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Faculty and Staff

2024-2025 Staff of International Christian School Uijeongbu

Our ICSU staff are citizens of numerous countries. We are all Christians, dedicated to teaching children from a Biblical Worldview perspective. We are, by nature, nurturing and caring towards students.

The faculty of ICSU is comprised of certified teachers that are passionate about their work. Teachers are dedicated to the success of their students. All hold at least a bachelor’s degree, and many hold a master’s degree. Our average teachers’ and administration tenure is about seven years, which is longer than many other international schools around the world.

Administration

The ICSU administration consist of the Head of School, Principal, and Business Manager. Others who are an important part of the administration team is the School Counselor, Technology Director, Athletic Director, Member Care Director, and Office Administrative Assistants.

M. Ray Johnson

Head of School

Education:

  • BA: Major; Diversified Liberal Arts  Minor; Biblical Studies - Simpson University
  • MS: School Supervision; Reading Instruction - Southern Oregon University
  • Post Graduate Studies in Educational Leadership - University of Oregon

Certification Licensure:

  • Oregon - Professional Administrator License - January 2030
  • Association of Christian Schools International - Professional Superintendent - Lifetime

Experience:

  • Elementary Teacher and Secondary specialty teacher
  • Elementary Principal
  • High School Principal
  • Superintendent (PK- 12) - Oregon, USA
  • Headmaster (K-12) - Seoul, Korea
  • Director of School Operations - Oversight of nine international schools

 

Hello I am Ray Johnson and will be serving as the head of school this year at ICSU.  I have served in Christian, public and private education as a teacher, mentor, and administrator for 48 years in the state of Oregon in the United States and in Seoul, Korea.  I have just completed six years serving as the Director of School Operations supervising nine international schools, overseeing the heads of schools and giving oversight of the  curricular program and budgeting/finance.  Previous to that I served as Headmaster of Yongsan International School of Seoul from 2014-2018.

Rachel Carpenter

Academic Principal

Education:

  • B.S. in Outdoor Experiential Learning: North Greenville University
  • M.A.T. in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages: Western Carolina University    

Certifications/Programs:

  • North Carolina: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages K-12 (Professional Level)

This is my 13th year working with Network of International Christian Schools. I served for six years at Bandung Alliance Intercultural School in Bandung, Indonesia as the English Language Development Coordinator. In 2018, I moved to Brasilia International School, where I served as the Secondary Principal for a year and a half. In January 2020, I moved to ICSU, once again serving as English Language Development Coordinator. During my time with NICS I've had the opportunity to teach all grade levels and several subjects including Earth science, Bible, and English Language Arts. I've also had the privilege of coaching soccer and cross country, leading numerous student trips, and serving as the student government association advisor. I am excited to serve in the role of Principal at ICSU this year and hope to use my unique experiences to serve God and our school community

Sujung Forster

Business Manager

Education:

  • A.S. in Clinical Pathology, Shin Heung College

  • B.A. in English Literature, Korean Open University

Certifications/Programs:

  • Lab-Technician Licensure
  • TESOL from K to 6

This is my 11th year working at ICSU. I started at ICSU in 2008 and worked a year as a teachers’ assistant. In 2016, I was hired as an administrative assistant and later in 2017 as an office manager. As of 2020, I serve as a business manager. I love God, His children, Christian education, and international people.

josey

A Teacher

jaden

A Teacher

jacob

A Teacher 

Faculty

Amanda Vander Klay

HS English

amanda.vanderklay@icsu.kr

Amudhan Woollianallur Ramappa

HS Math

amudhan.ramappa@icsu.kr

Andrew McElrath

HS Social Studies

andrew.mcelrath@icsu.kr

Conner Eriksen

HS Science

conner.eriksen@icsu.kr

Elizabeth Pujols

Counselor | HS Bible

elizabeth.pujols@icsu.kr

Isaac Jeong

Technology

isaac.jeong@icsu.kr

Jamie Bennett

MS English and Social Studies

jamie.bennett@icsu.kr

Dr. Jonathan Rho

NorthStar Academy Coordinator

jonathan.rho@icsu.kr

Judy Rho

First and Second Grade

judy.rho@icsu.kr

Laura Mackey

Visual Art

laura.mackey@icsu.kr

Lori Hake

Music

lori.hake@icsu.kr

Melat Workye

Athletic Director | PE

melat.workye@icsu.kr

Olga Lee

English Language Development

olga.lee@icsu.kr

Sungjo Jo

Librarian / Substitute Teacher

sungjo.jo@icsu.kr

John Yoo

Technology

Office & Support Staff

Hye Jin Moon

Administrative Assistant

Hyuk Il Kwon

Support Staff

Sophie Xie

Assistant Business Manager

Mi Kyung Cho

Nutritionist

Mi-Kyung Lee

Food Services

Hyo Jeong Lee

Food Services

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Transportation

Young Ho Kim

Support Staff

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Transportation

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