Born in Lyon, France, Marion began studying Archeology and Classics, later continuing her studies in Athens, Greece. After receiving her Master’s in Classics, she participated in a teacher exchange program in Northern Greece. Marion then pursued studies in teaching French as a Second Language (FSL) and children’s theater. After this, she taught French literature and Classics, and served as the coordinator of the French department in a K-12 bilingual school in Istanbul, Turkey, where she remained for eight years. During her time at SDFAS, Marion went from teaching Middle School French literature, to taking on the coordination of the Middle School and the French program. Since Marion joined SDFAS in 2016, she worked diligently in developing student engagement and facilitating student-led committees.