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
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








