French International School of Oregon
Alexandra McGettigan is an experienced educator currently serving as the MYP Coordinator and MYP German teacher at the French International School of Oregon since January 2022. With a long tenure at the International Baccalaureate since 2007, Alexandra works as an IBEN Workshop Leader and Senior Examiner for German B, overseeing exam grading and examiner teams. Previous roles include Technology Integration Coach at Portland Public Schools, PYP Coordinator at the German International School Portland, and Head of the German Department at Franconian International School. Alexandra holds various degrees, including a Master of Arts in Political Science and Rhetoric from the University of Tübingen, and has demonstrated a commitment to fostering international-mindedness and inclusive education throughout a diverse career in teaching and administration.
French International School of Oregon
The French International School of Oregon is a preschool through 8th grade independent school with an internationally-focused curriculum. We are one of the largest independent schools in the Portland area, with a current enrollment of over 500 students. Our preschool through grade five is full French immersion, whereas language options are expanded at the Gilkey International Middle School. Middle School students choose instruction in English or a partial immersion experience in one of the following languages: French, German, Spanish, or Mandarin Chinese. All middle school students are required to also study one of these languages at a beginner level.