HÉLÈNE, chaperon, from Mantes-la-Jolie, France

Hélène is ready to serve.

The LEC chaperons who accompany students from Paris to the United States are generally certified teachers. Hélène is no exception. As a teacher of English, she has chaperoned groups to Great Britain before, but this is her first time in the United States.

She has been busy keeping track of students' whereabouts, but found time today to prepare some French crêpes with apple and lemon filling for her hosts, Ellen and Paul, who live in the countryside near Grantville, Lebanon County.

The crêpes await the fillings.

LEC Capital Region coordinator John and his wife Susanne were invited to share in this special treat and then posed for some pictures with Hélène, Paul, and Ellen.

Watch this video to see and hear Hélène explain how to fold a crêpe and what fillings are popular in France.

It was delightful to get to know Hélène better and to spend time with Paul and Ellen, who have hosted two students and two chaperons in the last four years and who have constantly supported and spread the word about the benefits of participating in receiving visits from French students through LEC.

Hosts Ellen and Paul

Susanne and Hélène

 Lavender blooms decorate the lemon curd.

Hélène, Paul, and Ellen

Who wouldn't smile after crêpes made by a

great French cook and baker?

John and Susanne get their turn with Hélène.