Valérie Besanceney

Valérie Besanceney

International Education & Transition Consultant

Founder & CEO, Roots with Boots
Gryon, Switzerland

Topics Include:

  • Identity & Belonging
  • Cross-cultural transitions
  • Positive transitions-care and wellbeing in schools and organizations

More on her website

Last updated on November 7th, 2023

Valérie Besanceney (MA, MEd) is an international education and transition consultant, passionate about helping families thrive through cross-cultural transitions. Author of two children’s books, B at Home: Emma Moves Again and My Moving Booklet and founder of Roots with Boots, she currently consults for families, schools, and organizations. She is Dutch by birth, Swiss by nationality, and well-versed in cross-cultural awareness.

Recent Speaking Engagements

Since 2014, I have acquired extensive speaking experience in international schools, international educational organizations, multinational corporations, and not-for-profits, both in-person and online.

Books, Podcasts, Articles, and More

The Leaving Series Part 6: Leaving and Staying
Five ways to embed transitions-care within and between schools
B at Home: Emma Moves Again