World Languages – Introduction to Teachers
SY 2011-2012
Renee Rehfeldt
Head of World Languages, Secondary Spanish Teacher, and Grade 11 Homeroom Teacher
I studied History, Social Studies, and Spanish at Truman State University in Missouri, in the United States. In addition to a Teacher's Certificate, I also earned a Master's Degree in Education.
I began teaching in Missouri where I taught High School Spanish. I joined SSIS in 2007, as a Geography and Spanish teacher and currently teach Spanish in the High School. Since 2008, I have worked as Head of Department for World Languages.
I enjoy helping to organize grade level camps and sponsor the Environment Club.
My E-mail address is: reneerehfeldt@ssis-suzhou.net .
Hyuk Sang Son
High School Korean Teacher and Grade 10 Homeroom Teacher
I studied P.E. (bachelor degree) and Sports Management (master degree) at Yonsei University, Korea. I earned a teacher certification while studying for my bachelor degree. This is my first opportunity to teach Korean Literature. I lectured at Yonsei and Hansung University before joining SSIS.
In the last four years here, I have taught MYP Language A (Korean) and IBDP and HSDP Language A (Korean). In addition to my main duties, I have been a high school soccer team (D1) coach in 2008 and a high school volleyball team (D1) coach in 2009.
My Email address is Hyuksangson@ssis-suzhou.net
Yuri Kim
Middle School Korean Teacher and Grade 6 Homeroom Teacher
I studied German Language and Literature at Cheongju University in Korea for 2 years and I went to Tianjin China to study Chinese and English at the same time. I got my BA in English Language and Literature at Nankai University, Tianjin, China. Also, I have MA in TESOL and Foreign Language teaching from University of Canberra, Australia. I have taught ESL for all age groups and levels and IGCSE Mandarin and IBDP Ab Initio and Language B in International schools in China and Vietnam.
This year, I teach Grade 6-8 Korean A and have a responsibility for Grade 6N Homeroom. I also support with high school orchestra and play the flute with students. I would like to get involved with different activities in the future to get to know all the students at SSIS.
My email address is yurikim@ssis-suzhou.net.
Hyun Ae KIM
High School Korean Teacher and Grade 11 Homeroom Teacher
I am the Homeroom teacher for 11A and teach Korean Language A to MYP grades 9 & 10, IB & HSD grades 11 & 12.
I am from Korea, studied American Studies for my 1st BA. I worked at a private elementary school in Seoul. While I was working in the school, I went back to Sungshin Women's University for my 2nd BA, in English Language & Literature and M.A. in Education. Then, I received teacher training in a middle school in Seoul.
After working over 10 years in the school, I came to SSIS in 2008. This is my 4th school year at SSIS. This year, I'll be running a Korean Club for non-native students. I also provide Korean language support and assist administrators in communicating with Korean parents.
My E-mail address is:kimhyunae@ssis-suzhou.net.
Shun Kagaya
Secondary Japanese Teacher
I studied English and American literature at Aoyamagakuin University, Japan, before I went to New Zealand, where I trained to be a language teacher at Auckland University of Technology, and did a post-graduate course in applied linguistics at Auckland University. Before I joined SSIS five years ago, I taught Japanese at Auckland University of Technology for six years, then moved to China in 2001 and taught at Dalian University of Technology, and North-East Economic University in Dalian.
The last five years, I have taught Japanese B, Japanese Ab Initio, and Japanese A in both the Middle School and High School. I have enjoyed being involved in the gardening club, chess club, soccer club, and the Japanese club.
My E-mail address is:shunkagaya@ssis-suzhou.net.
Isabelle Manders-Jones
Middle School Spanish Teacher and Grade 7 Homeroom Teacher
Originally from France, I studied in England, met my British husband in The Canary Islands, Spain, had two wonderful children in The Middle East, and my family and I have been living the "international life" in "international schools" for many years now so I am not too sure where home is these days....! I am looking forward to joining the SSIS community in August 2011 as Teacher of Spanish and French.
I had the opportunity to study Languages in Britain at Goldsmith College, University of London and after graduating I trained to be a secondary teacher at Trinity College, University of Cambridge in 1990. I started teaching in Hertfordshire, North London in a comprehensive school and soon decided to widen my horizons. I started teaching in an international school in Spain and I have never looked back. I have enjoyed teaching World Languages and History, another passion of mine, in Mexico, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Bahamas, Germany and Jamaica. Teaching in international schools opened my eyes to different cultures and curricula, such as the IB Diploma and MYP as well as the AP, the IGCSE and A Level.
Besides traveling, going to the theatre, cinema and museums , I enjoy reading, meeting people from world cultures and yes.... discovering their gastronomy with my family!
At SSIS I will be hosting the French and Spanish B – Language Clubs for fun! and will also be assisting with the school Drama productions.
My email is: imandersjones@ssis-suzhou.net
Brenda Lyons
English Language B/Spanish B
I was born and raised in the U.S. in the state of Vermont. However, I have spent nearly all of my professional life overseas in Venezuela, Colombia, Malaysia, Taiwan, Pakistan, Greece and most recently 6 years in Ethiopia.
I have a B.S. degree from the University of Vermont and an M.A. in English as a Second Language from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. I am licensed to teach ESL, Spanish, and French. At SSIS I am teaching Language B English and Spanish in the Diploma Program and MYP Language B English in grades 9 and 10.
I love dancing, yoga and tennis. I will be teaching "Yoga for Kids" in the primary school. My husband, Douglas Glenn is the librarian and we are looking forward to exploring China and eating lots of great Chinese food.
My email address is: brendalyons@ssis-suzhou.net.
Barbara Schindler
German teacher Grade 7 to 12
I am a German secondary school teacher for all of the German speaking students in the Middle and the High School at SSIS.
Born in the South-West of Germany, close to the French border, I studied German and History at Saarland University. During this time, I also worked for a publishing company and for a German TV station. After my "1st State Exam" at the university, I did my obligatory two-year teacher training at a secondary school (German "Gymnasium"), where I passed my "2nd State Exam". For the last four years, I have been teaching at a secondary school near Mainz.
I am interested in sports and literature.
Before coming to China, I have never lived abroad, so I am very happy to get to know different cultures and people.
My E-mail address is: barbaraschindler@ssis-suzhou.net
Crystal Huang
I studied Chinese literature education at Hubei University in Wuhan .Last year I have taught Chinese A G6-G8 , and I am G8L HR . This year, I teach Grade 6-7 Chinese A , Grade 7-8 Chinese BA and have a responsibility for Grade 6R Homeroom. After working over 6 years in the local school, I have taught high school. I love writing and sports.
My E-mail address is: crystalhuang@ssis-suzhou.net
Jane Zeng
6RN Chinese B Foundation, 7RN Chinese B Standard, G11 Mandarin Ab initio.
I am from China and have been involved in Education for 18 years.
I studied Chinese Language and Literature at Xuzhou Normal College, and got a bachelor’s degree at Suzhou University of Science and Technology.
I taught Chinese in a middle school in Suzhou for several years before joining SSIS in 2001.
In the last eleven years here, I have taught all Chinese courses of MYP, DP Mandarin B and Mandarin Ab initio. In addition to my academic teaching, I have been a supervisor of Personal Project for several years.
Please contact me at janezeng@ssis-suzhou.net
Jinhua Zhou
I am Jinhua Zhou, my major is Chinese language and culture. I had taught in a local high school for three years and came to SSIS since 2006. I teach Chinese in middle school and share homeroom responsibilities of 7A with
Mr Brown. I enjoy teaching Chinese in an international school. Any concerns, please contact zhoujinhua@ssis-suzhou.net.
Liuyunlu
Hi, I am Liuyunlu ,this year I am the Homeroom shadow teacher for SWA and teach Chinese Language A to SWA ,language BA to G9, IB & HSD grades 11 & 12.
I am from China, studied in HuNan Jishou University Chinese language and literature department. I worked at local private school in Suzhou 4 years before I joined in SSIS. I came to SSIS in 2006. This is my 6th school year at SSIS.
I am very excited to meet all of you, welcome to my class, please feel free to contact me if you have any problem.
My E-mail address is:liuyunlu@ssis-suzhou.net
Miao Lingling
Hello, My name is Miao Lingling. This is my sixth year as a Chinese teacher at SSIS. This year I will also work as the homeroom teacher for 8N. I am very excited about the new school year and look forward to seeing you in my class.
Please feel free to contact me at miaolingling@ssis-suzhou.net if you have any concerns or questions.
Rebecca Ruan
Y12 Mandarin B(HL&SL), Y11 Mandarin B (HL), Y10Chinese B Advance
Head of Secondary Chinese Department
I am a Chinese. I studied Chinese Language and Literature at Changshu Institute Technology, and got bachelor degree at Suzhou University of Science and Technology.
I taught Chinese in a middle school in Suzhou for 8 years before joining SSIS in 2000.
In the last eleven years here, I have taught IBMYP Chinese B Advance, Chinese B Standard and Chinese B Foundation and I also have been teaching IBDP Mandarin B for 8 years. In addition to my academic teaching, I have four years’ experience of head of Chinese department.
Please contact me at rebeccaruan@ssis-suzhou.net.
Sherry Ji (Ji Xiaoli)
Secondary Chinese teacher and Grade 9 homeroom teacher
I studied pedagogy in Nanjing Normal University. I also received my BA and teaching certificate in 2003.
I came to SSIS in 2005 as a Chinese teacher after working in a local school for two years. I have worked in Elementary school in SSIS for four years and I applied to move to Secondary in 2009. This is my third year working in Secondary.
This year, I teach Grade 8-10 Chinese B Foundation or Standard and G11-12 Mandarin ai intio. I’m also 9A homeroom teacher. I feel very happy and lucky to be a member of Secondary school.
My E-mail address is: jixiaoli@ssis-suzhou.net
Yuan Xulan
G10 LEARN Chinese A, G9 LEARN Chinese A，G11 Chinese B SL, G12 Chinese B HL/SL，G12 Chinese A1 SL
I am from China. I studied Chinese language and literature at Shandong University, and got the master degree of Chinese literature in Suzhou University.
My first experience as an educator was in Anhui province of China teaching Chinese language at a College. I went on to teach mass communication there for one and a half years.
I joined SSIS in 2005. In the last six years here, I have taught MYP Chinese BA, Chinese BS, Chinese A, DP Chinese A1 and Chinese A2.
In addition to my academic teaching, now I am also the supervisor of knitting club, which is an ECA for secondary students.
Contact me at yuanxulan@ssis-suzhou.net
Yue ru (cherry) Guo
9L Shadow Homeroom Teacher, 12 Chinese A2, 12 Chinese HSD B Foundation, 12 Chinese Ab Initio, 11 Chinese A L&L, 10 Chinese BS, 9 Chinese BS
I studied Chinese Literature at Suchow University, Suzhou, before doing a post-graduate course in English at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, meanwhile I was to trained to be a teacher , I have a high school Chinese teacher’s certificate which issued by Chinese government.
My first experience as an educator was here in Suzhou teaching English at a Technology Training College. I went on to teach Chinese Writing in a local training school in Wuxi before joining SSIS in 2007.
In the last two and half years here, I have taught all different levels of Chinese. I was originally taught both Middle school and High school. I started as a High school teacher only in 2009.
Contact me at guoyueru@ssis-suzhou.net
Zou Linhua
Mandarin Teacher in Secondary Division
I graduated from Soochow University majoring in English, and have been trained a teacher in Jiangsu Xinsu Normal School and Beijing Language and Cultural University. Previously I taught Chinese mother tongue in local school. Since December 2001, I have been working in SSIS up till now. This year I teach mandarin in secondary division and take charge of G6 LEA, G8 LEA Chinese BF, G7LEA Chinese BS and act to be G6 L homeroom teacher. I am happy and look forward to working with my students.
Welcome any contact, please go to zoulinhua@ssis-suzhou.net
