Complete Summary of New Faculty for 2010-2011 - Shanghai ...

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Shanghai American School
Provides a short summary of new faculty and
administrative staff recruited for the 2010‐2011
school year.
Human Resources
4/12/2010

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DEBRA LANE
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ADMINISTRATION
Dr. Debra Lane will serve as Principal for the Elementary School community at the Puxi campus.
Debra has 12 years of administrative experience. She joins us from her current role as the
Elementary Principal of the Rolling Valley Elementary School in Fairfax County, Virginia which is
widely considered as one of the top public school districts in the United States. Debra taught for
seven years in Virginia and the Dominican Republic prior to becoming an administrator. Debra
earned her Doctorate of Education in 2007 from the University of Virginia. She has two Master’s
degrees. One is in Curriculum and Instruction from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
and the other in Administration and Supervision from George Mason University, Fairfax. Debra is
also an adjunct professor at both George Mason University and the University of Virginia. Debra also
earned her Bachelor of Science in Education in Baylor University, Waco, Texas. She has been a
presenter at state and international conferences.
Debra will be joined by her husband, Steve, who is an experienced and professional writer and editor
and more recently an administrator of a nonprofit medical education association and her two
children, Alex who will be entering grade 6 and Miles, who will be entering grade 4.
JEFF ROSEN
Dr. Jeff Rosen will serve as Principal for the Middle School community at the Pudong campus. He
assumed the role of Middle School Vice Principal at the Shanghai American School in Pudong in 2007
and has contributed significantly to the growth and development of SAS during the past 6 years.
During his term, he was involved with many initiatives: he was solely responsible for budgeting,
logistics and implementation of three grade‐level China Alive trips (2006‐2008), coordinated the
development and implementation of the inaugural Humanities curriculum, initiated and oversaw the
creation of the Student‐Led Conferences model on the Pudong Campus and was the school’s
administrative liaison for the River of Hearts Charity Campaign.
Jeff holds a Principal’s Qualification from Ontario Institute for Studies in Education from the
University of Toronto and a Ph. in Education from The University of Western Ontario in Canada. He
holds a Master of Arts in Ethnic Studies and Education Issues at the University of Toronto and a
Bachelor of Education – Junior/Intermediate at the University of Toronto and Bachelor of Arts –
Political Science from Concordia University.
Jeff’s wife, Marney is teaching at SAS in Pudong as the high school English teacher and their children,
Andre will be in grade 5 and Daniel will be in grade 3.
HELENE REITER
Helene will be joining SAS as the Human Resources Director. She has 15 years of Human
Resources/Office Management experience; her most recent experience has been working as the
Director for Human Resources Services at ECS Europe China Solutions GmbH in their Shanghai office.
In this role, she consulted with German companies on working in China, advised on labor law issues,
managed a team of recruitment specialists, etc. Prior to this, Helene was working as a Human
Resources Manager with a Design Consultancy in Austria.

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Helene has been educated from the Commercial College (Handelsakademie), Kitzbuehel, Tyrol,
Austria and has advanced professional training in Remuneration & Labor Law, Management and
Leadership and Recruitment.
Helene will be a wonderful addition to the SAS community and will work closely with staff, the
leadership team and the Board to move HR initiatives forward.
DOUGLAS AND LORNA PARKER
PUDONG CAMPUS
Douglas and Lorna is currently working at The American School in Taichung, Taichung County,
Taiwan. Douglas will be teaching High School English and Lorna will be teaching Middle School
Humanities at SAS. Both will work in the Pudong campus. Douglas’ previous experiences include
teaching at The American School Foundation of Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico and the
Surabaya International School, Surabaya, Java, Indonesia. Douglas holds a Master of Education
degree in International Education from Framingham State University. He also holds a Bachelor of
Education (Hons) from the University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada and a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) from
the University of Saskatchewan, Canada.
Dr. Lorna Parker has a wealth of teaching experience in Humanities. Her prior experiences include
teaching at The American School Foundation of Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico and the
Surabaya International School, Surabaya, Java, Indonesia. Lorna holds a PHD (ABT) in Curriculum
from the University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada and a Master’s of Art in History from MacMaster
University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. She also holds two Bachelor degrees. One in Education and
the other is an Honors Bachelor of Arts both from Mount Allison University, Sackville, Canada.
ED BERGER AND SYLVIANE DE ROQUEBRUNE
Ed and Sylviane were previously working at the American Community School of Abu Dhabi, United
Arab Emirates. Ed will be teaching Math and Sylviane will be teaching Art at SAS. Both will work in
the High School, Pudong campus. Ed’s previous experiences include teaching all upper School Math
at The Community School of Naples, Florida. Ed holds a Master’s of Arts Degree in Math Education
from the University of South Florida and a Bachelor of Science from SUNY College at Buffalo.
Sylviane has a wealth of teaching experience in Art. She taught Art at Fern Hill School, Oakville,
Canada and also at the American Embassy School, New Delhi, India. Sylviane has a Master’s degree
in Fine Arts/Art Education from McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada and a Bachelor of Arts
from the Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. She also holds a Nursing degree from
Miami Dade College, Florida, USA.
LOREN DIGGES AND SARAH ANNE CLEM‐DIGGES
Loren and Sarah are currently working at the Korea International School, Korea. Loren will be
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Loren is currently a 6 th and 8 th Grade English teacher. He was also a Webmaster/Advisor for the
Middle School student generated website. Loren also taught at the Global Community High School.
He holds a Master’s degree in Teaching and a Bachelor of Arts from Western Washington University
and a TESL Endorsement from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Sarah is currently a middle school Art teacher and she also taught at the Global Community High
School. She holds a Master’s of Education, a Bachelor of Fine Arts and in addition a TESL
Endorsement from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
RICARDO MACHADO AND STANISLAVA MIHOVA
Ricardo will be teaching High School Physical Education and Stanislava will be teaching Middle
School Physical Education at the Pudong campus.
Ricardo is currently the Athletic Director, Head of Physical Education (elementary, middle and high
school) and a PE teacher at the Al‐Bayan Bilingual/International School, Kuwait. Prior to working in
Kuwait, he worked for Leysin American School, Leysin, Switzerland and for Wexham School (Sports
College Specialist), Slough, England. Ricardo holds a Master’s degree in K‐12 Educational
Administration from the Michigan State University, USA and a Bachelor of Science, Licentitate
Physical Education from Lusofona de Humanidades e Technologias University.
Stanislava is currently the middle school Physical Education teacher at the American School of
Kuwait. Prior to this, she taught at the Oxford Academy in Kuwait. Stanislava holds a Master of
Economics degree from the University of National and World Economics, Sofia, Republic of Bulgaria
and a Bachelor of Science, Licentiate in Physical and Sport Education from the National Sports
Academy – “Vasil Levski” – Soifa, Bulgaria. She holds teacher of Physical Education certification
granted by the Bulgarian Ministry of Education and Science.
PAUL HARRIS AND BETZABETH DE LA LUZ CABALLERO
Paul will be teaching High School English and Betzabeth will be teaching Middle School Spanish at
the Pudong campus.
Paul was previously an English/Humanities teacher and Betzabeth was a Spanish teacher from ACS
Egham International School, Egham, United Kingdom. Paul’s prior experiences include being the
Head of Department for Tarsus American College, Tarsus, Turkey. He also taught at the American
School Foundation, Mexico City, Mexico and the American School in Cartagena, Colombia. He holds a
Post Graduate Certificate of Education from the University of London, Institute of Education and a
Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature/Sociology from the University of Cape Town, South
Africa.
Betzabeth’s prior experiences include teaching at Tarsus American School, Tarsus, Turkey and the
Colegio Panamercano de Texcoco and Liceo Juan Ruiz de Alarcon, Texcoco, Mexico. Betzabeth holds
a Certificate of Education from the Universidad Pedagogica Nacional DF, Mexico City.
ROBERT GEURTEN AND TRACY MURPHY
Robert will be teaching PE in Middle School and Tracy will be an Elementary School Counselor.
Robert and Tracy are currently working for the Jakarta International School, Jakarta, Indonesia.
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Community College, Bishop’s Castle, England. Robert holds a Master of Science from Shenandoah
University. He also holds a Bachelor of Education (Hons) in Physical Education from the University
College Worcester.
Tracy has been at the Jakarta International School, Jakarta, Indonesia for over 8 years. During that
time she has assumed the roles of Elementary Counselor/Psychologist, Elementary Psychologist and
School Psychologist for K‐12. Tracy previously worked at the Emirates International School, Dubai,
United Arab Emirates. Tracy holds a Master’s of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Lewis & Clark
College, Portland and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Calgary, Alberta,
Canada.
Robert and Tracy have two daughters Shayne, 8 and Saskia, 5 who will both be attending the Pudong
Campus.
DAVID ARNOLD NEILL
David is currently working at American International School of Kuwait City, Kuwait. He will be
teaching Grade 5.
David has prior working experience in Taiwan as a Supply Teacher for K‐12 from the Taipei American
School. He also taught at the Columbia English Language School in Taipei and at the Sunshine
American School, Hsintien, Tapei. He holds a Master’s of Arts degree from the School for
International Training, VT, USA. He also has a Bachelor of Arts in History from Simon Fraser
University, BC, Canada. David is currently completing his Master’s degree in Education from the
College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ, USA
MONA‐LISA MORRISON
Mona‐Lisa is currently working at the International School, Manila, Taguig, Philippines teaching
Psychology, History Theory of Knowledge, Creative Writing and is currently the Dept. Head. She will
be teaching Social Studies at the High School, Pudong campus. She has worked at the Garden
International School, Kuala Lumpur and the ICARDA International School of Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria.
Mona‐Lisa holds a Master’s degree in Multidisciplinary Studies from Buffalo State, State University
New York and a Bachelor of Education from the University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
JENNIFER MELTON
Jennifer is currently working at the America School of Dubai, United Arab Emirates as a 9 th ‐12 th
Grade School Counselor. She will be joining SAS as a High School Counselor in the Pudong campus.
Jennifer has extensive experience in the field of counseling. In her current role she has actively
participated and volunteered in the ASD’s Middle States Association Accreditation for Growth
process. Jennifer was also the founding member of the Dubai Counselor’s Consortium. Prior to this
she was the 9 th ‐12 th Grade School Counselor for J.R.Tucker High School & Henrico County ESL
Welcome Center, Richmond.
Jennifer holds a Master of Education in School Counseling K‐12 from Virginia Commonwealth
University, Richmond, VA and a Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies, Elementary Education K‐8
from Longwood College, Farmville, VA. She holds school counselor and teacher certification from
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HEENA CHUNG
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Heena will be teaching Social Studies in the High School, Pudong campus. She is currently at the
International Christian School, Hong Kong teaching AP US History, AP World History, Asian Studies,
Middle East Studies and US Foreign Policy for Grades 9‐12. Prior to this, she taught at the Seoul
Foreign School, Seoul, Korea. She was also an ESL teacher at Middle School 390, New York.
Heena holds a Masters degree in TESOL from New York University and a Bachelor of Arts in History
from Columbia University.
MATTHEW LAURENCE
Matthew is currently teaching Art for Grade 7‐12 at the Munich International School, Munich,
Germany. He will be joining the High School, Pudong campus as an Art teacher.
Matthew’s prior experiences include teaching Art from Grade 5 ‐12 in MYP, GCSE and IB Art
programs from the United World College of South East Asia, Singapore and being an Art
teacher/Department Head for Farragut Career Academy, Chicago with instruction in general art,
studio art, sculpture, photography, painting and graphic design.
Matthew holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts and professional certification in Art Education from The
School of the Art Institute of Chicago. He also holds an Associate in Arts from Moraine Valley
Community College, Palos Hills, Illinois.
RICHARD LUNARDO
Richard will be teaching PE in the Middle School, Pudong campus. Richard has over 4 years
experience as a middle school Activities Director and teaching PE at the Seoul International School in
Seoul, South Korea. Richard is currently at the Shanghai Singapore International School working on
an English Intensive Program.
Richard holds a Master’s of Education from Framingham State College, Framingham, MA, USA. He
holds a Bachelor of Education from Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, ON, Canada and also a
Bachelor of Arts from Carleton University, Ottawa, ON, Canada.
Richard’s wife, Rain Zhou is currently working at SAS as a middle school Chinese teacher.
ALEXANDER SMITH
Alexander will be joining SAS as a Science teacher at the High School, Pudong campus. Alexander is
currently teaching AP Biology, Integrated Science, Marine Biology, Japanese and Spanish Language
from Port Angeles High School, Port Angeles, WA. Alexander previously taught at the Peninsula
College, Port Angeles, WA and at Florin High School, Elk Grove Unified School District, Sacramento,
CA.
Alexander holds a Master’s degree in Conversation Biology from California State University at
Sacramento and a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from California State University at Fresno. He also
holds a teaching certificate in Japanese Language from Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan.
Alexander will have his 8 year old son join SAS.
ALEXIS REDMOND

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Alexis is currently teaching at Franklin McKinley School District at Dahl Elementary, San Jose, USA.
Alexis will be joining SAS as a Grade 4 teacher at the Elementary School, Pudong campus.
Alexis holds a Master’s in Education and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of California, Santa
Barbara.
MICHAEL MARTIN
Michael will be joining SAS as a Grade 5 teacher at the Elementary School, Pudong campus. Michael
is currently working for the American International School of Johannesburg as a Grade 5 teacher. He
also taught at the Anglo‐American School of Moscow, Russia and the Futures American School,
Cairo, Egypt.
Michael has two Master’s degrees. One is in Education from The College of New Jersey and the other
in Religious Studies from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky. He also holds a
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Tennessee.
Michael’s partner Edward Bagares will be teaching Math in the High School, Puxi campus.
TINA BUI
Tina is currently a Grade 5 Gifted and Talented Classroom teacher at Public School 188 Queens,
Bayside, New York. She will be joining the Elementary School, Pudong campus as a Grade 5 teacher.
Tina established challenging and enriching fifth grade magnet programs with emphasis on social
studies, world governments and international affairs. Prior to that, Tina was teaching at the Public
Schools 20 Flushing, New York.
Tina holds a Master’s degree in Education from Hofstra University, School of Education & Allied
Human Services, Hempstead, NY and a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Rutgers The State
University of New Jersey, Newark, NJ. She holds a Gifted and Talented Education Certification from
Touro College, Queens, New York.
SANDRA ELDER
Sandra will be joining SAS as a Swim teacher at the High School, Pudong campus. Sandra is currently
working for the American Cooperative School of Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia as an Aquatics Director,
Physical Education teacher 6‐10 and Health 9‐10. Sandra brings to SAS extensive athletic/aquatics
teaching experiences. She taught at the InterAmerican Academy, Guayaquil, Ecuador and for John F.
Kennedy Schule, Berlin, Germany.
Sandra holds a Master’s of Science in Athletic Administration from Idaho State University, Pocatello,
Idaho and a Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education from Boise State University, Boise, Idaho. She
holds Physical Education (K‐12), Health (6‐12), Spanish (6‐12) teaching certifications from State of
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SHARON VOSS
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Dr. Sharon Voss is currently an ELL Coordinator and Learning Specialist for Dubai American Academy,
Dubai, United Arab Emirates. She will be joining SAS as an ESOL teacher at the High School, Pudong
campus. Sharon brings a wealth of ESOL experience to SAS. She taught at the Lutheran Church‐
Missouri‐Synod’s Volunteer Mission Service and Volunteer Youth Ministry; the Hong Kong
International School, Repulse Bay, Hong Kong and for the Education & Manpower Bureau at
Concordia Lutheran School, Kowloon, Hong Kong. She was also an adjunct professor of English as a
Second/Foreign Language, Intercultural Communication, Linguistics & Teacher‐training for the
Concordia University, Irvine, CA and an adjunct professor of English as a Second/Foreign Language,
Intercultural Communication, Linguistics & Teacher‐Training for the Hong Kong University, Hong
Kong, SAR.
Sharon holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership in Postsecondary, Adult and Continuing
Education from Portland State University, Portland, Oregon and a Master’s of Arts in Teaching
English as a Second/Foreign Language for the School for International Training, Brattleboro, VT. She
also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Art and Elementary Education from Concordia Teachers College,
River Forest, Illinois.
NOEDMARIE SANTANA
Noedmarie is a native Spanish and English Instruction teacher at Berlitz International Inc. in
Shanghai, China. She will be joining SAS as a Part‐time Spanish teacher at the High School, Pudong
campus. Noedmarie is currently completing her Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and
Administration from The George Washington University, Washington DC, USA. She holds a Master’s
of Business Administration in International Business from Almeda University, Boise, Idaho, USA and a
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Pennsylvania State University, Pennsylvania,
USA.
SHANNETH ELLIOTT
Shanneth is currently teaching IB Physics, IB Chemistry and IB Theory of Knowledge at the EF
International Academy in New York which is a boarding school for international students. She will be
joining the Pudong High School campus as a Science teacher.
Shanneth’s prior experiences include teaching at Pine View School for the Gifted, Osprey, Florida and
Sarasota Military Academy, Sarasota, Florida.
Shanneth holds a Bachelor of Arts in Education from the University of South Florida, Sarasota,
Florida. She also completed 52 hours toward a Bachelor of Arts in biochemistry from the University
of South Florida, Tampa, Florida.

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ERIC AND CHRISTAL NICOLAI
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PUXI CAMPUS
Eric and Christal are currently working at the International School of Prague, Czech Republic. Eric will
be teaching Elementary Physical Education and Christal will be teaching Grade 1 at the Puxi Campus.
Prior to working in Czech Republic, Eric worked as an Elementary Physical Education teacher at
Bordeaux Elementary, in Shelton, Washington and Christal worked as a Special Education Teacher in
Shelton School District, Shelton, Washington.
Eric has certificates in Physical Education and Special Education. He holds a Masters of Education
from City University, Tacoma, Washington and a Bachelor of Arts in Education from the Pacific
University, Forest Grove in Oregon. Christal holds certificates in K‐8 Elementary Education, Physical
Education and Special Education. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Education from the Pacific Lutheran
University in Tacoma, Washington.
Eric and Christal will be joining SAS along with their two girls, Madison (13 years) and Maya Grace
(11 years).
MARK AND MARTHA MOSELLE
Mark and Martha are currently working at the American School of Doha, Doha, Qatar. Mark will be
the High School Guidance Counselor and Martha will be teaching Elementary ESOL 4‐5 at the Puxi
campus.
Mark brings to SAS his strengths and knowledge of counseling. He has been responsible for
providing college counseling as well as general counseling services and spent considerable time
working with seniors on their college and university placements. He is currently the Director of
College Placement and Counseling and a Guidance Counselor, Director of College, University
Placement for the Jakarta International School, Jakarta, Indonesia. He holds two Master’s degrees;
one in Psychology & Human Development from Harvard University, Cambridge and another in
Secondary School Counseling from Mankato St. University, Mankato. He holds a Bachelor of Science
Degree in Elementary Education, Development and Remedial Read from St. Cloud State University,
St. Cloud and also holds certification in Secondary Guidance/Counseling and Elementary Education.
Martha has a wealth of teaching experience in ESOL from the American School of Doha, Doha, Qatar
and was the Grade 6 and 8 ESOL/support teacher and the MS ESOL Department Chair for the Jakarta
International School, Jakarta, Indonesia. She holds a Masters in TEFL at the American University in
Cairo, Egypt and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications at the St. Cloud State University. In
addition, Martha holds ESL K‐12 certification.
BLAKE BROWN AND LORI DICKINSON
Blake will join Puxi High School as a Science teacher and Lori will join Puxi Elementary School as a
Kindergarten teacher. They are currently working in Peru at the Colegio Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
Blake is currently an IB Chemistry, IB Physics, IB Theory of Knowledge teacher. Prior to this he
worked at Northern Humboldt Union High School District and San Rafael City Schools in California.
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Arts in Philosophy at Stanford University. He holds the California Commission on Teaching
Credentialing certification.
Lori is currently a kindergarten teacher. She has had experience teaching at Dixie School District, San
Rafael in California; San Bruno Park School District, San Bruno and also at Poway Unified School
District. Lori holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Studies from San Diego State University and a
Multiple Subjects Clear Credential from San Francisco State University.
Both their children, Colin who is 14 years old and Cameron who is 12 years old will be joining them
at SAS.
GREGORY ISRAEL AND CATHERINE WENTWORTH
Gregory and Catherine are currently working at the Korea International School, Korea. Gregory will
be teaching Social Studies and Catherine will be teaching IB Art at the High School. Gregory is
currently the Technology Integration Specialist and an Apple Professional Development Consultant.
Gregory holds a Master’s of Arts in Education and a California Professional Clear Credential in Social
Studies with CLAD Certificate from Stanford University. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics
at the University of Oregon.
Catherine is currently a high school Art teacher with instruction in AP Studio Art, Digital
Photography, Art II, Independent Study and Advisory. She also taught middle and high school Art at
the American School of Bangkok and high school Art at Sierra High School Manteca, California. She
holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Art Education and Photography, with Honors and a
Massachusetts Teacher Provisional Certification.
PETER AND TESSA ALDEN
Peter and Tessa are currently working at the International Bilingual School in Hsinchu Science Park,
Taiwan. Peter will be teaching Science and Tessa will be teaching English at the High School. Peter is
currently teaching Chemistry. Prior to this, he taught at Wilson High School in Phoenix, Arizona and
Shaktoolik School in Alaska. Peter holds two Bachelor degrees. One is in Software Design from the
University of Advancing Technology and the other in Biological Sciences from the University of
Alaska Fairbanks. He also holds teaching certification from the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
Tessa is currently a teacher of high school English Literature, middle school creative writing, middle
and high school ESOL. She also taught at Drumheller Composite High School, Alberta, Canada. She
has a Master’s degree in Educational Technology from the University of British Columbia and two
Bachelor degrees. One is in Education and the other in English Literature from the University of
Calgary.
CHRISTOPHER SCHUSTER AND CARLA MOLLOY
Christopher will be teaching English at the High School and Carla will be teaching Science in Middle
School. Christopher was an English teacher from Shore Regional High School, West Long Branch,
New Jersey. Christopher’s prior experiences include teaching at the Kwangju Foreign School,
Gwangju, South Korea and also at Manalapan High School, Manalapan, New Jersey. Christopher
holds a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA and
currently pursuing his Ed. D from the same university. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in English
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Carla is currently teaching Grade 7 Science at the Clinton Township Middle School, Clinton, New
Jersey. Carla previously worked at the Kwangju Foreign School, Gwangju South Korea. Carla is
completing her Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Teacher Education from The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey,
Pomona and an Honors Bachelor of Science (Biological Sciences) from the University of Guelph,
Ontario, Canada.
LUKE MACBRIDE AND ALYSON SAYER
Luke and Alyson are currently working at the American School of Valencia, Valencia, Spain. Luke will
be teaching English and Alyson will be teaching Math at the High School. Luke is currently teaching
English and Theory of Knowledge. Luke’s prior experiences include teaching at Bayview Glen
Independent School, Toronto, Canada and Mickey Mantle School, New York City, USA. Luke holds an
Honors Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto and a Bachelor of Education from Wildfrid
Laurier University.
Alyson is currently teaching Mathematics at the American School of Valencia. She is also the Dept.
Coordinator. Prior to this, she taught at Bowmore Public School, Toronto, Canada; Mickey Mantle
School, New York City, USA and the Western Technical – Commercial School, Toronto, Canada.
Alyson holds an Honors Bachelor of Arts degree from York University and a Bachelor of Education
from the University of Toronto.
ELIZABETH LANFAIR
Elizabeth is currently working at the Concordian International School, Bangkok as the Thailand
EYP/PYP Music and Elementary Choir Director. She will be teaching Music at the Middle School, Puxi
campus.
Elizabeth’s prior experiences include initiating the elementary orchestra program, a title one district
at Pleasant Run and Rolling Hills Elementary Lancaster I.S.D. She was an Orchestra Director for
Thornton Middle School Cypress‐Fairbanks I.S.D. Elizabeth holds a Master of Science in Theology
from the Southwestern Assemblies of God University and a Bachelor of Music in Instrumental
Education from the Oklahoma City University. She has professional affiliations with American String
Teachers Association, Sigma Alpha Iota and Texas Orchestra Directors Association.
THANH PHAM
Thanh is coming to SAS from Garland ISD in Texas. He will be teaching Math in the High School, Puxi
campus.
Thanh has extensive teaching experience, currently teaching IB Math HL/AP Calculus and he was also
an AP Calculus teacher at Dallas ISD, Texas. Thanh holds a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
at Tufts University and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering at the same university. He also
holds teaching certification in Math and Computer Science at the University of Texas, Dallas.
DENA ZINGALES
Dena is currently an Elementary teacher from the Rainbow Bridge International School, Shanghai,
China. She will be teaching Academic Support 4‐5 at the Elementary School, Puxi campus.
Dena’s prior experiences include teaching Grades 3 and 4 at the Arizona Academy of Science,
Arizona, United States; Phoenix Elementary School District, Arizona, United States and Cartwright
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Dena holds two Master’s degrees. A Master’s in Information and Library Studies from Robert Gordon
University and a Master’s in Education (Special Education) from Arizona State University. She holds a
Bachelor of Arts from Arizona State University.
LEE HODIN
Lee will be joining SAS as the Middle School Science teacher in the Puxi campus. Lee is currently a
Science teacher working at the Sotogrande International School in Spain.
Prior to this, Lee taught science for seven years at Poulsbo Junior High School, Poulsbo, WA, USA. He
has taught and been trained in the Middle Years Programme (MYP), Diploma Programme (DP) and
Foundational Approaches in the Science Teaching (FAST) curriculum.
Lee holds a Bachelor of Arts in Natural Science from Saint John’s University, Collegeville, MN. He
holds professional certification in education from Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA.
KARA AFSHAR
Kara will be joining SAS as a Grade 5 teacher in the Elementary School, Puxi campus. Kara is currently
teaching at the George F. Kelly Elementary School, Chelsea, MA.
Kara is currently completing her Master of Education from Boston University, School of Education,
Boston. Kara holds a Bachelor of Arts from Wake Forest University, Winston‐Salem, NC. She holds
teaching certification from the Columbia University, Teachers College, New York.
CHRISTINE ROULES
Christine is currently teaching Grade 8‐12 Science at Winfield Mt. Union Community School District,
Winfield, IA. She will be joining SAS as a Science teacher at the High School.
Christine brings to SAS a wealth of experience in teaching science. For 16 years, Christine worked as
a Science teacher at the American School of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Christine also taught at
the American School of Kinshasa, Zaire; Downers Grove South High School, District 99, Downers
Grove, IL and at the Atlantic Community High School, Atlantic, IA.
Christine holds a Master’s degree in Theology from Wheaton Graduate School, Wheaton, IL and a
Bachelor of Science, Earth Science from Iowa State University, Ames, IA. She has been awarded an
“Outstanding Teacher Award” from the University of Chicago in 1988 and 1991 respectively.
Christine’s daughter, Grace Anne (11 years old) will also be joining SAS.
SHAUNA COVELL
Shauna worked at the Beaverdam Elementary School, Beaverdam, Virginia as an Elementary teacher.
She will be joining SAS as a Pre‐Kindergarten teacher in the Elementary School, Puxi campus.
Shauna has prior working experience as a Substitute teacher for Skaneateles Public Schools,
Skaneateles, New York. Shauna holds a Master’s degree in Literacy Education from Syracuse
University, Syracuse, New York and a Bachelor’s degree in Education Studies and American Studies
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EDWARD BAGARES
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Edward is currently a High School Math teacher at the American International School of
Johannesburg, South Africa. He will be joining SAS as a Math teacher in the High School, Puxi
campus.
Edward’s wealth of math experience comes from his diverse teaching background. He taught at
Johns Hopkins University – Center for Talented Youth, Santa Cruz, USA; the Anglo‐American School
of Moscow, Russia and at the Futures American School, Cairo, Egypt. Edward holds a Master of
Education from The College of New Jersey. He also holds two Bachelor degrees. One in Education
from Brock University, St. Catharines, Canada and the other in Arts from the University of Waterloo.
Edward’s partner Michael Martin will be teaching Grade 5 in the Elementary School, Pudong
campus.
ERIN McCALL
Erin is currently working at the International School of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam as a Classroom
teacher in Kindergarten. She will be joining SAS as a Pre‐Kindergarten teacher in the Puxi campus.
Erin’s prior experiences include teaching kindergarten at the International School of Trieste, Trieste,
Italy and also at Horace Mann School in New York.
Erin holds a Master’s in Education from Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX and a Bachelor of
Science from the University of North Texas, Denton, TX. She has a two year Music Major in Baylor
University, Waco, TX.
KIMBERLEE LEAR
Kimberlee will be teaching Grade 5 in the Elementary School, Puxi Campus. She is currently at
Colegio Maya, The American International School of Guatemala, Guatemala City teaching Grade 3.
Kimberlee’s prior experiences include teaching at Pine Ridge Elementary, Bend, Oregon; Skyline
Elementary, Portland, Oregon and Juniper Elementary, Bend, Oregon.
Kimberlee holds a Masters of Arts in Teaching and a Master’s Thesis on the Multiple Intelligence
Theory from Willamette University, Oregon. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from
Oregon State University.
NIALL GIBSON
Niall is currently working at The Egyptian British International School, Cairo, Egypt as the Head of
Physical Education and Housemaster of Scotland House. He will be joining SAS as a PE teacher in the
High School, Puxi campus.
Niall also taught physical education at The Nicolson Institute, Stornoway, Scotland and he was a
Camp Director for the UK International Soccer Camps.
Niall holds a Bachelor of Physical Education (Hons) from The University of Edinburgh.