Faculty

Leadership

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

Dr. 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

Ginger Shi

Vice Principal of Student Engagement

China

Last Position
GUIS Director of Student Wellbeing

Degree
S.Ed., University of Northern Colorado, CO, USA
M.A., Sun Yat-sen University, China
B.A., Shandong University, China

Hope Li

Vice Principal 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

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

Gina Langkamp

Director of Personalized Pathways

United States

Last Position
EAL Specialist, NCPA

Degree
M.Ed., Bankstreet College of Education, NY
M.S. with Distinction, Mercy College, NY
B.A. with Distinction, University of Wisconsin, WI

Kelly Zheng

Dean of Students

China

Last Position
Assistant to the Principal, NCPA

Degree
B.A., Guangzhou University of Foreign Studies

Chinese

Nana Li

Chinese I

China

Last Position
Chinese III, TA, NCPA

Degree
B.A., Guangdong University of Petrochemical Technology

Vanna Cao

Chinese II

China

Last Position
HS Chinese Teacher, NCPA

Degree
M.A., Beijing Normal University
B.A., Beijing Language and Culture University

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

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

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

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

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

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

David Torrance

EAL Specialist in Math

United Kingdom

Last Position
PYP English Teacher, Canadian Foreign Language School, Guangzhou

Degree
LLB (Hons), University of Kent

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

Josephine Pe Benito

EAL Specialist

Philippines

Last Position
PYP Homeroom Teacher, Wahaha International School (IB), Hangzhou, China

Degree
BA in Secondary Education, Holy Rosary College Caloocan, Philippines
MA in Language Education, University of the Philippines Manila, Philippines

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 & Writing and Rhetoric

China

Last Position
AP Seminar & English Literature Teacher, NCPA

Degree
M.Ed., University of Edinburgh
B.A., Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai

Mark Hsueh

AP English

New Zealand

Last Position
5+ years of experience teaching in China and New Zealand

Degree
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, University of Canterbury, NZ
Bachelor of Arts, English, University of Canterbury, NZ
Master of Science, Applied Psychology, University of Canterbury, NZ

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

Richard Li

Athletics Development Leader

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

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

James Drake

AP Pre-Calculus

United States

Last Position
15 years of experience teaching mathematics in IB, MYP, AP in China

Degree
Bachelor of Actuarial Science, University of Northern Iowa

Tarek Eissa

AP Math

Egypt

Last Position
15 years of experience teaching mathematics in IB, MYP, AP in China and Egypt

Degree
Bachelor of Science, Zagazig University, Egypt
Master of Science, Groningen University, Netherlands
Master of Science, Suzhou University, China

Dr. William Derrick

AP Statistics

United States

Last Position
30 years of experience teaching mathematics across U.S. public schools and universities

Degree
Doctorate in Education, Nova Southeastern University
Master of Arts in Teaching & Learning, Nova Southeastern University
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics & Education, Bowling Green State University

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

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
M.Ed., American College of Education, IN
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

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

Dr. Ian Meliala

AP Biology

Indonesia

Last Position
9 years of experience teaching Biology in Indonesia and universities in China

Degree
Doctorate in Integrative Biomedical Sciences & Cell Biology, Zhejiang University, China
Master of Biomedical Engineering, Chongqing University, China
Master of Educational Technology, Universitas Pelita Harapan, Indonesia
Bachelor of Science & Bachelor of Education, Corban University, USA – Universitas Pelita Harapan, Indonesia

Dr. Jeafrey Murillon

Chemistry & AP Chemistry

Philippines

Last Position
Science Teacher, Presidential School Uzbekistan, Navoi Campus, Uzbekistan

Degree
Ph.D., University of Perpetual Help System Dalta, Philippines
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

Suman Neerukonda

Biology & AP Environmental Science

India

Last Position
Biology Teacher, Yew Wah International Education School of Yantai

Degree
PGCE., Liverpool John Moores University, UK
M.S., Swami Ramananda Teerth Marathwada University
B.Ed., Acharya Nagarjuna University

Social Studies

Crystal Madrigal

Social Studies 9, 10

United States

Last Position
Social Studies Teacher, El Alsson American School

Degree
M.Ed., Texas Wesleyan University, United States
B.A., Texas Wesleyan University, United States

Eric Mitchler

Social Studies I

Canada

Last Position
History/Social Studies and DP Global Politics teacher, Canadian International School of Hefei, China

Degree
B.Ed., Trent University, Canada
B.A., Wilfred Laurier University, Canada

Kendal Fortson

AP Psychology

United States

Last Position
AP Teacher, Schutz American School, Egypt

Degree
M.S., Western Governors University, UT
B.A., University of New Mexico, NM

Marc Benelli

AP Microeconomics

United States

Last Position
English Teacher, Korean International School of Hanoi, Hanoi VN

Degree
M. Ed., American College of Education, IN
B.A., University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM

Ryan Yang

AP Macroeconomics

China

Last Position
Economics Teacher, Assistant to Principal, Meisha Academy

Degree
MBA., Sun Yat-sen University
B.S., Sun Yat-sen University

Specialists

June Li

Activities and Athletics Coordinator

China

Last Position
Activities/Athletics Assistant, NCPA

Degree
B.Eng, Guangzhou University

Rayna Sundstrom

Head Librarian

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

Art Foundations, Mixed Media 3D, Innovation & 3D Art Design

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

Art Foundations, Mixed Media 2D

United States

Last Position
Beijing World Youth Academy, China

Degree
B.F.A., Sam Houston State University

William Riley

Graphic Design & Drawing and Painting

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

Guangzhou ULink International School
Nansha College Preparatory Academy
No.8 Weili Road, Nansha
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China 511458
Office Tel: +86 20 3468 3339
Fax: +86 20 3468 3528
Admissions:
Tel: +86 20 3991 4814
E-mail: admissions@guiscn.com

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Nansha College Preparatory Academy
No.8 Weili Road, Nansha
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China 511458
Office Tel: +86 20 3468 3339
Fax: +86 20 3468 3528
Admissions:
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