ISSP 2013 - 2014 FACULTY Ms. Lisa Johnson Principal
Mr. James Hardy Grade 1
Mr. Peter Nguyen ELL
Ms. Yilin Li Mandarin (M-T-F)
I am passionate about fostering a learning environment that is student-centered, and will prepare all learners to attain academic and personal excellence. Our job is to develop the whole child to have multiple interests and diverse talents, as well as an appreciation of their uniqueness and membership in a world community.
I want to inspire every student to share their ideas with the world, to understand that their input can make a difference, and to know that the transmission of ideas, philosophies, and opinions is one of the most powerful gifts imparted upon human beings.
I believe that good education should develop the complete student. Aside from mainstream subjects such as Math, Reading, Science and Language Arts I believe students should learn good universal values and principles. This includes teaching about diversity and respect for all regarding race, gender, class, and religion
I believe that the process of second language acquisition happen both in class and outside the classroom. In class, I strive to foster an environment where inquiry and participation are rewarded. Outside the classroom, I encourage students to experience the culture in order to further facilitate their Chinese study.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Northeastern State University, a Master’s in School Administration from the University of Oklahoma
Teacher Ms. Lindsey Morten I believe that my role as a teacher is as a facilitator who aids student discovery. I love the curiosity of children and as a teacher I am very fortunate to be able to support the needs, abilities, interests and learning styles of my students so that they are able to explore the world and gain knowledge from their own discoveries. Qualifications: 2009-2010 Simon Fraser University Bachelor of Education Degree 2007-2009 University of the Fraser Valley Bachelor of Arts Degree
Ms. Cathie Turek I believe that the true purpose and meaning of education is reflected in the Latin root word educare, “to lead out that which is within.” I see my role as kindling and nurturing a love for learning in students. It is vital to make learning real, relevant, and connected to students’ own lives and experiences. Qualifications: B.A. in Secondary Education, French/Spanish, Bethany College, Kansas. M.A. in Early Childhood Education, University of ColoradoDenver.
Mr. Bruce Delaney Pre Kindergarten With every child being unique in so many ways, I believe the greatest aspect to successfully teaching a child is to develop an honest, sincere relationship with each individual student, and by extension, his or her family. Educating a child is truly a team effort with the child always seen as the nucleus of all effort and decisions. Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Elementary Education from The College of New Jersey in the U.S.A.
Ms. Elizabeth Hinson Pre Kindergarten My English language teaching philosophy is to determine the individual needs of each student and then develop both their communicative (listening and speaking) and linguistic (reading and writing) skills according to their need. I hope to build independent English language learners with the tools to continue growing in their English language knowledge. Qualifications: Bachelor of Science - Recreation and Leisure Studies Programming and Management (University of North Texas). CELTA - Apollo Vietnam.
Ms. Rebecca Hardy Kindergarten I believe in promoting a positive and safe learning environment, inspiring and supplying positive reinforcement and teaching to a standard where I engage and elevate every child. I teach in order to provide a strong foundation for lifelong learning and a desire to strive for achievement. Qualifications: State University of New York - Bachelor of Science Xavier University - Master in the Art of Teaching (MAT)
Ms. Vicky Lusk Kindergarten I believe in creating a positive environment that supports self-esteem, accepts differences and promotes responsibility. I create meaningful lessons based on individual learning styles and the learning needs of each child. Children will be provided with hands-on learning experiences that enhance a love of life-long learning. Qualifications: Bachelor of Science (University of North Texas, USA)
Qualifications: LPTP Practitioners Licence, Louisiana, USA (Grade PreK-3) BA Hons History, University of Newcastle, The UK.
Mr. Ethan King Grade 1 I firmly believe that every child has the potential to enjoy coming to school and learning. One of the main reasons I chose to become a teacher is because I had dynamic and passionate teachers that inspired me. I want to have that same influence on the next generation of students. Qualifications: Elementary Teaching Credential Program - (Mills College USA) Bachelor of Arts in Humanities - (University College Utrecht, the Netherlands)
Mr. Zachariah Groshell Grade 2 So far in my teaching career, I have learned to strive for balance. I try to strike a balance between teacher led instruction, guided practice, group and independent work because I know that students learn in a variety of ways. I differentiate instruction for all of my learners because I know that all of my students are at different places in their learning. Qualifications: Bachelor of Arts: Spanish - University of Washington Master of Education K-8 - University of Washington Tacoma Campus
Qualifications: George Fox University: BA Business; BA History; Cambridge University: CELTA The College of New Jersey: Elementary Teaching Certificate
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree with a Major in Economics and a Minor in Mathematics Master ’s degree in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language
Ms. Stephanie Groshell ELL
Ms. Le Minh Ha Vietnamese (Gr.2, 4)
I believe that students learn best in an environment that is engaging and builds student self-confidence. I believe that when students understand why they are learning what they are learning and can relate it to life outside of the classroom. Students should have the opportunity to lead and teach other students as well as present individual work and ideas.
I believe that keeping a person’s Mother language is an irrefutable fact for everyone. Being good at your first language, is a certain launcher to conquer additional languages. Not losing your mother language and keeping a beautiful ethical character in international education environment is important.
Qualifications: Bachelor of Arts in Spanish, University of Washington - Master of Education, University of Washington Tacoma
Ms. Jessica Worden Art Art is an essential component of a child’s education providing a language through which they can express themselves across cultural, social and economic boundaries. I believe that every child is an artist and that each child is a powerful individual with a rich imagination and unique background. Qualifications: Bachelor of Arts - University of Texas at Austin Masters in Elementary Education - University of Northern Colorado
Qualifications: Bachelor of Primary Education (Ho Chi Minh City University at Education)
Mr. Luu Le Minh Trung Vietnamese (Gr.1,3,5) There are many levels of student’s abilities in your class. It’s important for me to meet the needs of individual students.Vietnamese language is one of the most important subjects at an international school in Vietnam. It’s important for me to make my students motivated and create an environment that encourages learning Vietnamese through many different mediums. Qualifications: Master of Primary Education (Vinh University, Vietnam) Bachelor of Primary Education (Pedagogy of HCM University, Vietnam)
Ms. Alisha Holdbrook Grade 2
Mr. Jerett Knoblock PE Teacher
Ms. Le Thi Thanh Thuy EC Vietnamese/Host Country Studies
I believe that a good education requires many different things. While learning the basics of the core subjects are important, I also believe that students need to be developed into global citizens. In my class, students will learn how they can participate in creating a better society for all people.
I believe thatPhysical Education is an important part of the school curriculum in any school and provides many benefits and opportunities to all children. It helps children begin to develop interest in activities or sports that they may continue to stay involved in and make a part of their life later on for health, emotional, or social purposes.
Teachers are the second mothers for students because students spend a lot of time with their teachers. The teachers are certainly role models for students so they must be at their best in front of students and let them feel comfortable and free in asking questions or giving ideas in front of the classroom since my students can develop their language naturally.
Qualifications: University of Washington - Bachelors of Arts, Certificate in Teaching grades K-8
Qualifications: BSE from University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
Ms. Amanda Romano Grade 3
Ms. Claire Conner Librarian
My goal as a teacher is to enrich the lives of all students, regardless of ability or disability through education. I would like to ensure the growth of all students in a classroom and to see that each and every child has an equal opportunity to learn. Inclusion is the key.
As an educator I want my students to become independent life-long learners. By providing an environment that is caring and supportive, students are encouraged to take risks, share ideas, and explore new learning opportunities. Learning should be meaningful and relevant to the students’ lives and interests.
Qualifications: Syracuse University (Syracuse, New York) Bachelors in Inclusive & Elementary and Special Education Drexel University - Masters (M.O.S.) in International & Global Education
Mr. Mark Pate Grade 4 I believe that students learn best from each other when placed in a welcoming and trusting environment. Students are encouraged to ask questions and take chances in order to broaden their mind and enlighten themselves. Team building and group interaction are two skills which will have a real world, lasting effect on all students who foster it. Qualifications: Nipissing University - Bachelor of Education. Wilfrid Laurier University - Bachelor of Art.
Mr. Thomas Schneider Grade 5 Each child has emotional and intellectual development unique to that individual. An educator’s goal is to know a student’s strengths and needs in order to inform that individual’s instructional plan. Developing effective curriculum and engaging activities aid in stimulating students’ intrinsic motivation and natural curiosity. Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Education - University of Alabama Bachelor’s Degree Advertising - University of Wisconsin Steven’s Point
Qualifications: University of Kansas - Masters of Education Springfield College - Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education
Mr. Lincoln Jackson IT Teacher I am constantly pushing students to be authentic learners and teachers. I help them in their explorations, setting clear boundaries of appropriate choices and provide scaffolding and corresponding challenges, learning from each other and sharing what we have accomplished with the rest of the world. Qualifications: BA in History - (Middlebury College), MA in Instructional Technology (University of Colorado at Denver),
Ms. Elizabeth Raduly Music Students deserve the opportunity to study music in its many forms and by including music as an important part of international education, students will have this opportunity. I provide all students with knowledge and experiences in music so that they may utilize these experiences in their adult lives. Qualifications: Masters of Reading and Language Arts - Cardinal Stritch University. Bachelors of Music Education - University of Illinois.
Qualifications: Bachelor of Arts: English Linguistics and Literature (University Of Social Sciences and Humanity)
Ms. Lanie Nacario Nursery - Bumblebees I believe learning should be fun and interesting. As an educator, it is my responsibility to provide opportunities for learning through exploration and first-hand experience in a safe environment. Students learn differently from each other and they have distinct skills and talents.
Qualifications: BS Occupational Therapy (Emilio Aguinaldo College -Philippines) Diploma in Special Education (Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila - Philippines)
Ms. Helen Orobia Nursery - Butterflies I believe that very young learners thrive in a safe and nurturing environment. Providing them a learning space where they feel secure and that encourages exploration, sparks curiosity and motivates resourcefulness and creativity has always been one of my primary goals. Qualifications: St. Paul College of Ilocos Sur, Philippines - Bachelor of Elementary Education Certified Kindermusik Educator