Temporary Campus Closure Extended Until April 19th
Following the most recent directives from the Vietnamese Government regarding COVID-19 prevention, SSIS will extend school closure until April 19 for all students. Virtual School will continue.
Faculty Directory
Stephen Ada
Nomer Adona
Teacher - HS Art
B.S. University of the Assumption
M.Ed. The College of New Jersey
B.S. University of the Assumption
M.Ed. The College of New Jersey
Adrienne Angland
Teacher - HS English
B.A. University of Adelaide
Honors Arts University of Adelaide
Dip. Ed. University of Adelaide
B.A. University of Adelaide
Honors Arts University of Adelaide
Dip. Ed. University of Adelaide
Roxanne Amor-Ross
MS Dean of Students
B.A. University of California
M.S. Buffalo State University
M.A. University of San Francisco
B.A. University of California
M.S. Buffalo State University
M.A. University of San Francisco
Cassandra Armstrong
Teacher - HS IB/DP Coordinator
B.A. Aquinas College
M.A. Northern Arizona University
B.A. Aquinas College
M.A. Northern Arizona University
Theodore Barnwell
Teacher - HS Social Studies
B.A. University of Montana
M.A. University of Alaska
B.A. University of Montana
M.A. University of Alaska
Natalie Beals
Teacher - MS ELA and Social Studies
B.A. Liberty University
M.Ed. George Mason University
B.A. Liberty University
M.Ed. George Mason University
Brian Benck
Teacher – MS ELA and Social Studies
B.A. University of Illinois
M.Ed. University of Illinois
B.A. University of Illinois
M.Ed. University of Illinois
Melinda Berry
Scott Berry
Teacher - HS Social Studies
B.A. University of San Diego
M.A. University of San Diego
B.A. University of San Diego
M.A. University of San Diego
Gary Bertoia
Teacher - MS Instructional Technology
B.Ed. University of Alberta
M.Ed. Rosemont College
B.Ed. University of Alberta
M.Ed. Rosemont College
Josephine Boudreaux
Sarah Bouwer
Kelly Braun
HS Counselor - Department Head
Ba.A. The College of Idaho
M.A. Northwest Nazarene University
Ba.A. The College of Idaho
M.A. Northwest Nazarene University
Julia Bui
Teacher - HS Counselor
A.A. Orange Coast College
B.A. California State University, Long Beach M.Ed University of Maryland
A.A. Orange Coast College
B.A. California State University, Long Beach M.Ed University of Maryland
Andy Burger
Teacher - ES Grade 2
B.A. Washington State University, WA
M.B.A. University of Phoenix, AZ
M.ED. The College of New Jersey
B.A. Washington State University, WA
M.B.A. University of Phoenix, AZ
M.ED. The College of New Jersey
Molly Burger
Principal - Middle School
B.A. Whitworth College
M.Ed. Austin Peay State University
B.A. Whitworth College
M.Ed. Austin Peay State University
Charlotte Cannell
David Carpenter
Teacher - ES Counselor
B.A. Davidson College
M.A. College of William and Mary
Ed.S. University of Virginia
B.A. Davidson College
M.A. College of William and Mary
Ed.S. University of Virginia
David Chadwell
Administrator - Curriculum Director
B.A. Kalamazoo College
M.A. American University
M.A.T. University of South Carolina
B.A. Kalamazoo College
M.A. American University
M.A.T. University of South Carolina
Timothy Chute
Assistant Principal - High School
B.Ed. Queen’s University
M.Ed. University of Calgary
Ed.D. University of Calgary
B.Ed. Queen’s University
M.Ed. University of Calgary
Ed.D. University of Calgary
Amy Coquillard
HS Librarian and Extended Essay Coordinator
B.A. Kalamazoo College
M.L.I.S. University of South Carolina
B.A. Kalamazoo College
M.L.I.S. University of South Carolina
Jessica Davis
Teacher - ES EAL Grade 2
B.A. Salisbury State University
M.A. Michigan State University
M.Ed. Trinity University
B.A. Salisbury State University
M.A. Michigan State University
M.Ed. Trinity University
Virginia de Leon
Tim Dorn
Lili Dubois
Teacher - MS EAL/Exploratory Writing/Digital Literacy
B.A. La Sorbonne
Postgraduate Cert. in Education Keele University
B.A. La Sorbonne
Postgraduate Cert. in Education Keele University
Mark Edwards
Claire Elam
Wai Mun Fong
Associate Head of School for Finance and Operations
B.B.A. National University of Singapore
M.B.A. University of Hawaii
B.B.A. National University of Singapore
M.B.A. University of Hawaii
Jemison Foster
Kattina Fox
Instructional Coach - ES STEM
B.S. Western Washington University
M.Ed. Antioch University Seattle
B.S. Western Washington University
M.Ed. Antioch University Seattle
Rick Freil
Teacher - MS Physical Education
B.A. California State University, Long Beach
M.A. University of South Florida
B.A. California State University, Long Beach
M.A. University of South Florida
Thomas Galvez
Instructional Coach - HS Technology
B.A. San Diego State University
M.Ed. National University
B.A. San Diego State University
M.Ed. National University
Alis-Diana Gorcea
Teacher - MS EAL
M.A. International Iberoamerican University
B.A. Babes Bolyai University
M.A. Buffalo College, New York
M.A. International Iberoamerican University
B.A. Babes Bolyai University
M.A. Buffalo College, New York
Matthew Grove
Teacher - MS Social Studies
B.A. Gustavus Adolphus College
M.Ed. Saint Mary’s University
B.A. Gustavus Adolphus College
M.Ed. Saint Mary’s University
Elizabeth Hendrickson
Jacob Hendrickson
Principal - High School
B.A. University of California, San Diego
M.Ed. University of Washington
B.A. University of California, San Diego
M.Ed. University of Washington
Geneva Hinchliffe
Brian Hirsch
Teacher - ES Learning Support
B.A. California State University at Northridge
M.A. California State University at Northridge
B.A. California State University at Northridge
M.A. California State University at Northridge
Laurel Howe
Teacher - ES EAL
B.A. St. Cloud State University
B.A. University of Minnesota
M.Ed. University of Minnesota
B.A. St. Cloud State University
B.A. University of Minnesota
M.Ed. University of Minnesota
Scott Hsu
Teacher - HS Math
B.A. University of Massachusetts
M.A. Western New England University
B.A. University of Massachusetts
M.A. Western New England University
Jacob Humes
ES Psychologist
B. Psych Griffith University
Grad. Dip. Ed. University of Southern Queensland
B. Psych Griffith University
Grad. Dip. Ed. University of Southern Queensland
Tan Huynh
Teacher - ES EAL Grade 5
B.A. Dickinson College
M.Ed. American College of Education
B.A. Dickinson College
M.Ed. American College of Education
Lisa Jacobs
Gregory Jardin
Teacher - MS English
B.A. The University of Western Ontario
B.Ed. University of Western Ontario
M.A. University of Toronto
M.Sc. State University of New York Buffalo
B.A. The University of Western Ontario
B.Ed. University of Western Ontario
M.A. University of Toronto
M.Sc. State University of New York Buffalo
Rebecca Jardin
Teacher - MS and HS Art
Teacher - HS Art
B.A. University of South Australia
M.Sc. State University of New York Buffalo
Teacher - HS Art
B.A. University of South Australia
M.Sc. State University of New York Buffalo
Kari Jennings
Teacher - HS Learning Support
B.S. Oregon State University
M.S. Portland State University
B.S. Oregon State University
M.S. Portland State University
Erin Johnson
Teacher - MS Language Arts/ Writing/ Digital Literacy
B.A. MidAmerica Nazarene University
M.A. Pacific University
B.A. MidAmerica Nazarene University
M.A. Pacific University
Jay Johnson
Teacher - ES Grade 5
B.A. MidAmerica Nazarene University
M.A. Concordia University
B.A. MidAmerica Nazarene University
M.A. Concordia University
Dawne Kaba
Teacher - MS Physical Education
B.H.Kin. University of British Columbia
B.Ed. University of British Columbia
M.Ed.Admin. Endicott College
B.H.Kin. University of British Columbia
B.Ed. University of British Columbia
M.Ed.Admin. Endicott College
Regina Katz
Teacher - HS Science
B.S. University of the Philippines
M.D. Saint Louis University
M.A. University of San Francisco and Washington State University
B.S. University of the Philippines
M.D. Saint Louis University
M.A. University of San Francisco and Washington State University
Daniel Keller
Principal - Elementary School
B.A. Beloit College
M.A. University of Washington
Ph.D. Bilkent University
B.A. Beloit College
M.A. University of Washington
Ph.D. Bilkent University
Daniel Keller
Teacher - HS Social Studies
B.A. University of Saint Thomas
M.Ed. University of Minnesota
B.A. University of Saint Thomas
M.Ed. University of Minnesota
Nathan Larson
Teacher - MS Drama and HS Art
Teacher - MS Drama
B.F.A. Nova Scotia College of Art and Design
Teacher - MS Drama
B.F.A. Nova Scotia College of Art and Design
Alison Leathwood
Teacher - HS Physical Education
B.Ed. University of Calgary
B.Kin. University of Calgary
M.Ed. University of Gonzaga
B.Ed. University of Calgary
B.Kin. University of Calgary
M.Ed. University of Gonzaga
Tammy Stevens-King
Teacher - ES Kindergarten
B.A. Johannesburg College of Education at Wits University
B.A. Johannesburg College of Education at Wits University
Erin Lu
Teacher - MS Mandarin
B.A. Xi’an International Studies University
M.A. Shanghai International Studies University
B.A. Xi’an International Studies University
M.A. Shanghai International Studies University
Evelyn Lucero
Instructional Coach: ES Literacy/Social Studies
B.A. Azusa Pacific University
M.A. California State University Northridge
B.A. Azusa Pacific University
M.A. California State University Northridge
Gema Rodríguez Luque
William Medina
Teacher - MS and HS Spanish
M.E. School of Mechanics of Moscow
M.Ed. The University of New Jersey
M.E. School of Mechanics of Moscow
M.Ed. The University of New Jersey
Brian Mellon
Teacher - HS Science
B.S. Northern Illinois University
M.A. National Louis University
B.S. Northern Illinois University
M.A. National Louis University
Ricki Millevolte
Teacher – ES EAL Kindergarten
B.A. University of Wisconsin –Stout
M.A. Framingham State University
B.A. University of Wisconsin –Stout
M.A. Framingham State University
Justin Milligan
Teacher - HS EAL
B.A. University of Massachusetts
M.A. University of Massachusetts
B.A. University of Massachusetts
M.A. University of Massachusetts
Catriona Moran
Head of School
B.Ed. University of Limerick
M.Ed. University of Southern Queensland
Ph.D. University of San Diego
B.Ed. University of Limerick
M.Ed. University of Southern Queensland
Ph.D. University of San Diego
Abby Morgan
Teacher - MS EAL
B.A. University of Wales Trinity Saint David
M.A. Teach-Now Educatore School
B.A. University of Wales Trinity Saint David
M.A. Teach-Now Educatore School
Erica Neal
Teacher - HS Science
B.S. Queen’s University
B.A. Queen’s University
B.Ed. Queen’s University
B.S. Queen’s University
B.A. Queen’s University
B.Ed. Queen’s University
Jeremy Neldon
Teacher - ES Grade 2
B.A. Miami University of Ohio
M.A. University of Alaska Southeast
B.A. Miami University of Ohio
M.A. University of Alaska Southeast
Gregory Nonato
Teacher – ES Grade 1
B.A. Queen’s University
B.Ed. Queen's University
M.Sc. State University of New York Buffalo
B.A. Queen’s University
B.Ed. Queen's University
M.Sc. State University of New York Buffalo
Donna Norkeliunas
Assistant Principal - Elementary School
B.Ed. State University of New York Cortland
M.A. State University of New York New Paltz
Ph.D. Lynn University, FL
B.Ed. State University of New York Cortland
M.A. State University of New York New Paltz
Ph.D. Lynn University, FL
Patrick O'Donnell
Teacher - ES Grade 3
B.A. University of Ulster
PGCE University of Bedfordshire
B.A. University of Ulster
PGCE University of Bedfordshire
Kenneth O'Hare
Teacher - ES Grade 5
B.Ed. The Queens University of Belfast
M.Ed. The Queens University of Belfast
B.Ed. The Queens University of Belfast
M.Ed. The Queens University of Belfast
Diane O'Olliffe
Teacher - ES Physical Education
B.S. Western Oregon University
A.A. Treasure Valley Community College
M.S. Central Washington University
B.S. Western Oregon University
A.A. Treasure Valley Community College
M.S. Central Washington University
Sonia Ortiz
Teacher – HS Modern World Language
B.A. University of Deusto
Postgrad Cert. Ed. University of Deusto
M.A. Universidad Europea del Atlántico
M.A. Universidad Internacional Iberoamericana
B.A. University of Deusto
Postgrad Cert. Ed. University of Deusto
M.A. Universidad Europea del Atlántico
M.A. Universidad Internacional Iberoamericana
David Perkin
Tuan Phan
Teacher - HS English
B.A. Cornell University, NY
M.A. Middlebury College Bread Loaf School of English, VT
B.A. Cornell University, NY
M.A. Middlebury College Bread Loaf School of English, VT
Ryan Pool
Teacher - MS Learning Support
B.A. University of Oklahoma
M.S. California State University Northridge
B.A. University of Oklahoma
M.S. California State University Northridge
Sarah Ratcliffe
Tina Ratliff
Teacher - ES Early Childhood
B.A. Mississippi College
M.A. University of Southern Mississippi
B.A. Mississippi College
M.A. University of Southern Mississippi
Thomas Redfern
Teacher - HS Social Studies & IB Theory of Knowledge
B.A. Middle Tennessee State University
B.A. Middle Tennessee State University
Monika Richardson
Teacher - HS Math and AP Coordinator
B.E. Stevens Institute of Technology
M.A. Hunter College (City College of New York)
B.E. Stevens Institute of Technology
M.A. Hunter College (City College of New York)
Katie Rigney- Zimmermann
Admissions & Marketing Director
B.S. Texas Tech University
M.B.A. Schiller International University
B.S. Texas Tech University
M.B.A. Schiller International University
Jeffrey Robidoux
Teacher - HS English
B.A. University of British Columbia
B.Ed. University of British Columbia
B.A. University of British Columbia
B.Ed. University of British Columbia
David Ross
Teacher - ES Grade 4
B.A. San Diego State University
M.S. Buffalo State, State University of New York
National Board Certification, NBPTS, USA
B.A. San Diego State University
M.S. Buffalo State, State University of New York
National Board Certification, NBPTS, USA
Natalie Rouse
David Rynne
Instructional Coach - MS Technology
Teaching Diploma: DDIAE Australia
Grad. Dip. Ed. USQ Australia
M.Ed. USQ Australia
Teaching Diploma: DDIAE Australia
Grad. Dip. Ed. USQ Australia
M.Ed. USQ Australia
John Salminen
Jacob Scott
Teacher - MS Math and Science
B.A. University of California Los Angeles
M.A. California State University San Bernardino
B.A. University of California Los Angeles
M.A. California State University San Bernardino
Heidi Sontag
Elizabeth Souba
Teacher - HS Counselor
B.S. University of Nebraska at Omaha
M.S. Creighton University
B.S. University of Nebraska at Omaha
M.S. Creighton University
Christopher Stoltz
Teacher - HS Math
B.S. Northern Arizona University
M.Ed. Grand Canyon University
B.S. Northern Arizona University
M.Ed. Grand Canyon University
Lisa Swiercinsky
Chris Sylvester
Teacher - HS Physical Education
B.P.E. University of Alberta
B.Ed. University of Alberta
M.Sc. State University of New York Buffalo
B.P.E. University of Alberta
B.Ed. University of Alberta
M.Sc. State University of New York Buffalo
Melanie Sylvester
Teacher - ES Grade 4
B.Ed. University of Alberta
M.Sc. State University of New York Buffalo
B.Ed. University of Alberta
M.Sc. State University of New York Buffalo
Elisabeth Tam
Teacher - ES Kindergarten
B.F.A. Virginia Commonwealth University
M.Ed. Antioch University New England
B.F.A. Virginia Commonwealth University
M.Ed. Antioch University New England
David Tan
Teacher - HS Social Studies
B.A. The Ohio State University
M.A. University of Michigan
B.A. The Ohio State University
M.A. University of Michigan
John Urdal
Megan Vandeventer
Teacher - ES Early Childhood
B.A. University of Missouri
M.A. Columbia University
B.A. University of Missouri
M.A. Columbia University
Joycelyn Wei
Evan Weinberg
Teacher - MS and HS STEM Coordinator
B.S. Tufts University
M.A. City College of New York
B.S. Tufts University
M.A. City College of New York
Kristin Weiss
Teacher - ES Grade 3
B.A. University of Northern Colorado
M.A. Bilkent University
B.A. University of Northern Colorado
M.A. Bilkent University
Michael Williams
Teacher - HS Science
B.A. Berkeley, CA
M.S. University of Oregon
M.Ed. Montana State University
B.A. Berkeley, CA
M.S. University of Oregon
M.Ed. Montana State University
Christopher Wolf
Teacher - HS Social Studies
B.A. Western Washington University
M.A. University of Oregon
B.A. Western Washington University
M.A. University of Oregon
Emily Wolf
Teacher - MS Social Studies
B.A. Western Washington University, WA
M.A. Pacific University, OR
B.A. Western Washington University, WA
M.A. Pacific University, OR
William Wong
Teacher – ES Grade 1
B.B.A. Saint Francis Xavier University
M.S. State University of New York
B.B.A. Saint Francis Xavier University
M.S. State University of New York
Shelley Wowchuk
Administration - Athletic Director
B.A. University of Alberta
M.S. West Virginia University
M.Ed. Endicott College
B.A. University of Alberta
M.S. West Virginia University
M.Ed. Endicott College
Michele Wrzesinski
Teacher - MS Physical Education
B.S. University of Mary
M.A. Plymouth State University
B.S. University of Mary
M.A. Plymouth State University
Jon Wrzesinski
Administration - Activities Director
B.S. University of North Dakota
M. Ed. University of Mary
B.S. University of North Dakota
M. Ed. University of Mary