Meet Our Upper Primary Team

Keesha Archard Gina Ballesteros Benjamin Banner Grade 3 EAL Grade 4

United States Ecuador United States 16 years in 17 years in 8 years in education education

Education: B.A. in Elementary Education, Education: B.A. in Early Childhood, Central Education: B.A. in Environmental Studies, of Maryland; Masters University of Ecuador; M.S. in The Evergreen State ; in International Education, Teaching Languages, University M.S. in Education, Old Dominion Endicott College of Southern Mississippi; University Dyslexia T. Certificate, Other Schools: International School Bangkok, University of San Diego Other Schools: Colegio Maya, Guatemala; Thailand; Canadian , Raffles American School, Japan; International Other Schools: International School of Kuala Malaysia School, Hong Kong; American Lumpur, Malaysia; Xiamen Community School of Amman, International School, ; Oak Jordan; New York City Public Grove Elementary School, School System, United States United States; International School of Kenya, Kenya; Colegio Henry Becquerel, Ecuador

Sherri Banner Amanda Peter Damroth Grade 3 Blankenship Grade 5 EAL

United States United States United States 15 years in 17 years in 9 years in education education education

Education: B.S. in Elementary Education, Education: B.S. in Early Childhood Education: B.S. in Elementary Education The College of Saint Catherine, Education, Brenau University; (K-6 Licensure), Barton College; Minnesota; M.S. in Special M.Ed. in Curriculum Instruction M.Ed. in Elementary Education, Education, National University, and Assessment, Walden Barton College California University; Ed.S. Math, MSIS Other Schools: Nash-Rocky Mount Public Other Schools: San Diego Unified School Other Schools: QSI, China; Suwanee Schools, Wake County Public District, Bellingham School Elementary School, Gwinnett Schools, United States District, United States; Colegio County Public School, United Maya, Guatemala; Raffles States American School, Malaysia

Charles Denson Melissa Edwards Anna Ferguson Grade 3 Grade 3 Grade 4

United States United States United Kingdom 11 years in 14years in 5 years in education education education

Education: B.A. in Elementary Education, Education: B.S. in Elementary Education, Education: Diploma in Performing Arts, University of Arizona; M.S. in University of Central Florida; Performers College, Essex; B.A. Multidisciplinary Studies, State EAL Certification in Professional Dance University of New York College Development, Buckinghamshire at Buffalo Other Schools: Brevard County Schools, United New University; GTP, University States of Reading; M.A. Other Schools: San Cayetano Elementary Multidisciplinary Studies, Buffalo School, United States; Colegio New York Americano, Ecuador Other Schools: English Modern School, ; Tylers Green Middle School, England Meet Our Upper Primary Team

Dan Fredericks Robyn Gibson Susan Kim Grade 2 EAL Grade 4

Canada Canada United States 10 years in 16 years in 17 years in education education education

Education: B.Ed., University of Ottawa; B.A. Education: B.A. in English, University of Education: B.A. in English, Temple in Criminology and Psychology, Manitoba; Bachelor of Teaching University; B.S. in Childhood Saint Mary's University in Primary, University of Western Education (1-6), Hunter College Sydney; M.S. in Multidisciplinary Other Schools: , Al Wakra, Studies, State University of New Other Schools: P.S. 107 John Kimball School, Qatar; SLP English School, York United States; Colegio South Korea Internacional de Caracas, Other Schools: International School of Ho Chi Venezuela Minh City, Vietnam; Korea International School, Korea; Hangzhou International School, China

Ben Knight Jamie Koch Jamie Nelsen Grade 4 Grade 2 Grade 2

United States Canada United States 18 years in 8 years in 4 years in education education education

Education: B.A. in Psychology, California Education: B.A. in Education, University of Education: B.A. Education, Arizona State State University, Chico; M.A. in British ; Post-Graduate Educational Leadership, Certificate in IBPYP Teaching University of the Pacific Other Schools: Korea International School, and Learning, California State Korea; British Columbia Public University San Marcos Other Schools: Tully C. Knoles Elementary, Schools, Canada United States; American Other Schools: Golden Apple International International School, India; and Kindergarten, American International School, China; Alabuga International Vilnius; Westhill Institute, Mexico School, Russia

Jonathan Nock Sydney Ramos Kristin Terrell Grade 2 Grade 4 Grade 5

United States United States United States 6 years in 14 years in 19 years in education education education

Education: B.A. in Interdisciplinary Teacher Education: B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies, Education: B.A. in Education, University of Education, Fort Lewis College; University of Texas; M.A. in Arizona; M.A. in Teaching and Associates of General Studies, Education Administration, Teacher Education, University of Outdoor Recreation Leadership, University of Texas Arizona Colorado Mountain College Other Schools: San Antonio Public Schools, Other Schools: E.C. Nash Elementary School, Other Schools: American International School of United States; Rowad Al-Khaleej Academy of Arizona, Trailside Bucharest, Romania; International School, Saudi Point School, Vista del Sur International School of Arabia; Global Bilingual Traditional School, United Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia; United Academy School, Kuwait; Taihu States; International School of World College of South East International School, China Aberdeen, Scotland Asia, Singapore Meet Our Early Primary Team

Natasha Aird Ritu Bohara Sophia Brown Nursery EAL PreK-2

Canada United States South Africa 9 years in 10 years in 11 years in education education education

Education: B.A. in Early Childhood Education: B.A. in Economics and Minor in Education: PGCE in Senior and FET, Education, Ryerson University South Asian Studies, University University of South Africa; B.A. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; in English and Psychology, Other Schools: Albanian College Tirana, Master's in Business University of South Africa; Albania; CEFA Early Learning, Administration (MBA), Bradley TEFLC, Teachers College Canada; Hong Qiao University; M.Ed., University of Columbia University International School, China Bridgeport Other Schools: Disney English, China; Little Other Schools: Old Greenwich School, River Pioneers Montessori School, Oaks Elementary, United States South Africa; Department of Education of KZN, South Africa

Jenny Chen Sharlene Cormack Al Joseph Cruz PreK-1 Kindergarten PreK-1

China Canada Philippines 11 years in 27 years in 16 years in education education education

Education: M.A. In Education, University of Education: B.Ed., University of Alberta, Education: B.A. in Mass Communications, Missouri Canada San Sebastian Recolettos

Other Schools: Wu Yee Children's Service, Xi'an Other Schools: Teepee Creek school, Alberta, Other Schools: San Sebastian College- Foreign Language School, Canada; Tabuk International Recolettos, Philippines; China School, Saudi Arabia; Pasir Southville International School, Ridge International School, Philippines Caltex American School, Indonesia; International School of Beijing, China

Nadia Erlendson Ria Hennigar Linda Ill Kindergarten Grade 1 Grade 1

United States United States United States 6 years in 16 years in 32 years in education education education

Education: B.A. in Liberal Studies with a Education: M.Ed. in Education, George Education: B.A. in Developmental Teaching Option, California Mason University; B.S. in Psychology and Religious State University Fresno; Multiple Biology, Rutgers University Studies, University of California, Subject K-8 California Teaching Santa Barbara; M.A. in Credential, California State Other Schools: Lincoln School, Nepal; Educational Leadership & University Fresno International School of the Curriculum, San Diego State Sacred Heart, Japan; Colegio University Other Schools: Asia Language and Business Americano de Torreon, Mexico Academy, Myanmar; Other Schools: Bobier Elementary School, International School of United States; Caltex American Myanmar, Myanmar School, Indonesia; Optimal International School, Malaysia; Pasir Ridge International School, Indonesia; American School of , Qatar; International School of Aberdeen, Scotland Meet Our Early Primary Team

Ryan Kolano Lisa Krebs Ann Lopez PreK-2 Grade 1 PreK-1

United States United States Philippines 5 years in 20 years in 15 years in education education education

Education: B.A. in Education, Niagara Education: B.A. and M.A. in Education, Education: M.S. in Education, Walden University Winthrop University University

Other Schools: Victoria Educational Other Schools: American School of Doha, Other Schools: Kindergarten, China Qatar; Seoul International School, South Korea

Rachael Natalie Magnus Scott Porter Macmillan PreK-2 Kindergarten PreK-2

United States United States United States 16 years in 6 years in 4 years in education education education

Education: M.Ed., Endicott Collage, United Education: B.A. in History/Global Studies, Education: B.A. in History, University of States Pacific Lutheran University; California, Santa Cruz M.A.E. in Elementary Education, Other Schools: Public and Private schools, Pacific Lutheran University Other Schools: International School of United States; QSI Bratislava, Myanmar, Myanmar; Busan Slovakia; Sinarmas World Other Schools: International School of International Foreign School, Academy, Indonesia Myanmar, Myanmar South Korea

Karie Sun Kelly Sundquist Cheryl Uy PreK-1 Kindergarten Nursery

Canada 10 years in United States Philippines education 18 years in 20 years in education education

Education: M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education: B.A. in Elementary Education/ Education: M.A. in Early Childhood Studies, Walden University; B.S. Minor Early Childhood Education, St. Paul University; in Life Science, University of Education, Bethel College (now B.S. in Hotel & Restaurant British Columbia University in MN); M.Ed in Administration, University of Education with certificate in Santo Tomas, Philippines Other Schools: Schools in Canada Autism, Regent University; Licenses in LD & ASD Other Schools: Evergreen Community School, USA Other Schools: Chapel Hill Academy, USA; Qingdao MTI International School, China; Wayzata Public Schools, St. Louis Park Public Schools, Edina Public Schools, Minneapolis Public Schools, Beacon Academy, Paideia Academy, USA; Yongsan International School, South Korea; Taejon International School, South Korea Meet Our Early Primary Team

Shannon Van Lindsay Vargas Zandt Nursery Grade 1

United States Costa Rica 17 years in 19 years in education education

Education: B.A. in Elementary Education Education: B.A. in Early Childhood, and Teaching English as an Universidad Latina de Costa Additional Language, Central Rica; Masters in Special Washington University Education

Other Schools: Edmonds School District, Other Schools: Lincoln School, Yurusti School, Giddens School, The Country Day School, Costa International School in Portland, Rica; Creative Kids, Vietnam; United States; American Gyeongnam International Embassy School, India; The Foreign School, South Korea American School in England, England

Meet Our Primary Specialist Team

Pawel Barwicki Marcus Boss PE German Program

Poland Germany 13 years in 9 years in education education

Education: Master’s of Physical Education, Education: M.A. in History, University of University of Physical Education Greifswald and Sports, Poland Other Schools: Other Schools: Munich International School, Germany; Chouifat International School, Egypt Meet Our Primary Specialist Team

Alice Cheung Robert Elliott Kathryn Hobbs PYP Coordinator PE Art

United States Canada United States 8 years in 11 years in 8 years in education education education

Education: B.A. in International Relations, Education: Bachelor of Kinesiology, Brock Education: B.S. in Humanities, Columbia University of California, Davis; University; Bachelor of Primary International University; MAT in M.Ed., University of California, Education Studies, Charles Sturt Art Education, University of San Diego University; Master of South Carolina Educational Technology, Boise Other Schools: K. International School, Japan; State University Other Schools: Lower Richland High School, Beijing City International School, John P. Thomas Elementary China Other Schools: Instituto San Roberto, Mexico; School, United States American School of Doha, Qatar

Kerina Ji Xiaoying Jiang Camille Lill Mandarin Mandarin Creative Arts

China China United States 4 years in 7 years in 15 years in education education education

Education: B.A. in English, Shandong Education: B.A. in Teaching Chinese as a Education: B.A. in Fine Arts, University of Jiaotong University; M.A. in Foreign Language, Beijing Washington; B.A. in Education, Translation and Interpreting, Language and Culture University of Washington China Foreign Affairs University; University; M.A. in Teaching and M.A. in Literary Studies, The Curriculum, Michigan State Other Schools: Shekou International School, University of Hong Kong; PGDE, University Recognize International Open University of Hong Kong Academy, China; Evergreen Other Schools: Oakbrook Elementary School, Academy, Image Elementary, Other Schools: Canadian International School United States; Columbia Valley & Cascadia of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Institute of Technology, China Montessori School, USA

Hannah Ruth Li Lily Lin Lian Liu Mandarin Mandarin Mandarin

China China China 13 years in 20 years in 7 years in education education education

Education: B.A. in English, Wuhan Education: B.A. in Business Administration, Education: B.A. in TCFL, Shaanxi Normal University; M.S. in Study in University of Northeast Financial University; M.A. in Teaching and and University; B.A. in English Curriculum, University of Characters, Language Art, Michigan State Normal University University of Foreign Studies Other Schools: Post Oak Elementary School, Other Schools: Leman International School, Other Schools: Shanghai Jiannan Middle United States Yangtze International School, School, China China Meet Our Primary Specialist Team

Gaylene Erin Madonna Eric Repking Livingston Learning Support PE Librarian

Canada United States United States 24 years in 14 years in 7 years in education education education

Education: B.A. in Education, University of Education: B.A. in Elementary and Special Education: B.A. in Physical Education, Regina, Canada; M.Ed., Education, University of Western Illinois University Framingham State University Delaware Other Schools: Albanian College Tirana, Other Schools: Kabira International School, Other Schools: Calvin R. McCullough Albania; Shanghai Fudan Uganda; Lincoln International Elementary School, Kathleen H. Experimental School, China School, Uganda; International Wilbur Elementary School, School Manila, Philippines; United States American Cooperative School La Paz, Bolivia; Rabat American School, Morocco; American International School Guangzhou, China

David Sheppard Kimberly Susan Shuford Learning Sheppard Early Primary Innovation Music Student Support

United States United States United States 12 years in 12 years in 9 years in education education education

Education: B.A. in Human Development & Education: B.A. in Music Education; M.M. in Education: M.A., Human Development and Family Studies, University of Music Education Psychological Counseling, Connecticut; M.A. in Elementary Appalachian State University; Education, University of New Other Schools: Hebron Elementary School, M.S. Marriage and Family Haven Harriet B. Stowe Elementary Therapy, University of Kentucky School, United States Other Schools: Buttonball Lane Elementary Other Schools: International School of Beijing, School, United States China; Suzhou Singapore International, China; Vientiane International School, Laos; Lees-McRae College, Public Schools, USA

Snow Tong Mavis Zhang German Program Mandarin

China China 9 years in 25 years in education education

Education: B.A. in German studies, Education: B.A. in Chinese Linguistics, University of Xiangtan, China; Beijing University; Certificate of M.A. in Language studies, Accreditation in Teaching University of Greifswald, Chinese as a Second Language Germany (TCSL), The International Society of Chinese Language Other Schools: University of Sichuan, China Pedagogy; Diploma in English and Education Pedagogy, Hunan College of Education

Other Schools: Shekou Training Center, Yucai No. 1 Primary School, China