Alliance française honors French teacher

The Alliance française Gainesville, a world-wide organization that originated in Paris, France, recognized “Madame Judy Charudattan” for outstanding teaching and community initiatives during more than 25 years teaching French in Gainesville.

Developing and directing the Kindergarten through eighth grade French Congrès, Charudattan has received many accolades and national and international honors including the Dorothy Ludwig Excellence in Teaching award given by the American Association of Teachers of French, and a national 2002 Elementary French Teacher if the Year. She was inducted into the Teachers’ Hall of Fame for her dedication and invaluable contributions to the field of foreign language education. As director of École française, Charudattan teaches French at the Blue Wave After School program at P.K. Yonge developmental Research School, and at the Extended Day Enrichment program at Alachua County Public Schools.

Judy Charudattan was recently recognized for outstanding teaching and community initiatives during more than 25 years teaching French in Gainesville.