Learn with Madame Hardy

Meet Madame Hardy

About

Corendis Chérie Hardy, Ed. S. is a mother, an author, and an award-winning educator who was born and raised in Florida. She considers herself an "educational Jedi" who is committed to eliminating illiteracy as well as elevating scholarship, especially in urban communities.

Her passion for literacy and learning inspired her to create Avant-garde Books, LLC which is committed to eliminating illiteracy around the world. Currently, she serves as an English Language Arts instructor. You can contact her at l earnwithmshardy@gmail.com.

Areas of certification

Areas of Certification (Georgia):

English (6-12)

French (K-12)

ESOL

Education

Educational Specialist Degree

Lincoln Memorial University

Specialization: Curriculum and Instruction

Master of Science in Education

Walden University

Specialization: Literacy and Learning in the Content Areas

Bachelor of Arts

Clark College (now Clark Atlanta University)

Specialization: Modern Foreign Languages

Pictured (2024): Dr. Richard Woods,

Georgia Superintendent of Schools

My Experiences inspire me to empower young people

Award-winning Educator

In 2013, I had an opportunity to take my passion for literacy and learning to a higher level as one of the winners of the Atlanta Families' Award for Excellence in Education (now Teach On Project). The $7,500 grant was used to implement the "Language Enrichment Program" that I created at Frederick Douglass High School to improve at-risk students' language skills, especially reading. This experience allowed me to empower several students to successfully pass the (former) Georgia High School Graduation Test.

Award-winning Educator

Although I am the proud mother of one biological child, I am grateful to act as a second "mother" to the thousands of young people who have been birthed in my heart. For over 30 years, I have served thousands of beloved sons and daughters around the world.

Writing Specialist

In 2016, after teaching my French students about the science of persuasive writing, they were able to "convince" francophone, legendary, former NBA player and humanitarian, (and one of my favorite people in the world), Dikembe Mutombo to visit West Lake High School.

With Dr. Shamita Johnson, I presented a special plaque of commendation and appreciation to Mutombo for the charitable actions he’d made to others, especially those in his native country, the Democratic Republic of Congo.

After my students watched a few videos about the blight and abject poverty that Mutombo was trying to eradicate, I convinced them to join me in making a donation to his foundation. I am so proud that we presented our hero with a check for $500 dollars for his foundation.

Pictured: Dr. Shamita Johnson, Dikembe Mutombo (1966 - 2024) and I at West Lake High School in April 2016.

The French Spelling Bee

2024

Pictured: 9th-grader London Smith (Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy), winner of the 2024 French Spelling Bee with her teacher, Madame Grund.

The top prize was $300.00, a trophy, and a gift bag. The winning teacher received $100. This event was sponsored by the Association of Retired Athletes of Atlanta.

2016

2024

Pictured: First place winner, Alexandra Karnes and her teacher.

Top prizes were $500.00, a trophy, and a gift bag. The winning teacher received $100.00. This event was sponsored by Pinnacle Credit Union, and private donors.

2016

2024

2016

Left to right: Tania Dominguez-Rangel (Third place winner), Ms. Weisendager, French Teacher at Centennial High School, Grace Ehui (Second Place winner) and Alexandra Karnes (First Place winner).

2014

2024

2016

Pictured: Students competing at the 2014 French Spelling Bee at Frederick Douglass High School in Atlanta, Georgia. This event was sponsored by Pinnacle Credit Union, Kroger, and private donors. The top prize was $200.00, a trophy, and a gift bag.