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 (mmcnevin@dis.sc.kr) - School Counselor

Educational Background
- Masters in Social Work, Boise State University
- Bachelor of Arts in Social Work, Boise State University
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Issued by the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses in the State of Idaho
- Specialized Certificate in School Social Work for K-12, issued by the State of Idaho through Boise State University
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











Hung Bui - Chairperson

Educational Background
More about Hung Bui
Hung was born in Vietnam and is a first-generation Asian-American. Having experienced the transformative nature of a rigorous, inclusive, and diverse education, Hung is committed to implementing and innovating the most supportive structures to create the highest quality, enriching educational experience for students. “I am honored to take on this leadership role as it is an extraordinary opportunity to be of service to both the hard-working, kind-hearted rural Maine communities that Lee Academy serves and the dynamic, rapidly-growing Daegu International School community. Working with Lee Academy and the Daegu International School is the best of both worlds”. Hung arrives at Lee Academy and Daegu International School with his spouse, Amie Mallett Bui '95, and his 12-year-old daughter.
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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