Our staff

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School leadership team

Grace Hale
Head of School

Grace Hale
Head of School
M.Ed. in Educational Administration, Columbia International University
B.A. in Education, Liberty University

LaTonia Bougouneau
Secondary Principal

Elise Mosher
ECC & Elementary Principal

Elise Mosher
ECC & Elementary Principal
M.A in Elementary Education, University of Phoenix
M.A. in Educational Leadership, University of Colorado

Beulah Camain
Principal of Well-being

Janice Lu
Director of Operations

Janice Lu
Director of Operations
M.B.A., Cairn University
B.A. in English Education, Foreign Language and Literature College, Yi Bin University

Feifei Lyu
Director of Marketing, Admissions and Communications

David Mosher
Team Director

Zoe Zhao
Director of HR

Zoe Zhao
Director of HR
M.A. in Education Management, Sichuan University
M.A. in Accounting, Tohoku University, Japan

Tina Huang
Finance Manager

Tina Huang
Finance Manager
B.A. in Accounting, Hainan University
Chinese Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Early childhood teaching team

Ariel Sutherland
Kindergarten Teacher

Ariel Sutherland
Kindergarten Teacher
B.S. in Strategic Communications, Liberty University

Maggie Wu
Foundations Senior Co-Teacher

Maggie Wu
Foundations Senior Co-Teacher
Master's in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language, Sichuan Normal University

Beryl Xu
Kindergarten Co-Teacher

Beryl Xu
Kindergarten Co-Teacher
M.A. in Education , Columbia International University
B.S. in Accounting , Sichuan Normal University
Elementary teaching team

Larry Liao
1st Grade Teacher

Larry Liao
1st Grade Teacher
Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction, Elementary Education, Liberty University
B.A in Business Management (Marketing)
B.A in English Language, Sichuan Normal University

Grace Zhang
1st Grade Senior Co-Teacher

Grace Zhang
1st Grade Senior Co-Teacher
Master of Education in Instruction and Learning, Columbia International University
B.A in Business English, Sichuan Tourism University College

Rebekah Jones
2nd Grade Teacher

Rebekah Jones
2nd Grade Teacher
B.A. in Asian Studies, University of British Columbia

Claire Lv
2nd Grade Co-Teacher

Claire Lv
2nd Grade Co-Teacher
M.A in Marketing, University of Nottingham
B.A in Art History, Sichuan Conservatory of Music

Alicia Barrette
3rd Grade Teacher

Carol Wang
3rd Grade Co-Teacher

Carol Wang
3rd Grade Co-Teacher
B.A in English Major, Xihua University

Cullen Burkett
4th Grade Teacher

Cullen Burkett
4th Grade Teacher
Bachelor in Upper Elementary and Middle School Education, Angelo State University

Samantha Shu
4th Grade Co-Teacher

Samantha Shu
4th Grade Co-Teacher
Bachelor in Automobile Engineering, Xihua University

Kaylee Gong
5th Grade Teacher

Kaylee Gong
5th Grade Teacher
B.A. in Elementary Education, Spring Arbor University

Evelyn Ye
5th Grade Co-Teacher

Evelyn Ye
5th Grade Co-Teacher
B.A in Social Work and Management, Sichuan Normal University

Nannico Zhang
5th Grade Co-Teacher

Nannico Zhang
5th Grade Co-Teacher
B. A. in English, Sichuan University
M.A. in Education (Innovation in Learning and Teaching), University of South Wales
Secondary teaching team

Rebekah Limburg
Secondary English

Rebekah Limburg
Secondary English
Master in Teacher Leadership, Indiana Wesleyan University
B.A. in Early Childhood Education, Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Reading Endorsement for K-12 students, Mount Vernon Nazarene University

Francine Hamp
Secondary English

Cheyne Nelson
Secondary English & Social Studies

Cheyne Nelson
Secondary English & Social Studies
B.A. in Literature and Writing, California State University San Marcos

Hanzel Capindo
Secondary Math

Hanzel Capindo
Secondary Math
Bachelor of Secondary Education (Major in Mathematics)
Southern Baptist College

Holly Wilson
Secondary Math

Timothy Samson
Secondary Math

Timothy Samson
Secondary Math
MEd in Teaching and Learning, Bob Jones University
MA in Mathematics Education, Saint Louis University
BS in Business Management, Saint Louis University

Mike Chen
Secondary Science

Mike Chen
Secondary Science
B. S. in Biology, Texas Christian University

Qiang Du
Secondary Science

Qiang Du
Secondary Science
Master of Education in Instruction and Learning, Columbia International University
B.S. in Biology, Sichuan Normal University

Alina Gates
Middle School Social Studies

Alina Gates
Middle School Social Studies
Volgograd State Pedagogical University, Social Pedagogy

David Lingum
Secondary Social Studies

Samuel Kim
Secondary Teacher

Samuel Kim
Secondary Teacher
M.A. in Organizational Leadership, Azusa Pacific University
B.A. in Chinese Language and Literature, Soongsil University, Korea
Electives

Morgan Liu
Art

Morgan Liu
Art
B.A. in Art (Art Design), Southwest University of Nationalities

Sabre Yu
Art

Sabre Yu
Art
M.A. in History of Art, York University (UK)

Heather Hoekman
Band Director

Heather Hoekman
Band Director
Bachelor of Science in Music Education from Toccoa Falls College

Hannah Tucker
Choir Director

Hannah Tucker
Choir Director
B.A. in Music Education, Cedarville University

Harmony Liu
Elementary Music & Accompanist

Harmony Liu
Elementary Music & Accompanist
B.A. in Music Education, Sichuan Conservatory of Music

Michaja Kullmann
Secondary Philosophy

Michaja Kullmann
Secondary Philosophy
Professional Bachelor in Social Sciences
Advanced Federal Diploma of Higher Education
Licensed Carpenter, Switzerland

Jessica Shang
STEAM & Tech

Jessica Shang
STEAM & Tech
M.S. in Instructional Systems and Learning Technologies, Florida State University
B.S. in Educational Technology, Shaanxi Normal University

Katrina Xu
PE

Katrina Xu
PE
B.A in English Education, Yunnan University and Tourism College

Bruno Alves Ferreira
Athletic Director

Ken Cao
PE

Ken Cao
PE
Master of Education, Columbia International University
B.A. in Physical Education, Chengdu Sports University

Micah Hale
Theatre Director

Micah Hale
Theatre Director
B.A. in Liberal Arts from Thomas Edison State University
Chinese language

Shiny Cheng
Chinese Language

Shiny Cheng
Chinese Language
M.A. in Chinese International Education, Sichuan Normal University
B.A. in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language, Sichuan Normal University

Guili Huang
Chinese Language

Guili Huang
Chinese Language
Master of Education: Instruction and Learning, Columbia International University
B.S. in Science Education, South China Normal University

Esther Liu
Chinese Language

Esther Liu
Chinese Language
M.A. in Chinese International Education, Sichuan University
B.A. in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language and English, Sichuan University

Rebecca Pan
Chinese Language

Rebecca Pan
Chinese Language
B.A. English, Sichuan Normal University

Michelle Zeng
Chinese Language

Michelle Zeng
Chinese Language
B.A. in English Education, Sichuan Normal University
Student services

Jeff Birdsong
College & Career Counselor

Jeff Birdsong
College & Career Counselor
M.E.D in Digital Education Leadership, Seattle Pacific University
B.A. in English, Middle Georgia State University

Irene Koo
Korean University Counselor

Irene Koo
Korean University Counselor
Yonsei University, Bachelor of Science
Yonsei University, Master of Science

Fresia Li
ELS

Fresia Li
ELS
Master of Education in Instruction and Learning, Columbia International University
M.A. in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages, Sichuan University

Lisa Li
ELS

Lisa Li
ELS
Master of Education in Instruction and Learning, Columbia International University
B.A. in English Education, Southwest University

Kayla Liao
ELS

Kayla Liao
ELS
B.A. in Spanish, Houghton College
B.A. in Intercultural Studies with a Concentration in TESOL, Houghton College
TESOL Certification through i-to-i TEFL

Kyrstin Stockholm
ELS

Kyrstin Stockholm
ELS
Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, Azusa Pacific University
B.A. in TESL, Liberty University

Ruth Hou
Learning Support Services

Ruth Hou
Learning Support Services
M.A. in British and American Literature, Sichuan University
B.A in English Education, Xihua University

Joyce Hao
Learning Support Services Teacher

Lisa Yang
Library Teacher

Lisa Yang
Library Teacher
Master of Education in Instruction and Learning, Columbia International University

Angela Guo
Wellbeing Counselor

Angela Guo
Wellbeing Counselor
Master's Degree in Chinese Modern and Contemporary Literature, Yunnan Minzu University
Diploma in Community Services, Sydney TAFE Ultimo College Australia
B.S. in Applied Psychology, Gannan Normal University

Lindsey Wu
Nurse

Lindsey Wu
Nurse
B.A in Nursing, Sichuan Open University
Support staff

Juno Deng
Elementary Principal Assistant

Juno Deng
Elementary Principal Assistant
Master of Education in Instruction and Learning, Columbia International University
B.A. in English, Sichuan International Studies University

Linda Yang
Secondary Principal Assistant

Linda Yang
Secondary Principal Assistant
B.A. in Scientific English, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China

Joy Wang
Substitute Teacher

Joy Wang
Substitute Teacher
B.A in Business Japanese, Tianjin University of Technology and Education

Maggie Tang
Cashier

Maggie Tang
Cashier
B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University

Sam Li
Maintenance

Sam Li
Maintenance
Facility and Maintenance Coordinator

Judd Jiang
Cafeteria Assistant Manager

Champion Chai
IT Services Coordinator

Bingo Zeng
Head Driver

Bingo Zeng
Head Driver
B.A. in Business Management, Sichuan University

Jason Wang
Western Chef

Wenquan Jia
Chinese Chef

Yan Yu
Baker

Marsha Wu
Transportation Coordinator

Bruce Zhao
Visa Officer

Bruce Zhao
Visa Officer
B.A in Social Sports Guidance and Management, Chengdu University
MAC team

Jina Oh
MAC Liaison

Jina Oh
MAC Liaison
B.S. in Biology, Kangwon National University

Micah Hale
Admissions Manager

Angela Lee
Graphic, Brand & Media Specialist

Angela Lee
Graphic, Brand & Media Specialist
B.F.A. in Communications Design, Advertising, and Art Direction, Pratt Institute

Soyoko Lin
MAC Liason

Echo Zhang
Registrar

Echo Zhang
Registrar
B.S. in Math, East China Normal University
M.S. in Educational Psychology, University of Oklahoma
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