Richland Avenue Elementary
DUAL LANGUAGE TWO-WAY IMMERSION FRENCH
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Welcome to Richland Avenue Elementary Booster Club! We are a parent-led, non-profit organization, that boosts and provides additional support to our tight-knit community of students and staff through the amazing time and financial support of school parents. C’est pas magnifique ça ?
So concretely, we are fundraising money to redistribute it through activities for the families and children, materials and staff expenses. More than that, we are also organizing events like Halloween, picnic, etc. by connecting volunteer parents together so they can make it happen! Either by giving a part of your time or helping the school financially, we need you!
Concrètement, nous sommes un groupe de cinq parents volontaires, entourés par plein d’autres parents, tous soudés pour booster notre communauté, que ce soit en organisant des activités, pour plus de cohésion et d’inclusion ou encore en récoltant des fonds dans le but d’avoir un programme (extra) scolaire toujours plus riche et varié en activités et en émotions.
Our fun social events, learning opportunities and fundraising allow us to help our community go above and beyond, so thank you for your participation. We are proud to do our part in making Richland Avenue Elementary Tigers roar!
On se présente ?
Aurélie Brisac
- President -
aurelie@richlandboosters.org
Hi Tigers!
I'm Aurélie Brisac, proud mama to first-grader Penelope, and I'm thrilled to be part of our vibrant Richland community! When I'm not dancing in my kitchen or soaking up vitamin sea at the beach, I'm passionate about making education more colorful and engaging for our kids. #onelife
As someone who's spent eight years bringing fresh ideas to middle and high schools, I'm a bit of a roadmap enthusiast. But what really lights me up is dreaming big with others and turning those dreams into reality – at the service of ALL tigers!
I'm beyond excited to channel this energy into Booster Club, especially working alongside ALL the incredible parents volunteers on campus. Here's to making magic happen at Richland! 🐯✨
With gratitude and groove,
Aurélie
Saul Friedman
- Co-President -saul@richlandboosters.org
Bonjour! (That’s about the extent of my French, but I’m trying.)
I’m Saul, dad to Lillian, who’s heading into kindergarten and already impressing me with her language skills and accent. We were all set for preschool when she calmly told us she was ready for more. A few days later, she was walking into Richland’s TK like she’d been there forever. Best surprise pivot we’ve made.
I’m a TV producer in unscripted content, and I’m happily completed by my wife Pauline, our unstoppable daughter Lillian, and two dogs who think they run the house (they don’t... Lilly does).
As someone who grew up half Israeli, and with Pauline being half Chinese, we love exploring our own cultures. But discovering French through Richland has been an unexpected joy. Lillian has taken to it, and now we’re the ones trying to keep up.
Joining the Booster Board is an honor and a privilege. I want to be present in Lillian’s world and support this vibrant, welcoming community. I’m especially excited to help bridge cultures socially, whether you speak French fluently or just “bonjour” confidently, there’s a seat at the table.
Looking forward to a fun, connected, and collaborative year ahead!
Saul
Marine Lafitte
- Treasurer -
treasurer@richlandboosters.org
Bonjour Richland!
My name is Marine, lucky mother of a wonderful chatty 4-year-old daughter who keeps me on my toes!
I've been a resident of Los Angeles for almost a decade, but my roots are in a small town near Bayonne in the beautiful southwest of France.
My academic and professional journey has been diverse, encompassing studies in finance and roles across finance, entertainment, consumer products, and commercial real estate sectors. I thrive on meticulous financial planning and analysis, paying keen attention to every detail. As a surfing enthusiast, I find joy in riding the waves.
My love for DIY projects keeps energized. I'm deeply committed to contributing positively to the school and my community, always eager to support and uplift those around me.
A tres vite,
Marine
Dayna Landry
- Co-Vice-President -
vp@richlandboosters.org
Hellloo Richland!
My name is Dayna. I am Vice President, along with Julian, my wonder twin. Aside from my full-time Booster position, I am also a dietitian specializing in mental health, and a health inspector for the VA. I am married to a physical therapist. We love community building, and In fact, started a community track club in Culver City. I hope to one day bring it to Richland!
We have two daughters, one is starting kinder and the other TK next year. They have a grandma who is from France and lives locally, and an aunt (my sister) who lives in Paris. Their grandpa (my dad ) was French-Canadien and was forced to stop speaking French when his family assimilated into the U.S. I have inherited his passion for learning the language, some day. I can only take beginning French over so many times, so now I am passing the torch to my children!
In our abundant spare time we coach our daughter’s soccer team and are trying hard to learn how to be dance moms. Taking advice.
I love Richland and am honored to be in a position to help bolster and enrich our community!
Julian Harker
- Co Vice-President -
covp@richlandboosters.org
Hi Richland!
My name is Julian and I am co-VP with Dayna. We decided that the power of the VP is simply too awesome to leave in the hands of one person, so we pulled the proverbial sword out of the stone together.
I'm the proud dad of two - a daughter in 1st grade and a son in 4th. We love the community we have found at Richland and I'm excited to contribute in whatever way I can to support the kids, families and staff.
As someone who went through the English, French and US school systems, I'm interested in how we can adapt cultural differences to strengthen learning and social development.
In my free time, I play tennis badly, run slowly, exercise too infrequently and enjoy food too often.
Here's to a great school year of learning, socializing and support!
Margaret Trost
- Secretary -
secretary@richlandboosters.org
Hello Richland family!
I'm Margaret Trost, mother of two amazing children: Theodore (TK) and Matilda (pre-school) Boyer.
In my professional life I'm a pediatrician and have been a hospitalist at Children's Hospital Los Angeles for 12 years. My husband Jason is a lawyer who also hosts trivia at local pubs. Together our family enjoys getting outside, spending time in the mountains or at the beach.
We are so excited to start at Richland because I got such a wonderful sense of community and commitment from other engaged parents on my initial day touring the school. I hope I can now pass on those feelings as a booster member myself! In my secretary role I will be working to improve lines of communication to keep everyone informed and bring people together. I welcome thoughts, suggestions, and French language tips (I'm learning!) from anyone anytime.
Let's converse, share, educate, and most of all enjoy our school year!
Kendall Ginsbach
- Co-Treasurer -
cotreasurer@richlandboosters.org
Salut Richland,
I’m Kendall, parent of a 2026 Kindergartener and in my second year as part of the Richland Tigers Community.
I’m excited to continue our efforts towards strengthening our dual-immersion program, and supporting the learning of French throughout our student base.
Isabelle Spears
- Co-Secretary -
isabelle@richlandboosters.org
Hello Richland,
My name is Isabelle Spears and I have been part of the Richland family since 2018 when my oldest boy started Kinder there. Now a middle schooler, his little brother has 2 more years to go before graduating from Richland.
I am a French native speaker who grew up in the Caribbean and moved to France for College.
After obtaining my PhD in Molecular Biology and Microbiology I moved to California and worked as a researcher at UCLA.
In 2022, I got the California teaching credentials to be a substitute teacher at Richland and taught 4th grade that year. Since then I have been a substitute for any grade, French or English at Richland.
I am also working with Los Angeles French Academy (LAFA) in a tight collaboration with the Richland French teachers to offer the best after school support to our students.
I am happy to bring my insight to the booster to make our community even stronger.
Go Tigers!