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
21 years in education
2nd year at ISQ
Colleen Quernemoen
ECC and Elementary Principal
Colleen Quernemoen
ECC and Elementary Principal
Professional Masters in Education, Queen’s University
8 years teaching
3rd year at ISQ
Justin Crull
Principal of Teaching and Learning
Justin Crull
Principal of Teaching and Learning
M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction, Calvin University
B.A. Biology, Calvin University
15 years teaching
12th year at ISQ
Julio Morales
Secondary Principal
Julio Morales
Secondary Principal
Masters of Higher Education, University of Panama TEFL certification, DP Teacher
19 years teaching
3rd 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
11 years in education
10th 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
6 years in education
6th year at ISQ
Early Childhood teaching team
Chuck Birkenstock
ECC Teacher
Chuck Birkenstock
ECC Teacher
M.A. Intercultural Education, Bethany Global University University
CELTA TESOL Certificate
22 years teaching
12th year at ISQ
Michelle Bishop
ECC Teacher
Michelle Bishop
ECC Teacher
B.A Child, Adolescent, and Family Studies, California State University of Bakersfield
9 years teaching
6th year at ISQ
Goodwill Riggins
ECC Teacher
Goodwill Riggins
ECC Teacher
B.S. in Elementary Education, University of Northern Philippines
12 years teaching
2nd year at ISQ
Susan Yu
ECC Teaching Assistant
Susan Yu
ECC Teaching Assistant
B.A. Art Design, Xi’an Polytechnic University
14 years teaching
4th year at ISQ
Phoebe Dong
ECC Teacher Assistant
Phoebe Dong
ECC Teacher Assistant
M.Sc. in Desert Studies (Biotechnology), Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
5 years teaching
3rd year at ISQ
Anthea Chen
ECC Teacher Assistant
Anthea Chen
ECC Teacher Assistant
8 years teaching
1st year at ISQ
Elementary teaching team
Leah Shin
Elementary Teacher
Leah Shin
Elementary Teacher
B.S. in Education, Elementary/Early Childhood (PK-4), Cairn University
3 years teaching
3nd year at ISQ
Nancy Wangling
Elementary Co-Teacher
Nancy Wangling
Elementary Co-Teacher
M.Ed., Columbia International University
15 years teaching
12th year at ISQ
Heather Brown
Elementary Teacher
Heather Brown
Elementary Teacher
B.S. Elementary Education, Bemidji State University
29 years teaching
6th year at ISQ
Edison Zhao
ECC Teacher Assistant
Edison Zhao
ECC Teacher Assistant
Bachelor in Art, English major, Guangdong University of Foreign Studies
4 years teaching
1st year at ISQ
Dee Mofokeng
Elementary Teacher
Dee Mofokeng
Elementary Teacher
Bachelor of Education, University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
Psychology, Baku State University
5 years teaching
2nd 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
Bernadette Rautenbach
Elementary Teacher
Bernadette Rautenbach
Elementary Teacher
Master of Science, State University of New York Buffalo; Bachelor of Education.
19 years teaching
2nd year at ISQ
Esther Han
Elementary Co-Teacher
Esther Han
Elementary Co-Teacher
Master of Education, Shandong Normal University
9 years teaching
9th year at ISQ
Jo Anna Kolbe
Elementary Teacher
Jo Anna Kolbe
Elementary Teacher
Master of Education, Indiana Wesleyan University
11 years teaching
8th year at ISQ
Vivian An
Elementary Co-Teacher
Erica Mack
Elementary Teacher
Erica Mack
Elementary Teacher
Master of Science in Reading, Arkansas State University
12 years teaching
2nd year at ISQ
Elim Zhang
Elementary Co-Teacher
Elim Zhang
Elementary Co-Teacher
Master’s in Education, Columbia International University
9 year teaching
9th year at ISQ
Phoebe Zhuang
Learning Support Assistant
Phoebe Zhuang
Learning Support Assistant
B.S. Education, Eucon International University
13 years in education
4th 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
21 years teaching
8th year at ISQ
Daniel Cassel
Secondary English + Technology Teacher
Daniel Cassel
Secondary English + Technology Teacher
M.A. English, Bob Jones University
TESOL Certified
6 years teaching
4th year at ISQ
Judy Guo
Secondary Character + Ethics and Leadership Teacher
Judy Guo
Secondary Character + Ethics and Leadership Teacher
MEd. Teacher Leadership, Indiana Wesleyan University
B.A. English, Shandong University of Science and Technology
18 years teaching
14th 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
7 years in education
5th 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
17 years teaching
17th 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
14 years teaching
7th year at ISQ
Seina Kang
Secondary Math Teacher
Seina Kang
Secondary Math Teacher
BA in Mathematics Education (Honors Program), Anderson University
9 years teaching
3rd year at ISQ
Shine Shi
Secondary Science + Biology + Chemistry Teacher
Shine Shi
Secondary Science + Biology + Chemistry Teacher
M.Ed. Curriculum & Instruction Design, Indiana Wesleyan University
B.S. Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China
25 years teaching
25th year at ISQ
Dr. John Usher
Secondary History + Economics + Psychology Teacher
Dr. John Usher
Secondary History + Economics + Psychology Teacher
Ph.D. Theology & Religion, University of Birmingham CELTA certified, FHEA (Fellow of the Higher Education Academy) (UK), Applied Social Science, University of York (UK)
14 years teaching
5th 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.
3rd year teaching
3rd 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
Bachelor’s degree in Business English, Jiamusi University
2 years teaching
2nd year at ISQ
Tara Guiffredo
Secondary English Teacher
Tara Guiffredo
Secondary English Teacher
B.A. Intercultural studies, California Baptist University
7 years teaching
2nd year at ISQ
Dr. James Riggins
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
Dr. James Riggins
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
Ph.D. in Intercultural Studies, Biola University
9 years teaching
2nd year at ISQ
Byron Lenehan
Secondary Drama + PE Teacher
Byron Lenehan
Secondary Drama + PE Teacher
Bachelor of Theater Studies and a Post Graduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning
14 years in education
1st year at ISQ
Jacob Huang
Secondary Specialist Teaching Assistant
Jacob Huang
Secondary Specialist Teaching Assistant
Master of Accounting - Holmes Institute, Master of Bussiness Administration - Holmes Institute.
1 years teaching
1st year at ISQ
Margaret Turauskene
Secondary English + Science Teacher
Margaret Turauskene
Secondary English + Science Teacher
M. A. in English Language and Literature, Kemerovo State University
TESOL Certified, Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT) Cambridge
18 years teaching
5th year at ISQ
Ilia Mazurin
Secondary English + Journalism + ELS Teacher
Ilia Mazurin
Secondary English + Journalism + ELS Teacher
B.A. English Language and Literature, LCC International University
TESOL Certificate
7 years teaching
5th year at ISQ
Mar Muniz
Secondary Physics + Robotics Teacher
Mar Muniz
Secondary Physics + Robotics Teacher
MS in Engineering, Texas A&M
15+ 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
13 years in education
13th year at ISQ
Elise Prater
Music Teacher
Elise Prater
Music Teacher
B.A. Music and Ancient Languages, Asbury University TEFL certification
4 years teaching
3rd 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
7 years teaching
7th year at ISQ
Dori Linscott
Music Teacher
Dori Linscott
Music Teacher
B.M. Music Education (K-12), Faith Baptist Bible College
1 years teaching
1st year at ISQ
Byron Lenehan
Secondary Drama + PE Teacher
Byron Lenehan
Secondary Drama + PE Teacher
Bachelor of Theater Studies and a Post Graduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning
14 years in education
1st 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.
3rd year teaching
3rd year at ISQ
Chinese Language department
Liza Wang
Chinese Teacher
Liza Wang
Chinese Teacher
M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction, Regent University
B.A. English, Shandong University of Science and Technology
14 years teaching
14th year at ISQ
Amy Qi
Chinese Teacher
Amy Qi
Chinese Teacher
International Economics and Trade, Shandong Normal University
16 years teaching
11th year at ISQ
Catherine Sun
Chinese Teacher
Catherine Sun
Chinese Teacher
B.A. English, University of Shandong
23 years teaching
22th year at ISQ
Hope Yang
Chinese Teacher
Hope Yang
Chinese Teacher
B.A. English, Yantai University
17 years teaching
12th year at ISQ
Esther Zhang
Chinese Teacher
Esther Zhang
Chinese Teacher
M.Ed., Columbia International University
Bachelor’s degree in Business English, Jiamusi University
19 years teaching
12th 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
29 years teaching
29th year at ISQ
Rosaline Lee
ELS Teacher
Rosaline Lee
ELS Teacher
B.S. in Education, University of Baguio, Philippines
TESOL Certificate
23 years teaching
5th year at ISQ
Ilia Mazurin
Secondary English + Journalism + ELS Teacher
Ilia Mazurin
Secondary English + Journalism + ELS Teacher
B.A. English Language and Literature, LCC International University
TESOL Certificate
7 years teaching
5th year at ISQ
Sarah Hu
ELS Teacher
Sarah Hu
ELS Teacher
B.R.E. Teaching English as a Second Language, Davis College
TESOL Certificate
17 years teaching
3rd year at ISQ
Janine Rye
ELS Teacher
Janine Rye
ELS Teacher
M.Ed. Reading Specialist Endorsement, Liberty University
35 years teaching
10th 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
7 years in education
5th year at ISQ
Student Well-being
Melody Lee
Learning Support Coordinator
Hannah Li
Nurse
Nancy WangSijie
ECC + Elementary Well-being Counselor
Nancy WangSijie
ECC + Elementary Well-being Counselor
M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Liberty Universitys
9 years in education
9th year at ISQ
Sandy Qu
Learning Support Co-Teacher
Sandy Qu
Learning Support Co-Teacher
B.A. Accounting, Business Management, Qingdao University
13th years teaching
13th year at ISQ
Marketing, Admissions and Communications team
Wesley Bishop
Marketing, Admissions and Communications Director
Jenny Min
Korean Admissions and Academic Advisor
Nancy Duan
Registrar and Marketing, Admissions and Communications Liaison
John Kim
Marketing, Admissions and Communications Assistant
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
18+ years in education
13th year at ISQ
Melanie Wang
HR Director
Lisa Liu
Manager of FMH
Nancy Usher
Finance Manager
Esther Sun
Transportation Manager
Carol Tan
Public Relations + Cafeteria Manager
John Wu
IT Manager
Sarah Zhou
LifePlus Director of Adult Learning for National Staff
Qiao Hongqi
Chef
Laura Ruan
HR Assistant
Angel Luan
Librarian
Maggie Li
CLTC Teacher
Jessica Qiu
Cashier
Cherry Zhang
Accountant
Amanda Yuan
LifePlus Teaching and Learning Assistant
David Cui
Maintenance Technician
Peter Cui
Janitor
Diao PeiGang
Janitor
Zang JianJun
Janitor
Tian Xingjun
Chef
David Hu
Operations Manager
Clarie Xu
IT Support
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