2022-2023 Teaching Faculty
PSES Coordinators

Rafael Trejo
IB PYP Coordinator G3-G5Rafael Trejo is from Caracas, Venezuela. He has a bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management, a TEFL from the University of Miami, and a six-month program in Chine...Read More
Rafael Trejo
IB PYP Coordinator G3-G5
Penny Liu
IB PYP Coordinator Pr3-G1Penny Liu is from Beijing, China. She is currently the Bilingual PYP coordinator at CISB’s Jianguomen Kindergarten Campus. She joined the CISB family in 2010, and has been workin...Read More
Penny Liu
IB PYP Coordinator Pr3-G1Pre-School

Lu Sun
PreK4 TeacherMs. Sun is one of the Nursery teachers and the head of Montessori at CISB. She is a caring, dedicated and experienced educator who has been working with children for the past 18 ye...Read More
Lu Sun
PreK4 Teacher
Maggie Zhang
Nursery HomeroomMaggie Zhang is from China. In 1992, she graduated from the University of Science and Technology. Maggie has been teaching for 17 years and was awarded her Montessori Method qualif...Read More
Maggie Zhang
Nursery Homeroom
Rose Agbuya
PreK4 TeacherRosalinda Agbuya is a licensed teacher. She obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in the Philippines, where she gained three valuable years of teaching experience. She has been working ...Read More
Rose Agbuya
PreK4 Teacher
Jiali Yu
PreK3 TeacherJiali Yu received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from the University of Western Ontario, as well as an Early Childhood Education Diploma from Fanshawe College in Ontario...Read More
Jiali Yu
PreK3 Teacher
Grape Dua
PreK SpecialistDua Grape holds a Bachelor of Secondary in Education and completed a TESOL express certificate online. From there, Dua taught for a year at Colegio de Santo Tomas - Recoletos in th...Read More
Grape Dua
PreK Specialist
Irene Zhou
Nursery SpecialistIrene Zhou graduated with a Bachelor of Language Education from Beijing Foreign Studies University and finished all the graduate courses at the Remin University of China. She has a...Read More
Irene Zhou
Nursery Specialist
Apple Dua
PreK3 TeacherApple Green Dua is from the Philippines. She holds a degree of Psychology major in Special Education. She has been working at CISB since 2014.
Apple Dua
PreK3 TeacherElementary
- All
- Kindergarten Homeroom
- Grade 1
- Grade 2
- Grade 3
- Grade 4
- Grade 5
- BML
- CSL
- Fine Arts / PE / Instructional Coaches / Guidance / Library / Psychologist

Ferly Torzar
Grade 1 TeacherMrs. Ferly Mae Torzar is from the Philippines. She received her Bachelor of Elementary Education in General Science from Mindanao State University, General Santos City. She is a li...Read More
Ferly Torzar
Grade 1 Teacher
Andrea D’Silva
Grade 4 TeacherMs. Andrea D’silva is from Bangalore, India. She has received her Qualified Teaching Status (QTS) from the Department of Education in the U.K. as well as a license to teach from ...Read More
Andrea D’Silva
Grade 4 Teacher
Raquel Casado Espeja
Grade 2 TeacherMs. Casado is a qualified primary teacher registered through the Department for Education in England. Ms. Casado holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Primary Education specializing in Mo...Read More
Raquel Casado Espeja
Grade 2 Teacher
Kitty Yala
Grade 3 TeacherKitty Rani is from India. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in English honors, a Masters in English Literature and a Bachelors in Education from Delhi University. Prior to working a...Read More
Kitty Yala
Grade 3 Teacher
Adam Yhap
Grade 2 TeacherAdam A. Yhap is from Markham, Ontario Canada. He received his undergraduate degree at York University, specializing in Biology. Adam received his bachelor’s of education from the...Read More
Adam Yhap
Grade 2 Teacher
Richard Bartlett
Grade 5 TeacherRichard 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
Grade 5 Teacher
Wei Sun
CSL Elementary / Department HeadSun Wei is from Northern China. She graduated from Harbin Normal University, in Heilongjiang province, China, with a Bachelor's of Chinese Literacy in Education. She previously tau...Read More
Wei Sun
CSL Elementary / Department Head
Lisa Li
CSL ElementaryLisa Li is from China. She earned her Chinese Second Language Teaching and Montessori teaching certificates at the Beijing International Studies University. Lisa has 14 years of ex...Read More
Lisa Li
CSL Elementary
Harriet Liu
CSL ElementaryHarriet Liu graduated from Beijing Language and Culture University with an English Major and a TEM-8 certificate. After graduation, she obtained a Teacher Certification of Elementa...Read More
Harriet Liu
CSL Elementary
Erin Zhang
CSL ElementaryErin Zhang is from Tianjin, China. She has a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Tianjin Normal University and received a Master of Arts in Education from Heidelberg Uni...Read More
Erin Zhang
CSL Elementary
Paula Sanchez
Grade 3 TeacherPaula Sánchez was born in Madrid, Spain and grew up internationally. She holds a Masters in Applied Linguistics from Queen Mary University of London, a Masters in Secondary Educat...Read More
Paula Sanchez
Grade 3 Teacher
Ayesha Castro
Music Elementary 3-5Ayesha Vita Castro is from Manila, Philippines. She completed her Bachelor of Music at the University of the Philippines. She has also taken graduate courses in Early Childhood Edu...Read More
Ayesha Castro
Music Elementary 3-5
Carlos Estrada
PE Elementary 3-5Mr. Estrada is from Querétaro Mexico. He received his Bachelor of Physical Education and Sport Science degree through the Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro. He also got his Moto...Read More
Carlos Estrada
PE Elementary 3-5
Bonnie Brewer
MH LibrarianOriginally from New Brunswick Canada, Bonnie holds a BA from Saint Thomas University and a BEd from the University of New Brunswick. She has taught at CISB since 2006, and has been...Read More
Bonnie Brewer
MH Librarian
Ameliza Pepito
Music Elementary K-2Ameliza Pepito is from Cebu, Philippines. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education with a major in Physical Education, Health and Music at the University of Cebu...Read More
Ameliza Pepito
Music Elementary K-2
Dyan Bernardo
Grade 1 TeacherMs. Dyan Bernardo is from the Philippines. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and is a licensed Secondary Education teacher. She has been working at CISB since 20...Read More
Dyan Bernardo
Grade 1 Teacher
Clare Campbell
Grade 1 HomeroomClare Campbell is from New Brunswick, Canada. She has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English and a Bachelor of Education Degree in Early Elementary Education. Before coming to CISB, ...Read More
Clare Campbell
Grade 1 Homeroom
Xihong Zhou
Kindergarten HomeroomXihong Zhou is from Ottawa, Canada. She graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications from Ferris University at Yokohama, Japan, and a diploma in Early Childhood Education...Read More
Xihong Zhou
Kindergarten Homeroom
Nomzamo Matyumza
Kindergarten TeacherNomzamo Matyumza is a licensed educator from South Africa. She graduated with a Degree in German (with a minor in Natural Recourses) from The University of the South, Tennessee, US...Read More
Nomzamo Matyumza
Kindergarten Teacher
Amanda Zhang
Grade 5 BMLMs. Amanda Zhang is from New Brunswick, Canada. She received both her Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education at St. Thomas University. She has taught at CISB since 2012. As Ama...Read More
Amanda Zhang
Grade 5 BML
Krista McInnis
BML Intervention Gr 3-5Krista McInnis is from New Brunswick, Canada but spent most of her adult life overseas in South Korea, Qatar and most recently the UAE. This is her first year in Beijing and she is...Read More
Krista McInnis
BML Intervention Gr 3-5
Sarah Boyle
Grade 1 TeacherSarah Boyle is from Queensland, Australia. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Queensland, majoring in English Literature and History. Sarah later returned...Read More
Sarah Boyle
Grade 1 Teacher
Julie Zhu
Art ElementaryJulie Zhu graduated with a Master’s Degree in Art from Beijing Institute of Graphic Communication. Julie has been working as a school Art Teacher at international schools in Beij...Read More
Julie Zhu
Art Elementary
Samuel Quilter
Grade 3 TeacherSamuel is from Lincolnshire, England. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Criminology and has earned his Post Graduate Certificate in Education from the UK. He has a wide range of teac...Read More
Samuel Quilter
Grade 3 Teacher
Lindsay Rodden
BML Team LeadLindsay Rodden is from Richmond, Indiana, USA. She attended Indiana University where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education. She also holds a certificati...Read More
Lindsay Rodden
BML Team Lead
Patricia Sinnato
Grade 4 TeacherPatricia Caizea Sinnato is from Barinas, Venezuela. She completed her bachelor's degree in Modern Languages at Universidad Metropolitana, Caracas, Venezuela. Mrs. Patricia also has...Read More
Patricia Sinnato
Grade 4 Teacher
Maria Hadjicharalambous
Student CounselorMaria Hadjicharalambous is from Cyprus. She earned her Bachelor's from Panteion University of Athens, Greece and did her Master's in Applied Social Studies in Psychology at Manches...Read More
Maria Hadjicharalambous
Student Counselor
Paul Amos
Grade 4 TeacherPaul Amos is from Tyne and Wear, UK, and has been living in China since 2018. He holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Music, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education. Pr...Read More
Paul Amos
Grade 4 Teacher
John Burrill
BML G4 TeacherMr. Burrill is from Woodstock, Ont. Canada. He received his Bachelor of Arts from Thompson Rivers University and completed his Master's Degree in Teaching English as a Second Langu...Read More
John Burrill
BML G4 Teacher
Zoe Mbabazi
BML G2 TeacherZoe Kaine Mbabazi has been living in China since 2013. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Education and a Master's Degree in International Education from the UK. Ms. Mbabazi is certif...Read More
Zoe Mbabazi
BML G2 Teacher
Pieter van Ellewee
Grade 5 TeacherPieter Cilliers Noeth van Ellewee has worked as a Learning and Development Manager, Homeroom and Grade level Teacher, Subject Teacher, and IB CAS supervisor. he has received positi...Read More
Pieter van Ellewee
Grade 5 Teacher
Nii Oku Noi
Grade 5 TeacherMr. Noi is from London, England. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Aircraft Engineering from the University of South Wales and a Masters’s in Renewable Energy Systems from Loughbor...Read More
Nii Oku Noi
Grade 5 Teacher
Mana Ejima
BML G3 TeacherMana Ejima is from Kanagawa, Japan, but grew up internationally in countries such as Sri Lanka and India. This is her first year living in Beijing. Mana earned her Bachelor of Inte...Read More
Mana Ejima
BML G3 Teacher
May Bernardo
Grade 2 BMLMay Bernardo is from the Philippines. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Commerce and Certificate of Secondary Education at Saint Louis University, Baguio City. She also hold...Read More
May Bernardo
Grade 2 BML
Wayne Watterson
Grade 2 TeacherWayne Watterson has been living in China since 2009 and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. He is in the final stage of completing his Master of Education throu...Read More
Wayne Watterson
Grade 2 Teacher
Caisha Le Clercq
BML Intervention Gr 1-2Caisha Le Clercq
BML Intervention Gr 1-2
Hasnaa Yafi
Grade 4 TeacherMs. Hasnaa Yafi has been teaching elementary students for eight years. She moved to Beijing, China in July 2015 and holds a a Master of Elementary Education from The College of New...Read More
Hasnaa Yafi
Grade 4 Teacher
Zarra Paccantes
Art Teacher KGT/ElementaryMs. Zarra Pacantes is from the Philippines. She completed her Bachelor of Art and Certificate of Secondary Education at Saint Louis University, Baguio City. She has taught in both ...Read More
Zarra Paccantes
Art Teacher KGT/Elementary
Annie Liu
CSL ElementaryAnnie Liu is from Beijing, China. She graduated from Capital Normal University with a major in preschool education in 2016. And she received her Master’s degree in education at F...Read More
Annie Liu
CSL Elementary
Emma Liu
PE Elementary k-2Ms. Liu has been working at CISB for more than 13 years. She is an enthusiastic educator who understands the need for students to gain physical skills and confidence for their all-...Read More
Emma Liu
PE Elementary k-2
Claudelle Lewis
Instructional CoachClaudelle Renea Lewis holds a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Education; she is a certified Concept-Based Curriculum and Instruction Trainer. She has taught the IB PYP c...Read More
Claudelle Lewis
Instructional Coach
AnneChea-Lee Bielh
Grade 2 TeacherAnnechea-Lee Bielh has been living in China since 2017. She holds a Bachelor of Education Degree and a TEFL certificate and has been a homeroom teacher for almost ten years. Mrs. B...Read More
AnneChea-Lee Bielh
Grade 2 Teacher
Iris Cheng
CSL ElementaryIris Cheng is from Beijing, China. She holds a Master’s degree in Education from Brock University, Canada. She also has workshop Category 1-3 IB PYP Certificates. She has more th...Read More
Iris Cheng
CSL ElementaryTogether is Better!