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Mr. Timothy Hicks – Principal
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Tim enjoys travel and through his international teaching experience has had the opportunity to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa, visit Angel Falls in Venezuela, and explore Easter Island. He is looking forward to new experiences in Asia. -
Ms. Catherine Chen – Office Manager
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Ms. Laura Yeh – Secretary
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Mr. Alex Wang – Accounting
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Mr. Eric Chen – Information Technology Specialist
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Mr. Arman Torus – Science Educator
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Mr. Christopher Campbell – Science Educator
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Christopher holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Civil/Environmental Engineering from Purdue University. His educational path has equipped him with a solid foundation for comprehending the complexities of our environment and its interactions with various scientific principles. He proudly served in the US military for a decade, rising to the rank of Captain in the United States Air Force. During this time, he held the position of environmental scientist and compliance officer at a small air base in Indiana. His dedicated efforts focused on maintaining a harmonious balance between human activities and the environment. These experiences deepened his understanding of the delicate interplay between scientific advancement and responsible care for our planet.
When not igniting scientific curiosity within the classroom, Christopher can be found pursuing a diverse range of interests. He has a deep love for reading, believing that knowledge holds the key to unlocking the mysteries of the universe. Beyond the realm of academia, he challenges himself by participating in 5k and 10k races, consistently pushing his physical limits. Christopher relocated from America to Taiwan in 2019 with his wife, who is Taiwanese, to start their family here.
Within his classroom, science transforms from a mere subject into a thrilling adventure awaiting exploration. Christopher is dedicated to guiding students through the wonders of the natural world, fostering a sense of awe, and inspiring the upcoming generation of scientists, engineers, and critical thinkers. Together, let's embark on this expedition to unveil the mysteries that science has in store for us. -
Mr. Javier Fernández – Science Educator
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He has been working at HIS for several years already and when he is not in school, he likes to spend quality time with his family, watch classic movies, practice martial arts, tinker with his computer, and play old-school video games.
Javier is very excited to work in HIS and help students getting ready for their future college life. - Open or Close
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Mr. Matt Churchill – Language Arts Educator
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Ms. Michelle Slabbert - Language Arts Educator
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Mr. Colin Cochrane - Language Arts Educator
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Ms. Liling Chang - Math Educator
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Ms. Jessie Lei - Math Educator
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She has her both Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees from the University of Hong Kong (HKU), in Electrical and Electronic Engineering and in Mathematics, respectively.
She has enjoyed teaching in Mathematics and Computer Programming. When she is not teaching, Ms. Lei enjoys spending time with her family reading, watching movies, and playing table tennis. -
Mr. Dimitris Kanellopoulos - Art Educator
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Jim grew up in the beautiful country of Greece. From the small city near Athens that he was born, he moved to the Greek capital to study Art. It was there that he worked as a teacher and a professional artist, occasionally the previous two at the same time and, not so occasionally, over and above the humane man-hours. Soon, he found that life is too short to be living in one place and he decided to give himself a new perspective of life. Along with his family, he moved to Taiwan in 2010.
At the time of writing, this is his sixth year in Hsinchu International School where he teaches Drawing and Painting, 2D Design, 3D Design and Digital Arts. Taiwan and HIS have given him memorable experiences and working alongside HIS students and staff whom he trusts and respects is exciting.
His hobbies include making art, taking care of his dogs, annoying his wife by playing drums out of beat, playing Magic: the Gathering, working out, cooking, moviegoing and playing video games that actually require skill and strategic thought. -
Mr. Hank Hsieh - Music Educator
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Mr. Donovan Robus - Social Studies Educator
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After leaving the United Kingdom, he moved to Taiwan “for just one year” but has now been living here for quite some time. His desire to work as an educator in a multicultural, international environment filled with students, parents, and educators from all over the world brought him to HIS in 2014. -
Mr. Harold Seymour - Social Studies Educator
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Mr. Laurence Dean - Social Studies Educator
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Laurence enjoys traveling and exploring new places in South East Asia with his lovely wife and two children. Together, they have explored the many different countries where sightseeing, tasting new food, scuba diving or reading on the beach is a must on any vacation. Laurence also enjoys watching the latest movies or going out to any new restaurant in Taiwan.
Laurence loves the environment here at Hsinchu International School where a genuine love of learning is fostered in a warm atmosphere of friendship. Here teachers are constantly awakening a natural curiosity of education. Laurence is excited to work with the highly skilled and professional staff as well as the very enthusiastic and passionate students in grades 7,8 and 9. He looks forward to a very prosperous and productive year. -
Mr. Francisco González - ESL / Spanish Educator
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Parallel to his career as an educator, Fran is also a multidisciplinary artist whose practice encompasses sound, video, text, and other means of expression. Some of the main concerns tackled in his work include experience, perception, environment, and the myriad lines that crisscross between them, employing strategies such as focused observation, field recordings, and artistic installations to engage with them. He is also part of a large network of sound artists that spans all of Taiwan and will be involved in activities and performances in the near future in Hsinchu.
Fran is very happy to be a part of HIS and hopes to contribute a great deal to the institution and help students fulfill their potential. -
Ms. Sophie Su - Chinese Educator
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“Learn in order to practise.” is her goal for her students, she develops different ways to help her students understand and master Chinese easily. She always encourages students not to be afraid to make mistakes, because mistakes will help them learn better. And she is always willing to help them get better.
In her spare time, she loves to spend time with her family and friends, travel, read, and play with her two lovely dogs- xiao guai and feeble, or be a photographer when her husband skates. -
Mr. Tiger Liu - Physical Fitness Educator
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Mr. Liu is an experienced sports educator, who specialized in water sports (surfing and SUP). He currently holds the first and only ASI (Academy of Surfing Instructors) L3 SUP instructor and surf instructor certificate in Taiwan. Also, he has been part of the "Taitung County Ocean Sports Education” project for the last 4 years as the lead trainer for elementary and high school teachers in Taitung. He has also been a frequent guest on the podium in SUP(Stand Up Paddle) sports.
Mr. Liu has 10 years of work experience as a business development manager in sports equipment and fitness software companies. During the last decade, he has traveled around Europe, Asia, and Australia. Mr. Liu is very excited to join HIS to pass on his expertise in PE to help students to learn and grow actively. -
Ms. Peggy Wen - College Counselor
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Mrs. Joanne Kaufman - School Nurse
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Since her time in the O.R., Joanne has been a personal professional caregiver for young children while raising a family of her own. Eager to rejoin the workforce, Joanne decided to combine her love for medicine and children and found a perfect match here at HIS. Joanne enjoys traveling and cooking as well as a good movie. She cherishes family and friends above all and is eager to help those in need. She is grateful to have joined such a great staff and team at HIS as the school nurse.