Despite having a diverse background from both American continents, Claudia Ribeyro, Spanish teacher, is excited for an entirely new experience in Korea. This being her first time living in an Asian country,...

An educator inspired by his father, history teacher Paul Roberts began his teaching career 24 years ago in order to give back to his community. Mr. Roberts decided to share his passion for history with...

James Funk, math teacher and substitute, taught at Michigan City High School for 29 years before coming to teach at SIS. Having moved to Korea not only to enlighten “bright, young minds” but also to...

With his family, Steven Smith moved to Korea last summer to work as a social studies teacher at SIS. Born and raised in Oregon, Mr. Smith studied history and political studies in Pitzer College and proceeded...

Teaching abroad for the first time, Cindy Presse, Aquatics Director, is excited to channel her energy and passion for swimming to the SIS community as well as for yoga to the faculty. Although she had...

Now in her ninth year as a teacher, Ruth Poulsen, English teacher, began her teaching career in California before moving to Taiwan, where she acted as not only a teacher but also a curriculum coordinator....

Coming to SIS from Curacao International School in the Caribbean, April Jeanette Johnson, secondary librarian, has also taught in New Mexico and Texas, where she received her librarian certification. She...

An active educator who has worked as both a history teacher and a cross-country coach, Michael Stanton, history teacher, is now stepping into his 16th year in teaching. Mr. Stanton began his teaching career...

Wanting a more international experience for her children, Ben and Halle, Virginia Seefeld came to Korea last summer to teach at SIS. Raised in Oregon, Ms. Seefeld previously taught math in the South Eugene...