Born in Belgium, Europe in 1966, Isabelle Massart-Bursh arrived in Louisiana in 1988 through CODOFIL to teach French to the Vernon Parish public school children. With a background in Art Education from her own country, her desire has always been to go back to her first love: art. This opportunity became a reality in 2001 when Leesville Junior High School was searching for an art teacher. Ever since, Mrs. Massart-Bursh has been teaching 7th and 8th graders at LJHS.

The love of art has dominated Mrs. Massart-Bursh's life all her life. Being in Europe, she was immersed in art and beautiful architecture. She traveled to France frequently and in 1987 won a contest for the best drawing in an art exhibition in Lillie. She was part of many successful exhibitions in Belgium and Holland. She has traveled extensively, to Egypt (for a year, where her Dad worked), France, Holland, Mexico, Guatemala and many other places.

Her art has been influenced by many cultures around the world. Isabelle's work is a composition of colors, words and mediums. It reflects her love of life, people and peace.