Leadership

Dr. Ashley An
Director of EAL
South Korea
Last Position
ELL Coordinator, DP Psychology, DP English B, and MYP I&S , Boston International School, Wuxi
Degree
Ph.D., Pukyung National University, Busan, Korea
M.A., The University of Findlay, Findlay, Ohio
B.A., Baker University, Baldwin, KS

Hanson Yeung
Head of School
Canada
Last Position
Lower Secondary Principal, NCPA
Degree
M.Ed., Lehigh University
B. Ed., University of British Columbia
B. Mus., McGill University

Hope Li
Director of Teaching and Learning
China
Last Position
ECE Dean, BASIS Guangzhou
Degree
M.A., University of Northern Colorado, CO, USA
B.A., Yibin University, Sichuan, China

Ivy Zhou
Vice Principal for External Communications
China
Last Position
Head of Chinese Department, NCPA
Degree
M.A., University of Hubei
B.A., University of Hubei

Joseph Pomainville
Middle School Principal
United States
Last Position
Assistant Principal (K-12), Bering Strait School District (BSSD), Shishmaref, USA
Degree
EdD, American College of Education, IN
M. Ed., St. Lawrence University, NY
B.A., St. Lawrence University, NY

Jay Langkamp
High School Principal
United States
Last Position
High School Principal, Canadian International School, Bangalore, India
Degree
EdD candidate in Instructional Leadership, Hunter College
J.D., Marquette University Law School
M.S. in Urban Education with Distinction, Mercy College
B.A, in Political Science, University of Wisconsin

Romeo Pabayo
Director of Activities and Athletics
Canada
Last Position
Director of Activities and Athletics, NCPA
Degree
Bachelor of Recreation and Leisure, Brock University
Chinese

May Hu
Chinese IV
China
Last Position
Teacher, College of Chinese Language and Literature, Jinan University, China
Degree
M.A., Jinan University
B.A., Sichuan International Studies University

Nana Li
Middle School Chinese
China
Last Position
Chinese III, TA, NCPA
Degree
B.A., Guangdong University of Petrochemical Technology

Rocky Wang
Chinese III
China
Last Position
Chinese Language and Literature Teacher, Guangdong Maoming School, China
Degree
M.A., Guang’xi Normal University
B.A., Anhui Normal University

Vanna Cao
Chinese I & II
China
Last Position
HS Chinese Teacher, NCPA
Degree
M.A., Beijing Normal University
B.A., Beijing Language and Culture University
Counseling

Hayley Zhao
College Counselor
China
Last Position
Counseling Assistant, NCPA
Degree
B.A., Nanguo Business School, Guangzhou University of Foreign Studies

Ingrid Sakul
College Counselor
Indonesia
Last Position
Secondary School Guidance and University Counsellor, Global Jaya School, Indonesia
Degree
B.Ed., Atma Jaya Catholic University, Indonesia

Jane Liu
Social-Emotional Counselor
China
Last Position
Psychological Teacher, Shenzhen OCT Primary School
Degree
M.A., Erasmus University Rotterdam, Netherlands
B.S., Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam,Netherlands

Maggie Liu
College Counselor
China
Last Position
College Counselor, Meisha Academy
Degree
B.A., Massey University, New Zealand

Roseana Richards
MS Counselor
United States
Last Position
Guidance Counselor, Brent International School Manila
Degree
M.A., Wayne State University, United States
B.A., The University of Michigan, United States

Vivian Deng
Social-Emotional Counselor
China
Last Position
School Counselor, Zhuhai International School
Degree
B.S., Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai
EAL

Carmen Huang
EAL Specialist in English
China
Last Position
Teaching Assistant in Social Studies, NCPA
Degree
Master Of TESOL, Framingham State University
B.A., Xinhua College of Sun Yat-sen University

David Torrance
EAL Specialist in Math
United Kingdom
Last Position
PYP English Teacher, Canadian Foreign Language School, Guangzhou
Degree
LLB (Hons), University of Kent

Gina Langkamp
EAL Specialist
United States
Last Position
Last position: Learning Support Coordinator, Canadian International School-Bangalore, India
Degree
M.Ed., Bankstreet College of Education, NY
M.S. with Distinction, Mercy College, NY
B.A. with Distinction, University of Wisconsin, WI

Hillel Sokolsky
EAL Specialist
Canada
Last Position
Language Support Specialist, Avenues World School
Degree
M.Ed., Deakin University, Australia
B.A., University of Guelph, Canada

Pinyapaat Peemmetasawad
EAL Specialist
Thailand
Last PositionKang Chiao International School, Xian
Degree
M.A. English Language Studies, Thammasat University
B.A. English, Thammasat University

Ryan Riconalla
EAL Specialist
Philippines
Last Position
English Head of Department and University/Future Pathways Counselor, National High Jakarta School, Indonesia
Degree
M.A. in Education, University of Mindanao
B. Ed, Secondary Education in English
St Paul University Dumaguete, Philippines

Simon Yan
EAL Specialist in Social Studies
China
Last Position
Student Teacher, NCPA
Degree
M.Ed., Framingham State University
B.A., University of Wisconsin-Platteville, WI

Susan Zeng
EAL Specialist
China
Last Position
Social Studies & Math Teacher Assistant, NCPA
Degree
M.Ed., Framingham State University
B.A., Xiangtan University
English

Dumisa Qononda
Pre-AP English 1
South Africa
Last Position
English Teacher, Queenstown Girls' High School, South Africa
Degree
B.A., Rhodes University, South Africa

Freddy Chen
AP Research & English Literature
China
Last Position
AP Seminar & English Literature Teacher, NCPA
Degree
M.Ed., University of Edinburgh
B.A., Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai

Kayahan Gogce
Middle School English
Turkey
Last Position
EAL Specialist in Science, NCPA
Degree
M.Ed., Moreland University, Washington D.C., USA
B.A., Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey

Meriwether Falk
Pre-AP English 2
United States
Last Position
High School English Teacher, Penn High School, Mishawaka, IN, USA
Degree
M.A., Lewis & Clark College, USA
B.A., Portland State University

Peter Kassouf
AP English Language & Composition
United States
Last Position
Homeroom Teacher, Bard International Academy
Degree
M.B.A., Duquesne University
B.A., Ohio University, Athens, OH

Robert Strong
AP Seminar & English Literature
Canada
Last Position
English Teacher, Hongwen International School
Degree
B.Ed., University of Alberta, Canada
B.A., MacEwan University, Canada
HPE

Cinthya Nascimento
Middle School HPE
Brazil
Last Position
Head of Curriculum and PE Teacher, Wycombe Abbey School Changzhou
Degree
B.Ed., Universidade de Sao Paulo, Brazil

Kimmy Cheng
Middle School HPE
China
Last Position
HPE Instructional Assistant, NCPA
Degree
B.Ed., Guangdong University of Education, China

Richard Li
HPE I & II
China
Last Position
Coordinator of Students Athletics and Activities & Exercise Science, NCPA
Degree
B.Ed., Zhaoqing University

Ross Cummins
HPE II
United States
Last Position
Substitute Teacher, NCPA
Degree
B.S., University of Oregon

Sam Cho
HPE I
South Korea
Last Position
PE Teacher, Singapore International School Bangkok
Degree
B.S., Education University of Hong Kong
Math

Amy Foleck
Middle School Math
United States
Last Position
Head of Secondary Mathematics Department & Teacher, Ayeyarwaddy International School
Degree
M.Ed., Old Dominion University, United States
B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, United States

Benedict Nipay
Integrated Math II & Advanced Algebra
Philippines
Last Position
Math Teacher, Ningbo Hanvos Kent School
Degree
M.A., Universidad de Dagupan, Philippines
M.A., Philippine Normal University
B.Ed., Polytechnic University of the Philippines

Bryan Richards
AP Statistics & AP Pre-Calculus
United States
Last Position
Mathematics Teacher, Brent International School Manila
Degree
M.Ed., Wayne State University, United States
B.S., Michigan State University, United States

Carol Chadwick
AP Pre-Calculus & Integrated Math III
United States
Last Position
Mathematics Teacher, BASIS International School Park Lane Harbour
Degree
M.Ed.,University of Northern Colorado, United States
B.Ed., Eastern New Mexico University, United States

Dr. Hamza Fahim
AP Computer Science
Pakistan
Last Position
HS Computer Science Teacher, Shenzhen Nanshan Huitong School
Degree
Ph.D., Xi'an Jiaotong University, China
M.S., COMSATS University Islamabad, Pakistan
B.S., COMSATS University Islamabad, Pakistan

Xinrong Li
Integrated Math III & AP Calculus AB
China
Last Position
Math Teacher, iStudy Learning Center
Degree
M.A., University of Rhode Island, RI, USA
M.S., Peking University, Beijing, China
B.S., Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology, Jiangsu, China

Yuna Cho
Integrated Math II & AP Calculus BC
South Korea
Last Position
Advisory Teacher (Math), Branksome Hall Asia
Degree
B.Ed., Simon Fraser University, Canada
B.S., Simon Fraser University, Canada
Performing Arts

Alexandra Arnhold
Middle School Music
United States
Last Position
Music Director, Fremont Academy of Engineering and Design
Degree
M.A., Azusa Pacific University, United States
M.A., Portland State University, United States
B.A., University of California, United States

Dr. Daniel Taborda
Instrumental Studies
Colombia
Last Position
Music Teacher, Wycombe Abbey School Changzhou
Degree
Ph.D., Arizona State University, United States
M.A., Oklahoma City University, United States
M.A., Akademia Sztuki w Szczecini, Poland
B.A., Universidad EAFIT, Colombia

Derek Sturtevant
Choral Studies
United States
Last Position
Vocal Music Teacher, Community School, Charles City, IA
Degree
B.Ed., Luther College, Decorah, IA

Fiona He
Choral Studies, Music Technology
China
Last Position
Student Teacher, NCPA
Degree
M.M.E., Longy School of Music of Bard College
B.A., The University of Melbourne
B.M., The University of Melbourne

Dr. Laura Bloss
Instrumental Studies
United States
Last Position
Band Teacher, Department Head, Tsinghua University HS International, Beijing
Degree
D.M.A., University of North Texas
M.A., University of Akron
B.Ed., Baldwin -Wallance University
Science

Caroline Xian
Integrated Science & Biology
China
Last Position
Science Instructional Assistant, NCPA
Degree
M.Ed., Framingham State University
B.S., Beijing Institute of Technology Zhuhai College

Denjel Casano
HS Chemistry
Philippines
Last Position
HS Science Teacher, Chonradsadornumrung School Chonburi, Thailand
Degree
B.S., Central Mindanao University

Divina Paulete
Integrated Science & AP Physics I
Philippines
Last Position
IGCSE/As/A Level Physics, Presidential School of Uzbekistan
Degree
M.Ed.,Univeristy of Perpetual Help Delta
B.Ed., Philippine Normal University

Emma Kovalevsky
Middle School Science
United States
Last Position
Science Teacher, American Academy Casablanca
Degree
M.Ed., Bath Spa Universtiy, United Kingdom
B.S., Bath Spa Universtiy, United Kingdom

Jeafrey Murillon
Chemistry & AP Chemistry
Philippines
Last Position
Science Teacher, Presidential School Uzbekistan, Navoi Campus, Uzbekistan
Degree
M.A., Saint Paul University Surigao Campus
B.Ed., St Paul University Surigao Campus

Meiirman Kanatov
Makerspace Facilitator
Kazakhstan
Last Position
Technology Coordinator, Dostyk American International School
Degree
B.S., Atyrau Engineering-Humanitarian Institute, Kazakhstan

Dr. Rose-Ann K. Petronio
Biology & AP Biology
Philippines
Last Position
Science Teacher, AC Flora High School, United States
Degree
Ed.D., Leyte Normal University, Philippines
M.Ed.,Mandaue City College, Philippines
B.S., Leyte Normal University, Philippines

Suman Neerukonda
Biology & AP Environmental Science
India
Last Position
Biology Teacher, Yew Wah International Education School of Yantai
Degree
M.S., Swami Ramananda Teerth Marathwada University
B.Ed., Acharya Nagarjuna University
Specialists

June Li
Activities and Athletics Coordinator
China
Last Position
Activities/Athletics Assistant, NCPA
Degree
B.Eng, Guangzhou University

Kameron Cole
Literacy Coach
United States
Last Position
Middle & High School English Teacher, International School of Dongguan
Degree
M.A., California State University Dominguez Hills, Carson, CA.
B.A., University of Oregon, Eugene, OR.

Rayna Sundstrom
Head Librarian, MS Social Studies
Australia
Last Position
Head of Library, EMASI Schools, Ho Chi Minh City
Degree
M.Ed., Charles Sturt University, Dubbo, NSW
B.A., University of Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW
Visual Arts

Brooke Vogel
Visual Art & Mixed Media 3D
United States
Last Position
Art Teacher, Beijing City International School, China
Degree
B.A., University of Idaho, Moscow, ID

Nicole Cerro
AP Art, Pre-AP Art, Ceramics
United States
Last Position
Art Teacher, American School of Milan
Degree
M.Ed., Edinboro University, United States
B.A., Slippery Rock University, United States

Nigel Acosta
High School Art
United States
Last Position
Beijing World Youth Academy, China
Degree
B.F.A., Sam Houston State University

Sara Knourek
Middle School Art
Canada
Last Position
English Teacher, Hongwen International School
Degree
B.Ed., University of Alberta, Canada

William Riley
Graphic Design & Drawing and Painting & Mixed Media 2D
United States
Last Position
Art Teacher, Huanggang Primary School
Degree
M.F.A., New York Academy of Art, New York, NY
B.F.A., Pratt institute