Math SL, AP Calculus, Theater, Technology teacher------Mark Smith

I studied Mathematics at University of Houston - Victoria, before doing post-graduate work at Rice University, Houston, Texas, USA, as part of the Rice University School Mathematics Project.
 My first experience as an educator was in Missouri City, Texas.  I taught mathematics at a public school there for 3 years before joining SSIS in 2008
Since starting here, I have taught Mathematics and been involved with the Theater program as well as the integration of laptops and other technology into day-to-day education.  I began teaching Theater Technology this year.In addition to my main duties, I am a camp coordinator for grade 9 this year. My E-mail address is:marksmith@ssis-suzhou.net.

High School Computer Technology Teacher------Rick Brough

I studied Science at Monash University, Melbourne Australia, majoring in Genetics and Microbiology. I also undertook teacher training at the same university. Some years later I completed a post graduate diploma in computing at Deakin University.
In Australia, I taught Biology, Science, Mathematics and Information Technology in both government and private schools. I have been teaching in international schools since 1994 and have taught in Zambia and Turkey as well as in China. I have taught subjects in the International Baccalaureate programmes since 1996.

In the last five years here, I have taught Computer Science and Information Technology in a Global Society at IB diploma level and Computer Technology in the IB MYP. My E-mail address is:rickbrough@ssis-suzhou.net

High School Diploma Ceramics,Materials Technology,Visual Art teacher------Peter Davies

I am an Examiner and Moderator of Visual Art Diploma for the IBO. I started to examine in 1998 and moderating in 2005.

With a British father and American mother I claim to be international from birth. I went to Wimbledon School of Art and Chilterns and Buckinghamshire College where I graduated with a BA (Hons) in 3-D Design, Ceramics and Glass. I took a teaching course and started teaching in UK schools in 1988 after 20 years in the British Civil Service. I went fully international in 1997 teaching art in Ankara and Istanbul, Turkey. I joined SSIS in 2003 and design for Drama productions. My E-mail address is:peterdavies@ssis-suzhou.net

Middle / High School Design Technology Teacher-------Patric Elder

Although I am Swedish, I studied at the University of Alberta (Canada) (B Ed) and started teaching in Canada. I have spent the last 13 years working in international schools in Sweden, Azerbaijan, Qatar and now China. I have been a Technology Coordinator and taught Technology, Mathematics and Science across both middle and high school.  

In addition to teaching Technology for grades 6-12 at SSIS, I coach the Division 2 Girls Volleyball team. My E-mail address is:

patricelder@ssis-suzhou.net.

Food ,IB Design Technology and Nutrition Diploma teacher-----Stephanie Wilson

I teach in the Technology Department. I teach Food Technology to Grade 9 L/E/ARN and Grade 10 L/E/A. I teach IB Design Technology to Grade 11 and 12 and Applied Nutrition to High School Diploma students.
 I am from New Zealand and trained at Christchurch Secondary Teachers College.

 I taught in New Zealand for many years before moving to Bangkok in 2002 to teach Design Technology at an International School there. I have attended a number of training courses for IB and MYP. My E-mail address is:stephaniewilson@ssis-suzhou.net