Norma Jean Adair is from New Brunswick, Canada. She graduated from the University of New Brunswick with a BSc and a BEd, and received her Masters in Science from the State University of New York. She has been teaching abroad for more than 15 years. She has taught mathematics and science to students ranging from Grades 6 to 12. Norma Jean is passionate about helping our youth to reach their full academic potential so that they can make positive differences in our world.

Kayla Deasley is from Ontario, Canada. She graduated from Queen's University with a Bachelor of Science (Hons), then received her Master of Science degree from the University of Guelph. She worked in a biology lab at the University of Alberta before completing her Master of Teaching degree at the University of Toronto. Kayla has experience teaching both math and science abroad, and is passionate about getting students engaged in STEM subjects.

Brent MacEachern is from New Brunswick, Canada. He graduated from the University of New Brunswick with a BA and a BEd, and received his Masters in Science from the State University of New York. He has been teaching Humanities, Math and Science to students in Grades 6 to 12 for more than 15 years. He is passionate about working with our youth and sparking their curiosity about our world.

Ryan loves inspiring students, exploring how the universe works and helping students become reflective, focused learners. He has 15 years of experience across three continents in public, private and international schools teaching students to think like scientists. Ryan studied Molecular and Cellular Biology at the University of California - Berkeley, earned a post-graduate teaching certificate and a Master's degree in Educational Leadership. He enjoys participating in physical activities, coaching, and spending time with his family.

Rachel Kirchner is from California. She earned a degree in Environmental Science at UC Berkeley and received her teaching credentials and Master's degree in Teaching English as a Second Language from the University of San Francisco. She has worked with students in Grades 3-10 throughout her 13 years in education, but her first passion is teaching Math to middle school students. Prior to coming to CDNIS she taught in California, Bangkok, and London. She has written online lessons and a Grade 6 instructional unit in Math. In her spare time she loves swimming, yoga, playing volleyball, and spending time with her three young children.

TJ Rydeen loves encouraging students to inquire about the world around them and discover the magic known as math and science. He has been teaching since 2014 when he received his Bachelor of Science in physics education, middle school science education, and teaching English as a second language from Minnesota State University Moorhead. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from Valparaiso University and is currently working on his Master of Science in educational leadership through Minnesota State University Moorhead. Prior to coming to CDNIS TJ taught in Gansu, Sichuan, and Beijing, China as well as Minnesota, USA. He is passionate about swimming, biking, reading, cooking, gardening, and spending time with his family.

Stephanie Perrault is a native French speaker from Montreal, Canada who grew up as an expatriate moving every few years, residing in Paris, Quebec City, Hong Kong, Toronto and Vancouver. She graduated from Concordia University in Montreal, Canada and went on to teach in an IB school in Montreal. Stephanie then moved to Toronto where she thought pre reception for three years at an IB school. She taught French to native English speakers, was a basketball coach and simultaneously attended the University of Toronto where she obtained her Master’s in Education with a specialisation in Developmental Psychology. She has since had two beautiful children and moved to Hong Kong to fulfil her childhood dream of coming back here to teach. Stephanie’s passion and dedication goes beyond the classroom and she is committed to making students feel that they belong and that they matter in the community. She loves finding creative ways to teach her native language to her students. 

Charlotte Charny Nielsen graduated with a B.Sc. in Biology from Yale University and an M.Sc. in Environmental Science from University of Maryland. After running her own environmental consulting firm in the United States for 10 years and working in the environmental sector on projects in Denmark and Jordan, she discovered her new career as an international school teacher. Charlotte has worked in international schools in Hungary, Qatar and Sweden. This is her fourth year at CDNIS where she teaches Grade 7 Science and English as well as Theory of Knowledge. She is also the Coordinator of the Student Advisory Programme in the Upper School. Her great passions include writing poetry and environmental advocacy.

Raymond Loo teaches DP/MYP Business Management and MYP Mathematics. Born and educated in Toronto, Raymond received his Bachelor of Business Administration from the Schulich School of Business, specializing in Accounting. He attained the Chartered Professional Accountant designation and worked as a tax professional with The Toronto-Dominion Bank, KPMG, and the Canada Revenue Agency prior to teaching. Raymond is passionate about teaching and helping his students to think critically and accept responsibility for the outcomes and consequences of their decisions. Raymond looks forward to sharing his own work experiences to help his students understand real life application of the concepts and assist them in developing their applicable skills to reach their potential in this challenging curriculum. Raymond sees the importance of applying math in everyday real life. He hopes to help the students realize this by connecting the lessons to the real world and by instilling confidence and making it an enjoyable experience. He has tremendous patience and endeavours to spend as much time as necessary to help his students learn the fundamentals as well as the extended math.

Cecilia Wang is from Taiwan and is the department head of Upper School Chinese Studies. She holds two Master’s degrees in Chinese Literature and in Putonghua Education, as well as a Postgraduate Diploma in Education from Hong Kong University. She is also an IBDP Chinese B HL Examiner. She started her teaching journey in 1995 and joined CDNIS in 2003. She has held various teaching positions at both public and international schools in Taiwan and Hong Kong, and has also been involved in developing course syllabus and teaching materials. She is devoted to ensuring that each student has a motivating and comfortable learning experience in her classroom. During holidays, she enjoys travelling, and spending time with her family in Taiwan.

Benjamin Chu is from Hong Kong. He joined CDNIS in 1998 and has taught in both the Lower and Upper Schools, Grade 2-12, for more than 18 years. He has a Bachelor of Education degree in Physical Education from the National Taiwan Normal University. He also attended Manchester University in the UK where he received his Master of Education degree in Physical Education as well. Before joining CDNIS, he taught in a middle school for 11 years and two years in a primary school in Hong Kong.

Joanna Huang was born and raised in Taiwan. She has over 20 years of teaching experience. She holds the Master of Education in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language from the University of Hong Kong, and has obtained the Certificate with First Class in National Putonghua Proficiency Test. Having taught Mandarin Chinese at Canadian International School of Hong Kong since 1999, Joanna is familiar with both Ontario Secondary School Diploma and International Baccalaureate curricula. She was recognized as an Apple Distinguished Educator in 2008 and is also qualified as the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Mandarin B examiner. Being an educator, Joanna enjoys the lifelong learning journey with her students.

Emily Wang is from China. She holds two bachelor's degree in teaching Chinese as a foreign language and English Literature, and received her Master of Education degree and a Postgraduate Diploma in Education from HKU. Her teaching journey in Hong Kong started in 2012. She is experienced with IB MYP/IGCSE/IB DP Chinese curriculums, and qualified as IB DP Mandarin B and IGCSE Chinese as First Language examiner. She believes that all students are unique and enjoys helping them in developing their own potential.

Wu Xuan (Christina) is from Nanjing, China. She has a Master's degree in Teaching Chinese as Second Language and a BA in Chinese Language and Culture from Nanjing Normal University as well as a PGDE from Hong Kong University. She has taught in both local and international education systems. In 2010, she joined CDNIS as a Chinese teacher and then became a team leader in the Lower School Chinese Department. She is passionate about teaching Chinese language and culture.

Charlotte Zhou is originally from Zhejiang, China. She attended The University of Hong Kong and the Education University of Hong Kong where she received her Master of Education and Bachelor of Education (Hons). She is personally interested in child psychology and development, as well as children’s books. She has been teaching in the PYP environment for many years and is experienced in transdisciplinary learning as a Chinese teacher. She taught in different IB schools, where she always valued student agency and ownership in Chinese learning. She encourages her students to stay curious and open-minded.

Edward Bruce is from the Philadelphia area. He holds a Master’s degree in Secondary Education from Johns Hopkins University and earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Delaware, where he studied education and community resources with a minor in History. Edward spent the last seven years teaching at international schools in China and most recently was an innovation coach and Film teacher in Shenzhen. Outside of school, Edward is passionate about travel, music, street art, architecture, and sports.

David Larson hails from Winnipeg, Canada. He graduated magna cum laude with a BSc in Elementary Education from the University of Wisconsin and earned an MA in Educational Technology from Michigan State University. He has worked and traveled widely in professional theatre, on a Fulbright-Hays Scholarship curriculum-writing semester in Ghana, and as an Apple Professional Developer. Before he joined the Learning and Teaching Technology team and Design Department at CDNIS in 2012, David taught Humanities, Language Arts, and Technology in Shanghai, China, and Wisconsin, USA. What David likes most about teaching is helping students find and amplify their voice. When he’s not at his computer, you can find David behind a camera, a book, or with his daughters on a hike through Hong Kong’s many trails.

Edward Bruce is from the Philadelphia area. He holds a Master’s degree in Secondary Education from Johns Hopkins University and earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Delaware, where he studied education and community resources with a minor in History. Edward spent the last seven years teaching at international schools in China and most recently was an innovation coach and Film teacher in Shenzhen. Outside of school, Edward is passionate about travel, music, street art, architecture, and sports.

Kristen Pearson is an Ontario teacher who loves teaching and learning in both the English and Drama departments at CDNIS. She landed in Hong Kong after teaching at schools in Morocco, South Korea, and Indonesia. Kristen attended McMaster University where she received her honours BA in English and Theatre & Film Studies, followed by a post-graduate teaching certificate in Adolescence Education at Canisius College. She is passionate about teaching and strives to create spaces and lessons that spark the critical thinking, creativity, and assertiveness of her students. Kristen's interests outside the classroom include spending time outdoors, cooking, and trying to find the best Hong Kong-style milk tea.

Bobbie Bumgarner is from North Carolina, USA where she taught for many years before moving overseas and starting her international teaching career. She has taught English and Humanities to students in grades 5-12 at international schools in Thailand, China, Paraguay and Switzerland. Bobbie enjoys learning new languages, yoga, hiking, running and spending time with her family. Bobbie’s daughters also attend CDNIS.

Wilma Domingo is originally from the Philippines but grew up and studied in Hong Kong. Wilma graduated from The University of Hong Kong with a BEd and BA in English Language Education. Prior to joining CDNIS, she worked as an English teacher in a local Hong Kong school. She loves working with students and helping them find their potential, be it in classroom or outside of it.

Mark Henry is currently one of the homeroom teachers in Grade 6. He joins CDNIS this year after having taught in Cambodia for the last seven years. Previously he has taught in China, Indonesia and his home country, Australia. Mark has been actively involved in the PYP programme in many of the schools he has worked and has helped to actively to improve and develop it. He has mainly taught in the upper levels of the primary, which has given him experience with the Exhibition. He is actively involved in coaching and has led school based teams in Athletics, Basketball and Rugby. In his spare time he loves to travel and over the 15 years being in Asia, has been able to explore many of the regions within SE Asia.

Sheila Korol brings over 20 years’ international teaching experience in South Korea, Thailand, Italy, Dubai, Norway and Switzerland. She is an avid supporter of the IB curriculum and its emphasis on teaching children to be independent and critical thinkers, and has first-hand experience of the programme’s benefits through seeing her own two teenagers grow from it. She is from Saskatchewan where she earned her Bachelor of English Literature followed by a Masters of Education with teaching certification in English Secondary Education and Teaching Writing from Plymouth State University, New Hampshire. She has also edited academic textbooks and educational materials for Cambridge and Hong Kong University Presses and Pearson, and written teaching guides for DK Publishers. She loves Hong Kong for its friendly people, amazing food scene, and beautiful hiking trails.

Steve Myrden has been a teacher for 34 years and has lived and taught in six provinces in Canada and around the world including Dubai, Japan, New Zealand and now Hong Kong. He is currently thrilled to be teaching Grade 9 and 10 IB MYP English and Grade 11 IB DP English at CDNIS. He is originally from the province of Newfoundland and loves to get back to ‚"The Rock" every summer; but his Canadian home now is on the south shore of Nova Scotia. He graduated from Memorial University and holds a Bachelor of Education (Secondary Education) and a Bachelor of Arts (English and Geography). His wife Cait is a teacher of Social Studies and English in the Middle School at CDNIS. He loves to read, play basketball, hike, mountain bike, stand-up paddleboard, play guitar, ski, camp and do yoga.

Kristen Pearson is an Ontario teacher who loves teaching and learning in both the English and Drama departments at CDNIS. She landed in Hong Kong after teaching at schools in Morocco, South Korea, and Indonesia. Kristen attended McMaster University where she received her honours BA in English and Theatre & Film Studies, followed by a post-graduate teaching certificate in Adolescence Education at Canisius College. She is passionate about teaching and strives to create spaces and lessons that spark the critical thinking, creativity, and assertiveness of her students. Kristen's interests outside the classroom include spending time outdoors, cooking, and trying to find the best Hong Kong-style milk tea.

Rob Aldridge is from Oxford in the UK and holds BSc (Hons) from Oxford Brookes University in Education and Sociology. He spent a decade in the UK Higher Education Sector as an admissions and recruitment officer. He worked at Brookes, UWIC, the University of Bristol and also served as the Head of International Recruitment at the University of Reading. Rob was a University Hall Warden where he gained substantial pastoral experience. He spent six years with the British Army and loves outdoor activities. Rob is a passionate and published photographer. Rob joined CDNIS in 2011.

Shelagh Hockley was born in Montreal, Quebec and grew up in Hong Kong, Singapore, and the United States before returning to Toronto. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Toronto, her Masters of Education at Niagara University (New York), and holds specialist qualifications in Guidance from Western University. Shelagh spent most of her career in the classroom, teaching History and Psychology before becoming a school counsellor. She has worked in high schools in Ontario and Saskatchewan and most recently was a counsellor at American School Hong Kong. Outside of teaching, Shelagh enjoys good books, fun travels, new restaurants, and yoga.

Anthony Steinruck is from British Columbia and holds a BA in International Relations and BEd in Elementary Teaching. He worked as a Music and Elementary teacher with the Vancouver School Board while completing his Master’s degree in Counselling. He was then a School Counsellor for over nine years in Vancouver’s large and diverse high schools. Anthony is excited about being part of CDNIS and living in vibrant Hong Kong. He enjoys hiking, biking and kayaking with his partner in his free time.

Jane Clarke is from Kingston, Ontario Canada and completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Toronto and her teaching qualifications from the University of Tennessee. Jane comes to CDNIS from a small private school near Sydney, Australia where she was teaching History and Geography. Before this, she spent three years teaching Middle School science and social studies at the American International School of Guangzhou.

Mark Henry is currently one of the homeroom teachers in Grade 6. He joins CDNIS this year after having taught in Cambodia for the last seven years. Previously he has taught in China, Indonesia and his home country, Australia. Mark has been actively involved in the PYP programme in many of the schools he has worked and has helped to actively to improve and develop it. He has mainly taught in the upper levels of the primary, which has given him experience with the Exhibition. He is actively involved in coaching and has led school based teams in Athletics, Basketball and Rugby. In his spare time he loves to travel and over the 15 years being in Asia, has been able to explore many of the regions within SE Asia.

Gregg Lee is from Toronto, Ontario, Canada and is the CAS coordinator. Gregg also teaches Business and Economics in the Upper School. He attended Ryerson University in Ontario where he received his BComm. Mr. Lee has also received his Masters of Science in Education from Canisius College in Buffalo, New York. He has subsequently lived and worked in Canada, Dubai and Hong Kong and has been teaching for more than 18 years. To promote the love of learning he is committed to delivering the curriculum in engaging and innovative ways. His interests outside the classroom include giving back to the community, travelling, DJ'ing, exercising and spending time with his family.

Jeremy Power is originally from Ontario, Canada. He has a Bachelor’s degree in History and Geography from Trent University and a Bachelor’s of Education from Queen’s University. While at Queen’s he was in the Outdoor and Experiential Education programme and has a passion for this area. Jeremy lived in the Philippines for five years where he taught history and geography for middle and upper school, as well as TOK and he was part of the school’s leadership team. He enjoys exploring global issues including those around the Global Goals for sustainable development. As a historian, Jeremy strives to develop students' research and critical thinking skills. His interests outside of the classroom include travelling, physical activity and spending time with friends.

Stephen Smeed in from Vancouver, Canada. He has a BA in Geography from Simon Fraser University and Bachelors of Education from the University of British Columbia. After graduating, Stephen worked in Korea before moving to Hong Kong where he has been teaching for the past 11 years. In his years at CDNIS, he has taught all grades in the Upper School in courses ranging from Humanities to DP Geography. He is also heavily involved in the planning and implementation of the Model United Nations. His interests outside of the classroom include performing improvisational theatre, playing hockey and raising his two girls.

Christopher is from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada and is the TOK Coordinator and Humanities teacher at CDNIS. He graduated from McGill University with a Bachelor of Education and is qualified to teach Geography and Philosophy. He has also completed two Master's degrees in Buddhist Studies at HKU. He has taught for the past 16 years in Taiwan, China, and Hong Kong. Mr. Tyrrell has published an online TOK course for teachers, is a Team Leader for the IB's TOK examination team, and has led teacher-workshops for TOK. He enjoys outdoor pursuits, travel, and learning languages. He joined CDNIS in 2015.

Norma Jean Adair is from New Brunswick, Canada. She graduated from the University of New Brunswick with a BSc and a BEd, and received her Masters in Science from the State University of New York. She has been teaching abroad for more than 15 years. She has taught mathematics and science to students ranging from Grades 6 to 12. Norma Jean is passionate about helping our youth to reach their full academic potential so that they can make positive differences in our world.

Kayla Deasley is from Ontario, Canada. She graduated from Queen's University with a Bachelor of Science (Hons), then received her Master of Science degree from the University of Guelph. She worked in a biology lab at the University of Alberta before completing her Master of Teaching degree at the University of Toronto. Kayla has experience teaching both math and science abroad, and is passionate about getting students engaged in STEM subjects.

Aaron Ho is from Vancouver, British Columbia. He completed his Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Education degrees at the University of British Columbia and received his M.Ed. in mathematics from the University of Hong Kong. Aaron joins CDNIS from Renaissance College, where he taught PYP grade 3 and MYP/DP mathematics for seven years. As a committed educator who strives for continuous professional development, Aaron also works as an assessment author and examiner for the IB and a part-time lecturer for HKU. He is excited to continue learning from the CDNIS community and grow from the amazing experiences to come!

Raymond Loo teaches DP/MYP Business Management and MYP Mathematics. Born and educated in Toronto, Raymond received his Bachelor of Business Administration from the Schulich School of Business, specializing in Accounting. He attained the Chartered Professional Accountant designation and worked as a tax professional with The Toronto-Dominion Bank, KPMG, and the Canada Revenue Agency prior to teaching. Raymond is passionate about teaching and helping his students to think critically and accept responsibility for the outcomes and consequences of their decisions. Raymond looks forward to sharing his own work experiences to help his students understand real life application of the concepts and assist them in developing their applicable skills to reach their potential in this challenging curriculum. Raymond sees the importance of applying math in everyday real life. He hopes to help the students realize this by connecting the lessons to the real world and by instilling confidence and making it an enjoyable experience. He has tremendous patience and endeavours to spend as much time as necessary to help his students learn the fundamentals as well as the extended math.

Chris Young is from Cranbrook, BC, Canada. He has an Electrical Engineering degree and a BEd from the University of Victoria, and a Master of Educational Leadership from the University of Calgary. He has worked in Canada, and Dubai as a high school science and IB Math teacher before joining CDNIS in 2011. His interests outside the classroom include cycling, travelling, and spending time with his family and friends.

Carolyn Ho is an alumnus of CDNIS and a Canadian who has deep roots in Hong Kong. She is a musician, theatre lover, and an admirer of all things art, who greatly enjoys sharing her passion for the arts with her students. She has spent the past decade in Singapore, Vancouver, Toronto, and Boston, teaching, studying, and researching, and had finally returned home to Hong Kong in 2019 as a music and drama teacher at a private school. Carolyn holds an EdM in Arts in Education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, a Bachelor’s of Music with a minor in Theatre from the University of British Columbia, and a Bachelor’s of Education from Queen’s University. Outside of the classroom, you will find her up on the trails, jamming it up somewhere, or doing some deep-sea mingling.

Kathryn Cloutier is in her fifth year at CDNIS and hails from Thunder Bay, Ontario. She graduated from Lakehead University with a BSc (Hons) in Kinesiology before completing her BEd, all while playing university volleyball. She then relocated to Ottawa to obtain an MA in Sports Administration (University of Ottawa), with a focus on marketing and grassroots development. She began her teaching career as a French Immersion homeroom teacher before starting her international adventures as an Upper School HPE teacher with the Shanghai Community International School. Kathryn can always be found with a smile on her face, eager to share her passion for wellness through sport, or have a laugh.

Kadie Riverin is from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. She studied Kinesiology at Rice University in Houston, Texas where she received a full athletic scholarship to play basketball at the D1 level in the NCAA. Kadie received her Bachelor of Education (OCT trained from OISE) and is certified to teach Health and Physical Education and Mathematics at the intermediate and senior level. Before teaching, Kadie played basketball professionally in Neuchatel, Switzerland and for Team Canada. She also owned a coaching and training business that ignited her passion for teaching and coaching. Kadie has recently completed her Masters of Science in Nutrition Education at American University. Her interests outside of the classroom include SUP, cycling, cooking and reading.

Laurent Villemeur is from Paris, France. He studied engineering and received a Master’s degree in management from Université Paris-Dauphine. A former professional rugby player, Laurent is also an accomplished touch rugby player. He has won a number of national championships while representing both France and Hong Kong, and also a European championship. In addition, he attended two Touch World Cups where he won a bronze medal. Laurent is a qualified coach for the game of rugby (L2), touch rugby (L2) and netball, and is actively involved in numerous sport programmes at CDNIS.

Maurice Broschart is from Victoria, Canada. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Languages from the University of Victoria and then completed his Bachelor of Education degree from the University of British Columbia. He is currently working towards a Masters in Educational Technology through UBC. He has taught in all of the IB programmes and with students of all ages. Outside of the classroom, Maurice enjoys cooking, reading, listening to music, and watching movies. He also loves travelling and doing outdoor activities such as biking and hiking with his partner.

Karine Dessureault is from Quebec, Canada. She graduated from McGill University with a Bachelor of Education in Teaching French as a Second Language. She completed a Graduate Diploma in Management from HEC Montreal. Before moving to Hong Kong in 2015, Karine had the chance to live and work in Paris, France. Karine has taught and trained for several years. Before CDNIS, she mainly focused on Grade 6 French Immersion in Montreal as well as Ontario Core French from Kindergarten to Grade 8 in Hong Kong. Karine has a heartfelt passion for transmitting her native language and creating meaningful learning experiences for her students. Beside her passion for teaching French, Karine is an advocate of sustainability and has recently developed upcycling workshops for students which were featured on CNN.

Véronique Nobert, born in Trois-Rivières, Québec, Canada, teaches MYP French. She obtained her Bachelor of Education and Certification in Educational Psychology from Université du Quebec. Prior to moving overseas, she spent eight years teaching in elementary and secondary schools in both Quebec and British Columbia. In 2011, she started teaching French as a foreign language at Concordia International School in Shanghai, China, and then at CDNIS for the last eight years. She's most passionate about sharing the beauty of her native language and finding creative ways to engage her students. Outside the classroom, Véronique loves spending time with her family, taking pictures around the city, discovering amazing food, hiking local trails, or traveling to the many exotic destinations in and around Asia.

Norma Jean Adair is from New Brunswick, Canada. She graduated from the University of New Brunswick with a BSc and a BEd, and received her Masters in Science from the State University of New York. She has been teaching abroad for more than 15 years. She has taught mathematics and science to students ranging from Grades 6 to 12. Norma Jean is passionate about helping our youth to reach their full academic potential so that they can make positive differences in our world.

Josh Arnold is from Silverton, Oregon where he developed a love for the natural wonders of the Pacific Northwest of the United States. Josh studied Biology at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington, and later earned his MEd from Portland State University. Over the last 16 years, Josh has taught Math and Science in Grades 6 - 12 at public schools in Washington State, and internationally at Hong Kong Academy and most recently at International School of Latvia. Josh is passionate about the environment and helping students investigate our relationship with the natural world. His free time is often spent birdwatching and creating experimental music. He is joined in Hong Kong by his wife of 17 years, who is an elementary school teacher.

Julie Cook is from Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario, Canada and is the MYP Coordinator and a Science teacher. She first attended the University of Guelph where she received his B.Sc. (Human Kinetics) before completing a Bachelor of Education at York University. Later, she completed a M.Sc. (Interdisciplinary Studies in Education). Julie has taught high school science in Ontario as well as Sofia, Bulgaria and Bangkok, Thailand for grades 9-12. She has been teaching for over 17 years. Julie is a Middle Years Programme curriculum reviewer for the IBO as a part of the Building Quality Curriculum team. Julie is passionate about facilitating the learning of all students with the goal of making the world a better place. Her professional interests involve curriculum development and the use of data to improve education.

Ryan loves inspiring students, exploring how the universe works and helping students become reflective, focused learners. He has 15 years of experience across three continents in public, private and international schools teaching students to think like scientists. Ryan studied Molecular and Cellular Biology at the University of California - Berkeley, earned a post-graduate teaching certificate and a Master's degree in Educational Leadership. He enjoys participating in physical activities, coaching, and spending time with his family.

Brent MacEachern is from New Brunswick, Canada. He graduated from the University of New Brunswick with a BA and a BEd, and received his Masters in Science from the State University of New York. He has been teaching Humanities, Math and Science to students in Grades 6 to 12 for more than 15 years. He is passionate about working with our youth and sparking their curiosity about our world.

Lesia Pringle is from Toronto. Although most of her family lives in Ontario, her heart is in Vancouver where she picked up her first dragon boat paddle and spent eight years teaching at St. George’s School. She has always known science was her passion and completed her B.Sc. at the University of Toronto, followed by a BEd from Queen’s, and then a MEd from the University of Calgary. Over her 22 years of teaching she has enjoyed the opportunities of being a Head of Department, Head of Grade, and Director of Academics but is now happiest back in the classroom full-time, sharing the fascinating world of science with her students. The classroom is where the magic happens!

Kirk Kahu is from Kitchener, Ontario just west of Toronto. He has an Bachelor's Degree from the University of Guelph in Philosophy and History, a postgraduate teaching degree from the University of Toronto, and a Master's Degree from the State University of New York College at Buffalo. Previously too teaching at CDNIS he taught in Canada, Bulgaria, and Thailand. However, for the last decade has been happily teaching at CDNIS. In that time he has taught many different humanity courses. Currently he teaches Theory of Knowledge, Career Studies, Civics and DP Economics. A few of his credentials include being a Google Certified Teacher and TOK Examiner. Kirk has coached many sports at different levels at CDNIS. Currently he is the head coach of the U14, U16 and U20 Girls Touch Rugby programme. Outside of school, he plays touch rugby and ultimate frisbee and has represented Hong Kong at international world championships. In his spare time at home he enjoys playing card games with his kids and is an avid reader of The Economist and Foreign Affairs.

Kevin Smith grew up in Murrayville, a small town just outside of Vancouver, British Columbia. He received both his Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Education from the University of British Columbia. Kevin has been living abroad for most of his teaching career residing in China and the United Arab Emirates. He has experience teaching DP Chemistry, DP Biology, DP TOK, and several levels of MYP Science. In his free time, Kevin enjoys watching Blue Jays baseball and Formula 1 racing, travelling to new countries to eat different kinds of food, and reading any book he can get his hands on.

Amy Atkinson is from Toronto, Ontario. She graduated from the University of Toronto with a BA in Art and Art History, University of Wollongong with a GradDipEd in Visual Arts, and University of San Francisco with a MA in International Education. She is currently a PhD candidate at Concordia University studying Art Education. She has been teaching Visual Arts for the past 15 years in Canada, Singapore, Thailand, China and has served as Department Head and Head of Grade. Amy is the Co-Editor of the Canada Art Teacher Journal and has recently developed a podcast highlighting conversations in Art Education. Amy is also an exhibiting artist.

Iris Chang joined CDNIS in 2002 and is an Upper School Visual Art Assistant and Yearbook Coordinator. She graduated from Emily Carr College of Art and Design in Vancouver, majoring in Graphic Design. Iris has a Postgraduate diploma in Education focusing on Early Childhood from the University of Southern Queensland, Australia. Previously, she taught English and Art to high school students with special needs. Leading the Yearbook club, she trains editors and members in graphic design and desktop publishing and is proud that CDNIS won Hong Kong’s Print Awards 2016 for the best school yearbook. She is delighted to work with such talented professional colleagues and creative students. She loves animals especially dogs and enjoys doing arts and crafts and calligraphy.