News｜Meet CISK Leadership Team in 2025-2026

2025-08-06 08:33发布于江苏

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As CISK continues to pursue high-quality development, we remain grounded in our core purpose: serving expatriate families and nurturing students with a global perspective. With a steady focus on curriculum advancement, team building, and campus optimization, we are making solid progress toward our clear vision and a promising future.

Strong leadership is essential to this journey.

As the new academic year approaches, we welcome new beginnings and fresh possibilities.

We are pleased to announce that ——Dr. Sarah Rochelle Salazar will serve as the Executive Principal of CISK starting in the 2025–2026 academic year.

From Leading Primary to

Guiding the Whole School

Since taking on the role of Primary Years Programme Principal, Dr. Salazar has demonstrated strong educational leadership, a deep care for students, and a solid understanding of the IB philosophy. She has been widely respected by students, teachers, and families alike for her commitment to personalized learning and whole-child development.

Academic Excellence

and Global Perspective

Dr. Salazar holds a Doctoral degree in Special Education from Liberty University, specializing in Curriculum and Instruction. She has served in various educational leadership roles, including Special Populations Coordinator, Bilingual Specialist, University Instructor, and Doctoral Chair.

With years of living and working across the U.S., Europe, and Central America, she brings a rich multicultural lens to CISK’s internationally-minded learning community.

Guiding with

Understanding and Care

“We are all unique—each with different interests, strengths, needs, and learning preferences. True education guides every student to thrive, through understanding and support.”

— Dr. Sarah Salazar

Dr. Salazar believes that education is not about focusing on our weaknesses but discovering and cultivating strengths to overcome challenges. She values strong family-to-school collaboration and is committed to building a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment for all students.

A New Role,

A Clear Vision

As Executive Principal, Dr. Sarah Salazar will continue leading CISK toward a more dynamic, rigorous, and prosperous future. Working closely with faculty, she will further integrate the PYP, MYP and DP programmes while strengthening our student support systems.

Under her continued leadership, CISK will keep advancing in high-quality education and holistic development for all students.

Let’s look forward to a great year ahead!

As we begin a new school year, CISK is proud to be led by a team of dedicated professionals who bring experience, vision, and care to every aspect of school life.

Let’s meet our 2025–2026 academic year SLT members:

SARAH ROCHELLE SALAZAR

▲ Executive Principal

■Dr. Sarah Salazar, an esteemed education professional, has served as PYP Principal, Assistant Professor of Special Education, Special Populations Coordinator, English Learner Lead Specialist, Special Education Case Worker, Spanish Teacher and Bilingual Homeroom Teacher. Holding a Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction with a Special Education focus from Liberty University, she boasts multiple honors as a High Distinction Graduate. With extensive experience in special education, bilingual instruction, and parent communication, Dr. Salazar has led innovative policies and practices across multiple schools. She expertly utilizes diverse teaching methodologies to ensure students receive exceptional education. Her dedication extends to community service, showcasing a holistic commitment to education.

YANDING (Peggy) Wen

▲ Vice Principal & MYP Coordinator

■ Ms. Peggy Wen, a graduate of the University of Hong Kong with a degree in Education, and is currently pursuing a EdD in Education at the University of Bath in UK，she has been deeply involved in the IB education field for many years. She firmly believes that CISK is "a place where teachers and students feel warmth and belonging," and fully supports the Executive Principal in handling daily affairs while leading the operations of Secondary and overseeing Chinese language curriculum. From curriculum implementation to teacher and student development, her consistent approach focuses on providing students with diverse practical opportunities to help them build confidence through experience.

KEITH RYAN MCCANN

▲ Head of Academics & DP Coordinator

■ Mr. Keith McCann is from Canada and holds degrees in education and economics.

With over a decade of teaching experience, he is well versed in teaching and academic leadership in both the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) and the Middle Years Programme (MYP). He specialises in helping students excel in the core subjects of the IB Diploma Programme, including the Extended Essay (EE) and Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS).

Equally importantly, he is also a thoughtful and caring educator with a passion for learning. He believes that the most effective learning environment is proactive, student-centred, and incorporates collaborative inquiry activities. As his idol Terry Fox says, “Dreams are made possible if you try”.

ANGELA YUMI SHIRAISHI

▲ PYP Coordinator

■ Born in the United States and raised in a multicultural environment, Ms. Shiraishi has 12 years of experience teaching elementary students from multilingual backgrounds. As the PYP Coordinator, she oversees the implementation of the PYP curriculum and professional development of the teaching staff. With a focus on integrating the Units of Inquiry with the IB Learner Profile she ensures students make a smooth transition from the Early Years through the upper PYP grades. As a mother of two kids, she believes that “education thrives on love and patience” to create a supportive environment for each child.

HAN (Hannah) ZHU

▲Chief of Staff

■ With a Master of Education degree from the University of New South Wales and experience in translation and interpreting, Ms. Zhu combines language skills with educational acumen. At CISK, she oversees administrative operations, campus security and compliance. She works with the logistics team (transportation, cafeteria and boarding) to ensure the smooth operation of the campus. She is also responsible for student affairs (extracurricular activities and parent-school communication), as well as WASC accreditation, building efficient bridges for friendly educational services.

This team, with global vision and educational passion, will safeguard every child’s growth with professionalism and responsibility. At CISK, education is not just about knowledge transfer, but about unlocking potential and empowering the future. We look forward to partnering with you for your child’s bright journey!

随着学校稳步推进高质量发展，CISK始终以服务国际家庭、培养具备全球视野的学生为根本方向，持续提升教学质量与师生满意度。围绕课程建设、团队配置、校园优化等重点任务，我们正稳步迈向更清晰的发展愿景与更高水平的专业化方向。

在这一进程中，领导团队的专业引领至关重要。

随着新学年的脚步临近，我们迎来了新的变化与期待。

我们很高兴地宣布——

Dr. Sarah Rochelle Salazar 将于2025-2026学年担任CISK的执行校长。

从陪伴小学成长，

到引领全校未来

自担任小学部校长以来，Sarah博士以其专业的教育背景、对学生的深切关怀以及对IB理念的深入理解，赢得了师生和家长的广泛认可。她始终践行“因材施教”的理念，关注每一个孩子的独特成长路径。

教育背景与

多元文化视野

Sarah博士拥有美国Liberty University的特殊教育博士与硕士学位，主修课程与教学。她曾在多个教育岗位上发挥领导作用，包括特殊人群协调员、双语学习专家、大学讲师、博士候选人导师等。

此外，她在美国、欧洲和中美洲等地生活与工作多年，具备深厚的跨文化理解力，为CISK的国际化教育理念注入更多全球视野。

以理解为根，

以尊重为径

“我们每个人都是独特的，都有自己的兴趣、优势、需求和学习方式。真正的教育，是在理解与支持中，帮助每一个学生成为最好的自己。”

— Dr. Sarah Rochelle Salazar

Sarah博士坚信，教育不是“修补不足”，而是“激发潜能”。她重视家校合作，致力于营造一个尊重差异、安全温暖的学习环境，让每一位学生在属于自己的节奏中前行。

新角色，新使命

作为CISK执行校长，Sarah博士将在新学年继续引领学校迈向更加全面、多元和卓越的未来。她将携手教职员工，进一步提升教学质量及全方位的学生关怀与支持。

在她的带领下，CISK将在新学年持续提升教学质量，深化课程发展，为学生创造更加有序而多元的学习体验。

新学年，敬请期待！

而CISK的领导团队，也将一如既往地以专业和协作精神，为学校注入持续动力。

以下为2025-2026学年主要SLT成员：

SARAH ROCHELLE SALAZAR

▲ Executive Principal

■ Sarah博士是一位备受尊敬的教育专家，曾担任 PYP（国际文凭小学项目）校长、特殊教育助理教授、特殊群体协调员、英语学习者首席专家、特殊教育个案工作者、西班牙语教师及双语班主任等职务。她拥有美国利伯缇大学课程与教学博士学位，专业方向为特殊教育，曾以 “卓越毕业生” 身份斩获多项荣誉。

Sarah博士在特殊教育、双语教学及家校沟通领域积累了丰富经验，曾在多所学校推动创新政策与实践。她善于运用多样化的教学方法，确保学生获得优质教育；同时积极投身社区服务，展现出对教育事业全面而深入的投入。

YANDING (Peggy) Wen

▲ Vice Principal & MYP Coordinator

■ 香港大学教育学专业毕业，英国巴斯大学在读博士，深耕 IB 教育领域多年。她坚信 CISK 是 “让师生感受温暖与归属的地方”，全力支持执行校长处理日常事务，并主导中学部运营与中文课程监管。从课程实施、教师发展到学生发展，她始终聚焦为学生提供多元实践机会，助力他们在历练中建立自信。

KEITH RYAN MCCANN

▲ Head of Academics & DP Coordinator

■Keith McCann先生来自加拿大，拥有教育学和经济学学位。

他拥有十多年的教学经验，精通国际文凭项目（IBDP）和中学项目（MYP）的教学和学术领导。他擅长帮助学生在 IB 文凭课程的核心科目中脱颖而出，包括拓展论文 (EE) 和创意、活动与服务 (CAS)。

最重要的是，他是一位有思想、有爱心、热爱学习的教育家，他相信一个积极的、以学生为中心的课堂，辅以合作、探究性的活动，对学习是最好的。正如他的偶像特里·福克斯所说：“只要你努力，梦想就会成为可能。”

ANGELA YUMI SHIRAISHI

▲ PYP Coordinator

■Yumi 女士出生于美国，成长于多元文化环境，拥有 12 年教授多语言背景小学生的经验。作为 PYP（国际文凭小学项目）协调员，她负责统筹小学课程实施与教师专业发展工作，重点推动探究单元与 IB 学习者培养目标的融合，并助力学生从PYP幼儿园阶段过渡到PYP的小学阶段。

作为两个孩子的母亲，她坚信 “教育因爱与耐心而焕发生机”，并致力于为每个孩子营造充满支持的成长环境。

HAN(Hannah) ZHU

▲Chief of Staff

■ 澳大利亚新南威尔士大学教育学硕士，精通翻译与口译，兼具语言优势与教学智慧。在CISK，她统筹行政、校园安全与合规运营。监管交通、食堂和宿舍等后勤板块，确保校园有序运转。她主导学生事务（课外活动和学校沟通）与 WASC 认证工作，以专业能力搭建高效沟通桥梁，让每一次教育服务都触手可及。

这支兼具国际视野与教育热忱的领导团队，将以专业与责任守护每一个孩子的成长。在 CISK，教育不只是知识的传递，更是潜能的激发与未来的赋能。期待与您携手，共赴孩子的卓越未来！

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