Middle and High School Faculty
MSHS Coordinators

Kenneth Manderville
MATH HEAD OF DEPARTMENT / CANADIAN HIGH SCHOOL COORDINATORKenneth Manderville is from Renous, NB, Canada. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree at St. Thomas University in Fredericton, NB, and his Bachelor of Education at Crandall Unive...Read More
Kenneth Manderville
MATH HEAD OF DEPARTMENT / CANADIAN HIGH SCHOOL COORDINATOR
Dr Luke Ramsdale
MYP COORDINATOR / PHE TEACHERMr Luke Ramsdale is joining CISB as the MYP Coordinator. He is from the town of Rugby in the UK, where the sport was born. He is a UK certified teacher with a PhD in Education from...Read More
Dr Luke Ramsdale
MYP COORDINATOR / PHE TEACHER
Paul Johnson
DP COORDINATOR / DESIGN TECHNOLOGY TEACHER / UNIVERSITY COUNSELING SUPPORTMr Johnson is joining CISB as the DP Coordinator and will also teach Design Technology and support the CISB College Counselling Programme. He is a qualified UK teacher with interna...Read More
Paul Johnson
DP COORDINATOR / DESIGN TECHNOLOGY TEACHER / UNIVERSITY COUNSELING SUPPORTMiddle and High School
- All
- Language
- Math
- Science
- I&S
- Design
- Fine arts
- Guidance, Counselling, Coordinator and Library
- PHE
- LANGUAGE ACQUISITION
- LITERATURE
- Grade 6
- Grade 7
- Grade 8
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12

Richard Bartlett
ENGLISH TEACHER / G6 ADVISORRichard Bartlett was born in England, close to the capital city of London. He has a Master’s degree in Education and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Organization. He also has a...Read More
Richard Bartlett
ENGLISH TEACHER / G6 ADVISOR
Kyle Mullin
ENGLISH TEACHER / G11 GLLKyle Mullin is from New Brunswick, Canada. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Saint Thomas University. He has an additional degree, a Bachelor of Education from the Unive...Read More
Kyle Mullin
ENGLISH TEACHER / G11 GLL
Jessie Chen
CHINESE TEACHER / G9 ADVISORJessie Chen is from Beijing, China. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from the University of International Business and Economics. She has a wide range of teaching experience i...Read More
Jessie Chen
CHINESE TEACHER / G9 ADVISOR
Kelly Li
CHINESE TEACHER / G8 ADVISORKelly Li is from China. She received her Bachelor's degree from Shandong Normal University and is a candidate for a Master of Education. She earned the teacher certificates for jun...Read More
Kelly Li
CHINESE TEACHER / G8 ADVISOR
Mary Wang
CHINESE TEACHERMs. Wang has worked at CISB since 2006. She received her BA and BEd degrees in 2005. She is also licensed to teach Chinese as a Second Language. Previously she worked as a Chinese ...Read More
Mary Wang
CHINESE TEACHER
Charles Wu
CHINESE TEACHER / GRADE 10 GLLMr. Charles Wu is from Beijing, China. He received his Bachelor’s degree from Capital Normal University, and majored in English Education. He also has a Master’s degree in Teac...Read More
Charles Wu
CHINESE TEACHER / GRADE 10 GLL
Kate Wu
CHINESE TEACHER / G7 ADVISORMs. Kate Wu is from Beijing, China. She received her Bachelor's degree in International Environmental Management from Van Hall University, Holland. She has an additional Certificat...Read More
Kate Wu
CHINESE TEACHER / G7 ADVISOR
Leila Rabord
FRENCH TEACHER / G12 GLLLeila Rabord has been living in China since 2016. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, a degree to teach French as a Foreign Language, a Master of Education in Advanc...Read More
Leila Rabord
FRENCH TEACHER / G12 GLL
Kenneth Manderville
MATH HEAD OF DEPARTMENT / CANADIAN HIGH SCHOOL COORDINATORKenneth Manderville is from Renous, NB, Canada. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree at St. Thomas University in Fredericton, NB, and his Bachelor of Education at Crandall Unive...Read More
Kenneth Manderville
MATH HEAD OF DEPARTMENT / CANADIAN HIGH SCHOOL COORDINATOR
Daniel Boudreau
DESIGN TEACHER / G11 ADVISORDaniel Boudreau is from Bronson Settlement, New Brunswick, Canada. He received his Bachelor's degree from the University of New Brunswick Fredericton campus. Previously he worked a...Read More
Daniel Boudreau
DESIGN TEACHER / G11 ADVISOR
Kai Wen Fei
ART TEACHERMr. Kaiwen Fei is an award-winning artist, a certified designer and an experienced educator who has a strong background and rich experience in visual arts. He gained his LLb in 198...Read More
Kai Wen Fei
ART TEACHER
YeNa Wang
HEAD UNIVERSITY COUNSELORMs. Wang was born in Shanghai, graduated from University of Ottawa in Canada with BCom. in Human Resource Management & International Business. Now working on her MEd with Unive...Read More
YeNa Wang
HEAD UNIVERSITY COUNSELOR
Lily Li
CHINESE TEACHER / G11 ADVISORLily Li is from Beijing, China. She graduated from Capital Normal University with a major in Chinese Language and Literature Education. She also has a diploma to teach Chinese as a...Read More
Lily Li
CHINESE TEACHER / G11 ADVISOR
Amanda Zhang
MYP EALMs. Amanda Zhang is from New Brunswick, Canada. She received both her Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education from St. Thomas University. She has taught at CISB since 2012. As A...Read More
Amanda Zhang
MYP EAL
Joe Sechovec
ENGLISH TEACHER / G7 ADVISORMr. Sechovec is a Language Acquisition English Teacher for the Middle Years Programme. He is from Dallas, Texas (USA). Mr. Sechovec has been teaching English in China for the past ...Read More
Joe Sechovec
ENGLISH TEACHER / G7 ADVISOR
Rob Wright
ENGLISH HEAD OF DEPARTMENTMr. Wright began his teaching journey in China in December 2017 after teaching10th-grade English and 9th-grade history under two wonderful mentors in the US. After working for year...Read More
Rob Wright
ENGLISH HEAD OF DEPARTMENT
Saira Umair
ENGLISH TEAHER / G9 GLL / SA COORDINATORSaria Umair brings over 20 years of extensive experience in the field of education, with a strong emphasis on leadership roles. Having served as the Department Head of English Lang...Read More
Saira Umair
ENGLISH TEAHER / G9 GLL / SA COORDINATOR
Bing Liu
CHINESE COORDINATORMs. Bing Liu is from China and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Chinese Language and Literature and a Master of Education in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language. Bing is a PR...Read More
Bing Liu
CHINESE COORDINATOR
Harrison Nti-Appiah
I&S TEACHER / G12 ADVISORMr. Harrison has years of experience specializing in teaching IB DP and MYP. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Education with a focus in Economics, Executive Business Administration ...Read More
Harrison Nti-Appiah
I&S TEACHER / G12 ADVISOR
Taylor Muller
PHE TEACHER / PERSONAL PROJECT COORDINATORTaylor is from San Diego, California. He graduated with two degrees; one in History and the other in Sociology and a minor in Spanish. He completed his PGCE at the University of Su...Read More
Taylor Muller
PHE TEACHER / PERSONAL PROJECT COORDINATOR
Shawn Kim
SCIENCE TEACHER / G12 ADVISORShawn has a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry Education from Korea and has earned his Post Graduate Certificate from Canada. He has worked in Korea, the Philippines, Tanzania and Ch...Read More
Shawn Kim
SCIENCE TEACHER / G12 ADVISOR
Michael Chang
MATH TEACHERMichael was born and raised in the US. He graduated from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor in Mathematics and Education degree. He has over 9 years of teaching experience ...Read More
Michael Chang
MATH TEACHER
Tilda Qian
ELL TEACHERTilda Qian is from Anhui China. She is a MYP I&S teacher in CISB. She has a bachelor of Economics in International Trade, and a master of Education in TESOL. She was teaching E...Read More
Tilda Qian
ELL TEACHER
Ghazala Sajid
SCIENCE TEACHERGhazala Sajid is a dedicated and resourceful IB MYP Science Teacher with a Bachelor in Science, Bachelor in Education, and Masters in English Literature. Specializing in Biology an...Read More
Ghazala Sajid
SCIENCE TEACHER
Adam Combs
THEATRE TEACHER / G10 ADVISORAdam Combs is from the United States of America. He studied Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS) with an emphasis in Performing Arts at Western Kentucky University followed by Curriculu...Read More
Adam Combs
THEATRE TEACHER / G10 ADVISOR
Michelle Pollock
MATH TEACHER / G8 GLLMichelle Pollock is from Australia and has taught in Western Australia and England. She holds a Master of Education in leadership and management and a Bachelor of Education with a ...Read More
Michelle Pollock
MATH TEACHER / G8 GLL
Emma Engebretson
I&S TEACHER / G7 GLLEmma is from Minnesota, USA, and recently moved to Beijing in 2024. She holds a Master of Education in Secondary Social Studies Education and a Bachelor of Arts with a major teachi...Read More
Emma Engebretson
I&S TEACHER / G7 GLL
Anthony Jin
DESIGN TEACHER / G8 ADVISORAnthony Jin is from West Yorkshire, United Kingdom. His education background includes DipHE Electrical & Electronic Engineering, PGDip Teaching English to Speakers of Other Lan...Read More
Anthony Jin
DESIGN TEACHER / G8 ADVISOR
Brett Mitchell
PHE TEACHER / ATHLETIC DIRECTORBrett Mitchell moved to China in August of 2024 and is working as the Athletic Director and one of the MYP PHE teachers. Originally from New Jersey, USA, Brett has worked at school...Read More
Brett Mitchell
PHE TEACHER / ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
Jeff Woodford
MATH TEACHER / G6 ADVISORJeff Woodford's path started amidst the scenic beauty of Newfoundland, Canada. For high school, he relocated to New Brunswick. Following high school, he graduated from Saint Mary's...Read More
Jeff Woodford
MATH TEACHER / G6 ADVISOR
Karin AI-Qaisi
MATH TEACHER / G10 ADVISORShe is excited to join the CISB community. She has been an international teacher for over 17 years. She is Canadian and has lived there for over 30 years. She has worked in Hungary...Read More
Karin AI-Qaisi
MATH TEACHER / G10 ADVISOR
Fu Ping Lee
MUSIC TEACHER / G6 ADVISORFu Ping Lee brings over a decade of experience teaching music at various levels. He completed a BA in Jazz and a Secondary Music PGCE at UCL’s Institute of Education in London, U...Read More
Fu Ping Lee
MUSIC TEACHER / G6 ADVISOR
Rydah Parry
HEAD OF ARTS / VISUAl ARTS TEACHERMs Rydah Parry is the new Head of Department for Visual Arts. Hailing from Australia, she holds a Master's in Education from the University of Melbourne, a PGCE and a Degree in the...Read More
Rydah Parry
HEAD OF ARTS / VISUAl ARTS TEACHER
Arundhati Sharma
HEAD OF I&S / DP PSYCHOLOGY / TOK / MYP I&S TEACHERMs Arundhati Sharma is joining CISB as the Head of Department for I&S and Teacher of Psychology. She holds a UK teaching certification and holds several degrees, including a Ma...Read More
Arundhati Sharma
HEAD OF I&S / DP PSYCHOLOGY / TOK / MYP I&S TEACHER
Jay Kelly
HEAD OF DESIGN TECHNOLOGY/DESIGN TECHNOLOGY TEACHERJay joins CISB as the new Head of Department for Design Technology. Jay has a PGCE from the UK and a Bachelor's Degree in IT. He brings 18 years' experience in international school...Read More
Jay Kelly
HEAD OF DESIGN TECHNOLOGY/DESIGN TECHNOLOGY TEACHER
Stefan Bergh
HEAD OF PHE/PHE TEACHERMr Stefan Berg is a qualified PHE teacher from Ontario, Canada and is joining CISB as the new Head of Department for PHE. He holds an MSC in Phys Ed from the University of Buffalo ...Read More
Stefan Bergh
HEAD OF PHE/PHE TEACHER
Dina Tagaeva
HEAD OF SCIENCE/BIOLOGY/SCIENCE TEACHERMs Dina Tagaeva joins CISB as the new Head of Department for Science, and Teacher of DP Biology. Originally from Kyrgyzstan, she has Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruc...Read More
Dina Tagaeva
HEAD OF SCIENCE/BIOLOGY/SCIENCE TEACHER
Derek Pollock
HOUSE COORDINATOR / I&S / PHE TEACHER / G9 ADVISORMr Derek Pollock is a qualified Australian teacher and is joining CISB as a Teacher of I&S AND PHE. He holds an Australian teaching certification, a Master’s in Educational L...Read More
Derek Pollock
HOUSE COORDINATOR / I&S / PHE TEACHER / G9 ADVISOR
Sarah Kenner Thompson
MS/HS MYP & Canadian HS English TeacherMs Sarah Thomson joined CISB during the 2024-25 as a maternity cover and returns in 2025-26 as a full-time staff member.
Ms Thomson is a certified teacher from the US with a Mas...Read More
Sarah Kenner Thompson
MS/HS MYP & Canadian HS English Teacher
Rebecca Morse
EAL TEACHER / G8 ADVISORMs Rebecca Morse joins CISB as an English Language Acquisition teacher. She is a certified teacher from the US with a Master's in Instructional Design and Technology and a BA Degre...Read More
Rebecca Morse
EAL TEACHER / G8 ADVISOR
Dr.Michael Feeney
PHYSICS / SCIENCE TEACHER / G9 ADVISORDr Feeney holds joint Irish/UK nationality and is a UK qualified teacher educator who holds a PHD in Meta Physics and a Master’s in Physics from University of Lancaster. Dr Feene...Read More
Dr.Michael Feeney
PHYSICS / SCIENCE TEACHER / G9 ADVISOR
Mena Fahmi
MATH TEACHER / G8 ADVISORMs Mena Fahmi is an Ontario certified Canadian teacher. While originally from Cairo, Egypt, Mena grew up in Ottawa, Ontario where she is currently completing a Master of Arts degre...Read More
Mena Fahmi
MATH TEACHER / G8 ADVISOR
Phillip Subramanian
ESS / SCIENCE TEACHER / G9 ADVISORMr Phillip Subramanian is joining CISB as an MYP Science teacher. He is a UK certified teacher with a PGCE in Secondary (High School) Science, and a Bachelor of Science in Environm...Read More
Phillip Subramanian
ESS / SCIENCE TEACHER / G9 ADVISOR
Dr Luke Ramsdale
MYP COORDINATOR / PHE TEACHERMr Luke Ramsdale is joining CISB as the MYP Coordinator. He is from the town of Rugby in the UK, where the sport was born. He is a UK certified teacher with a PhD in Education from...Read More
Dr Luke Ramsdale
MYP COORDINATOR / PHE TEACHER
Paul Johnson
DP COORDINATOR / DESIGN TECHNOLOGY TEACHER / UNIVERSITY COUNSELING SUPPORTMr Johnson is joining CISB as the DP Coordinator and will also teach Design Technology and support the CISB College Counselling Programme. He is a qualified UK teacher with interna...Read More
Paul Johnson
DP COORDINATOR / DESIGN TECHNOLOGY TEACHER / UNIVERSITY COUNSELING SUPPORT
Simon Rangiwahia
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT / I&S TEACHER / G6 ADVISORMr Simon Rangiwahia is joining CISB teacher of I&S and DP Business Management. He is a qualified and experienced teacher from New Zealand, with various qualifications including...Read More
Simon Rangiwahia
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT / I&S TEACHER / G6 ADVISOR
Judy Qiu
WHOLE SCHOOL LIBRARIAN / G6 ADVISORJudy graduated from University of York with MA in Education and completed a PGCE in international teaching at University of Nottingham in the UK.
Judy is in her sixteenth year o...Read More