Our staff
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Principal leadership team and assistants
Gabe Lee
Head of School
Gabe Lee
Head of School
Masters in Human Kinetics - Sports Management
University of Toronto and University of Windsor
22 years in education
3rd year at ISQ
Justin Crull
ECC/Elementary Principal
Justin Crull
ECC/Elementary Principal
M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction, Calvin University
B.A. Biology, Calvin University
16 years teaching
13th year at ISQ
Julio Morales
Secondary Principal
Julio Morales
Secondary Principal
Masters of Higher Education, University of Panama TEFL certification, DP Teacher
20 years teaching
4th year at ISQ
Nini Hao
Assistant to the Head of School
June Sun
ECC + Elementary Principals' Assistant
June Sun
ECC + Elementary Principals' Assistant
Master of Tourism, Monash University
12 years in education
11th year at ISQ
Jane Wu
Secondary Principals' Assistant
Jane Wu
Secondary Principals' Assistant
Qingdao University of Science and Technology
M.A. Linguistics and Applied Linguistics
7 years in education
7th year at ISQ
Early Childhood teaching team
Goodwill Riggins
Kindergarten Lead Teacher
Goodwill Riggins
Kindergarten Lead Teacher
B.S. in Elementary Education, University of Northern Philippines
13 years teaching
3rd year at ISQ
Susan Yu
ECC Teaching Assistant
Susan Yu
ECC Teaching Assistant
B.A. Art Design, Xi’an Polytechnic University
15 years teaching
5th year at ISQ
Stephanie Lyngdoh
ECC Lead Teacher
Stephanie Lyngdoh
ECC Lead Teacher
BA Elementary Education with Kindergarten Endorsement, Anderson University,
20+ year teaching
1st year at ISQ
Phoebe Dong
ECC Specialist Teaching Assistant
Phoebe Dong
ECC Specialist Teaching Assistant
M.Sc. in Desert Studies (Biotechnology), Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
7 years teaching
5th year at ISQ
Doris Zhao
Elementary Teaching Assistant
Doris Zhao
Elementary Teaching Assistant
International Politics & Journalism, Qingdao University
3rd year teaching
4th year at ISQ
Elementary teaching team
Jo Anna Kolbe
Grade 1 Lead Teacher
Jo Anna Kolbe
Grade 1 Lead Teacher
Master of Education, Indiana Wesleyan University
12 years teaching
9th year at ISQ
Nancy Wangling
Grade 1 Co-Teacher
Nancy Wangling
Grade 1 Co-Teacher
M.Ed., Columbia International University
16 years teaching
13th year at ISQ
Heather Brown
Grade 4 Lead Teacher
Heather Brown
Grade 4 Lead Teacher
B.S. Elementary Education, Bemidji State University
30 years teaching
7th year at ISQ
Edison Zhao
Grade 2 Teaching Assistant
Edison Zhao
Grade 2 Teaching Assistant
Bachelor in Art, English major, Guangdong University of Foreign Studies
4 years teaching
2nd year at ISQ
Dee Mofokeng
Grade 3 Lead Teacher
Dee Mofokeng
Grade 3 Lead Teacher
Bachelor of Education, University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
Psychology, Baku State University
6 years teaching
3rd year at ISQ
Anthea Chen
Grade 3 Teacher Assistant
Anthea Chen
Grade 3 Teacher Assistant
9 years teaching
2nd year at ISQ
Bernadette Rautenbach
Grade 4 Lead Teacher
Bernadette Rautenbach
Grade 4 Lead Teacher
Master of Science, State University of New York Buffalo; Bachelor of Education.
20 years teaching
3rd year at ISQ
Esther Han
Grade 4 Co-Teacher
Esther Han
Grade 4 Co-Teacher
Master of Education, Shandong Normal University
10 years teaching
10th year at ISQ
Erica Mack
Grade 5A Leading Teacher
Erica Mack
Grade 5A Leading Teacher
Master of Science in Reading, Arkansas State University
13 years teaching
3rd year at ISQ
Vivian An
Grade 5A Co-Teacher
Joy Wills
Grade 5 LeadTeacher
Joy Wills
Grade 5 LeadTeacher
Master of Arts in Teaching, Metropolitan State University of Denver
20+ years teaching
1st year at ISQ
Elim Zhang
Grade 5 Co-Teacher
Elim Zhang
Grade 5 Co-Teacher
Master’s in Education, Columbia International University
10 year teaching
10th year at ISQ
Secondary teaching team
Kevin Bates
Secondary Philosophy Teacher
Kevin Bates
Secondary Philosophy Teacher
B.A. Ancient Mesopotamian Literature, Faulkner University TESOL Certificate
22 years teaching
9th year at ISQ
Daniel Cassel
Secondary English Teacher
Daniel Cassel
Secondary English Teacher
M.A. English, Bob Jones University
TESOL Certified
7 years teaching
5th year at ISQ
Judy Guo
Secondary Teacher
Judy Guo
Secondary Teacher
MEd. Teacher Leadership, Indiana Wesleyan University
B.A. English, Shandong University of Science and Technology
19 years teaching
15th year at ISQ
Anna Igumnova
Secondary Teacher + ELS Teacher
Anna Igumnova
Secondary Teacher + ELS Teacher
M.Ed Educational research, Moreland University Washington DC Teaching License certified in Social studies
8 years in education
6th year at ISQ
Ann Liu
Secondary Physics + Math Teacher
Ann Liu
Secondary Physics + Math Teacher
Master of Education, Liberty University
Bachelor of Science, Qingdao University
18 years teaching
18th year at ISQ
Betty Zhou
Secondary Math Teacher
Betty Zhou
Secondary Math Teacher
Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language, Carson-Newman University
Licensed K-12 ESL and 6-12 Math, Tennesee, USA
15 years teaching
8th year at ISQ
Seina Kang
Secondary Math Teacher
Seina Kang
Secondary Math Teacher
BA in Mathematics Education (Honors Program), Anderson University
10 years teaching
4th year at ISQ
Shine Shi
Secondary ScienceTeacher
Shine Shi
Secondary ScienceTeacher
M.Ed. Curriculum & Instruction Design, Indiana Wesleyan University
B.S. Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China
26 years teaching
26th year at ISQ
Dr. John Usher
Secondary Social Studies Teacher (Teacher Lead)
Dr. John Usher
Secondary Social Studies Teacher (Teacher Lead)
Ph.D. Theology & Religion, University of Birmingham CELTA certified, FHEA (Fellow of the Higher Education Academy) (UK), Applied Social Science, University of York (UK)
15 years teaching
6th year at ISQ
Adrian Thompson
Athletic Director, Secondary Technology Teacher
Adrian Thompson
Athletic Director, Secondary Technology Teacher
M.Ed. Educational Leadership, Temple University
B.Ed. Computer Science Hon.
4th year teaching
4th year at ISQ
Megan Lee
College and Career Counselor
Megan Lee
College and Career Counselor
B.S.Ed. Youth and Social Innovation & Cognitive Science, University of Virginia
3 years teaching
3rd year at ISQ
Tara Guiffredo
Secondary English Teacher
Tara Guiffredo
Secondary English Teacher
B.A. Intercultural studies, California Baptist University
8 years teaching
3rd year at ISQ
Dr. James Riggins
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
Dr. James Riggins
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
Ph.D. in Intercultural Studies, Biola University
10 years teaching
3rd year at ISQ
Jacob Huang
Science /Physic Teacher(Co-Teacher)
Jacob Huang
Science /Physic Teacher(Co-Teacher)
Master of Accounting - Holmes Institute, Master of Bussiness Administration - Holmes Institute.
2 years teaching
2nd year at ISQ
Margaret Turauskene
Secondary English Teacher
Margaret Turauskene
Secondary English Teacher
M. A. in English Language and Literature, Kemerovo State University
TESOL Certified, Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT) Cambridge
19 years teaching
6th year at ISQ
Ilia Mazurin
Secondary English/Humanities Teacher
Ilia Mazurin
Secondary English/Humanities Teacher
B.A. English Language and Literature, LCC International University
TESOL Certificate
8 years teaching
6th year at ISQ
Alyssa Bulow
Secondary English/ Spanish Language Teacher
Alyssa Bulow
Secondary English/ Spanish Language Teacher
M.A. TESOL Michigan State University
B.S. in Speech and Writing Spring Arbor University;
11 years teaching
1st year at ISQ
Mark Belousov
Secondary English/Social Studies Teacher
Mark Belousov
Secondary English/Social Studies Teacher
Bachelor of Arts Social Studies Teaching, Washington State University
2 years teaching
1st year at ISQ
Toshira Desauguste
Secondary Science Teacher
Toshira Desauguste
Secondary Science Teacher
Master of Teaching in Secondary Science Education, University of North Carolina Greensboro (UNCG)
4 years teaching
1st year at ISQ
Fine Arts team
Amber Fu
ECC + Elementary Art teacher + Co-Teacher
Amber Fu
ECC + Elementary Art teacher + Co-Teacher
International Trade and Economics, Qingdao University
13 years in education
13th year at ISQ
Kevin Yu
Secondary Visual Arts Substitute Teacher
Kevin Yu
Secondary Visual Arts Substitute Teacher
B.F.A Art Design, Qingdao University;
Master of Fine Arts, Renmin University of China
14 years in education
14th year at ISQ
Belinda Dercksen
Secondary Visual Arts Teacher
Belinda Dercksen
Secondary Visual Arts Teacher
BA Fine Arts, University of Pretoria.
6 years in education
2nd year at ISQ
Elise Prater
Music Teacher
Elise Prater
Music Teacher
B.A. Music and Ancient Languages, Asbury University TEFL certification
5 years teaching
4th year at ISQ
Mia Liu
Specialist Teaching Assistant-Music
Mia Liu
Specialist Teaching Assistant-Music
B.A. Music Education, Qufu Normal University
Bachelor’s degree in Business English, Jiamusi University
8 years teaching
8th year at ISQ
Dori Linscott
Music Teacher
Dori Linscott
Music Teacher
B.M. Music Education (K-12), Faith Baptist Bible College
2 years teaching
2nd year at ISQ
Byron Lenehan
Theater Teacher
Byron Lenehan
Theater Teacher
Bachelor of Theater Studies and a Post Graduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning
15 years in education
2nd year at ISQ
Physical Education + Athletics
Eric Kang
PE Teacher
Adrian Thompson
Athletic Director, Secondary Technology Teacher
Adrian Thompson
Athletic Director, Secondary Technology Teacher
M.Ed. Educational Leadership, Temple University
B.Ed. Computer Science Hon.
4th year teaching
4th year at ISQ
Donald Lyngdoh
Secondary Physical Education Teacher
Donald Lyngdoh
Secondary Physical Education Teacher
Master of Education, Curriculum and Design, Indiana Wesleyan University
20 years teaching
1st year at ISQ
Chinese Language department
Liza Wang
Chinese Teacher Lead
Liza Wang
Chinese Teacher Lead
M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction, Regent University
B.A. English, Shandong University of Science and Technology
15 years teaching
15th year at ISQ
Amy Qi
Chinese Teacher
Amy Qi
Chinese Teacher
International Economics and Trade, Shandong Normal University
17 years teaching
12th year at ISQ
Catherine Sun
Chinese Teacher
Catherine Sun
Chinese Teacher
B.A. English, University of Shandong
24 years teaching
23th year at ISQ
Hope Yang
Chinese Teacher
Hope Yang
Chinese Teacher
B.A. English, Yantai University
18 years teaching
13th year at ISQ
Esther Zhang
Chinese Teacher
Esther Zhang
Chinese Teacher
M.Ed., Columbia International University
Bachelor’s degree in Business English, Jiamusi University
20 years teaching
13th year at ISQ
English Language Support team
Diana Wu
ELS Teacher
Diana Wu
ELS Teacher
B.A. International Trade, Shandong University of Finance and Economics
TESOL Certificate
30 years teaching
30th year at ISQ
Sarah Hu
ELS Teacher
Sarah Hu
ELS Teacher
B.R.E. Teaching English as a Second Language, Davis College
TESOL Certificate
18 years teaching
4th year at ISQ
Janine Rye
ELS Teacher
Janine Rye
ELS Teacher
Ph.D. in Literacy from Atlantic International University.
M.Ed. Reading Specialist Endorsement, Liberty University
36 years teaching
11th year at ISQ
Anna Igumnova
Secondary Teacher + ELS Teacher
Anna Igumnova
Secondary Teacher + ELS Teacher
M.Ed Educational research, Moreland University Washington DC Teaching License certified in Social studies
8 years in education
6th year at ISQ
Student Well-being
Melody Lee
Learning Support Coordinator
Sandy Qu
Learning Support Co-Teacher
Sandy Qu
Learning Support Co-Teacher
M.A. Special Education, Liberty University;
B.A. Accounting, Business Management, Qingdao University
14th years teaching
14th year at ISQ
Phoebe Zhuang
Learning Support Assistant
Phoebe Zhuang
Learning Support Assistant
B.S. Education, Eucon International University
14 years in education
5th year at ISQ
Nancy WangSijie
ECC + Elementary Well-being Counselor
Nancy WangSijie
ECC + Elementary Well-being Counselor
M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Liberty Universitys
10 years in education
10th year at ISQ
Kimberly Pitts
Secondary Well-being Counselor
Hannah Li
Nurse
Marketing, Admissions and Communications team
Grace Choi
Director of Marketing, Admissions and Communications
Jenny Min
Korean Admissions and Academic Advisor
Jenny Min
Korean Admissions and Academic Advisor
MA, Informatics in Education from Korea Cyber University
Certified Education Consultant, KCEC
Nancy Duan
Registrar and Marketing, Admissions and Communications Liaison
Byron Lenehan
Graphic, Brand & Media Specialist
Joseph Wang
Marketing, Admissions and Communications Assistant
Katja Zhang
Events & Networking Coordinator
Support staff
Ben Bowser
Team Director
Abi Roy
LifePlus Director of School Trip + Event Safety
Karen Anderson
LifePlus Director of Adult Learning
Karen Anderson
LifePlus Director of Adult Learning
Masters of Curriculum and Instruction, Indiana Wesleyan University
19 years in education
14th year at ISQ
Amanda Yuan
LifePlus Teaching and Learning Assistant
Sarah Zhou
LifePlus Director of Adult Learning for National Staff
Melanie Wang
HR Director
Laura Ruan
HR Assistant
Lisa Liu
Manager of FMH
Nancy Usher
Finance Manager
Cherry Zhang
Accountant
Lucy Liu
Cashier
Jessica Qiu
Janitor and Transportation Manager
Carol Tan
Public Relations + Cafeteria Manager
John Wu
IT Manager
Clarie Xu
IT Support
Angel Luan
Librarian
David Hu
Operations Manager
Qiao Hongqi
Chef
Maggie Li
CLTC Teacher
Hannah Sun
Cafeteria Staff
David Cui
Maintenance Technician
Peter Cui
Janitor
Diao PeiGang
Janitor
Gong Jianjun
Cafeteria Staff
Zang JianJun
Janitor
Tian Xingjun
Chef
Ma Wentao
Maintenance Technician + Driver
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