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
LaTonia Bougouneau
Secondary Principal
M.A in Education, Regent University
B.A in Mass Communication: Journalism-News Editorial, Norfolk State University
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
Beulah Camain
Principal of Well-being
M.A. in Education, University of South Wales
BEEd major in Preschool Education, FEBIAS College, Inc.
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
Feifei Lyu
Director of Marketing, Admissions and Communications
BS in Comupter Science at Coventry Universtiy, UK
MS in Computer Science at Staffordshire University, UK
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
Alicia Barrette
3rd Grade Teacher
B.A in Elementary Education, Western Govenor’s University
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 Senior Co-Teacher
Nannico Zhang
5th Grade Senior 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
Francine Hamp
Secondary English
Bachelor of English, Queen’s University Kingston
Bachelor of Education, Vancouver Island University
Certificate in Law, Queen’s University, Kingston
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
Holly Wilson
Secondary Math
MA in Global Christian Leadership, Southwestern Christian University
MA in Teaching Math and Business, University of Louisville
BS in Business Administration, University of Phoenix
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
David Lingum
Secondary Social Studies
Bachelors in Secondary Education at University of Central Florida
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
Bruno Alves Ferreira
Athletic Director
Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education, Sul de Minas University – Brazil
Professional Football Coach – License A
Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF)
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
Joyce Hao
Learning Support Services Teacher
B.A. in Elementary Education, Wheaton College
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
Celina Tian
Accountant
Celina Tian
Accountant
M.B.A. in Finance and Economics, Southwestern University (SWUFE), Chengdu
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
Ian Gong
IT Support
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
Micah Hale
Admissions Manager
B.A. in Liberal Arts from Thomas Edison State University
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 Liaison
Soyoko Lin
MAC Liaison
B.A. in Japanese Language Art, Southwest University
Tian Gao
Events and Networking Coordinator
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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