and criminology. She worked as a journalist and reporter in Africa and France. She later moved to the U.S., then to Canada, before moving to California, where she worked as a journalist, photographer, and writer. She now lives in Hawaii, where she joined Coucou in 2026. She is passionate about poetry, movies, soccer, and Formula One, as well as extreme sports like skydiving. She is vegan and loves writing songs, poems, and stories.

Claire was born and raised in Ville d’Avray, near Paris. She lived in New York City and Monterey, CA, and is currently based in Moret-sur-Loing, France. She has a background in visual arts and creative writing, and has worked for Coucou since 2017. Besides teaching French, she is also a translator and is part of several literary communities in the US and Paris. She has a passion for all aspects of language, from etymology to poetry.

Cynthia was born and raised in Île-de-France, in the suburbs of Paris. After studying radio journalism, she became PR for a Parisian record label. She moved to LA in 2014 where she met Margaux, owner of Coucou LA, and decided to join the school then. Cynthia enjoys playing ping- pong and pool, singing karaoke, buying groceries at the market and unwinding with a good book.

Houda was born and raised in Belgium, then lived in Rwanda and Senegal before moving to New York seven years ago. In her early days in NYC, she worked for a shoe designer, splitting her time between the city and Italy.

She’s currently finishing her studies as an herbalist. Houda loves cooking, sharing an aperitif with friends, singing when no one can hear her, drinking natural wine, and reading.

Born and raised in Brive, in southwestern France, Keveen quickly relocated to Paris to pursue his passion for music. After teaching French and English in Peru, he settled in LA in 2011 and joined Coucou at the beginning of 2020. He works as a language and music tutor and is also a touring musician and a fixture on the LA music scene, playing in several local bands.

Born and raised in Paris, Pascal came to the US in 2009 to study Politics and Italian at NYU. He joined Coucou in 2022. Theater aficionado, Pascal is also a skilled horseback rider and occasional painter.

Pia was born in the US and raised in the South of France. After obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree in Archeology and a Master’s in Management, she started working in the corporate world, but then decided to follow her true passions: acting and producing, two domains within which she now thrives. Pia joined Coucou in 2016. She also loves dance, theater, cinema, and travel.