French International School of Oregon
Monica Perez is an experienced event coordinator with a background in development and organizational communication. Currently serving as the Event Coordinator at the French International School of Oregon since August 2022, Monica previously held the position of Development Coordinator at the ALS Association Oregon and SW Washington Chapter, where responsibilities included planning six annual events, notably the Ride to Defeat ALS and the SW Washington Walk to Defeat ALS. Monica's earlier roles at the University of Portland included ASUP Films Event Advisor, Dance Coordinator, and Orientation Coordinator, where successful event execution and marketing strategies were implemented for various student programs. An internship at Bridal Bliss provided hands-on experience in wedding day coordination. Monica holds a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Communication and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Language and Literature from the University of Portland, along with a study abroad experience in Spanish at the Universidad de Granada.
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.