A passionate management team
At Jeanne Barret Primary School, our team is driven by a shared conviction: to support each child in their overall development, with kindness and enthusiasm.
Comprised of passionate teachers and educators, the team does everything possible to provide students with a learning environment that is both stimulating and reassuring. Each member strives to be attentive to the needs, pace, and personality of each childin order to support their growth and development.
Beyond the transmission of knowledge, we place great importance on the imparting of human values : respect, curiosity, cooperation, self-confidence, and openness to others.
We believe that learning also means growing, being inspired, and finding one’s place within the community.
Annabelle — Co-founder, Co-director, and Teacher
A teacher in alternative education since 2020, Annabelle Lhotte is dedicated to supporting children in their learning journey and helping them discover that they are capable of achieving great things.
Convinced that the connection is the key to all learning, she is committed to building a strong, trusting relationship with her students. Instilling confidence, fostering a love of learning, and sparking curiosity and joy in the learning process are at the heart of her approach.
Annabelle aims to make Jeanne Barret School a place of both learning and personal growth—a space where each student is heard, respected, and encouraged to express their individuality.
Her vision of education is based on a simple idea: the school should adapt to the child’s needs, not the other way around.
She implements small class sizes and innovative teaching approaches, ensuring ample playtime throughout the day while guaranteeing access to a solid foundation of knowledge, as outlined in the French curriculum.
Julie — Co-fondatrice, Co-directrice et Enseignante
Passionate about art and creativity in all their forms, Julie de Rosnay is committed to nurturing each student's creative potential . She sees artistic expression as a powerful way to build self-confidence, foster open-mindedness, and cultivate a genuine love of learning.
Co-founder and co-director of Jeanne Barret School, Julie is committed to providing children with a different educational experience, that is both stimulating, nurturing, and fulfilling.
Curious and full of ideas, she enjoys developing collaborative projects that foster cooperation, discovery, and the recognition of each individual’s talents. For her, art is a way to explore the world, better understand oneself, and build connections within the school community.
Jérôme — Co-founder
Jérôme Larivet is above all a builder and a project enabler. Driven by a passion for new challenges, he puts his expertise at the service of entrepreneurs and innovators, helping them turn their ambitions into reality by supporting them in the creation, structuring, and development of their businesses.
For Jérôme, education is not driven by a calling to teach, but by a deep conviction: helping shape the adults of tomorrow by creating environments where talent can thrive. It is with this vision that he co-founded Crealise, a leading digital campus on Réunion Island that now supports more than 350 students. Convinced that the quality of an educational institution depends above all on the expertise of its teaching team, he brings together the right people and empowers education professionals to lead the pedagogical work.
Rigorous and pragmatic in his approach to management, Jérôme ensures the successful development of the projects he supports through solid expertise in financial management, strategic planning, and human resources. He has built this experience both internationally and in France, notably with Mondial Partner.
Convinced by the vision and ambition of Jeanne Barret School, Jérôme provides the project with essential strategic, financial, and organisational support. Passionate about bringing new ideas to life, he draws on his experience as an entrepreneur and business leader to help build a school that is strong, sustainable, and designed to thrive for years to come.
