Teaching at the speed of culture
David Freeman teaches English at the Lycée Français de New York, where he invites bilingual students to see literature as a living conversation about identity, creativity, and the world around them. He teaches middle and high school English, AP Language & Composition, and a two-year research seminar called Connaissance du Monde. His current work explores how technology is reshaping storytelling, selfhood, and the role of the Humanities in the age of AI.
Before joining the Lycée, David taught at Winchester College in England. He holds degrees in English and Education from Boston University and a master’s from Teachers College, Columbia University. A proud Rhode Island native, he’s also a lifelong Boston sports fan.
Classroom, curiosity, conversation
TEDx Talk
Know Thy Selfie: Reclaiming Identity in the Algorithmic Age
A reflection on identity in the algorithmic age—complete with death metal and self-discovery.
LFNY Presentation
GPT as GPS: The State of AI in Schools in 2025
What it means to meet students where they are when “where they are” includes AI.
Search Engine
The Stupid Little Yogurt Question Podcast
A curious teacher, a skeptical class, and one surprisingly complicated yogurt question.
LFNY Presentation
What We “Ken” Do About AI in Teaching
A pop-culture lens on AI, education, and everything beyond our Ken.
TED-Ed
Why Shakespeare Loved Iambic Pentameter
Finding the heartbeat behind Shakespeare’s most enduring lines.
LYCÉE Magazine
All the World’s a Stage at the Lycée Shakespeare Competition
High school performers take on the Bard in a beloved annual tradition.
Contact David
Brooklyn, NY 11217