ISA WUHAN - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Head
- Member of the Pastoral Care Centre Team
Former head of pastoral at ITGSUlS Xiamen, as well as the position of Head of Curriculum & Cambridge Coordinator.
He is currently a doctoral candidate at Indiana University, and holds a Masters Degree as well as a Professional Degree from the Cleveland Institute of Music, and also a Bachelor's Degree from the Jerusalem Aademy of Music in lsrael.
His former students have received offers from numerous universities around the globe, suchas Boston University (USA), University of South Hampton (UK), McGill University (Canada), and more.
Before teaching for the past 8 years, Adam spent time as a professional performer inmusic, where he played in several professional orchestras, gave recitals, and performedsolos on stage and live on national radio of his home countr
Master's degree in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language from Jilin University Almost 10 years of teaching experience in four countries: Taught Chinese as a second language in South Korea, the United States and the United Kingdom; taught Chinese language and literature in China.Students who attended Adrian's Chinese language and literature classes all got A* in CIE Chinese (first language) A Level exam.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Primary School Team
- Homeroom Teacher
Agnes is 37 years old and wasborn in Poland, Europe. Her interests include learning languages, photography,traveling, kungfu/wushuand winter sports. She loves pets and spending time in nature. She has a Masters degree in Applied Linguistics in English and German (graduated in2009).
While employed in China, she taught at English First Ningbo, EnglishFirst Xiamen, XinmengMontessori Kindergarten, Osmond International Kindergarten (more than 10 years)as an English Teacher She has also been an Associate Director of Studies. Inlceland, sheworked at Regnboginn Midbergwith the City of Reykjavik as an After-school activities counsellor (2.5years).
He is a postgraduate from the University of Liverpool, England, where he studied sports studies and business enterprise. He has also achieved a postgraduate early years qualification at Edgehill university, Lancashire.He has worked in the education industry as a highly skilled teacher for more than 8 years.in his second to last school in beijing, he progressed through the roles from, teacher, to trainer, to head teacher of the education faculty, to school principal and finally regional principal. His highlights were moving the school to a new upgraded building. leading the campus to be the highest performing school out of all of the schools under its umbrella in terms of sales, revenue and profit, and leading the most staff developed and promoted into senior roles.
Anna Macakova is a primary school teacher with decades of experience in education.Since 2019, she has been teaching art at Art centrumMagic steps，Xinmeng Kindergarten and volunteering at SUlS Xiamen in the art department. She has a lot of experience in teaching a stimulating and interesting primary school curriculum (Maths, PE, Art, Science) to students from Grade 1 to Grade 6 for 25 years. Anna's basic philosophy is that art is for everyone, whether they are naturally talented or not. lt is about creating an environment where students feel safe, have fun and progress.
Job Titles:
- Positive Well - Being Counsellor
Master's degree in Social Work from Monash Universit; In the last 6 years, Ashley has worked as a family violence case manager, a national mental health hotline counsellor, suicide prevention counsellor and school wellbeing officer at Latrobe University and Spring Parks Primary school in Melbourne. Ashley has developed extensive skills and knowledge in client crisis management, emotional support and school counselling;On top of her dedication to counselling, Ashley also received mindfulness teaching training in Melbourne Meditation Centre and has now becoming an online instructor volunteer on an app called" flow meditation" app (Chinese version) . She has successfully run live streams online 10 times .Her enthusiasm is to make mindfulness and meditation become part of everyone's daily life routine.
Ms. Ayoungis from South Korea where she received her B.A in English Language andLiterature and recently received her second BA in Child studies. She has studied extensively abroad in Philippines, Canada and South Africa. While in South Africa, she obtained aPost Graduate Diploma in Second Language Acquisition.The time spent abroad studying equippedher well to teach in multicultural settings and be sensitive to cultural differences. Ms. Ayoung also has a TESOL certificate and a teaching license. She has been teaching for morethan 10 years.
Graduated from a professional sports academy.He has two years of teaching experience within the system and also participated in the establishment of a bilingual school and the construction of the curriculum system, and organized the construction of a sports working group development system. During this period, he was rated as a backbone teacher, C-level Basketball coach, national first-level basketball referee, led the Fujian International School Basketball League to win the first place, and was awarded the title of excellent coach.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Primary School Team
- PYP Coordinator
He has been teaching and coordinating in kindergartens, primaryschools, and middle schools in China for over nine years.
He is a certified elementary educator gaining his accreditationsfrom Washington D.C, USA.He was a PYPC previously at an International Kindergarten andInternational Primary School in Guangzhou,During his professional leadership experience, he was able to workfor and with CISA (IB official network for China) and CISAs chairman.
At his previous employer he was a part of an authorization supportteam that helped get a company group kindergarten and middle school IBauthorized.Mr Ghaston has also been twice approved to lead sessions for IBGlobal Conferences in Beijing, China and Bangkok, Thailand.
Brian Eric Cohen is from Toronto, Canada.He graduated from York University with a Bachelor of Arts.
Brian earned his PGCE from Nottingham University.He has been teaching English as a second language for almost 20 years.
Brian has taught in Taiwan, Thailand, South Korea and China.
Catherine has been working as an English teacher for almost 4 years. Taught, Pearson English, IGCSE English, IELTS, TOEFL, and SAT in Qingdao Malvern College and Shanghai Learning Education Group.In addition to her passion for teaching languages, Catherine has extensive experience in teaching A-level psychology.
Chen Aizhi graduated from Huanggang Normal University in Hubei Province where she gained Senior High School Chinese teaching certification. She has more than 10 years of unique teaching experience and is especially good at teaching students according totheir aptitude and carrying out individualized education.
She has been rated as an excellent teacher many times for her work and is a famousHuanggang teacher in the hearts of students and parents.
She has published two academic papers in core national journals. She participated in Sina five-star gold teacher selection activities; and was rated as one of the top 300 teachersby Guangzhou Daily study guide.
Her former students have attended key universities in China and the world, including famous ones, like Monash University in Australia and Cambridge University in Britain.
Job Titles:
- Primary Homeroom Teacher & Numeracy Coordinator
Dhananjay Kulkarni (aka Daniel) has a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from Mumbai University, a Master's degree inManagement from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and more than a decade of teaching experience. He is currently working as a Native English Teacher at aPrimary School in Hong Kong. Prior to that, he worked as a tutor at Eaneslndependent School District (ElSD) and Lake Travis Independent School District(LTISD), both in Austin TX, USA.
Dr Jozef Macak is a teacher as well as leader with decades of experiencein education. He has been headof the pE departments at various schools, including The British International School as well as SUlS Xiamen. He has also led The English International Schoolof Bratislava and served as CEO/Director. Jozef completed his PhD at Comenius University in Bratislava in the Slovak Republic.He is currently doing an NPQH (National Professional Qualification Headship with a focus on leading an international school) in the Uk.
Job Titles:
- Director of Music Programme, ISA Wuhan Campus
PhD in Music at King's College London Majored Violin at the Royal Academy of Music in London First Violinist of London Symphony Orchestra London Symphony Chorus First Tenor Multiple Grammy Awards Honorary Associate of Sydney Conservatorium of Music Federal University of London, Post-Doctoral Research Fellow Received by Queen Elizabeth II for academic excellence and community service. Director of Music at SIX best music schools in FOUR countries - United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and China.
Job Titles:
- Educational Superintendent, ISA Wuhan School / Expert of the National Association for the Study of Foreign Language School Work. Counsellor of Hubei Provincial People 's Government.
Expert of the National Association for the Study of Foreign Language School Work. Counsellor of Hubei Provincial People's Government. Former Principal of Wuhan Foreign Language School.
A founding member of ISA Science City and ISA Wuhan；have more than 30 years of involvement with the IB.
Held a master's degree in College Education with a specialization in Mathematics from Rowan University in NJ, USA. Worked in senior leadership positions in educational organizations including Academic Director, Managing Director, and Chief Executive Officer.
Taught in Greece, USA, Switzerland, Mongolia, and China. Previous positions include MYP/DP Mathematics teacher, Curriculum Leader, Academic Advisor, Program Coordinator, Dean of Secondary. He has worked for IB as IBDP senior examiner and moderator (team leader), and he is also International baccalaureate educational network （IBEN） member.
Graduate Diploma in Teaching - QUT, Brisbane. Australia Bachelor of Applied Science - University of Southern QlD, Australia 35 years teaching experience in China, PNG, and Austraia 24 years teaching experience with the International Baccalaureate Program HOD experience in Mathematics, Science and Athletic Director Professional Tennis Coach with 40 years experienceFormer State Ranked Tennis player from Queensland, Australia
Master's degree in Masters of Teaching (Secondary) from Monash University and Bachlor's degree in Business Studies from the University of Gloucestershire.Fully Registered Teacher in Victoria, Australia.Hannah has worked as Chinese Language Teacher at Melbourne Girls'College and Balwyn High School in Australia. She also has appointed as the Assistant Head of Chinese Language Program at Marian College, AustraliaHannah has more than 5 years'experience in teaching Chinese as a Second Language for Secondary Year LeveI. Having taught a Year 12 Chinese First Language class, more than half of students got high achievements and the average score ranked top 3 in Victoria.
Job Titles:
- Director of Strategic Development of ISA Wuhan School / Deputy Head of ISA Wenhua Wuhan School / Principal of ISA Wenhua Wuhan Primary School
Former Chief Principal of Wuhan Changchun Street Primary School; Senior teacher, subject leader; National advanced individual in educational research; The Great City Artisan of Wuhan; 2018 The Principal of China
Job Titles:
- Member of the Primary School Team
- Founding Member of ISA Science City
- Primary Homeroom Teacher
Jacob is a founding member of ISA Science City, where he works as a primary homeroom teacher. Jacob is originally fromSouth Africa, but he has spent the past 12 years living and teaching in SouthKorea, where he met his wife. In 2005, he earned a BA in Psychology and SportScience from North West University. Before returning to South Africa to complete a PGCE, Jacob taughtin South Korea for five years until 2013.
Graduated from The University of Oxford, BA, MA, PGCE (Cambridge) and NPQH. Possesses more than 29 years of experience in education locally and internationally. Former President of the Shanghai Oxford and Cambridge Alumni Society - will promote ISA students to many top universities around the world. Helped students gain admissions successfully to world's top universities such as Oxford, Cambridge, Cornell, Colombia, Berkeley, Stanford, etc.
Job Titles:
- Individuals and Societies Teacher
James has a degree in History & Law from the University of Derby. He is aCELTA holder, who has been teaching in China since 2007. Since 2012, he has been working exclusively with students going to attend university in English speaking countries. He has worked on International Foundation Years and Pre-University Academic English Programs run by providers in the UK and Australia. He is an experienced IELTS speaking and writing teacher.
Master's degree in Education from Canada and bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature from Chin Jennifer worked as an Early Childhood Educator at Canadian daycare and Montessori Academy in Canada. She taught Preschool Education at the university in China.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Primary School Team
- Music Teacher
Jiyeon is a versatile musician and educator who enjoys all genres of music.She has experience teaching primary through college students and successfully quided them to serve their needs.
This includes advising primary students to find their musical voice, secondary students to build academic music portfolios for college application, and college students pursuing music as their career choice.Jiyeon can play the violin, piano, and many other instruments and conduct orchestra and choir.
She has a bachelor's degree from the Cleveland Institute of Music, a Master's degree from RICE University, and is currently a doctoral candidate at Indiana Universit.
John comes from Wales in the UnitedKingdom. He has 18 years of teaching experience (Chemistry, Physics, Biologyand Maths)including 5 years' experience as Head of Science and A Level Coordinator. Hehas taught in countries such as the UK, Kenya, Malaysia, Russia and China. He has been a CAlE examiner and ran successful clubs like MUN and World Scholar's Cup.
Job Titles:
- Deputy Director of Academic Centre, ISA International Education Group Head of ISA Wuhan School / Head of ISA Wenhua Wuhan School
Postdoctoral of the University of Cambridge, UK, an expert on Sino US education comparison and research. Once served as the vice president and executive principal (founder) of Princeton International School of Math and Science. Deeply engaged in the research of higher education and basic education both in China and the United States. Her research focused on the comparison of college and secondary school curriculum in China and the US. She successfully applied its integrated curriculum system to the international education cooperation projects in both countries. Adopting a project-oriented learning approach based on the STEAM curriculum, she developed a curriculum system, effectively bridging the gap between basic education and higher education in terms of students' research, academic performance and creativity.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Pastoral Care Centre Team
- Deputy Head of Boarding
Julie graduated in EnglishLiterature and History from Staffordshire University in 1997 before obtainingher PGCE and QTS from Keele University.
She has more than 20 years' experience as an English teacher, houseand boarding leader and as a senior leader in the United Kingdom and East Asia.
She has led as housemistress and head of year in wellknown internationalschools in China, South Korea and Malaysia. Her most recent role has been thatof Founding Deputy Director (Pastoral) at a new school in Zhejiang Extensive experience in boarding house management and pastoral care, includingleading boarding and house staff, organisingstudent life and maintaining positive communication with parents. She is astrong advocate of a holistic approach to education, ensuring that her studentsachieve both their academic and personal potential.
Bachelor of arts, studying for a master's degree in Classical Literature at Renmin University of China.The examiner of IGCSE Chinese as first language, IBDP Chinese Language and Literature certified Teacher, and hold a Chinese teaching certificate. Member of International Education Branch of The Chinese Society of Education.9 years teaching experience in Chinese. She has taught at three famous international schools such as BIBS, Dulwich Beijing, Changsha WAS Academy.She was the head of the language subject team in Changsha WAS Academy, and won the national special prize and the first prize at the urban level in lanquage teaching and teaching research competitions.
Lee is originally from England and worked in the professional theatre in various areas, acting, directing and producing; he has been an educator for over twenty years. He has worked in many countries around the world (!ndian, Malaysia, Thailand, Bahrain, Singapore, South Korea, Myanmar and U.K.) and is a highly experience manager holding head of department roles; Head of Academics; Pastoral coordinator and Assistant head; Theatre workshop leader; Lee holds a BTEC performing arts from Cleveland College (UK): HND Drama from Newcastle College (UK);!双击可ree in performing arts from Sheffield university (UK); and PGCE Drama and English teaching from Durham university (UK); He has a passion for teaching and is creative; adaptable and focused about all aspect of teaching.
Master's degree in Public Health from Comenius University inSlovakia, Diploma in Montessori Method in English Language Learning,120-hourTEFL certificateLenka has been working ininternational kindergartens for 5 years. Taught English and Montessori inSlovakia (International Montessori Centre) and in China (InternationalMontessori kindergarten, Wuhan) Lenka likes to tailor herteaching approach to the individuastudents' needs. she believes that makingschool fun can give kids a lifelong love of learning.
Graduated from Shanghai International Studies University and Michigan State Univeristy ,Majored in Education and Curriculum. Many years teaching experience in international schools; known for creating fun and engaging learning environment; worked as leader of language department
Master's degree in Teaching English Language and Literature and Philosophy from Catholic University from Slovakia. Diploma in Montessori Approach from Slovakia and Diploma in Montessori method of English language teaching from London, England and Teacher Training Diploma. Lubos has been working in an International Kindergartens and Primary Schools for more than 10 years. Taught English and Montessori approach in Slovakia (International Montessori Kindergarten) and China (InternationaI school - Kindergarten Long Pan Hu, Jing Don Fang, Yichang, International Montessori Kindergarten, Wuhan.)In addition to his passion for teaching languages and help people to be better educators, Lubos is an active musician and can play numerous musical instruments.
Graduated from Sichuan Foreign Studies University with a bachelor'sdegree both in Chinese International Education and English Language andLiterature; graduated from Jinan University with a master's degree in Chineselnternational Education. She has 2 years of overseas teaching experience and 4 years ofdomestic IB Chinese teaching experience and has a strong sense ofinternationaleducation.She once worked as a Chinese Language Teacher and Chinese AssistantCoordinator in Guangzhou Tianhe ISA International school.
For the past 10 years, Magda has worked in IB international schools in England, Norway, and Malawi. Her previouse mployment included working as an early yearsteacher and an administrator at a French international kindergarten in Guangzhou.
Magda received her Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood and Primary Education from the Lodz University of Humanities and Economics, Poland, with subspecialisms in Visual Arts, Music, EAL, Child Psychology, Mathematics, and Special Ed.Magda is also a certified TEFL teacher
Job Titles:
- Deputy Director of School Development and Curriculum of ISA International Education Group Head of ISA Wuhan International School / Co - Head of ISA Wenhua Wuhan School
Mr. Selvaraj was the Founding Headmaster at the Singapore International Academy in Beijing and Director of Professional Development and Learning (Whole College) at Dulwich College Beijing. He also held leadership roles at renowned schools like Westminster Academy in London.
School Management and Leadership from Harvard Graduate School of Education, Education and Leadership Changes from Middlesex University, and National Professional Qualifications of Headship from the Department for Education in the UK. Mr. Selvaraj is an esteemed educational leader with a 24-year career dedicated to fostering student development and empowering educators.
He is a member of evaluation teams for organizations such as CIS and the IBEN, and has authored Chemistry books for IB, IGCSE, and GCSE programs.
She holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from Kobe University and a Master of Laws in Japanese Language Education from Kobe University, Japan.She has taught at Tokyo Welfare University, Qingdao Technological University, Qingdao Binhai College and other colleges and universities in Japan.Proficient in Chinese, English, Korean, can be easily communicated in Urdu.
She has many years of experience in Japanese language teaching and Japanese tutoring in Japanese universities. She Has good affinity and communication skills and has been rated as Most Popular Teacher several times.
Miss Nicole, it is her 15th year teachingShe holds a master's degree in Education from Flinders University
She was teaching at a local school as a Chinese teacher for threeyears.
In 2011 she moved to Singapore to teach Mandarin for four years.
she moved back to China in 2015 and worked at an IB internationalschool in Beijing for seven years.
Job Titles:
- Kindergarten & Primary Principal of ISA Wuhan International School / Co - Principal of ISA Wenhua Wuhan Primary School / Former Head of Shanghai United Shangyin Primary School.
Former Head of Shanghai United Shangyin Primary School. 29 years of experience in education, has taught students of all ages in primary schools and has accumulated a lot of front-line teaching experience in mathematics, physical education, history, traffic safety and other subjects. A Postgraduate Certificate in Education (P.G.C.E.), a Professional Qualification Certificate for Principals (N.P.Q.H.), an MBA in Leadership and Sustainability, and a Certificate 3 in Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK 3).
He studied for his undergraduate degree, BA in Human Movement Sciences at the University of Pretoria in South Africa and graduated in 2011.He has been in the education field since 2013 when he completed his postgraduate certificate in education at the University of Pretoria.
He has been living and teaching in Korea for the past 9 years.
Graduated in Physics and Geology in 1992 from Staffordshire University, UK and has a background in both education and business, including 8 years teaching English and Physics in China and South Korea.
Founded and led his own outdoor education and retail business before moving to China in 2014, completing his international PGCE from The University of Nottingham.
He has helped to develop new school campuses and high-quality boarding provision in a number of successful international schools in China.
Most recently, he initiated and developed the boarding provision as Founding Assistant Head of a new school in Zhejiang.
Robyn Joseph is from Johannesburg, South Africa. She has a Bachelor of Arts majoring in English and Psychology from the University of South Africa. She is studying the Bachelor of Science degree with the Open University in the UK. She has lived and worked in China since 2015 living in Hangzhou, Beijing and Xiamen. She enjoys travelling, reading, learning about different cultures, sharing knowledge with students and colleagues, culinary arts and fitness.
As Nelson Mandela said, "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world", she believes that education is a very powerful tool that she can nurture within her students and create a love of learning, both inside and outside the classroom. She is looking forward to creating many memorable moment s with her future students!
PGCE and Fine Art degree from University of Wales Trinity St David. Teaching for seven years. Five years in China, previously at Shenyang, Qingdao and now at Wuhan. Ross believes that creativity is imperative in education to develop expressive and confident students. Ross knows that alI students have talent in art and all could be successful with enough drive and application.
Sander Langerak is from the Netherlands. He hasbeen in China since 2016. He has a BA in History, an iPGCE in Early Years education, aTEFL,an lELTS and 2 IB PYP certificates, (in IB PYP leadership andimplementing student agency in Early Years). Additionally, he is currentlydoing an MA in Education, Teaching and Learning with a focus on Early Years atthe University of Sheffield in the Uk. He worked as a history teacher andEnglish teacher before opening an Early Years English training center in 2017in Beijing.In 2019 he became the Vice-Principal of a large lB Kindergarten inBeijing. From 2020 to 2022, he worked as the Academic PrincipaI and PYPCoordinator at the largest international Kinderg arten in Sanya. He successfully guided thatschool through the lB PYP authorization process which led to that schoolbecoming the first authorized IB PYP World School in Hainan.
Master of Arts in Teaching Chinese as an International Language from National Institute of Education of Nanyang Technological University in SingaporeSharon is from Wuhan, Hubei Province. Before entering the field of international education, she taught primary school English independently in a well-known local English education institution for three years, which was highly praised by teachers and students, and the class continuation rate was more than 90%.Sharon used to work at an international school in Wuhan for seven years as a Teaching Intern, Chinese teacher and the lead teacher of the Chinese department.
Graduated from The University of Edinburgh, majoring in TESOL, MSc in 2012. The holder of national High School Teaching (English) Certificate and Cambridge Professional Development Qualification in Learning and Teaching.Being Senior teacher, subject leader and chief counselor in international schools: Possess nearly 10 years of lang!perience in both international and national curriculums.
Victoria Jarratt Gibbs comes from NewZealand and comes with more than 12 years of experience in education, inparticular the IB PYP programme.She has specialized in the field of Student Support Services enabling children of all backgrounds and abilities to fulfil their potential. She completed 6 years at university studying education including a focus on the learning, behavioural, sociaI and emotional differences in children. She has a particular interest in neuroplasticity and a whole-child approach to understanding and supporting any barriers children may face in their learning.
Violet has almost 6 years of Chinese teaching experience in education locally and internationally. She taught in primary and secondary schools in New Zealand, UK and had been responsible for developing resources, course plans and Chinese courses. She worked in IB International School as an lB Chinese Teacher teaching Language Acquisition and Lanquage and Literature in IB MYP in China.
She worked as a Language supervisor of 7 th CISM Military World Games and she also worked as a Chinese lanquage program leader in a multinational company.
Job Titles:
- Kindergarten Homeroom Teacher
Being Chinese language teacher in an international school in Thailand for around 2 yearsTeaching levels included nursery, preschool, and primary of which the students' age ranged from 18 months to 10 years old. Master of Education Program in International Teaching from Framingham State University as well as the Certificate of Early Childhood Education and Care in Sydney.As a friendly and energetic educator with 5 years' experience in Early Childhood Education, she is dedicated to supporting the cognitive, physical, social, emotional, and academic developments of young children.Trained about developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering a safe, nurturing, and positive environment to boost children's learning.