Olivia Bova

Olivia was born in Italy, but considers herself a citizen of the globe. She is a native, bilingual, or professionally proficient speaker of Italian, French, and English, and has limited working proficiency in Spanish. Throughout her life, she has lived in many places including Canada, Norway, Switzerland, France, the United States, the United Kingdom, China, Spain, Africa, Vietnam, and Thailand, and currently resides in HCMC, Vietnam.

She is deeply committed to her profession as a Clinical Psychologist, Counselor, and Trainer. Olivia’s love for plants and meditation is a testament to her dedication to holistic well-being. She is also an artist, always finding ways to express her creativity.

Olivia’s personality type is Protagonist (ENFJ-A), which means she is a charismatic and inspiring visionary with a kind heart. Her persona is a harmonious blend of sensitivity, creativity, and knowledge, finding peace in nature and always striving to inspire others.

Professionally, Olivia holds Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Clinical Psychology and a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts with a focus on Dance and Drama. Her qualifications include an Atelierista in Reggio Children, a Human Resources Talent Management certificate, a Primordial Sound Meditation Instructor certificate from The Chopra Center, and a Diploma in Early Childhood from the Association Montessori International (AMI).

With over twenty-four years of experience in Social-Emotional Learning, Body Clinic, and Expressive Therapies, Olivia has worked in various roles such as Psychologist, Social-Emotional Counselor, Academic Director, and Atelierista. Her work integrates the arts and emotional health strategies to foster holistic development in individuals.

As a true citizen of the world, Olivia’s professional and personal life reflect her deep commitment to understanding and enhancing the human experience through art, culture, and psychological well-being. And if you ever step into her world, you'll likely catch the delicious aroma of her favorite coffee drink, Caffe Latte!

Ryadh Tabet-Derraz, 20 years as a specialist teacher.

Background: Before OFALycée, Ryadh worked in France within a specialized structure of French National Education to support teens encountering difficulties of all kinds. He also lived for three years in the United States, working at the Lycée Français in New York where he supported individual pupils from 6th to 12th grade; his role was to allow his pupils to regain motivation and self-confidence, to manage their time and their self organization as well as possible, but also to support them in their academic studies.

Mission within OFALycée: to support pupils invested in dual education and to ensure their well-being.

Why did you join the OFALycée team? For the modernity of the educational project of OFALycée, a bilingual high school so innovative that it integrates life skills into its curriculum.