Faculty Members - SH

VIS brings together educators from diverse global backgrounds, united by a shared commitment to progressive education. We are dedicated to recruiting only the most distinguished and innovative educators worldwide. VIS features educators from all over the world who share our love of progressive education. We hire only the best educators from around the world.

Dr. Brooke Bianchi-Pennington

PhD in Literacy Studies, University of Tennessee

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14 years of teaching experience
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Trained in AP Literature, AP Language, and AP Research

Publications include the Journal of Language and Literacy, The ALAN Review, the Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy, etc.

Mr. Austin Brigman

Bachelor of Fine Arts, University of Wisconsin - River Falls

USA Licensed Teacher - Art K-12 and ESL K-12

Oxford Seminars TESOL/TESL/TEFL certified

Art Garden Studio - Co-founder, Curriculum Designer, and Teacher

Mr. Byron Clarke

Master of Business Administration, National Chengchi University

Bachelor of Business Administration, Brock University

Accounting Teaching Assistant, National Chengchi University

Strategic Business Analyst and Marketing Account Manager

Outdoor Leadership and Team Building Consultant

Mr. Dac Chang

Dual Major in Electronic Production & Design and Piano Performance, Berklee College of Music

Music Producer - Taiwan Pop/Hip-Hop Artists (春艷 持修 吳獻)

Kao.inc Live Sessions - Band Leader, Arranger, Keyboard Player, Singer

Keyboardist - Playing for Artists (Yellow, The Crane, LEO37)

Ms. Peiju Chen

Master of Science, University of Hawaii at Manoa

Bachelor's in Foreign Languages and Literature, Nation Taiwan University

OD Art Studio: Co-founder, Acting coach, Representative

10+ years of teaching: focuses on oral training, nonverbal expression, actor-teacher training, and underprivileged group-related advocacy

Mr. Nicholas Collier

BA in World History, Wayne State University

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Co-founder/Creator of Tennō Records
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Artist at PITS Detroit
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10+ years of experience in music performance and production

Mr. Mark Collin

University of East Anglia - BSc in Biological Sciences

A-levels in Biology (A), Chemistry(A), Maths(A*), and Physics (A at AS-level)

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TEFL certified
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Tutoring science and maths to international school students for the IGCSE, IB, and MYP programs in Vietnam

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ESL teaching in Taiwan
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Mr. Jack Filmore

BA Politics and International Relations, Lancaster University, UK.
A-level Psychology (A*), Fine Art, and Philosophy, Ulverston Victoria Sixth Form College.
Cambridge CELTA certified.
7 years of teaching experience in Taiwan, Vietnam, and the UK.
Frontline political experience as an elected local government representative in the UK.

Mr. Mark Ford

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M.F.A. Syracuse University
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B.A. Indiana University, 
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Taught at Syracuse University, Northern Arizona University (USA); Chaoyang University of Technology (TW)

Created Film and Digital Video department at Northland Pioneer College (Navajo Nation, USA)

Nominated for Golden Bell (金鐘獎) for Best Sound, Time Lapse, 2010, Golden Horse (台北金馬影展) for Best Sound, Stray Dogs, 2013, Taipei Film Festival Awards, co-director, Ripples Apart, 2017

Mr. David Greenland

University of the Free State - BSc in Chemistry with Physics and Biology

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TEFL and SACE Certified
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8 years of teaching experience
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Ms. Chia-Chen, Hsieh

Bachelor of Arts in History, National Taiwan Normal University

Experience teaching history in senior high schools

Junior High School and Senior Secondary School Teacher Certificate

Dr. Brittney Nicole Judkins

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PhD in Education
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MA in Secondary Mathematics Teaching, University of Phoenix

BS in Psychology with minors in chemistry and mathematics, Texas A&M University

Triple certified in Texas: composite science, secondary mathematics, special education

Pursuing coursework in data analytics and coding

10 years teaching Algebra 1 in America, 5 years teaching both math and science in Taiwan, experience teaching AP-level Psychology, Chemistry, and Computer Science Principles

Mr. Jacek Kaczmarek

MSc in Business Decision Management, University of Bedfordshire

PGCE (International), University of Nottingham

Social, Educational, Mental Health needs of Children in school certified
Supporting children with ADHD in school certified
Supporting children with Autism in school certified
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CELTA certified
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British Council IELTS teacher and Expert

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Cambridge Examiner (YLE, FCE, PET, CAE)
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18+ years of teaching experience in High Schools (both international and local)

Mr. Henry Kao

Honors B.Sc. Degree in Pharmacology & Human Biology, University of Toronto

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Minor: Economics
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Experience: Lecturer, Biomedical Engineering, Graduate School, NCKU Science Teacher & Director, Yousheng Education Center

Teaching Focus: AP Statistics, AP Macro Econ

Mr. Owen Lan

National Taiwan Normal University – MBA in Global business and strategy

Fu Jen Catholic University – MS in Industrial, Organizational and Career Psychology

AP class teaching experience: AP Psychology, AP Chemistry, AP Micro Econ

Social innovation project implementation experience

Mr. Marcus Larsen-Strecker

MA in Chinese-English Translation and Interpretation, National Taiwan University

BA in International Relations and Asian Studies, Tufts University

Where There Be Dragons – 3 years as experiential educator leading student groups throughout Asia

East Coast Advantage Elite Tutoring Services – 2 years teaching critical thinking, reading, and writing and providing admissions counseling

Dr. Ethan Lewis

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PhD Education, University of Edinburgh
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MEd Agriculture Education with Work-based Learning Coordinator, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

BS in Naturalist Science, Northland College

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Teaching environmental education
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Past Board of Directors for Sustainable Agriculture Education Association, Minnesota Association for Environmental Education, and Edinburgh Garden Partners

Experience working with first-generation college-bound students and working with first-generation US immigrants

Ms. Jaye Lin

MA in Comparative Literature and Art History, Georg August University of Göttingen

Independent curator for film festivals and film producer

Founder of Bolin Studio for GE and TW cultural exchange programs

Work Experience: Peggy Guggenheim, Stadtmuseum Berlin, Berlinale, etc.

Mr. Lewis Lin

MSc in Physics and Astronomy, York University

Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics - Research Assistant

International school teaching experience

Teaching Focus: AP Physics 1/ AP Physics 2/ AP Physics C/ AP Calculus AB/BC

Mr. Liu, Shuo-Wei

Bachelor of Fine Arts majoring in Acting, Taipei National University of the Arts

Full-time sub teacher of performing arts, Taipei Municipal Jinhua Junior High School

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OD Art Studio: Acting coach
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Taipei Mental Rehabilitation Association: Acting coach of theater workshop

Mr. Alan Lo

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Master of Education in Liberal Studies
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Post Graduate Diploma of Education - History/Chinese History, The University of Hong Kong

Bachelor of Arts in History, Simon Fraser University

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Over 10 years of teaching experience.
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Taught at Diocesan Girls' School (Hong Kong) & St. Paul's Co-educational College (Hong Kong).

Mr. David Aaron Marchant

PhD Asian studies [in progress], National Chengchi University, emphasis on political psychology

MSc Applied Social and Political Psychology

BA in Psychology and Political Science (Foreign Affairs)

Experienced in K-12 education (Literature, Geography, and World History)

United States Marine Corps-Data Network Specialist (cybersecurity and network administration)

Mr. Joshua Mclean

Stellenbosch University: BA Fine Art (Sculpture), MA Fine Art (Education)
Teaching experience (Primary School, High school, NGO)
Taipei developing STEAM education

Mr. John Murn

BA in Journalism, University of Wisconsin

BA in Language and Linguistics, University of Wisconsin

Non-Profit Leadership: All Hands Taiwan (Co-Founder); Red Room (Executive Director)

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MBA Guest Lecturer - NTNU, NSYSU
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10 years working in advertising agencies before pivoting to education

Mr. William Openshaw

New Media Art, Taipei National University of the Arts

Performing member of Formosa Improv Group

Performing member of Stage Fight (Shakespeare, Musicals, and Sketch)

Proficient in Unity Game and Visual Art Development and Programming

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Experience creating educational games
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Experience filming and editing videos for events

Mr. Tristan Reynolds

Master's of Science in Educational Studies, Johns Hopkins University

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Philosophy, and Economics, Transylvania University

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Teaching Licenses in the US & UK
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Teaching Alumni, Teach for America
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Global Schools Advocate, Sustainable Development Solutions Network

Experience working with multilingual students and working with gifted & talented students

Mr. Fahad Shahid

Master of Business Administration, specializing in Data Science from Taipei Medical University.
Certified Full-stack JavaScript Engineer, with expertise in Web Application development.
Founder of DHA Academy in Pakistan, bringing 10 years of experience in educating Junior and Senior High students.
Currently researching Generative Artificial Intelligence and supporting graduate students in Smart Health Integrated Management.

College Counselor Ms. Rosalyn Shih

Bachelor of Arts in English, Columbia University (cum laude)

New York State Initial Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education (English Language Arts)

Trained Mindfulness Coach
10+ years of college counseling experience

Mr. Anshul Singh

Research Scholar (PhD candidate), National Taiwan University of Science and Technology

Experience in teaching mathematics and physics to undergraduate engineering students

Qualified GATE (Institutes in Singapore, Germany allow GATE-qualified candidates to pursue M.S or PhD)

Mr. Ian Thomassen

York College of Pennsylvania - Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science with a Minor in Geography

HULT University of London - History and International Relations

IL State Certification in Social Studies

Trinity College London - CertTESOL/TEFL/TESL

12 years experience teaching in Taiwan at international and bilingual schools

Human Resources and AP Human Geography teacher

Mr. Forrest Thornberry

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Morehead State University (Minor: Philosophy)

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TEFL certified
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Mt. Sterling Parks and Recreation summer camp director/instructor for students K-12

Mr. Dennis Weinberg

Gratz College - Master of Arts in Education

Goucher College - BA in history with a concentration in secondary education

Dual PA certifications in Math and Social Studies

Taught Algebra in inner-city Philadelphia

Mr. Brian Wiemer

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MA TEFL - Wright State University
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BA in Chinese Language and Culture - The Ohio State University

10 years of teaching experience in Taiwan

Associates in Visual Communication - Sinclair Community College

Professional Photographer and Videographer since 2020

Ms. Wen Chi Yu

Master of Arts in Chinese Linguistics and Literature, Yuan Ze University

The Certificate Examination for Proficiency in Teaching Chinese as a Second/Foreign Language

10+ years of teaching experience in Chinese literature and language

矢島　惠

Master's Program in Japanese History, Japanese Kokugakuin Daigaku University

Taught Japanese History four years at Shukutoku Sugamo Junior & Senior High School.

Had been assisted Japanese university students in occupational planning

Expert of Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT)、Japanese Conversation、Business Japanese、Beginner Japanese and Advanced Japanese

Ms. Echo Wang

MA in French Literature, Université de Paris-Sorbonne (Paris IV)
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DALF C2 diploma holder
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Certified examiner of French test DELF A1-DELF B2 & DALF C1

Judge of the 3rd Éloquentia, Concours d’Éloquence (National French Debate Competition)

10+ years of experience teaching in college

Ms. Sparkle Chiang

Bachelor of Arts, Fu-Jen University, Taiwan
15+ years of experience in Korean teaching
Teaching experience specialist on 1-6 TOPIK level Learning, Business Korean, Oral, Secondary extracurricular, One-on-one self-educated counseling, etc.

English (ENG4U-B2) Teacher - Ms. Dalena Tran

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Concordia University- B.Ed in TESL
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 Royal Roads University- M.A in Educational Leadership and Management

 B Certified- Language and literature: Implementing the MYP curriculum Category 1

10+ years teaching experience in Canada and Taiwan

AP Psychology - Mr. Henrique Cilliers

BA Humanities - Applied English & Psychology | Stellenbosch University

PGCE (Post-grad Certificate of Education) | Stellenbosch University

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10 years of teaching experience
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9 years of work experience in Taiwan
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6 years of teaching experience at an International Private School