Kevin Wheeler has worked in education for 15 years and joined QAIS in 2020. He holds a Master of Arts in Teaching in Secondary Social Studies and a Harvard certificate in school management and leadership. His IB experience includes work as a DP examiner, workshop leader, and evaluation leader across the MYP and DP. He also holds a secondary social studies teaching license and has completed training in school leadership, positive discipline, child protection, and conflict response.
Coleton Tillett brings extensive experience in elementary education, curriculum development, and school leadership to her role as Lower School Principal. She holds master’s degrees in Curriculum and Instruction and Educational Leadership from the American College of Education, as well as a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She is a licensed educator in New Jersey and South Carolina and has completed professional learning in the Primary Years Program (PYP) and international school leadership.
Jakub Grzeszczuk has worked in education since 2017 and joined Amerasia in 2022. He holds a Master of Science in Biology, specializing in Microbiology, and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Wrocław. He also completed the Inter-Faculty Pedagogical Study at Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences. Jakub serves as MYP Coordinator and Head of the Sciences Department while teaching DP Biology. An experienced IB educator and workshop leader, he has completed IB training in MYP and DP coordination, DP Biology, DP Environmental Systems and Societies, and MYP Sciences.
Stella Zhao has worked in international education for 11 years and joined Qingdao Amerasia International School (QAIS) in 2015. She holds a master's degree in international education of Chinese Language and a bachelor’s degree in Chinese Language and Literature. Currently serving as the DP Coordinator and an MYP and DP Language Acquisition teacher, Stella is committed to supporting effective IB implementation, curriculum development, and student growth. She is an IB Workshop Leader with expertise in DP coordination, MYP and DP Language Acquisition, and holds a senior high school teaching qualification.
Christopher Lehane Kendrick has worked in education for 12 years and joined QAIS in 2022. He holds a Master of Education in Educational Leadership, a PGCE in Secondary Mathematics, a PGCert in Post 16 Mathematics Education, and a bachelor’s degree. Chris leads the Mathematics Department, teaches MYP and DP Mathematics, and coordinates examinations and data for teaching and learning. He is also an IB DP Mathematics examiner and a tutor in secondary mathematics education at the University of Buckingham. Chris has completed additional IB Mathematics and MYP training.
Rita Miao
Montessori Toddler Bamboo Cottage
Lead Teacher
Jessica Wang
Montessori Toddler Bamboo Cottage
Co-Teacher
Serene Du
Montessori Toddler Bamboo Cottage
Teacher Assistant
Hyacinth Masigman
Montessori EC Plum Blossom Cottage
Lead Teacher & Montessori Team Leader
Lilianeth Morales
Montessori EC Lotus Cottage
Lead Teacher
Shabina Bastiansz
Montessori EC Lavender Cottage
Co-Lead Teacher
Kirsten Li
Montessori EC Plum Blossom Cottage
Co-Teacher
Daisy Pang
Montessori EC Lotus Cottage
Co-Teacher
Krystal Liu
Montessori EC Lavender Cottage
Co-Lead Teacher
Mia Xiao
Montessori EC Lavender Cottage
Teacher Assistant
Suzy Cui
Montessori EC Plum Blossom Cottage
Teacher Assistant
Lucy Qu
Montessori EC Lotus Cottage
Teacher Assistant
Olanike Elizabeth I. Kolapo
Azalea Cottage Lead Teacher
Montessori Specialist
Fliora Fang
Azalea Cottage Co-Lead Teacher
Math Specialist
Hailey Chen
Azalea Cottage TA
Chinese Language Teacher
Li Yan
Sunflower Cottage Lead Teacher
Alessia Chizzoniti
Sunflower Cottage
Literacy Specialist
Emma Ufaq Adnan
Sunflower Cottage TA
David Nazari
IB PYP Grade 3 Homeroom Teacher
Daisy Yang
Grade 3 Teacher Assistant
Chinese Language Teacher
Kenneth John Hall
IB PYP Grade 4 Lead Teacher
Lower School Events Coordinator
Joseph P. Reynolds Acland
IB PYP Grade 4 CO-Lead Teacher
Gloria Qiao
IB PYP Grade 4 Teacher Assistant
Chinese Language Teacher
Alyssa Mae E. Oblefias
IB PYP Grade 5 Lead Teacher
Judy Li
IB PYP Grade 5 Teacher Assistant
Chinese Language Teacher
Yuan Hui
Chinese Language Teacher
Apple Liu
Chinese Language Teacher
Kandice Jeffers
ESL and Learning Support Teacher
Ryan Edward Kalb
Head of Language & Literature Department
DP English Language & Literature
TOK Coordinator
ATL Coordinator
Student Council (STUCO) Advisor
Madeleine Victoria Dondit
MYP English A Language &
Literature Teacher
Víctor López García
Upper School Operations & Innovation Director
Joon Yeong Park
Korean Language and Literature Teacher
Korean College Counselor
Korean Community Liaison
Lynne Cui
Chinese Lanaguage Teacher
Lucia Jin
IB MYP/DP Chinese Language Teacher
Gaukhar Shakirova
MYP & DP English B Language
Acquisition Teacher
MYP & DP ESL Teacher
Stella Zhao
DP Coordinator
MYP/DP Language Acquisition Teacher
Jessica Muriel Tsuchiya
MYP/DP English Language Acquisition Teacher
Personal Project Coordinator
EE Coordinator
Yuan Hui
Chinese Language Teacher
Veronica Huang
PYP & MYP Chinese Language Teacher
Rafael Zamorano Verdu
MYP Individuals & Societies Head of Department
MYP Individuals & Societies Teacher
MMUN Coordinator
Alzhan Achilov
MYP Humanities Teacher
DP Economics Teacher
Farzad Azizi
QAIS DP Business Management
AWS Humanities
AWS Community-Activity-Service (CAS) Coordinator
Mark Joseph Burman
MYP Integrated Science Teacher
Jakub Grzeszczuk
MYP Coordinator
MYP/DP Biology Teacher
DP ESS Teacher
Murat Kaya
MYP & DP Chemistry Teacher
Mark Power
MYP & DP Physics Teacher
Arief Pratama
MYP & DP Mathematics Teacher
Christopher Lehane-Kendrick
Math Department Head
MYP/DP Math Teacher
Exams & Data for Teaching & Learning Coordinator (EDTLC)
Tanapat “Ice” Treyanurak
MYP & DP Mathematics Teacher
M. Gannett W. Cassidy
MYP & DP Design Teacher
Charla Ann Esser
Baishan Education Group Arts Director
PYP Music Teacher
MYP Choir Teacher
Michael J. Sobolak
MYP/DP Music Teacher
MYP Band Teacher
Baishan IMYC Music Teacher
Kimihiro Tsuchiya
Head of PHE Department
PYP/MYP PHE Teacher
Laki Faamamafa
Full School P.E. and Health Teacher
Vandita Sahay
MYP & DP Visual Arts Teacher
Hanna Siankevich
PYP Art Teacher
Krista R. Sifton
BEG Director of Learning Support
Meggie Meng
English Foundation Teacher
Kerry Yu
Librarian
Nathan Ashelman
MYP Design and DP Computer Science and EduTech Specialist
Dr. Kierstan F. Connors
BEG Director of College & Careers Counseling
Lily Xing
Business Manager
COO of Baishan Education Group
Min Luo
Director of Enrichment & Community Wellbeing
Ryan Bollhorn
Director of Communication and Marketing
Lynn Wang
Director of Admissions
Lulu Xu
Administrative Director
Miao Guang
Director of Designer and Photographer
Andrew Sifton
BGE Director of Strategic Development
Nancy Wan
Admissions Coordinator
Megan Li
BEG HR Director-Foreigner Division
Amy Tian
Facilities Manager and HR Director-Chinese Division
Esther Ma
Office Manager
Tatjana Bollhorn
Office Manager
Science Lab Technician
Lavinia Dai
Cashier
Amanda Ding
Accountant
Angel Wang
Nurse