Marc Giorgi, M.Ed. Principal

• Education
  1. Early Childhood Education
• Experience
  1. - 18+ years as an English educator in Korea.
  2. - 10+ years as vice principal at English kindergartens.
• Certifications
  1. - Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education
  2. - U.S. Teacher Certification
  3. - CELTA

Jennifer Chae, Vice Principal

• Education
  1. Education
• Experience
  1. - 17+ years as an educator in Korea and the USA.
  2. - 10+ years as an administrator in education.
• Certifications
  1. - California Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
  2. - College Counseling Certificate Program

In Hye Park, Administrative Director

• Education
  1. Early Childhood Education
• Experience
  1. - 12+ years in teaching and school administration.
  2. - Taught at TAG Members, GATE 어학원 – 압구정, 버틀러 어학원 – 상도.
• Certifications
  1. - Teacher Certificate (교원자격증 2급)
  2. - Nursery Teacher (보육교사 1급)

Catherine Franklin, Academic Director

• Education
  1. Honors in English Literature and Journalism
  2. Masters in Education
• Experience
  1. - 5+ years as an educator in Korea.
  2. - 3+ years as a head teacher.
  3. - 2+ years as an academic director.
• Certifications
  1. - TEFL

Oscar Jimenez, Homeroom Teacher

• Education
  1. Applied Mathematics
• Experience
  1. - 4 years teaching kindergarten in Korea
  2. - 1 year teaching high school math (USA)
  3. - 1 year as an AVID Tutor and Substitute Teacher (USA)
• Certifications
  1. - Texas Teachers Alternative Certificate (Math 7-12)

Phelo Mhlana, Homeroom Teacher

• Education
  1. Marketing and Business Management
• Experience
  1. - 4+ years teaching in Korea.
  2. - Taught Kindergarten –Elementary students in public schools.
• Certifications
  1. - TEFL

Kristi Morgan, Homeroom Teacher

• Education
  1. Theatre
• Experience
  1. - 12+ years teaching in South Korea and Kuwait.
  2. - Taught kindergarten – high school students a variety of subjects in academies and international schools.
• Certifications
  1. -

Lisa Rasco, Homeroom Teacher

• Education
  1. History
• Experience
  1. - 9+ years teaching in South Korea.
  2. - English Teacher, Team Leader, Head Teacher and Asst. School Manager are roles that I have held throughout my career.
  3. - Taught at Dr. Montessori, C-Gate Academy, and a private elementary school.
• Certifications
  1. - CELTA

K.C. Carlisle, Homeroom Teacher

• Education
  1. History and English
• Experience
  1. - 2+ years teaching in South Korea.
  2. - 4+ years teaching English online.
  3. - 10+ years as educational support staff in the USA.
• Certifications
  1. - TESOL

Abbey Van Allsburg, Homeroom Teacher

• Education
  1. Psychology
• Experience
  1. - 2+ years teaching English in South Korea.
  2. - Adult Literacy Teacher in the USA.
  3. - 10+ years as educational support staff in the USA.
• Certifications
  1. - TEFL / TESOL

Steven Kemsley, Homeroom Teacher

• Education
  1. MA. in Teaching Secondary
  2. Music
• Experience
  1. - 10+ years teaching English in South Korea and Australia.
  2. - Branksome Hall Asia music teacher for 1 year.
  3. - Taught students from kindergarten to middle school.
• Certifications
  1. -

Kellee Harvey, Subject Teacher

• Education
  1. Business Administration
• Experience
  1. - 4+ years teaching English in China and South Korea.
  2. - Taught students from pre-school to elementary.
• Certifications
  1. - TEFL

Sunny Kim, Homeroom Teacher

• Education
  1. Tourism
• Experience
  1. - 14+ years in educational institutes.
  2. - Taught students from pre-school to elementary.
• Certifications
  1. - TESOL

Subin Oh, Homeroom Teacher

• Education
  1. Early Childhood Education
• Experience
  1. - 2+ years teaching in South Korea.
  2. - Taught pre-school to kindergarten students.
• Certifications
  1. - Nursery Teacher (보육교사 2급)
  2. - Kindergarten Teacher (유치원 정교사 2급)
  3. - Recreation Leader (레크리에이션 지도자 1급)

Lina Park, Homeroom Teacher

• Education
  1. Early Childhood Education
• Experience
  1. - 7+ years teaching in South Korea.
  2. - Taught pre-school to elementary students.
• Certifications
  1. - Child Psychological Counseling Certificate 아동심리상담 1급
  2. - Child Recreation 유아 레크리에이션 1급
  3. - Infant Play Instructor 유아 놀이 지도자 1급

Jenny Jo, Homeroom Teacher

• Education
  1. Tourism
• Experience
  1. - 15+ years in education field in South Korea.
  2. - 6 + years as a early childhood teacher.
• Certifications
  1. - OPIc (ACTFL)

Lyla Lim Homeroom Teacher

• Education
  1. English Education and Psychology
• Experience
  1. - 6+ years in teaching English.
  2. - 3 years in an international school in South Korea.
• Certifications
  1. - Secondary School English Teacher (중등학교 정교사 2급)

Rachael An Homeroom Teacher

• Education
  1. Master's Degree in Early Childhood English Education
• Experience
  1. - 10+ years teaching English to pre-school to adult.
  2. - 2 years Private Elementary School English Teacher.
• Certifications
  1. - TESOL Course for Young Learners (한국외국어대학교 어린이테솔 취득)
  2. - English Recreation Specialist (영어 레크리에이션 지도자 자격증 2급)