Holds a B.Sc. in Materials Engineering, M.Phil. in Nuclear Engineering, and PGCE from Canterbury Christ Church University (UK).
15 years of teaching experience in international schools; former Head of Science Department.
IB Examiner for over 8 years with expertise in IB curriculum and laboratory instruction.
Skilled in supervising student projects, fostering critical thinking and confidence.
Advocates experiential learning, aiming to create a positive, engaging classroom environment.
Gabrielle Yvette Miller
Arts Teacher
Over 30 years of experience in the art industry; earned a Master’s degree in Education in 2014.
Has taught English, Drama, and now specializes in Visual Arts in international schools since 2016.
Currently pursuing certification in Art Therapy, blending art education with emotional well-being.
Integrates visual, performing, and movement arts in teaching; promotes eco-conscious creativity.
Known for her positivity and open-mindedness, inspiring students’ confidence and artistic expression.
Ernesto Gomez
MYP, IGCSE Science Teacher
Master's in International Education from the University of Framingham at Boston, Massachusetts.
Three years of teaching science under the IB curriculum.
Bachelor's in Biology with emphasis in microbiology from the University of Panama.
Former researcher at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, Department of Behavior and Evolution.
Specific focus on the co-evolutionary health systems of fungus-growing ants.
Co-authored papers for esteemed science journals like Nature and Proceedings of Natural Academy of Science.
Research Mentor for the University of Copenhagen's tropical ecology course in Panama.
Alumni of the International Genetically Engineered Machines (iGEM) program at MIT.
James Riggs
Individuals and Societies Teacher
James has a degree in History & Law from the University of Derby. He is a CELTA holder, who has been teaching in China since 2007. Since 2012, he has been working exclusively with students going to attend university in English speaking countries. He has worked on International Foundation Years and Pre-University Academic English Programs run by providers in the UK and Australia. He is an experienced IELTS speaking and writing teacher.
Adrian Li
Chinese Teacher
Master's degree in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language from Jilin University
Almost 10 years of teaching experience in four countries: Taught Chinese as a second language in South Korea, the United States and the United Kingdom; taught Chinese language and literature in China. Students who attended Adrian's Chinese language and literature classes all got A* in CIE Chinese (first language) A Level exam.
John Erwin
MYP Design Teacher
IB Diploma Digital Science Teacher
Over 30 years of experience teaching Computer Science, 25 years of Head of Department
Delivered curriculum from Grade 1 through Grade 12, including: IGCSE, A Level, IB Diploma
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Information Technology and Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Technology Education
Introduced foundational computer skills in Grade 1; taught advanced Computer Science topics for IGCSE, A Level, and IB Diploma students.
PADI Divemaster certification
Violet Xiao
CLA Teacher
Graduated from Huazhong University of Science and Technology, M.E. Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages. Obtained Dual Degree in Chinese Language & Literature and English Language & Literature.
Violet has almost 6 years of Chinese teaching experience in education locally and internationally. She taught in primary and secondary schools in New Zealand, UK and had been responsible for developing resources, course plans and Chinese courses. She worked in IB International School as an lB Chinese Teacher teaching Language Acquisition and Language and Literature in IB MYP in China.
She worked as a Language supervisor of 7th CISM Military World Games and she also worked as a Chinese language program leader in a multinational company.
