Matthew W graduated in 2010 with a first-class honour’s degree in Business and HR management and later completed a PGCE through the University of Nottingham. With over a decade of experience teaching in China, Matthew W joins King’s College International School Wuxi after working as a homeroom teacher in Yunnan. Before this, Matthew W spent five years as the academic manager of Saxon Court Foreign Language School, Yuxi, Yunnan province where he was responsible for curriculum design and implementation as well as teacher orientation and the professional development of the teaching staff at the school. 

Matthew W joined King’s College International School in March, 2022 as a grade four maternity cover teacher before his permanent position begins in August, 2022. During his time at King’s, Matthew W has become a popular member of staff and is well- liked by both students and staff alike. He has become highly involved in the eco-schools committee and is eager to continue working and building on the good work already done within this co-curricular activity. Matthew W believes that every student can shine during their educational years and prides himself on the relationships he builds with his students. He believes that learning foundations are built on a mutual trust and respect and through this, students develop and excel both academically as well as socially in school and later, in life.

Lara M has been an English teacher for 15 years. In 2005, she completed a Bachelor of Social Science at Rhodes University (South Africa), majoring in Psychology and Management, followed by a Post Graduate Certificate in Education from the University of Fort Hare, graduating Cum Laude. After becoming a registered member of the South African Council for Educators, she taught high school English Home Language in South Africa for 7 years. In 2014, she moved into the international teaching arena, first in South Korea then in China. She has taught IGCSE English as a Second Language, IGCSE Literature in English and AS Level English General Paper over the past several years.

She is passionate about education and has received many accolades for her contribution to teaching in the past. She has held numerous leadership positions, including Head of Grade 9 English, Assistant Grade Head, Senior Teacher and, most recently, Acting Centre Principal of an A-Level International Curriculum Centre in Jiangyin. 

Lara M believes that, while it is necessary and valuable to teach students the fundamental building blocks of phonics, grammar and syntax, it is her ultimate duty as an educator to equip them with the vital skills of effective communication, analytical thinking, empathetic understanding, and logical reasoning through a holistic approach to education.

Ms. Monica W has years of Chinese teaching and management experience in different international schools in Jiangsu and Shanghai. Working across different ages and level group has helped her develop a comprehensive understanding of international education. She holds a BA from Anhui University and a masters from Shanghai International Studies University, both in teaching Chinese to speakers of other languages. Prior to joining KCIS in 2018, Ms. Wang taught a variety of Chinese courses for native and non-native speakers, including IGCSE Chinese. She also was head of the Chinese Department from 2012-2016. 

Ms. Wang believes children are at the core of education. Every child is unique. She cares about each individual child’s physical and mental health, as well as their academic achievements. She is delighted to see the open and inclusive educational environment of KCIS has what it takes to fully explore each child’s potential, and develop their personality and talent. As the Chinese saying goes - one may distinguish himself in any trade – the KCIS children will grow to be the leaders of their respective field.

Of equal importance, she values home - school communication as an integral part to child growth. She strives to work together with parents and all other members to build a caring, conducive, and co-developmental learning community.

Elaine Mu is an experienced Chinese educator who has been a valued member of King’s College International School, Wuxi for the past seven years. She currently serves as the Head of Chinese, leading the department with dedication and expertise.

Elaine graduated from East China Normal University with a Master’s degree in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language, and later earned her PGCE from the University of Warwick. Before joining KCIS Wuxi, she taught Chinese in Melbourne, Australia, gaining valuable international experience in curriculum delivery and cross-cultural teaching.

Throughout her career, Elaine has focused on helping students develop not only their language proficiency but also their cultural awareness. She is passionate about creating engaging lessons that inspire curiosity, confidence, and independence in learners of all abilities. As a department leader, she is committed to supporting her colleagues and promoting innovative teaching practices that enrich the learning experience for all students.

Elaine firmly believes that language is a bridge to understanding and connection. Her goal is to empower students to appreciate the beauty and depth of Chinese language and culture while building the skills they need to thrive in an international context.

Outside of the classroom, Elaine enjoys reading, traveling, and exploring cultural traditions, experiences that often enrich her teaching and bring fresh perspectives to her lessons.

Sean C is a passionate American teacher who has been teaching for over eight years. He graduated from San Francisco State University with a Bachelor's degree in Geography in the USA. Sean has also obtained a Teaching License in middle school science and ESL K-12, as well as Qualified Teacher Status from England.

Sean's teaching experience has given him expertise in delivering the Cambridge CAIE curriculum. He is dedicated to providing a stimulating learning environment for his students, where they can develop their critical thinking skills and become confident learners. Sean believes in empowering his students to take ownership of their learning and strives to make his lessons engaging and meaningful.

As an experienced educator, Sean understands the importance of constantly learning and growing. He is committed to his own professional development and is always seeking out new opportunities to enhance his teaching skills.

Abbi C is an experienced Early Years and Primary educator from the South-East of England. She is currently working as the English Coordinator in King’s College International School, Wuxi. She has 18 years of teaching and management experience in both the UK and China. 

Abbi C graduated from Kingston University, London in 2005, earning her bachelor’s degree and teaching qualification, majoring in Drama and Art. She holds a Level 3 Forest School Leader (QCF) qualification with additional certificates in developing Therapeutic Skills for outdoor learners and strengthening Adult Mental Health and Well-Being. Abbi C very much enjoyed establishing and managing a Forest School, focusing on outdoor learning opportunities with children aged between the ages of 3-11 years during her time working in the UK. 

Abbi C strongly believes in offering all children, no matter what their background, intellect, or ability, a consistently balanced, differentiate and secure education. She is committed to delivering creative, articulate, and inspiring lessons to motivate every child she teaches. Abbi C recognises the need for creating a positive learning environment, whether that is inside or outside of a building. She has high but realistic expectations for all children, whatever their individual ability.

Abbi C has a keen interest in music and musical theatre. She tries to watch as many live performances as possible whenever she can find the time. Abbi C enjoys PT, boxing sessions and running and is proud to have taken part in the 2019 London Marathon for charity.

Mr Oswald M graduated from Queens University of Belfast with a PhD in Veterinary Microbiology and a BSc in Food Microbiology. He has over 15 years’ experience teaching in Asia. Oswald M started his working career working as a research scientist developing novel veterinary pharmaceutical products. After this he was the technical manager in a food testing company where he oversaw the day to day running of a laboratory.

Oswald M started off his teaching career as an ESL teacher in South Korea before moving to Nepal and eventually China, it was then that he obtained his teaching qualification from the University of Sunderland. He has been teaching Science/Biology for 8 years both in China and Malaysia. Oswald M’s teaching philosophy in his own words is ‘I like to create an environment in the classroom that allows for supervised exploration as I believe this to be the most effective way for students to learn in science. I try to create real life situations and always make science realistic for the students to help them understand difficult concepts. I encourage learning by creating a relaxed atmosphere where the students feel free to ask questions and have discussions. I treat subject matter as interconnected, emphasising that everything students are learning fits together into a holistic understanding of the world, from which they develop their personal worldview’. Outside of work Oswald M likes traveling to new places, reading and cooking.

Juan C has 16 years of experience as a Mathematics teacher, working in a variety of levels from preschool, primary to middle school in which he has 11 years of experience in the IB program, at an international school with colleagues and students from different nationalities. Planning and delivering challenging and engaging lessons centered on students as well as leading differentiation processes for gifted students or students with special needs.

He practices mindfulness, meditation, he loves sports, music, arts and has a special interest and knowledge in the history of Mathematics. Juan C shares with his wife and his two children the passion for learning about different cultures, beliefs and traditions. He understands and accepts the fact that he is not allowed to get a “Fields Medal” (the equivalent to the Nobel prize for Maths) awarded to mathematicians no older than 40 years of age, but he hopes and encourages his students to be chosen for this great honor in future.

Caroline M studied at Homerton College, Cambridge where she gained a Bachelor of Education with a specialism in Religious Studies. She began her teaching career at a school in Highgate, London and then Wisbech Grammar School, before settling in Norwich. Here she spent over ten years teaching at Town Close School, one of the country’s leading Prep schools. As well as being a class teacher, she was Head of Religious Studies and was passionate about teaching the diversity of religions and cultures throughout the world. She has taught children of all ages from 4-13 years so she has a great understanding of the social, emotional and academic development of young people.

She has a real passion for music, playing the oboe and singing in many choirs. She enthusiastically promotes singing as a way to improve wellbeing and regularly uses it in the classroom to aid learning.

Caroline M has always maintained that happiness is the most important aspect of facilitating good learning. If children are happy, they will be more confident, adventurous and will strive to be the best that they can be.

Mrs. Melissa Hager earned her degree in Human Movement Science in 2011 and later completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) from the University of South Africa. She brings nine years of international teaching experience, having taught in South Korea for three years and in China since 2018. For five of those years, she worked at an international school in Wuxi, primarily focusing on lower primary students but with experience across all age groups from kindergarten to high school. In Wuxi, she held the position of Head of English Language Arts and developed a phonics “catch-up” program to support students who needed additional help or joined mid-semester, covering Grades 2 through 5.

Mrs. Hager is deeply familiar with the Wuxi community and committed to student-centred education. She has completed the A-Z Thinking Moves course under the P4C China initiative, reflecting her dedication to innovative teaching methods. She believes education is a transformative force and that every child deserves a safe, supportive learning environment. She emphasizes student agency, collaboration with parents, and the importance of fostering lifelong learning. Mrs. Hager is eager to contribute her experience, care, and leadership to help all students thrive.

Jenni S graduated with a degree in Chinese language, culture and translation studies. In 2013, she spent one year abroad in an intensive language immersion programme in Shanghai, and fell in love with everything the Middle Kingdom had to offer. Upon graduating in the summer of 2015, she began her teaching career at a training school in Wuxi. Her main focus was to drive the passion, interest and confidence within her students, whose ages ranged from kindergarten through to middle school, who had little to no English immersion experience in their state schools or home life. Building on her own experiences with language learning, Jenni S was empathetic to the large disparity that exists between English and Chinese, and as a result could effectively predict language points that the students would find difficult or challenging, and tailor her lessons accordingly. Her own passion for education and quality learning allowed her to progress to Assistant Academic Manager and Foreign Welfare Officer in Jiangyin, where she has been residing since 2019.

Jenni S firmly believes that students who become inspired in the classroom and work towards inspiring others can create the perfect learning environment that will develop confident, independent and perceptive young minds. She enjoys becoming part of the King’s College International School, Wuxi that strives to consistently deliver excellence and top quality learning. 

Jenni S enjoys sports, particularly badminton and swimming, logic puzzles and board games to keep the mind sharp, and console gaming to burn off steam.

In 2015 Cynthia S graduated with a degree in Applied Psychology she has been teaching children for the past 7 years. She more recently completed her Master’s in Early Childhood Studies.

She possesses a natural ability to connect to children and enjoys interacting with families and truly believes that both parents and teachers work in tandem toward the education of children, so much that her final thesis was on ways to improve parental engagement.

Cynthia S appreciates the global perspective that the IB curriculum embraces and she aims to incorporate both IB perspective and values in the classroom. Much of the IB values focus on encouraging individual development, transdisciplinary learning and contributing to the community, country and world around. She believes through global learning, using lines of inquiry and developing more independent learners students will become global individuals who think and contribute to their world positively.

David holds a BA in Marketing from Bournemouth University and a PGCE from the University of Winchester. He began his teaching career in the UK and has since gained six years of international teaching experience in Kuwait, Thailand, and Colombia. He has taught across both the British and American (US Common Core) curricula, with a focus on creating inclusive, student-centered classrooms. At KCIS, David teaches in the Primary School, where he supports students in developing core academic skills alongside creativity and confidence.

He believes that effective teaching starts with strong relationships, and that every child learns best when they feel valued, supported, and challenged. Outside the classroom, David enjoys hiking, exploring new cultures, and learning languages—he speaks Spanish and is currently learning Chinese.

Latoya Copeland is a passionate, inspiring and innovative educator, who has been nurturing and developing students’ cognitive, psychomotor, affective, and social abilities for the past twelve years. During her career, she has been privileged to work with students from different cultural backgrounds. Latoya taught the core subjects to Grades 2 and four in Jamaica for six years after which she embarked on her international teaching journey. This started with her assuming the role of homeroom teacher in Guatemala where she taught Grade one students for two years.

Latoya is always seeking new experiences and pedagogies to improve herself and the students she encounter on a daily basis. Thus, she migrated to China where she gained further international experience at an international private school in Weifang, Shandong. There she taught ESL to grades 1 to 3 students. She was also a team leader for the foreign teachers department where she helped teachers to analyse the curriculum and gave advise on lessons or concepts to be imparted to the learners. 

Her drive is seeing her students smiling and becoming curious learners. Thus, she ensures to tailor her lessons to meet the students’ learning needs in order for them to become diversified learners, adequately equipped with the skills necessary to meet the challenges of the 21st century. Latoya continues to believe that all children can learn and all children must learn, as she helps them make a positive difference in this world.

Regina graduated in 2012 with a double major in Psychology and Linguistics and English Teaching from the University of Auckland, New Zealand. She has 12 years of international teaching experience in several countries including New Zealand, Indonesia, Malaysia, and has most recently been teaching in China since 2022. She has taught students aged 3-12 years old from different cultural backgrounds as well as ability levels using internationally recognized curriculum including the IB PYP, Montessori, International Primary Curriculum, CKLA, Singapore Math, Savvas, PM Benchmark and the Accelerated Reading program. In the first 3 years of her career, she took two roles as a homeroom teacher as well as a primary guidance counselor and she was responsible for the pastoral care for the students in both Kindergarten and Elementary. Regina enjoys incorporating STEAM as part of her lessons and often uses technologies to equip students with skills needed for the future such as coding, robotics, and augmented reality (AR). She became an Apple teacher and Common-Sense Educator in 2017 and was a technology coach at the international school she was working for in Kuala Lumpur. She looks forward to pursuing the Apple Distinguished Educator certificate and hoping that she can continue to innovate, inspire, and equip students for the future to become well-rounded individuals.

Tinashe Mugari is a dynamic and accomplished Physical Education leader with over eight years of international experience, dedicated to fostering holistic student development through sport. He holds a Master of Education in Physical Education from the University of the Witwatersrand and an MSc in Public Administration from Sun Yat-sen University, blending deep pedagogical knowledge with strong administrative acumen.

In his previous role as Head of PE for the International Department & Kindergarten at Nanwai King's College School, Tinashe was responsible for leading curriculum development, mentoring staff, and spearheading school-wide wellness initiatives. His proven track record in competitive sports coaching is highlighted by leading teams to numerous championships, including a Wuxi championship title for the U19 Volleyball team.

Tinashe is an IB-trained educator and holds advanced coaching certifications in volleyball (FIVB Level 2) and swimming (WSCA Level 2). He is passionate about creating inclusive, innovative, and high-performing sports programs that build character, discipline, and a lifelong love for physical activity in students of all ages. 

Joni is set to join the staff at King’s College International School as a music teacher, bringing with her a wealth of experience and expertise. She graduated in 2002 with a degree in Music (cum laude) from the University in Port Elizabeth, specializing in piano, with viola as her secondary instrument. Additionally, she completed her Licentiate in Piano Performance with the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music.

With 20 years of teaching experience in South Africa, Joni has worked with students from Grade 1 to Grade 12. Her diverse roles in music education have included teaching piano and violin lessons, class music, music theory, and history, as well as serving as a piano accompanist, rehearsal pianist, orchestral musician, and choir conductor. Among her notable achievements are conducting choirs that reached the final rounds of national competitions and receiving category awards. Joni believes in the transformative power of music education and is passionate about instilling a love for music in all her future students.

Farah is an experienced Art educator with over 14 years of teaching across Malaysia, China, and Cambodia. She holds an Advanced Diploma in Creative Multimedia from RMIT (Australia), a BA in Creative Multimedia from LimkokWing University (Malaysia), and a Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching from Open University Malaysia.

Her teaching experience spans both Primary and Secondary levels, with a strong focus on the Cambridge CAIE curriculum, particularly IGCSE Art & Design. During her time as a university lecturer in Cambodia, she contributed to curriculum development, mentored First-year students, and curated student exhibitions.

Farah is currently based at KCIS, where she is committed to fostering creativity, critical thinking, and student voice within a dynamic and inclusive learning environment.

Lewis is an an experienced and passionate educator who brings a wealth of international experience to King's college international school Wuxi . With a teaching license from Washington DC and a specialism in English language and literature, Lewis served as a successful TedX coach, Model United Nations co-ordinator, and Cambridge speaking examiner. Lewis began his teaching journey in China spending two years teaching at a college in Hunan, followed by three years at a Vietnamese international school teaching grades 2 all the way to 12. As a seasoned traveler who has visited 35+ countries, Lewis holds a degree in International Development from the University of Portsmouth, with a focus on the economics of education. His global perspective and cultural sensitivity allow him to connect with students from diverse backgrounds and create an inclusive and engaging learning environment.

Samuel graduated in 2018 from University with a degree in Acting and Performance. He moved to China in the middle of 2019 and has been teaching Drama and English for the past three years. He joined Enreach in 2019 and then moved to Wuxi foreign language school in 2020. Samuel has had a lot of experience in drama. He started at a stage school at the age of 5 and practiced there for 12 years. He has experience in stage performance and has performed at the West End in London on two occasions, once in the Railway Children and in a production of the ugly duckling called Dunk. He worked on his own projects as well as this and is always trying to create something new. As a teacher, his philosophy is to give everyone a chance to shine and make sure students always learn from their mistakes. He also thinks that building confidence and the ability to take constructive criticism is vital in the world of drama. With his experience in the industry, Samuel is ready to nurture students innate abilities and prepare them for the future.

Laura holds a Master’s degree in Translation Studies from the School of Foreign Studies, Nanjing University. She has taught at Nanjing Foreign Language School and Suzhou Foreign Language School, with over 7 years of experience in international education and 3 years of specialized work in school libraries.

Dedicated to transforming libraries into dynamic community learning centers, Laura designs bilingual programs that foster curiosity, inquiry, and collaboration. She integrates library resources into the academic curriculum, emphasizing research skills, multicultural awareness, and literacy development.

Her initiatives include whole-school reading challenges, parent storytelling events, themed exhibitions, and research workshops. Laura believes the library is not only a space for reading, but also a vital link between knowledge, creativity, and community engagement.

"A library should be a living, breathing space—where every child discovers a window to the wider world through every book they read."