Asmaa Bouterfas has worked as a teacher for since she moved from Strasbourg in Alsace, France to the United States in 2017. She first taught as a language teacher in American schools, then spent a year at the North Seattle French School in 2020, and finally joined Les Lilas in 2022.

Asmaa holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and a master’s degree in Communication with a focus on teaching. She also holds a Daefle certification to teach French abroad. Special education holds a special place in her heart, and she has previously had the opportunity to work with special needs children. She believes every child should feel invited, welcomed, and included.