Faculty

I am originally from Manchester, UK. For the past six years, I have been teaching in a BSO (British Schools Overseas) International School in Doha, Qatar. I have taught across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 and base my approach on encouraging students to build a strong base with Blooms Taxonomy of learning. I inspire children to use this base as a foundation so they think more creatively.

I am a keen sportsman and am looking forward to encouraging our students to fulfil their sporting potential. I witnessed my U12s Boys Football Team claim a 4-0 victory in a National Cup Final in Qatar, having seen off almost 200 other teams.
Away from school, I train and take part in triathlons and am kept busy by my two young children.

I was born and raised in Uganda (also known as 'The Pearl of Africa') and have been in Shanghai for over six years. I would say my family and I have found a second home here. This is my ninth year of teaching, and I couldn't have chosen a better career.

I am excited to be joining the SSIS community teaching ICT in Grades 1 and 2, 5 and 6, respectively. I enjoy working with children, not only as a profession but passion. Watching them grow into independent learners is a great reward!

I am a Singaporean with more than 13 years of experience teaching in primary and secondary schools in Singapore, Australia and China (for the last three years). In addition to teaching, my roles and responsibilities include subject co-ordinator, Head of Subject as well as mentoring trainee teachers while at the National Institute of Education. I have been with SSIS since 2016, teaching Primary School Mathematics and Science. I have also conducted STEAM activities for CCA and ASP.

Learning is a life long journey. I aim to help young children acquire the skills and knowledge they will need to succeed in their education. To this end, it is essential that I strive to understand each child's uniqueness and need for individual care and treatment.

I'm into music, health care, shopping, walks, origami and puzzles.

I'm from Singapore, and upon graduation, I worked as a primary school teacher for nine years in Singapore. I have been teaching in SSIS for the past four years.

I believe that learning is an ongoing process, it's a journey of search and discovery. I wish to embark on this journey with my students to develop their intellects and emotional capacities, to prepare them to be self-reliant individuals.

Outside of working hours, I relax by playing with my cat, working out and checking out new restaurants in Shanghai.

I come from the Philippines, and I joined SSIS in August 2015. I have been living and teaching in Shanghai since 2005. It has been an awakening and a challenging journey so far. I am delighted to be a part of SSIS as a Primary form teacher. SSIS exemplifies my vision and mission as an educator.

I believe it is of utmost importance to explore different teaching strategies to meet each individual learner's needs in my class. I offer my students various learning opportunities, which focuses on their strengths while instilling in them a passion for life-long learning and guiding them to be responsible global citizens. When I'm not in the classroom, I enjoy watching movies, playing badminton, travelling and staying in touch with friends.

I come from the USA and I joined SSIS in 2013. The teachers at SSIS are caring and passionate about student achievement and their well-being. On a regular basis we provide help to our students, communicate with parents, and provide a warm community to each other.

The teachers are supportive to students and challenge them to succeed and achieve their best. It's not enough to just to follow what is in the curriculum; they pay close attention to all students' needs and give extra focus to those in need.

I also enjoy the variety of extra-curricular activities the school provides: art, music, CCA, ASP, and so on. This provides a balanced curriculum for the students. It also gives teachers a chance to share their passion, like mine: cooking and baking!

I'm from Sydney, Australia. After teaching in Sydney, I came to Shanghai, and have been teaching at SSIS for the past nine years. Before joining the SSIS family, I spent three years delivering the PYP programme at an international school.

Throughout my teaching experience, I have become passionate about teaching students to become enquirers. It is natural for children to wonder, deeply question and learn through hands-on activities. I strive to meet each student's needs and help them achieve their personal best. I believe the social, emotional and physical development of our students is just as important, if not more important, as their academic growth.

I enjoy listening to music, reading books and exercising. I also like to learn new things and to travel as well.

I was born in New Zealand, or Aotearoa, the “land of the long white cloud”. After graduation, I travelled and taught English in South-East Asia; I taught English in Shanghai and Seoul to Grades 1 to 6 for four years. I joined SSIS in 2006 and have been teaching all subjects to Grades 2 to 4.

It is children's openness, and willingness to learn and collaborate that motivates me to enrich my learning environment and to engage them in lessons. I love to see children develop new skills such as problem-solving, goal-setting, organising as they grow in self-confidence, and as they become increasingly independent as learners. I want to continue to share my love of books, passion for learning and exploring, and my enthusiasm as an educator. I want to inspire children to be ‘the best they can be and then aim higher”.

I have always had a keen interest in Asian culture, especially traditional Chinese martial arts. I enjoy photography and photo editing, sci-fi movies, exploring China and spending time with my wife and two sons.

I graduated from Chong Ming Normal Academy. I have been teaching Chinese in SSIS for 13 years; I like the environment here in SSIS. Before joining SSIS, I was a form teacher and had taught Chinese in a local school for eight years.
As a teacher, I always ensure that my students have fun learning Chinese.

When not working, I like to stay home, listening to music and watching movies. The food I like the most is Sichuan food because I like its spiciness.

I began my teaching career as an English/Language Arts teacher in Dallas, Texas. After successful years in the USA, I decided to move to Honduras. There, I began teaching the fine arts including pottery. After becoming certified to teach the IBDP Visual Arts, I took a giant step and landed in Beijing. After excellent years at schools in Beijing and Singapore, now I share my passion for the Arts with students at SSIS. My expertise will prepare students with the knowledge and skills needed to achieve success at all levels of their life.
Outside of school, I enjoy exercising, yoga, nature, art galleries, dancing, scuba diving, traveling, eating vegan food, and enjoying life.

I am in my 13th year as a qualified teacher having completed a PGCE in Science with Chemistry. I have a Degree in Psychology and a Masters in Medicinal Chemistry. I have also completed my National Professional qualification in Middle leadership focusing on raising attainment in Psychology. I believe that learning is a life-long pursuit and have continued my studies balancing work and family responsibilities.

I have previously mentored trainee teachers and I believe it is important to share what I have learned as a teacher and assist in the development and training of new teachers. I have a passion for Sport and have assisted the PE department during my teaching career managing school football teams and as a qualified tennis instructor I have previously run tennis club and organised school teams entering in County competitions.

In terms of my interests, I am a keen marathon and ultra marathon runner and have completed races ranging from 50 miles to 248 miles. Other passions of mine are football and tennis which I enjoy playing competitively.

Born and raised in Morocco, I studied and worked in the U.S. for 11 years before moving back to Morocco for work. With 8 years of experience in college counseling in the US and internationally, I have helped over 600 students apply to universities in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Europe. I earned a graduate degree in College Counseling from UCLA, and I am an accredited college counselor and a Certified Educational Planner from the American Institute of Certified Educational Planners.

As a college counselor, I firmly believe that every student has unique potential waiting to be unlocked. Guiding students through their academic and personal journeys, I strive to build strong, trusting relationships that form the foundation of my approach. By understanding their strengths, aspirations, and challenges, I am committed to helping each student find their path to success. Relationship building is key, as it allows me to offer personalized support and encouragement, empowering students to achieve their dreams and make the most of their educational opportunities.

My hobbies are traveling, hiking, and camping.

This year (2024) I am joining SSIS after 18 months back in New Zealand teaching English at an all-girls high school. Prior to working in NZ, I taught at Shanghai American School for 7 ½ years, and before that, I was at New Cairo British International School in Egypt. I have also taught in England and Japan. This will be my 26th year of teaching.

I will be teaching in the high school English department and serving as the Extended Essay coordinator. I believe it is important that all students are given multiple opportunities to become critical thinkers and global citizens, equipping them with the skills to make worthwhile contributions to our world.

I enjoy the outdoors, especially running, hiking, and riding my road bike. Additionally, I am a field hockey player and cross-country coach.

I was born in the UK and have lived there for all of my life before moving to Shanghai. I studied Human Biology at the University of Birmingham before going on to become a teacher. I have been teaching for three years and in that time have worked as a leader of KS3 for Science.
I am an optimistic teacher who enjoys learning through doing hands on experiments and love incorporating fun into my lessons. My favorite thing about teaching is inspiring students to take an interest in Science and making sure that they reach their full potential.

I had two and a half years of teaching experience in a private school in Suzhou after graduation. As a challenge, I seized the opportunity to join SSIS in 2009. I'm very excited to be a part of this excellent team and work with a group of lovely kids with whom I can share happiness in studies and sports. I try my best to provide my students with attention and care at all times. Besides sports activities, I also enjoy travelling, singing, reading, and shopping online in my spare time.

SSIS is more than a school where we study and play. It is a family where we share our love and passion. We have professional and dedicated teachers, lovely and delightful kids. Everyone here is full of positive energy and very kind and friendly with each other. These are what I love most about SSIS.

I am from Singapore and I have 20 years of experience teaching Mathematics and Science at the primary levels. I am excited to rejoin the SSIS family. I enjoy interacting with educators and students from different cultural backgrounds.

My area of interest is in Mathematics. I like working with young learners, developing them to be creative mathematical problem solvers. As learning is a lifelong process, I believe in encouraging children to have a positive outlook towards learning and acquiring the dispositions of a lifelong learner.

Outside of school, I enjoy trekking and travelling.

I originate from Hong Kong and after undertaking my teaching practice in Melbourne, I commenced my teaching vocation in 2005. Throughout my career, I have predominantly taught in international school settings, primarily in Hong Kong, and more recently in mainland China since 2017.
I hold a Master’s degree in Language Studies, a Postgraduate Diploma in Education specialising in English teaching, and an additional Postgraduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education. My profound interest in languages stems from recognising their pivotal role as potent tools for fostering new connections and enriching experiences. Beyond my professional pursuits, I enjoy camping and embarking on global travels with my cherished family and friends.

I am a dedicated and certified MARIO Educator from the Philippines. With over a decade of experience as a Learning Support Teacher, I have served and worked extensively with students across primary to secondary levels with diverse needs at prestigious international schools in the Philippines and Thailand.

I hold a BA in Communication Arts from UP Los Baños and have pursued advanced studies in Special Education at UP Diliman, Philippines.

As a Learning Support teacher, I believe in the unique strengths of every learner. My mission is to empower students with the tools they need not only to succeed academically but also to become confident, independent, and lifelong learners.

Outside the classroom, I enjoy spending time on the beach, hiking, and traveling with my family. I am excited to contribute to the vibrant learning community at SSIS.

I'm from Singapore, a gorgeous, bright nation. I formerly worked for an architecture firm and practiced as a senior landscape architect in Singapore and Shanghai.

However, I realized that teaching art remains my calling; therefore, I started my own art studio as a freelance Visual Art teacher for five years before beginning my teaching journey at SSIS.

I am confident that my wide range of skillsets will add colours to SSIS’s Visual Art curriculum and, more importantly, inspire and nurture budding artists of tomorrow.

I found my calling for teaching while working with young children during my time at university. After graduation, I taught in Singapore public schools for 5 years before relocating to China with my family. Over the past 15 years, I have taught in international schools in Hong Kong and Shanghai. During my teaching career, I have taught students of all ages from preschoolers to high schoolers. I find fulfilment in teaching elementary school children who are always full of energy and surprises. It is a joy to witness young children growing into confident teens as they progress through their elementary years.  
 
I believe that every child is gifted with a special talent and my role as an educator is to help them to discover and unwrap this special gift. Each child develops at his own pace and I am thankful that I can be part of my students' journey of growth and discovery. Relationship is the key to building a positive learning environment. I wish for my students to radiate positive vibes in every situation they face and I strive to model this for my students in my interactions with them.  
 
Outside of school, I enjoy baking and

I’m a Shanghainese who has, over the past 10 years, worked with children in international school settings both in Shanghai and in Hong Kong—as a learning assistant, librarian and a teacher-librarian. This is my third time joining the SSIS family.

I passionate about students’ social-emotional wellbeing. I believe all children are gifted with different talents and strengths, and they can all thrive with the right environment, encouragement and guidance. I am looking forward to supporting the students here, walking with them and also learning from them.

I love spending time with family and friends, and I also enjoy the creative arts and composing silly songs!

I am proud to be a part of the SSIS family since 2014. Before coming to SSIS, I graduated from Bristol University with a Masters Degree in Music. I spent more than 20 years studying piano performance and have been teaching piano for seven years. My role in Primary School is to teach music. I am also involved in organising my student performances during IFB, Chinese New Year celebrations, Student-Led Conferences and the Summer concert.

SSIS cares about providing a holistic education for its students both in academic and non-academic subjects. The Primary School's music curriculum covers a wide range of content that students benefit from: music history, theory, instrument playing skills, and performative skills. I enjoy working with our students and helping them advance in both musicology knowledge and instrumental performing skills.

For the past 7 years, I have taught IB English courses in grades 9 through 12, starting in Canada where I am from, and later in Ecuador & China (formerly at SHSID). I have a strong focus and passion for both Inquiry-Based Learning and incorporating diverse texts and voices in my curriculum whenever possible. English, to me, is more than just a language course; it is how we open the doors to our students, building empathy, understanding & compassion as they grow into their future selves.

I believe that for students to genuinely learn something, they need to be engaged in critical thinking and discussion. My classroom reflects this as my students engage with mock trials, murder mysteries, socratic seminars, debates, and other activities that require them to challenge themselves and each other.

Aside from teaching, I have coached my school's swimming team and assisted in coaching the volleyball teams. I have regularly worked with student theatre groups and trained students for speech competitions. Outside of school, I spend my time hiking, rock climbing, reading, or traveling with my partner.

I’ve always dreamt of being a teacher since I was young as I love kids. In SSIS Primary School, my role is to develop and implement its Chinese curriculum. I want to encourage all my students to develop a passion for Chinese. Here, we learn from one another and find ways to help everyone grow. I hope that all of our students will enjoy their learning experiences in SSIS.
I love to read, watch movies and travel. It is so exciting to visit different places and make new friends. I believe that travelling is one of the best means of learning.

Before joining SSIS, I was selected to be a volunteer Mandarin teacher by the Confucius Institute to teach at Westfields International School, Philippines. I taught primary and secondary school students there for a year. I joined SSIS in 2013, and I enjoy watching my students' growth and progress.

I joined SSIS Chinese department in 2017. I have been teaching different levels of Chinese Language and Chinese Culture lessons for the past few years. I believe that working at SSIS can enhance my ability to teach as well as my understanding of different cultures.

It is my goal as a language teacher to provide balanced instruction to help my students achieve language proficiency in Chinese as well as become better learners and effective communicators in the Chinese language. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, watching films, and visiting museums.

I am a Chinese language teacher here at Shanghai Singapore International School. Before joining SSIS in 2011, I had several years of experience serving as a Chinese language teacher for public high schools and junior schools. I have enjoyed my teaching experiences and feel that deciding to teach has been an excellent choice. I am so happy working here, and I strongly think that my passions lie here. SSIS is a friendly environment, and I sincerely hope that everyone who comes here will enjoy the experience as much as I do.

I like our school culture; it is like a big family—it makes me feel happy and warm. I enjoy teaching the children each day.

I have been at SSIS since 2008. The things I like most about SSIS are the school's lunches, environment and teachers' relationships. Our lunches are delicious and healthy because they are all from Mahota Farm. Our Chinese Department is like a big family, and I love being in the family. We always help each other and we share our positive ideas in our group.

My hobbies are watching movies, reading books, listening to music, surfing, and travelling. My life motto is, “A contented mind is a perpetual feast.”

I joined SSIS right after I graduated from university in 2009. SSIS is the place I started my teaching career. Throughout the years, I have built up my skills and strategies of being a teacher with all my SSIS colleagues' help. I have taught different Chinese language levels, and I was involved in developing the Chinese culture curriculum, making the SSIS Chinese programme unique from other schools.

I enjoy being a teacher in SSIS. SSIS provides opportunities for teachers to develop themselves and to contribute in many ways.

In my free time, I enjoy reading and travelling.

I have been teaching Chinese at SSIS since 2007, and I have been teaching Basic Chinese class for many years. I'm always ready to help the children improve their Chinese studies; their improvements bring me great pleasure. I enjoy working with my Chinese Language team, as my colleagues are all professional and dedicated. Moreover, they are kind and willing to share their ideas all the time. I also appreciate SSIS's support in growing the Chinese Language Programme. My hobbies are drawing, making handiwork, and reading novels.

I come from Zambia and my specialty is Economics. I'm currently teaching IGCSE economics, IB economics and IB Mathematical Studies in the secondary school at SSIS. I've been involved in teaching economics and maths for a long time. Before joining SSIS, I taught in different internationals schools in Thailand. I'm enjoying my current position at SSIS which is teaching Maths and economics. The student are highly motivated at SSIS which makes teaching very enjoyable.

With more than 13 years of experience in Chinese language teaching and 11 years of work experience in charge of a class, teaching has provided me with a broad outlook on teaching and student management and quality education.

For two years I taught Mandarin Chinese to elementary as well as middle school students in America. I am excited to join the SSIS community – working together to teach Mandarin Chinese in an international environment. My hobbies include reading, travelling and playing the Erhu.

After graduation, I worked in a local school in Shanghai (where I'm from) as a Mandarin teacher for seven years. In the last 15 years, I've taught in various international schools in Shanghai as a Mandarin teacher, working with 10- to 18-year-olds.

I think the teacher's responsibility is to help students learn to solve problems. When students devote themselves to learning, they will be more focused and will learn better – it's crucial to cultivate my students' interests in studying. To improve the quality of my teaching, I employ effective teaching methods and materials that are the most suitable for my students.

Outside of school, I love cooking, reading, singing, running, yoga and travelling.

I have been working here since 2001. It is my great honor to be part of the SSIS team where the students are enthusiastic, the parents are supportive and the colleagues are hard-working. As a Chinese HOD and teacher at SSIS, I will try my best to build an environment for all the students to learn more about Chinese language and culture.

I have been teaching in Shanghai Singapore International School for more than 11 years; I treasure all these years of teaching experience. Here, I teach Chinese in the Senior School.

I have many interests. I like playing sports, such as badminton and football. I like travelling and listening to music—music can relax me after a busy workday.
My motto is, “Strike a proper balance between work and rest.” This will help me live each day with more happiness.

I'm from New Zealand. I completed my Bachelor Degree and teacher training in Auckland, New Zealand. I taught for eight years as a full-time Secondary Mathematics Teacher in New Zealand, and I can teach Calculus and Statistics up to the University Level. I have was involved in numerous extracurricular activities at my school, such as running the Australian Mathematics Competition, Chinese Extravaganza Group, School Table Tennis Team, Sweeney Todd Drama Production and supervising the girls' NZCT T20 qualifying tournament for Cricket. In 2015, I was invited to the NZAMT conference organising committee by the Auckland Mathematical Association.

I love teaching and enjoy sharing ideas with young people. I believe no one will forget a meaningful teacher who impacts their life; it is the student-teacher relationship that brings the students and the subject together.
I believe teachers should expect great things from every student, regardless of skill, talent and ability. A good teacher will engage with students personally as well as academically. I want to share my passion for Mathematics with every student I will interact with here.

I was born and raised in the Philippines to a family of musicians. Music is a part of my life: I started teaching in 1992 at the local schools (private and public) as a music teacher. I was the Music/Band and Choir Director at Brent International School Subic in the Philippines for 16 years.

I believe that music has the power to bring students together to create, perform and share their talents and gifts. I am inspired by seeing students exploring and developing their musical potential to become confident performers, musicians, creative leaders and collaborators.

I enjoy reading books, composing, arranging, playing, and listening to music on various instruments during my spare time. I am very excited to be teaching Music this year and am happy to be a part of the SSIS community.

I'm from Singapore. After graduation in 2010, I worked at Raffles Institution (formerly Raffles Junior College) as a GCE A Level Mathematics lecturer and teacher. My family relocated to Shanghai in 2016, and since then I've been teaching Mathematics in IGCSE and IB DP Mathematics courses at SSIS.
I feel that teaching is not just about the subject, and that the child should be the focus. I'm happy to work with the younger generation, helping them acquire the skills and knowledge they will need to succeed in the future. I strive to inspire and ignite their passion for learning, to help each student become a better person each day in their life-long journey.
Outside of school, I love travelling, reading, music and photography. I also volunteer in communities to promote reading to young children. My new hobbies now include chess and golf.

I hold an M.A. in teaching Chinese from the Shanghai International Studies University. In 2015, I spent one year teaching Chinese at Bishop Hedley Catholic High School in the U.K.

I taught in a local Shanghai school for two years and in the U.K. for one year. I am passionate about education and enthusiastically share my love of learning. Now I am enjoying my teaching in SSIS. Outside of teaching, I love to swim and go hiking.

I come from the Philippines. I am a Grade 7 and 8 Science teacher. I have been teaching in SSIS since August 2007. I started my international teaching career when I moved to Shanghai in 2005. It has been an incredible journey to work with my SSIS family. I have also been a part of the SSIS Primary School for many years where I have seen myself grow as an educator. As an educator, I encourage my students to find their inner strengths and abilities and learn what truly inspires them. I love working with children and strive to be a positive influence in their lives. I always hope to instill a love of learning and a desire for constant knowledge. When I am not teaching, I enjoy volleyball, badminton, reading fiction, traveling and scuba diving.

I started professional swimming training in the sports schools of Putuo District of Shanghai when I was five. Since then, I have participated in many swimming competitions, and I won first prize in the breaststroke category in a Shanghai youth swimming competition.

After graduation, I worked as a swimming coach for 12 years in various swim clubs in Shanghai. Many of the students in the schools I've coached in have ended up in international schools' swimming teams.

I have rich experiences in coaching swimming at different levels. I have a swimming coach certificate, intermediate lifeguard certification and national first-level athlete issued by the state.

My training is in Accountancy, and I gained experience working at the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore. However, after realising that working with numbers wasn't my true calling, I made a career switch. I dedicated the next four years to studying education at Nanyang Technological University of Singapore.

For six years, I taught geography at a local school in Singapore before becoming a part of the SSIS family in 2006. The students at SSIS were the primary reason that kept me engaged and motivated for the next 15 years. Working with them was a source of great pleasure, as I had the opportunity to interact with them and learn from them simultaneously.

Due to the COVID pandemic, I had to leave in 2021. However, I am thrilled to rejoin SSIS in 2023 and continue pursuing my true passion as an educator.

I am from Shanghai. Before joining SSIS in 2007, I worked at Shanghai Sun Island Golf Club. I like kids because they always bring me joy and energy. As a trainer, I like to study everything in connection with golf. I am always trying to find new ways of learning and teaching golf.

I am originally from Shanghai China . I have been teaching golf at SSIS since 2007. I am so excited to teach kids to play golf and share my golf skills with them. It is also a big challenge for me to teach the students from different countries, but I really enjoy the moments with the kids.

A man can succeed at almost anything for which he has unlimited enthusiasm.

I am a South African educator with a background in computers and visual arts. In the past, I worked as a graphic design and have teaching experience in Africa and the Middle East for over two decades. I am passionate about equipping our future generation with the skills and values needed to add value to an ever-changing world. My goal is to help learners develop understanding, creativity, and character, which together form the key to changing the world. I love to learn and have a keen interest in emerging technologies, space exploration, sustainability and neuroscience.

In my free time, I enjoy time with my family, cycling, playing sports, investigating areas of interest, watching movies and travelling.

I'm British, and I have worked in schools around Asia for the past 13 years.

I believe that education is about preparing students for the unknown, giving them the skills to thrive and succeed in a world which is constantly and rapidly changing. The idea of making a difference means a great deal to me. My approach is to engage students beyond the strict academic curriculum in ways that are personally meaningful to and beneficial for them. I strongly believe in the value of a trans-disciplinary/cross-curricula approach.

Outside of school, I am an artist who has exhibited around Asia and Europe. I enjoy spending time with my wife and dogs, going to the gym and am a lifelong Liverpool Football Club supporter.

I am from Uganda, and I have been teaching mathematics to 12–18-year-old children since graduating with BSc, Ed. My journey of teaching started in Uganda where I taught for six years before starting my international teaching career in 2009 when I moved to Tanzania and then China in 2013. 
 
Apart from being a classroom teacher, I have also been involved in both academic (Head of a department) and pastoral (Housemaster) leadership positions for the last 9 years. 
 
I believe in holistic education and when I am outside class, I enjoy playing football, photography, markets, and spending quality time with my family.

As a student-centered professional counselor, I am thrilled to be a part of Shanghai Singapore International School. For the past 19 years I have been a counselor and teacher in the USA. I have just begun my twelfth year serving students as their counselor. Prior to counseling, I enjoyed eight years as a kindergarten, first, and fourth grade teacher. 

The values at SSIS creates a learning community where students are inspired to grow, be passionate and reflective learners, while becoming caring global citizens. My core beliefs align with this framework, and I am happy to support it. I believe that when you provide a student with a safe and healing space where they are supported, there is an increase in self-esteem and altruistic behavior. I value relationships with students and families and look forward to building a community of trust while working with empowered students that know their value and self-worth.

My husband and I are here in Shanghai with our son, who will be a junior in high school here at SSIS. Our daughter is at the University of Texas in Austin studying Urban Planning. She is very excited to visit us in Shanghai!

Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with

I am a passionate theater and film teacher from Indonesia with a wealth of experience in the Arts, which includes IB Theatre teacher for sixteen years, an examiner for the past ten years and a Head of the Arts Department for five years.

After completing my master of Education, I am delighted to embark on a new exciting journey outside my birth country. With a strong background in theater productions and film assessments, I have been bringing a unique blend of expertise to the classroom. Through my extensive knowledge of acting techniques, script analysis, and directing film production, I guide and inspire aspiring actors and filmmakers to reach their full potential. I aim to empower students to explore their artistic voices and develop a deep appreciation for the world of theater and film.

Aside from producing and enjoying theater and film, I am interested in learning new languages and food tasting! I also enjoy playing badminton. I look forward to working with SSIS educators and young learners in this lovely school.

I was born and raised in the United States. I have two Bachelor's degrees, Physics and Philosophy, as well as a Master's in Education from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. I'm thrilled to be joining SSIS as a Physics and Chemistry teacher. I have experience in teaching a broad range of science subjects and my greatest joy was coaching my previous school's FIRST Tech Challenge robotics team to win awards at their State Championships.

I am inspired by the philosopher Thomas Nagel's essay "What Is It Like to Be a Bat?" In short, it is on how we only have access to knowledge from our own subjective experiences. In spite of that limitation, it doesn't mean we should ever stop learning and wondering. I am excited to inspire students to always seek to ponder what lies beyond the limits of their subjective selves and lives, seeing themselves as a part of an integrated whole by understanding how STEM applies to everything in our everyday life and beyond.

Outside of teaching, I love to dabble in learning all kinds of topics and activities. These include learning new languages, reading books (mostly philosophy), programming, and drawing.

I'm very excited to be joining the SSIS team. I'm from Canada and have already worked in China for six years. I lived in Dalian for three years, and in Shenzhen for the other three.

I’m looking forward to living in Shanghai because of all of the opportunities to play sports. Some of my favourite sports include Hockey, Golf, Ultimate Frisbee, Baseball, Basketball and American Football.

I am an Irish educator from Dublin, Ireland. I completed my Bachelor’s in Art (Honors) degree in Visual Art Practice before living as an artist, gallery assistant and art handler in both New York and London. I have been an art teacher in China for over 7 years working as a BTEC coordinator at a Beijing art and design high school. I am currently beginning my Master's programme in Fine Art from Central Saint Martins, London.

I believe art education offers students an alternative and additional viewpoint on how to interpret the world we live in today. Art can enhance analytical skills and creative thinking in a multitude of interesting, visually impactful, and meaningful ways. Art is a tool in which to engage with the world we live. It is an honor to be part of the artistic journeys of young artists trying to find their way in a new and creative space. I look forward to doing this at SSIS.

I am from Nairobi Kenya and I am very delighted to join the SSIS community as a high school teacher of mathematics, my teaching career started in 2002 after graduating with a Bachelor of Education science degree.
Since 2002 I have taught mathematics in several schools in Kenya. Between 2002 and 2010, I taught our national curriculum. From 2010 to date, I have been teaching international school curriculum students of Key stages 3,4 and 5. As a mathematics teacher, I believe in a practical approach to teaching. I like to take advantage of the fact that mathematics is an excellent intellectual game where everyone wins. I usually encourage social responsibility and accountability among my students and as a professional devoted to learning I am committed to my professional growth.
Lastly, I am a football fan and I like watching football and athletics.

I am originally from the Sunshine State of Florida, USA and am entering my seventh year of teaching History and Social Sciences. History has always been my lifetime love and I think I have a dream job in being able to share, discuss, and explore social studies and the past with young minds.

I studied History at the University of Edinburgh and then received my MA in History from the College of William in Mary in Virginia. After that, I spent two years teaching at a boarding school in Virginia before my first international post in Beijing, China. This will be my fifth year in China and I find the country endlessly rich in things to see, explore, and do.

I have always enjoyed hearing ideas about the past and the world we live in today from students of all backgrounds. I look forward to doing this at Shanghai Singapore! In my spare time, I enjoy cycling, going for morning walks with iced coffee, doing crossword puzzles, traveling to new places, and reading history books.

I am from Brisbane, Australia and once armed with my Bachelor’s Degree from the Queensland University of Technology I embarked on my first overseas teaching job in South Korea in 2006. Since then, I have taught EAL and First Language English to learners from grade 1 to adults in 5 different countries. During this time, I have continued my passion for learning by completing a CELTA certificate, a PGCE and a teacher certification programme. I love all aspects of language and literature, and absolutely love sharing the joy of language and literature with students.

Away from school I love playing guitar and I love sports, especially jogging, hiking and rugby. I also love to travel and I can’t wait to explore this amazing city. I am excited to join the SSIS family so I can play a role in student learning and success.

I am excited to join the SSIS as the DP Korean A and CLS English teacher. I am from Sydney, NSW, Australia, and a big-time fan of Tom Brady in the NFL and Rory McIlroy in the PGA. They are the living examples of from underdog to Champion. They defied all expectations and limitations. As a teacher and mentor, I want to implant unwavering determination and relentless pursuit of excellence to make students propel them forward without looking back.

Outside work, I love reading books, watching movies, and discussing social issues and values.

I was born and raised in Bangkok, Thailand. After completing my studies, I worked for more than two decades as an English literature lecturer, head of department, curriculum counselor and Montessori English teacher.              
 
I am an optimistic teacher and l have always motivated my students to have a positive attitude towards language acquisition. I will continue to enlighten students to appreciate their strengths so that they can achieve their greatest potential. 
 
Furthermore, I also encourage my students to make their voices heard during our class discussions. I am incredibly happy to be part of the Senior School faculty at SSIS. 

I am thrilled to be a part of the SSIS community as senior school counsellor. I have experience in providing social and emotional, behavioural, and academic counselling to the individualized needs of the students.

I received my bachelor's degree as an honour student from METU NCC and my master's degree from METU from the guidance and psychological counselling major. Currently, I am a Ph.D. candidate at Bilkent University.

Over the past years, I worked as counsellor, child protection officer, IGCSE coordinator, and vice-principal. I provided psycho-education presentations and trainings to the students and their families.

It is my believe that learning can best happen in a positive learning environment where students feel listened to, cared for, and belonged. I love working with students and help them get closer to their own self-actualization. Together, we will discover and unlock your utmost potential.

Besides my professional life, I am passionate about outdoor sports, travelling, and listening to music. I am an amateur ultramarathon runner and a rock climber.

I am delighted and honored to be part of the SSIS Community. I am from the UK and have been in China for over nine years, coaching and teaching swimming at international schools in Shanghai.
 
I have developed swim teams and individuals across Shanghai. Seeing students develop and witnessing their potential is the most rewarding part of my role.
 
I am one of a select few Level 5 ASAC Swim Coaches along with being an ASA Swim Teacher, IOS Swim Coach and a SCA Level 3 Coach. These qualifications along with my experience and knowledge contribute to a learning and coaching environment that not only students enjoy and want to be part of, but also promotes the sport of swimming as a life skill and increases participation.
 
Along with swimming, I am passionate about volleyball, playing and coaching. I have had successes as a Volleyball Coach with teams in ACAMIS and SISAC, I am looking forward to seeing both the Swim Programme and the Swim Team grow and develop at SSIS. My goal is to create extraordinary experiences that inspire athletes and students alike.
 
I like to attend live sporting events whenever possible. I also like

I am from Istanbul, Turkey. Having worked as a mathematics teacher and head of department for more than a decade at one of the most prestigious schools in Istanbul, I am delighted to continue my career at SSIS as high school Mathematics head of department.
 
I have taught Mathematics and Geometry in English based on Turkish national curriculum (K 9-12) and IB programme (SL and HL) Mathematics in high school. In addition to a B.Sc. degree in Mathematics, I have two masters’ degrees, one in teaching Mathematics (M.A) and the other one in Educational Leadership (M.Ed.). I have overseas teaching experience in the USA with the Fulbright scholarship from the Ames High School, Iowa.
 
I believe all students can learn Mathematics if they are given the chance to practice enough and apply what they are taught.
 
As a Beşiktaş JK fan, I enjoy watching football and I am interested in financial markets. I like playing darts with my friends and of course I like to travel and explore new places and cuisine.

I’m from New Zealand and am now into my eighth year of teaching; I’m a middle school specialist and enjoy the daily challenges of motivating young minds to be lifelong and multi-skilled learners. My passion is to challenge students to bring their learning from all their subjects and apply these to the investigative context of the Social Science classroom.
This will be my third year in China, and I feel privileged to be joining such a reputable school.

I consider myself as somebody who is naturally curious, so I enjoy spending my time exploring new places, near or far. As a New Zealander, I am obviously a big fan of rugby but am currently embracing the popular sporting pastime here in China—badminton!

I am a Science teacher with a Master's in Chemistry and a US Teaching Certification. Hailing from India, I have harboured a desire to work in a diverse educational environment which led me to join the SSIS family in 2020.

I believe every child is unique and has a universe of abilities that flourishes with genuine encouragement. I aspire to be remembered as a teacher who not only imparts knowledge within the confines of the classroom but also inspires students to explore beyond our school campus from a scientific perspective.

Outside the classroom, I enjoy travelling, gardening, and dancing.

I joined SSIS in 2013 and I'm so happy to be working in a great school with enthusiastic and helpful colleagues, supportive parents and excellent students. The work environment makes me comfortable and I'm excited to be part of this great family.