Originally from Lyon, France, Sylvie Toudic brings more than 25 years of international education experience across France, the United Kingdom, New York, and California. After beginning her career in international business, she followed her passion for education, earning her teaching qualification from the Institute of Education in London. Since then, she has served as a teacher, department chair, curriculum leader, and school administrator in international and bilingual schools.

Sylvie joined San Diego French-American School in 2020 and now serves as Elementary School Director and Coordinator of FLE/ESL. In her leadership role, she is deeply committed to creating an elementary experience that brings together academic excellence, bilingualism, student well-being, and a strong sense of belonging.

Sylvie has led and expanded initiatives that give students greater agency, enrich their learning, and create meaningful opportunities beyond the classroom. These include the Student Ambassador Program, student leadership clubs, HerStory – Paroles de Femmes, Les Livres en Fête, and the continued development and expansion of the school’s music program. She is particularly passionate about creating opportunities for every child to develop confidence, curiosity, independence, and leadership while discovering their own strengths and interests.

At the heart of Sylvie’s approach is the belief that outstanding schools are built through strong relationships and a shared sense of purpose. She values close partnerships among students, teachers, families, and the wider community and strives to create an environment where every child is known, supported, challenged, and inspired to grow.