Our faculty knows that lessons are often learned with not just the mind, but with the body and the heart, as well. Experiencing ideas, through interactive and hands-on activities, makes learning real. Our faculty works to challenge students to achieve beyond their expectations, and to become creative, analytical, independent thinkers.
Scott Jolly (scjolly@dis.sc.kr) - Head of School

Educational Background
- University of San Francisco, Masters in Educational Leadership
- Washington State Principal Certification
- Vancouver Island University, Bachelor of Education
- Vancouver Island University, Bachelor of Arts in History and Geography
- Vancouver Island University, Physical Education Diploma
Courtney Cameron (ccameron@dis.sc.kr) - Principal

Educational Background
- Georgetown University, Bachelor of Arts
- Syracuse University, Master of Public Administration
- Washington State Principal Certification
- Washington State K-12 Teacher Certification
William Seward (wseward@dis.sc.kr) - Director of Teaching and Learning

Educational Background
- Hunter College of The City University of New York, Advanced Certificate in School Building and District Leadership
- NYU Steinhardt School of Education, Reading Recovery Certificate
- Mercy College, M.S. in Elementary Education
- University of Wisconsin-Madison, M.A. in African American Studies
- University of Tennessee-Knoxville, B.A. in History and Political Science
- New York State, School Building Leader and School District Leader Certificates
Doo Won Kim (dwkim@dis.sc.kr) - Director of External Affairs and Korean Studies

Educational Background
- Yeungnam University, MBA
- Keimyung University, B.S. in Business Administration
Amanda Ringrose (aringrose@dis.sc.kr) - Early Childhood Classroom

Educational Background
- Griffith University, MA Primary Teaching
- Laurentian University, BA Psychology
Deanna Suozzo (dsuozzo@dis.sc.kr ) - Grade 1 Classroom

Educational Background
- Susquehanna University, B.A in Elementary Education (PreK-4)
Michelle White (mwhite@dis.sc.kr) - Grade 1 Classroom

Educational Background
- Texas State University, Masters in Elementary Education
- University of Texas at Austin, Bachelor of Arts in History and Geography
Molly Kaschub (mkaschub@dis.sc.kr ) - Grade 2 Classroom

Educational Background
- Master's of Reading from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
- Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
- Bachelor of Science in Spanish, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Sarah Prestia (sprestia@dis.sc.kr ) - Grade 2 Classroom

Educational Background
- M.Ed. in International Education, Endicott College
- BS in Elementary Education (Summa Cum Laude), University of Maine Farmington
Michael Bartolay (mbartolay@dis.sc.kr ) - Grade 3 Classroom

Educational Background
- American College of Education, M.Ed. in Educational Technology
- University of South Carolina-Aiken, Gifted and Talented Education Endorsement
- University of the Philippines, Bachelor in Elementary Education
Cassidy Rouse (crouse@dis.sc.kr) - Grade 3 Classroom

Educational Background
- B.A. in Elementary Education, St. Ambrose University
Sarah Bielec (sbielec@dis.sc.kr) - Grade 4 Classroom

Educational Background
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, M.A. International Education Administration and Leadership
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, B.A. Elementary Education
- Minor in East Asian Languages and Cultures: Concentration in Korean Language
Addam Rouse (addam.rouse@dis.sc.kr) - Grade 4 Classroom

Educational Background
- B.A. in Elementary Education, St. Ambrose University
Nicole Morissette (nmorissette@dis.sc.kr) - Grade 5 Classroom

Educational Background
- M.Ed in International Education, Endicott College
- BS in Elementary Education with a concentration in mathematics (cum laude), University of Maine Farmington
- Bethel University, International Baccalaureate Certificate in Teaching and Learning
- Harvard University, Certificate in School Management and Leadership
Moa Son (mson@dis.sc.kr) - Grade 5 Classroom

Educational Background
- Bethel University, B.A. Elementary Education
- State of Indiana Life Science & Math (5-9) Certificate
Antonette Gum (agum@dis.sc.kr) - Art

Educational Background
- M.Ed in Curriculum and Instruction in Primary Education, University of West Florida
- BA in Art History, University of South Florida
- Florida State Art & ESL K-12 Professional Educator Certificate
Keline Medina (kmedina@dis.sc.kr) - Spanish

Educational Background
- University of Carabobo, Bachelor of Education Major English
Joshua Park (jpark@dis.sc.kr) - Elementary Music

Educational Background
- Central Washington University, Masters of Music Education and Conducting
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign of Music, B.M. in Music Education
- Applied Focus on Piano and Instrumental Music Education
- Illinois State Teaching Certification Music K-12
Richard Pierog (rpierog@dis.sc.kr) - Computer

Educational Background
- University of Western Ontario, : BA in Psychology
- Wilfrid Laurier University, Accounting Program
- Brock University, Bachelor of Education, Primary-Junior
- University of British Columbia, Masters in Educational Technology
Adam Purdy (apurdy@dis.sc.kr) - Physical Education

Educational Background
- University College London, M.Ed. Applied Educational Leadership and Management
- University of Ulster, B.Sc. Honours Degree in Geography with Education
Julia Zhu (jzhu@dis.sc.kr) - Chinese

Educational Background
- Framingham State University, M. Ed. in International Teaching
- Huaqiao University, B.A. in Teaching of Chinese as a Foreign Language
- National Teaching Certificate and Diploma in Middle school and Elementary school Chinese Teaching
Timothy Archer (tarcher@dis.sc.kr) - Physical Education & Residential Director

Educational Background
- Master of Science in Kinesiology from Texas A&M University-Kingsville
- Bachelor of Art in Education from Eastern Washington University
George Balint (gbalint@dis.sc.kr) - Science

Educational Background
- Relay Graduate School of Education, Masters in Chemistry Education
- University at Buffalo, Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Sociology
Derek Bergan (dbergan@dis.sc.kr) - Social Studies

Educational Background
- Loras College, Bachelors in Secondary Education and History
Hannah Nagy (hnagy@dis.sc.kr) - English

Educational Background
- Minnesota State University, Masters in English Literature and English Studies
- The University of South Dakota, Vermillion, Bachelor of Science in Education
Bruce Cameron (bcameron@dis.sc.kr) - Science

Educational Background
- University of Washington, Masters in Teaching
- University of Washington, B.S. in Oceanography
Christopher Coleman (ccoleman@dis.sc.kr) - Math

Educational Background
- BS in Secondary Education, University of Maine at Farmington
Steven Gall (sgall@dis.sc.kr) - Math & Computer Science

Educational Background
- University of Glasgow, Master of Science in Mathematics and Physics
- Institute of Education, University of London, PGCE Secondary Mathematics
Marlow Gum (mgum@dis.sc.kr) - Art

Educational Background
- M.Ed in Curriculum and Instruction in Secondary Education, University of West Florida
- BFA in Studio Art, University of South Florida
- Florida State Art K-12 Professional Educator Certificate
Philip Hinkle (phinkle@dis.sc.kr) - English

Educational Background
- Mississippi State University, MA in English
- Ohio University, BA in English
Conrad Hutchings (chutchings@dis.sc.kr) - Instrumental Music & Orchestra

Educational Background
- Sam Houston State University, Masters of Music in Wind Conducting
- University of Southern Maine School of Music, BM in Music Education
- Applied Focus on Classical Trombone, Voice and Instrumental Conducting
- University of Southern Maine, Teaching Certification Music K-12
Sarah Jolly (srjolly@dis.sc.kr) - Counselor & Athletic Director

Educational Background
- University of California San Diego - Specialized Certificate in College Counseling
- Walden University, M.Ed. in Elementary Reading and Literacy
- Vancouver Island University, Bachelor of Education
- Vancouver Island University, Bachelor of Arts in English and history
Nicholas Kaschub (nkaschub@dis.sc.kr) - Social Studies

Educational Background
- Bachelor of Science in Broadfield Social Studies Education, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.
Jinsol Kim (jkim@dis.sc.kr) - ELL

Educational Background
- M.A. in Teaching English as a Second Language, Boston University
- B.A. in Christian Education, Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary
- Massachusetts State Teaching Certification PreK-12 English as a second language
Jefferson Lipsky (jlipsky@dis.sc.kr) - Social Studies

Educational Background
- DePaul University-M.Ed. in Secondary Education, concentration in History, Social Sciences, & Psychology, with a Middle School Endorsement
- Southern Illinois University-B.S. in Integrated Marketing Communications (Mass Media), minor in Psychology
Ana Lopez (alopez@dis.sc.kr) - Spanish

Educational Background
- Universidad Internacional de La Rioja, Masters in Spanish as a Foreign Language
- Univesidad Central de Venezuela, Bachelor of Arts in Modern Languages (Spanish, Italian, English)
- Universitá Italiana per Stranieri, Certification for Teaching Italian Language and Culture
Brittany Loutsch (bloutsch@dis.sc.kr) - English

Educational Background
- University of Iowa, B.A. in English
- King's College London, Postgraduate Certificate in Psychology and Neuroscience of Mental Health
Annette Lualhati (alualhati@dis.sc.kr) - Science

Educational Background
- Master in Science Teaching at De La Salle University, Philippines
- B.S. Secondary Education at University of Batangas, Philippines
Molly McNevin (mnevin@dis.sc.kr) - School Counselor

Educational Background
- Boise State University, Masters in Social Work
- Boise State University, Bachelor of Arts, Social Work
Jabeen Wang (jwang@dis.sc.kr) - Math

Educational Background
- State of New Jersey Math K-12 Teaching Certificate
- Pusan National University, B.S. in Mathematics Education
- Bloomfield College, Math and Science Teacher Training (MAST) Program
Tony Zhao (tzhao@dis.sc.kr) - Chinese

Educational Background
- B.A. Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language, Sichuan International Studies University
- Confucius Institute Headquarters (Hanban) Certificate for Teachers of Chinese to Speakers of Other Language











Luke Shorty - Chairperson

Educational Background
- Montana State University, Masters of Science in Mathematical Sciences
- University of Maine at Farmington, Bachelors of Arts in Mathematics
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Martin Grohman - Director

Educational Background
- BS, Chemical Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
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Marty grew up in Carthage, Maine, where his family still runs a small farm keeping Jersey cows. He and his wife Amy and their two children now live in Biddeford, Maine, USA.
Colleen Grover - Director

Educational Background
- Bachelor of Science in Education, University of Maine;
- Master of Education in Counseling University of Maine; Certificate of Advanced Studies in Educational Leadership, Unversity of Maine; Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
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Dong Geun Han - Director

Educational Background
- Purdue University, Ph.D in Economics
- Ball State University, Masters in Economics
- Seoul National University, Masters in City Planning
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Jongseop Jun - Director

Educational Background
- Graduate School of Korea National University of Education, Masters in Policy and Administration
- Kyungpook National University, Bachelor of Public Administration
Sunkook Kwon - Auditor

Educational Background
- University of Oklahoma, Ph.D. in Accounting
- University of Colorado-Boulder, MBA
- Yonsei University, Bachelor of Business Administration
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Ki-Seok Lee - Director

Educational Background
- Seoul National University, Ph.D. in International Development
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Youngju Park - Director

Educational Background
- Keimyung University, Masters of Music in Piano
- Keimyung University, Bachelor of Music in Piano
Kevin Ritchie - Director

Educational Background
- University of Maine, Masters in Educational Leadership
- University of Maine, Bachelor of Science in Sociology, Minor in English
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Stan Sawyer - Director

Educational Background
- University of Maine at Orono,
Certificate of Advance Studies [CAS} in Superintendency of Schools - University of Maine at Orono, Masters in School Administration
- University of Maine at Orono, Bachelors of Science
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