Hello! My name is Elese Boale, and I'm delighted to join our school community.

I was born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, grew up in Belgium, and moved to the United States after high school. 

My family and I have lived in several countries around the world, and that journey gave me a deep love for different cultures, foods, and traditions. I speak French, English, and Lingala fluently, and I get by well in Spanish, too. Languages have always been a passion of mine!

I studied Political Science and spent years working in international relations from the United Nations in New York to the African Union Commission in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

As a mom of three, working with children brings me real joy. I joined ICSAtlanta last year, but I am new to the Upper Campus.  I'm excited and honored to be part of your child's year — thank you for welcoming me!