Howard Stribbell

Canada

CIEO Director of International Education

Education

University of Lethbridge - Master's degree in Educational Leadership

Assumption University of Thailand - PhD

Education Experience

Over 20 years of experience in campus operation and management

Founded Canadian Overseas Schools Association (COSA)

President of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Macau

Teaching Experience

More than 10 years of experience as a principal of international schools

Served as school director and board member of many international schools

Established and led successful international schools as principal

Contributed to the development of international education through founding and leading COSA

Promoted Canadian business and education in Macau as President of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce

STEFAN SJODIN

CIEO Deputy Director of  International Education

Education

Currently pursuing a Doctoral Degree in Organizational Leadership

Teaching Experience

23 years of experience in the field of education

13 years in leadership roles

Work Experience

Worked with Dipont Education Group

Worked at King College Wimbledon's sister school in Wuxi, China

Areas of Passion

School system transformation

Professional development

Leadership coaching

Values

Emphasizes transparency

Possesses compassion

Advocates for inclusivity

Mark Evans

British 

BIS Principal

Education Experience

Mr. Evans has 34 years of teaching and leading experience, including 21 years of international experience in Singapore, Hong Kong, and China.

Teaching Achievements

Mr. Evans has been leading an international school for the past 9 years and saw the school grow from 26 students to 765 students.

San Chung

Canada

BIS Chief Operation Officer

Education

Central Taiwan University of Science and Technology - Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare Administration

University of Western Ontario - Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Lincoln University College - Master’s Degree in Education

Certified Kindergarten, Primary and Secondary principal in China

TESOL Certified teacher

IB Certified teaacher and leadership

Education Experience

Over 20 years of experience in bilingual and international school opetration and management.

Honor Principal and Certified Kindergarden, Primary and Secondary principal in China

Senior Family Education Instructor and Senior Mental Health Instructor

Teaching Experience

Three years of hospital working experience.

Over 10 years of teaching experience in international kindergarten and international school.

More than 10 years of experience as a principal of international kindergarten, bilingual languange school and international school. 

BIS Coordinator Team

BIS EYFS

Coordinator

英伦幼儿教育阶段

学术主管

Alex Rodriguez

Colombia 哥伦比亚

BIS Primary

Coordinator

英伦小学阶段

学术主管

Mark Evans

British 英国

BIS Secondary

Coordinator

英伦中学阶段

学术主管

Melissa Jones

British 英国

Early Years Foundation Stage Team at BIS

Liliia Sagidova

Australia

Nursery Homeroom Teacher

小班 班主任

Pre-Nursery Homeroom Teacher

Education

Orthodox National Technical College Lebanon-Early Childhood Education - 2018

TEFL Certificate

Teaching Experience

6 years of teaching experience, including 5 years in Montessori kindergartens across Australia and China. I believe in creating  safe and happy learning environment with engaging activities for our young learners where they can explore and create.

Successfully led English teaching department in Montessori kindergarten and helped to develop  curriculum for bilingual school.

Teaching Motto

Show your love to knowledge by your own example. 

Alex Rodriguez

Colombia

Nursery A Homeroom Teacher

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

CELTA Certified from Cambridge University

IB certificates 1 & 2

Teaching Experience

Mr. Alex has a total of 13 years of teaching experience, beginning his educational journey in 2011. He initially took on the challenge of being an English and Social Studies teacher for grades 5 to 11. This experience laid a solid foundation for his teaching career. Following this, he became a 3rd-grade homeroom teacher, which ignited his passion for working with younger children and focusing on the Early Years Foundation.

Teaching Motto 

My approach focuses on creating an inclusive and engaging learning environment, enhancing students' language skills, confidence, and cultural awareness through interactive and technology-integrated methods.

Kate Huang

Poland

Nursery B Homeroom Teacher

Education

Bachelor of Social Communication and Journalism

PYP/IB Certificate

TESOL Certificate

Child Protection Certificate

Teaching Experience

Ms. Kate has 12 years of teaching experience in international and bilingual kindergartens, schools, and English institutions.With over a decade of experience in various educational settings, Ms. Kate's passion lies in cultivating a love for learning in young children. She harnesses the power of play to inspire their creativity and curiosity, making English learning an enjoyable and natural process through engaging songs and interactive activities.

Teaching Motto

"Teachers who love teaching, teach children to love learning." - Robert John Meehan

Suzanne Bonney

Irish 

Reception A Homeroom Teacher

Education

Grammar School in Ireland

King Alfred College Winchester - B.A in Art and Design with a Specific Early Year Teaching Degree

Teaching Experience

Over 20 years of teaching experience in Early Years Foundation Stage

Believes in "learn through play method" and emphasizes on building a solid foundation for children's self-esteem, confidence, and independence

Has seen hundreds of children thrive with this curriculum.

Teaching Motto

Being part of their learning journey and watching the child develop is very rewarding and a role I relish.

Mayok Yurivilca

American

Reception B Homeroom Teacher

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, San Diego State University, USA

Cert TESOL, Teaching English as a Second Language, Trinity College London

Teaching Experience

Began teaching in March 2019. I have experience teaching English from kids as young as 2 years old to adults. I specialize in early learners teaching. Also served for about 2 years as a foreign language manager communicating between English and Chinese staff. It is my great passion to teach children because I feel like I am a kid at heart. What I find the most important for young learners is to bring happiness and fun to learning. I continue to spread joy to the people I work with and to the students in my classroom.

Teaching Motto

We are like guardians, a part of children’s lives, our impact will last forever, we must guide and show the children the path to happiness and success.

Primary School Team at BIS

Samantha

USA

Year 1A Homeroom Teacher

Education

Moreland University, Washington DC - Masters in Education with focus on teaching to multilingual learners 

Teaching Experience

2 years teaching experience in Shenzhen, China at an international school

I believe in creating a respectful, inclusive and student-centered learning environment that encourages curiosity and creativity.

Successfully led and set up a book fair, reading buddies program and led a group of colleagues in a data collection project on classroom management strategies.

Teaching Motto

Teaching is more than imparting knowledge; it is inspiring change. Learning is more than absorbing facts; it is acquiring understanding. - William Arthur Ward

Zanele Nkosi (Zanie)

South African

Year 1B Homeroom Teacher

Education

University of Johannesburg, BA in Public Management & Governance – 2015

Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) certificate – 2018

Cambridge Assessment English, Teaching Knowledge Test (Young Learners) – 2019

Cambridge Assessment English, Teaching Knowledge Test (Module 1-3) – 2020 & 2021

Currently enrolled with Moreland University – Teaching license (2023)

Teaching Experience

4+ years of teaching experience in China. I have experience teaching students from below 3 to 11

years of age. I create safe, healthy, fun learning environment(s) in which all students are catered

for and accommodated based on their learning styles/needs. I believe in differentiated teaching

and learning because not all students are the same.

Teaching Motto

If we teach today’s students as we taught yesterday’s, we rob them off tomorrow. –

John Dewey

Kymberle Kaser

USA

Year 2 Homeroom Teacher

Education

Southern New Hampshire University - Bachelor of Science in Health Science

South College, Tennessee – A.A.S. in Radiography

Moreland University – Teacher Certificate Program

International TEFL Academy – TEFL Certificate

IB Global Centre, Singapore - Making PYP happen: Cat 1 Certificate

Teaching Experience

Ms. Kymberle has seven years of teaching experience, including five years internationally with a primary focus, and two years specifically in IB PYP. Ms. Kymberle believes in education beyond traditional boundaries. She nurtures collaboration, communication, and creativity to prepare students for meaningful community engagement. Her goal is to ignite a passion for learning, develop critical thinking skills, and empower students to become compassionate global citizens ready to make a positive impact.

Teaching Philosophy

Education should transcend traditional boundaries, fostering collaboration, communication, and creativity to empower students as compassionate, responsible global citizens who drive positive change.

Russell Jared Brinton

Canada

Year 2 Homeroom Teacher

Education

University of Winnipeg- Bachelor of Arts

University of Winnipeg- Bachelor of Education

Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certificate

Teaching Experience

Mr. Russell has 7 years of teaching experience in Canada, Vietnam, Thailand, and China. He has taught ESL, math, social studies, and science across various age groups. Mr. Russell has learned that fostering meaningful relationships with his students is critical for creating a safe and comfortable learning environment. This approach helps students step outside their comfort zones and approach new challenges with confidence and enthusiasm.

Teaching Philosophy

An educators role is to start a spark of iterest in learners by teaching in a way that is fun, engaging, and inclusive for all different ability levels and iterests, and then prepare them with the skills required to feed the flame.

Dilip Dholakia

British

Year 3 Homeroom Teacher

Education

University of Central Lancashire – Bachelor of Advertising

TEFL Certificate

TKT Certificate

CELTA Certificate

IPGCE Certificate

Teaching Experience

Mr. Dilip has 5 years of experience in the education industry in China, working with children aged 3-16. He has 3 years of management experience as a senior teacher and supervisor, and 1 year of experience teaching English to adults online. Mr. Dilip believes in a continuous learning journey for both students and teachers, emphasizing the importance of understanding each student as an individual to help them discover their talents and achieve success.

Teaching Motto

Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.— Nelson Mandela

Yaseen Ismail

South African

Year 4 Homeroom Teacher

Education

Management College of South Africa – Bachelor of Commerce

Cambridge - Celta 

Stadio - PGCE 

Teaching Experience

7 years of teaching experience (including 5 years in China)

My Philosophy is to passionately develop learners, in a way that makes them enquire beyond the classroom.

CIEO Teacher of the year 2021

Excellent teacher for 12th National Spoken English contest for children Guangdong 2020

CIEO Excellent class award 2017

Teaching Motto

The desire for self-development is within each of us, and simply needs to be ignited.

Matthew Feist-Paz

British

Year 5 Homeroom Teacher

Education

University of the West of England, Bristol, England – BA Sociology & Criminology 

University of Birmingham, England – PGCE Primary Education 

Certificate of English Teaching to Adults (Cambridge English, CELTA) 

Teaching Experience

2 years of international teaching experience (Qatar & Thailand), with an extra 3 years teaching English as an additional language in Vietnam and online to adults and children.

I firmly believe in inspiring, motivating and enabling students to reach their full potential whilst enjoying the process and developing key social skills.

Created and implemented an effective year 5 curriculum at an international school in Bangkok, where it was previously lacking. Delivered professional development for teachers on making learning visible.

Teaching Motto

The art of teaching is the art of teaching discovery. - Mark Van Doren

Jason Rousseau

South African

Year 6 Homeroom Teacher

Education

Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa – Bachelor of Education 

South African Council for Educators (SACE) – Teaching license 

Trinity College London - Teaching Young Learners Extension Certificate (TYLEC) 

Teaching Experience

I have 4 years of teaching experience (3 years in China and 1 year in South Korea). In addition, I have rich experience working in IB schools and using inquiry-based learning to cultivate students.

I believe in creating a classroom environment which fosters learner autonomy, collaboration, mindfulness and taking risks.

I successfully initiated a charity project with year 7 students in China that helped to raise funds for a children’s home (Wilber Foundation) and make a difference in Guangzhou community.

Teaching Motto

The greatest asset of a school is the personality of the teacher.

Secondary School Team at BIS

Ian Simandl

British

Secondary English & Literature

Education

BSc (Hons) Psychology

MSc Abnormal and Clinical Psychology

MSc Educational Psychology

TEFL Certificate

CELTA

DELTA M1

Cambridge IGCSE ESL Training

Teaching Experience

Altogether I have 12 years teaching experience.

These have included several years teaching in university settings both in the UK and China (e.g. Coventry University, Sun Yat-Sen University, South China Normal University) as well as in English training centres (e.g. EF) and bilingual schools in China (e.g. Guangdong Country Garden School, China-Hong Kong School).

I have experience of teaching a wide range of English courses such as IELTS, IGCSE ESL, Pre-IGCSE Literature, IB Language and Literature and

Cambridge FCE. I have also taught psychology for international students getting ready to undertake psychology degrees. Most courses have been focused on preparing students for further or higher education overseas by equipping them with the appropriate qualifications, knowledge and skills.

Teaching philosophy

To maximise student practice of linguistic skills (e.g. speaking, writing) and systems (e.g. grammar, lexis) in the classroom and minimise didactic teaching. This ensures optimum practice of written/ spoken English as well as opportunities to digest the natural expression of the language through reading and listening. 

Melissa Jones

British

Global Perspective & English 

Education

University of Wales – PGCE/PCET

Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certificate

University of The South of Wales – PGCE/PCET

Teaching Experience

7 years of teaching experience, including 4.5 years at international schools in China and Italy and 2.5 years in the UK. Three years’ experience teaching in China, two in Italy and most recently I have been teaching Law in the UK whilst completing a part time PGCE. I have also undertaken general supply teaching in Secondary Schools throughout South Wales.

I believe strongly in creating an inclusive and differentiated classroom focusing on social and academic development. I aim to design lessons and activities which engage learners and enable them to make constructs, learn collaboratively, and employ critical thinking skills.

Educational experiences that are active, social, contextual, engaging, and student-owned

may lead to deeper learning.

Teaching Motto

The biggest mistake of past centuries in teaching has been to treat all children as if they were

variants of the same individual and thus to feel justified in teaching them all the same subjects in the same way. -Howard Gardner

Andy Barraclough

British

Secondary English Teacher

Education

University of Nottingham - MA English Literature

Moreland University - Teaching Diploma

Sheffield Hallam University - BSc Computing

United Kingdom - Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Washington D.C Middle and High School Teaching Licenses

Teaching Experience

Mr. Andy brings 6 years of teaching experience at international schools in China. In his previous roles, he taught both ESL and literature, focusing on the British and American curricula. During his teaching career, he pursued a teaching diploma leading to obtaining teaching licenses in the UK and US.

Teaching Philosophy

"Nine-tenths of education is encouragement." –Anatole France

Lonwabo Jay

South African

Maths/Economics & Business Studies

Education

Rhodes University - Bachelor of Science with Honours in Mathematical Statistics

Stellenbosch University - Master of Philosophy in Urban and Regional Science

Moreland University – Master of Education in Globalisation in Education 

Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certificate 

Teaching Experience

5 years of teaching experience.

My teaching philosophy is to create a safe and inclusive environment where all students feel value and respected. I believe that every child has the potential to learn and grow.

Successfully implemented a beadwork workshop at a national science festival that taught participants how to use mathematical concepts in their beadwork.  

Teaching Motto

Education is the most powerful weapon we can use to change the world. - Nelson Mandela

Jackina Monamodi

South African

Lower Secondary Math Teacher

Education

University of The western cape –BSc degree (Mathematical and Statistical Sciences)

University of The Western Cape -PGCE

Teaching Experience

Ms. Jackina has 8 years of teaching experience, with 4.5 years spent at South African public schools and 3.5 years at schools in China. She believes in employing multiple teaching approaches to optimize student learning, creating an inviting classroom environment to engage students, and challenging their preconceived notions of mathematical ability and mathematics itself.

Teaching Motto

“Every child deserves a champion—an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection and insists that they become the best that they can possibly be.” – Rita Pierson

Regina Molado

Kenya

Secondary Science Teacher

Education 

Great Lakes University of Kisumu: Masters in Community Health and Development

Kenyatta University: Bachelor of Education(Science)

Teacher of Combined Science

Teaching Experience 

Ms. Regina has 8 years of experience teaching IGCSE Science at Kenya High School, followed by 7 years teaching IBMYP Integrated Science and IBDP Chemistry and Biology at Mpesa Foundation Academy in Kenya. She also has 1 year of experience teaching IGCSE Science and IBDP Chemistry at Shanghai United International School in China.

Teaching Motto 

Education is not the filling of a pail. But the lighting of a fire.  —— William Butter Yeats.

Dickson Ng

Hong Kong Chinese

Secondary Physics &STEAM

Education

University of Reading, UK - Master of Science in Applied Meteorology 

Durham University, UK - Bachelor of Science in Physics

AmSTEA STEAM Teacher Certificate - Graphical Programming Grades 3-6 

Cambridge TKT-CLIL Certificate

STEM.org Educator Certificate

Teaching Experience

Two years of STEAM teaching experience and previously worked as a voluntary teacher, a computational scientist, a drone pilot and an aerial photographer. I believe that different branches of science are closely related, and STEAM provides a perfect platform for students to solve problems by integrating knowledge. I also wish to combine my experiences to inspire students in future STEAM careers. As someone who is always curious about the world, my biggest interest is learning. I hope that a desire for knowledge could influence my students and encourage them not to be afraid of asking questions.

Teaching Motto

Millions saw the apple fall, but Newton asked ‘why’. - Bernard Baruch

Alessio David Scuderi

USA

Business studies Teacher

Education

Bachelor of Arts University of Malta

Massachusetts (USA) Educator Licensure

TEFL and TESOL Certificate

Teaching Experience

In 2007, I began my international teaching career and have since taught in international schools in Indonesia, China, Italy, and Germany. As a Cambridge International educator and a 10th-grade IB coordinator, I have taught IGCSE Geography and Business Studies, A-Level Business Studies, the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) History and Business Studies, as well as the IB Diploma Programme Business and Management.

Teaching Philosophy

Education is not preparation for life Education is life itself. -John Dewey

Aaron Jee

Returnee

Secondary Business Studies & EAL

Education

Lingnan College of Sun Yat-sen University - Bachelor of Economics

University of Sydney - Master of Commerce

High School English Teaching Certificate

Teaching Experience

8 years of teaching ESL and business courses in high school and college.

Aaron believes in creating a positive and engaging classroom environment, where students feel excited to learn, gain the knowledge and overcome challenges. He utilizes various teaching methods, incorporating fun and interactive activities to keep students engaged and motivated.

He consistently receives positive feedback from students and parents alike who are satisfied with the care and commitment that he shows in his classroom.

Teaching Philosophy

My teaching philosophy is to always inspire students to develop an interest in what they are learning, apply the knowledge to their real life, and try to think critically. 

Special Class Teachers at BIS

Brian Han

Chinese

English as an Additional Language（EAL）

Education

Beijing Foreign Studies University - Bachelor’s

Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA)

China’s National Teacher Certificate (Secondary)

Teaching Experience

Mr. Brian has 4 years of teaching experience in secondary education and one year in primary education. He specializes in teaching English to higher secondary students and mathematics in bilingual settings to both lower and higher secondary students. Through his efforts, students have won awards in mathematics competitions such as the Australian Mathematics Competition, Math Kangaroo, and other international mathematics activities. Additionally, he guides students in completing projects for school science fairs. He has experience teaching various curricula, including A Level, IGCSE, and IB MYP.

Teaching Motto

The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education." – Martin Luther King Jr.

Victoria Alejandra Zorzoli

Argentinian

Physical Education ( PE )

Education

University of ISFD 101, Buenos Aires- Bachelor of PE Teacher

Basketball coach 

Teaching Experience

12 years of teaching in Argentina and 3 years teaching and coaching in China  

I believe that physical education is a fundamental part of the integral education of people for their physical, social, and emotional development.

The award of a scholarship in 2017, given by the United States government as part of a sports exchange program in Washington D.C.

Teaching Motto

Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. -N. Mandela

Lalhmudika Darlong

India

Music Teacher

Education

TEFL/TESOL Certification

Post Graduate Diploma in Music from North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) Bachelor of Arts in Music from St. Anthony's College, India.

Teaching Experience

Music has been a lifelong companion for Lalhmudika Darlong, and his mission is to ignite a love for music in his students. With over 10 years of experience in music education, he is adept at fostering a love for music in students of all ages and abilities, from introducing the joys of music in early childhood programs to preparing students for competitions and exams.

Teaching Motto

“Everything is a learning process; anytime you fall over, it is just teaching you to stand up the next time.” – Joel Edgerton

Daisy Dai

Returnee

Art & Design

Education

New York Film Academy, New York – Master of Fine Art Photography

Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai-Bachelor of Arts

Teaching Experience

6 years’ experience in teaching Art & Design

Arts learning can increase confidence, concentration, motivation, and teamwork.

Helped students improve their observational, analytical and research skills, giving them the opportunity to showcase their talent and get good grades in IGCSE/A-Level Art & Design.

Teaching Motto

Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up. – Pablo Picasso

Nancy Zhang

Returnee

Art & Design

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Art from the University of Creative Arts, United Kingdom

Teaching Experience

I have four years of teaching experience, exploring the field of art education across different age groups. I am familiar with various curriculum systems, including public art education in museums, the British IGCSE, A-level, and PBL project-based learning. I am capable of designing diverse indoor and outdoor activities and processes. Additionally, I excel in effective classroom management and adopt a student-centered teaching approach.

I embrace a lifelong learning attitude and am eager to continue exploring more possibilities in the field of art education.

Teaching Motto

Art is the nature of humanity. - Edmund Burke

Mary Ma

Chinese 

Chinese Teacher and Coordinator

Education 

Master's in Education, Guangzhou University

High School Chinese Teacher Certificate

Secondary Level Teaching Title Certificate

Cambridge Chinese 0509 Course Training Certificate

Cambridge Chinese 0547 Course Training Certificate

Teaching Experience

22 years of experience in Chinese language teaching

6 years of experience teaching Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level

Led students in participating in study tours to Japan, serving as a lecturer on history and culture

Numerous students admitted to well-known universities

Guided multiple students to participate in and win awards in national essay competitions

Teaching Motto

The essence of education means one tree shaking another tree, one cloud pushing another cloud, one soul awakening another soul. - Yasbelts

Michele Geng

Chinese

Chinese Teacher

Education

Chongqing Technology and Business University-Environmental Education Design-2014

Teaching Chinese 1st and 2nd Language- 2022

Teaching Experience

8 years of teaching experience, including 4 years at international schools in Indonesa.

I believe in incorporating something new and interesting into teaching to make students interested. I focus on cultivating students' understanding of Chinese culture and stage expression.

I respect and encourage every student and believe that great ideals are achieved by themselves!

Teaching Motto

Sunshine gives people light and warmth, and I want to be the ray of sunshine in the hearts of students!

Jane Yu

Chinese 

Chinese Teacher

Education

Lingnan Normal University-Bachelor of Arts in Chinese - 2015

Jilin Huaqiao University of Foreign Languages-Master of TCSOL - 2017

Chinese Teacher Qualification for High School-2015

Certificate for TCSOL（Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages） - 2020

Teaching Experience

4 years of teaching experience, including 1 year as volunteer Chinese teacher of the Confucius Institute at the Ateneo de Manila University in the Philippines, who has been awarded as excellent instructor and advanced worker in 2018 and outstanding volunteer Chinese teacher in 2020.

Teaching Motto

The essence of education is love and example, which is a friendly transmission of good wishes between families, schools, society and students.