Banking on KC

Elimane Mbengue of Académie Lafayette: Preparing Students for a Global World

Episode Summary

<p>On this episode of Banking on KC, Elimane Mbengue, Head of School at Académie Lafayette, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss how the first charter school in Missouri uses a French-language immersion program to prepare students for a global world.</p> <p>Tune in to discover: </p> <ol> <li>The reason for Académie Lafayette’s founding 25 years ago. </li> <li>How the school carries out its mission to provide a world-class education through language immersion, multilingualism and global awareness. </li> <li>Why the school consistently ranks among the top academically in the Kansas City area. </li> <li>How Académie Lafayette has expanded under Mbengue’s leadership.</li> </ol> <p>Country Club Bank – Member FDIC </p>

Episode Notes

On this episode of Banking on KC, Elimane Mbengue, Head of School at Académie Lafayette, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss how the first charter school in Missouri uses a French-language immersion program to prepare students for a global world.

Tune in to discover: 

1. The reason for Académie Lafayette’s founding 25 years ago. 
2. How the school carries out its mission to provide a world-class education through language immersion, multilingualism and global awareness. 
3. Why the school consistently ranks among the top academically in the Kansas City area. 
4. How Académie Lafayette has expanded under Mbengue’s leadership.

Country Club Bank – Member FDIC