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.
Christopher Murphy (cmurphy@dis.sc.kr) - Head of School
Educational Background
- North Carolina State University, Masters in School Administration
- Boston University, Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
- Boston University, Bachelor of Science in Special Education
- State of Maine, School Administrator Certification
Scott Jolly (scjolly@dis.sc.kr) - Assistant 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
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) - Executive Director/Director of 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)
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
Janice Sypniewski (jsypniewski@dis.sc.kr ) - Grade 3 Classroom
Educational Background
- American College of Education, M.Ed. in Educational Technology
- Saint Joseph's College of Maine, B.S. in Elementary Education
- TESOL Certification, Global Leadership College, Canada
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
Nathan Payan (npayan@dis.sc.kr) - Grade 4 Classroom
Educational Background
- The College of New Jersey, M.Ed. and Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership
- George Mason University, M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction
- Michigan State University, BA Human Resources and Society
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
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
- 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
Educational Background
- Master of Science in Kinesiology from Texas A&M University-Kingsville
- Bachelor of Art in Education from Eastern Washington University
Derek Bergan (dbergan@dis.sc.kr) - Social Studies
Educational Background
- Loras College, Bachelors in Secondary Education and History
Camille Butcher (cbutcher@dis.sc.kr) - English
Educational Background
- University of Missouri, Masters of Education in Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum
- York University, Bachelor of Education
- York University, Bachelor of Arts in English
Bruce Cameron (bcameron@dis.sc.kr) - Science
Educational Background
- University of Washington, Masters in Teaching
- University of Washington, B.S. in Oceanography
Courtney Cameron (ccameron@dis.sc.kr) - ELL
Educational Background
- Syracuse University, Masters in Public Administration
- Georgetown University, B.A. in Government
- Florida State K-12 Professional Educator Certificate: English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and Educational Media Specialist
Christopher Coleman (ccoleman@dis.sc.kr) - Math
Educational Background
- BS in Secondary Education, University of Maine at Farmington
Shryl Francisco (sfrancisco@dis.sc.kr) - Science
Educational Background
- University of California, Los Angeles, Certification in College Counseling
- Montana State University, Master's in Curriculum and Instruction
- Montana State University, Teaching Certification 6-12 Science
- Laurentian University, Bachelor of Science
Marlow Gum (mgum@dis.sc.kr) - Art
Educational Background
- 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
Yanqiong Janet Huang (jhuang@dis.sc.kr) - Chinese
Educational Background
- Sun Yat-Sen University, MA in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages
- Hainan University, BA in English Language and Literature
Conrad Hutchings (chutchings@dis.sc.kr) - Instrumental Music & Orchestra
Educational Background
- Sam Houston State University, Masters of Music in Wind Conducting, Attending.
- 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
- 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.
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
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
Jabeen Wang (jwang@dis.sc.kr) - Math
Educational Background
- Pusan National University, B.S. in Mathematics Education
- Bloomfield College, Math and Science Teacher Training (MAST) Program
