Director of ISA Initiative for Student Enrichment and Success(ISES)
Executive Principal of ISA Wenhua International Centre for A Level
PhD in Social Anthropology, with 14 years of learning and teaching at the University of Cambridge.
He taught undergraduate and postgraduate courses for two years in the University of Cambridge. He used to be the Founding Chinese Head of a K12 International School in the Great Bay Area. Also, in King’s School, Ely, one of the oldest public schools in England, he worked as a Senior Teaching Fellow for two years.
After returning to China, he participated in the successful opening of two international bilingual schools.
Sefe Okungbowa
Deputy Principal of ISA Wenhua International Centre for A Level
Previously worked as Head of Science and Science Oxbridge Coordinator at Shenzhen College of International Education for 5 years. She was also the school iGEM liaison.
Sefe obtained her bachelor’s degree in Human Biology from Oxford Brookes University. With 12 years of teaching experience, she was expert in GCSE, A Level and diploma level biology subjects.
Many of her students received offers from Russell group Universities in the UK. In 2021, Sefe had 5 students with offers to Cambridge University for biological sciences and 1 Medicine; 7 students with offers to Oxford University also for biological sciences.
Mark Lassman
Academic Consultant, ISA Wenhua International Centre for A Level
Based in the UK, he is a very experienced educator with particular knowledge of IGCSE and A-Level programmes. For several years he served as the Director of International Admissions at Abbey College Cambridge.
This has afforded him knowledge of the unique needs of our students as they navigate the A-Level curriculum and consider tertiary education in the UK.
Mengzi Du
Emotional Counselor
Deputy Head of Pastoral Care
Mengzi Du, She is a GIT certified Y.E.T. instructor and holds a senior schoolteacher aualification.
Mengzi has many years of experience as a psychology teacher and has been a team-leader. She has participated in psychology projects many times and has been invited to organize group recreational activities in Guangdong for primary/secondary schools and College.
Peggy Peng
Head of Teaching and Learning for IGCSE
Teacher of Physics
BA (Hons) Human, Social, and Political Sciences, University of Cambridge. PGCE, University of Sunderland (ongoing). CELTA, Cambridge Assessment English.
Served as Senior ELT Consultant for Cambridge University Press in Guangzhou, hosting seminars and conferences on English language learning.
Worked as International Education Director at Cambridge Summer Schools in China (CSSC).
Held the position of Chief Debate Judge in the 3rd, 4th and 5th CSSC Debate Competitions and for the government-run Greater Bay Area Debate Competition.
Allen Lee
Teacher of English & Drama
Allen Allen Lee is a certified teacher from Canada and has 10 years of teaching experience. He was the Language Acquisition Teacher and Pastoral Care Tutor in Fettes College Guangzhou, and the High School ELA Teacher, English School Attached to the Guangdong University of Foreign Studies. He has rich experience in pastoral care and ELA subject.
Allen obtained his Bachelor of Education (Junior/Intermediate) from Lakehead University in Canada, and a honours Bachelor of Arts in English from McMaster University.
Cherish Danekas
Teacher of English
Cherish is a qualified ESL teacher graduated from University of Oregon, majoring in English Language Arts with the minor in Folklore and Creative Writing. She was also a professional tutor during college for Business, Journalism, History, and Social Studies students.
Before joining ISA, Cherish worked in Huamei International School and EF Education First as an international teacher.
Todor Imsir
Teacher of PE
Bachelor’s degree of Health and Physical Education/Fitness. Graduated from the best Sport and physical education university in Serbia, University of Belgrade.
A PE teacher of 2 and a half years of experience in Serbia and a basketball head coach of 3 years of experience in China.
Skilled in physical education, fitness, health, nutrition, basketball, swimming, boxing, football, volleyball and personal training.
Erica Liu
Chinese & Geography teacher
Taiwan Normal University, Certificate Degree in Geography; Framingham State University, Master’s Degree in International Education
Previously worked as Full-time ES/MS/HS Chinese language and culture teacher and Chinese department Coordinator at The American International School of Guangzhou.
Outstanding AP curriculum teacher with students receiving outstanding scores
Georgina Richardson
Teacher of Art
Over 17 years teaching experience in GCSE/A Level Art and Desig. Georgina is expert in providing students a broad and individual education in Art ranging from painting, drawing, 3D works, ceramics, creative textiles, printmaking and mixed media work.
Previously worked as the Head of Art & Design in both boarding school and state funded school in UK. She also served as a form tutor overseeing UCAS applications, apprenticeships and future career plans.
Georgina obtained her bachelor’s degree from Loughborough University (ranked 5th in the UK for Art and Design), and a PGCE in Art and Design from the University of Brighton.
Yuki Lou
Teacher of Art & Design
MA Creative Pattern & Garment Technology, University of the Arts London (UAL); BA Fashion Design, University of Creative Arts (UCA);
British high school GCSE+GCE (A Level) Art & Design
Having experience as a fashion designer, responsible for the operation and management of the womenswear department; works was invited to be published in fashion magazines, namely Italy VOGUE.
Stephen McCorry
Teacher of Mathematics
Having over 30 years of teaching experience in England, Northern Ireland, Switzerland, China, Egypt and the Philippines, adopting individualised teaching styles for students with different abilities.
Stephen has worked in Wycombe Abbey School, Changzhou, teaching Mathematics, Economics and Social Studies; He also taught Social Sciences at University of Lincoln and University of Plymouth.
BSc (Hons) Sociology/Economics and Postgraduate Diploma in Social Research, University of Plymouth. Postgraduate Certificate in Education: Mathematics, University of Brighton.
Smile Yang
Learning Support Coordinator
Teacher of Math
Sun Yat-sen University, Master of Management.
Previously Worked in the International Department of a high school in Guangzhou with rich experience in international mathematics teaching and curriculum design.
Experienced in teaching IGCSE, SAT, AP, A Level, etc.
College Board AP Calculus Teaching Qualification. Multiple trips to the United States to attend winter, summer and AP courses.
Sophie Wu
Teacher of ESL & Chemistry
MSc Nutrition, University of Reading;
BSc Food Quality and Security, Jinan University Has worked in the International Department of Guangzhou Tieyi Middle School as an AP Chemistry teacher; and as a chemistry teacher and research team leader in China for the Monash University Preparatory Program in Australia.
Previously worked at New Oriental Guangzhou as an IELTS teacher and research team leader.
Wendy Zhao
Teacher of Combined Science
Teacher of English
Bachelor of Environmental Studies, University of Waterloo; Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science, Nanjing University.
Wendy also obtained her Diploma of Excellence in Geographic Info Systems in Canada. She has experience in Application Development and 3D Modelling.
She is a proficient in different English level and admission test including TOEFL, IELTS, BEC and GRE.
Lorelei Liang
Teacher of ICT
Computer Science & Mathmatics
Studied abroad in the United States for seven years.Graduated from Meredith College with a bachelor of science degree in mathematics and computer science, completed all course requirements for secondary mathematics education.
Has mathematics teaching experience at American public schools and five years of English mathematics tutoring experience.
Good at discovering students' strengths, getting to know students' interests, as well as applying their strengths and interests within the classroom.
William Xie
Teacher of Economics & Business studies
University of Regina, Canada,majoring in Finance Master’s degree of Economics, Hunan University
Six years teaching experience of CAIE.
Previously worked in Country Garden School, and Huanggang Middle School.
Steven Wren
Guest Lecturer of Drama
BA (hons) Theatre Arts, Bretton Hall, Leeds University 1984. Steven has been an actor/musician for 37 years.
Previously worked as Principal Lecturer in Voice in Edinburgh College for 9 years, and teached Singing at Dance for All, Edinburgh for over 20 years.
Script doctored 7 pantomimes at Eden Court and wrote an original script for Jack & The Beanstalk.
