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Faculty and Staff

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.

Our 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.

Dr. Dave Baniszewski

Head of School

Education:

BA in English, Gannon University

MRE in Christian School Administration, Cornerstone University

Ed.D in Educational Leadership, Liberty University

Post Graduate Studies in Educational Leadership, Nova Southeastern University

Certifications/Programs:

Pennsylvania – Administrative II, Secondary Principal License, Permanent/Lifetime

Pennsylvania – Instructional II Certification, Secondary English, Permanent/Lifetime

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI): Professional, All Levels Principal, Lifetime License

ACSI: Professional, Secondary School Teacher – English, Lifetime License

I'm Dr. Dave Baniszewski, serving this year as the new head of school for ICSU. I have served in US private, Christian schools and international schools for 44 years as a teacher, coach, secondary principal, and head of school. Before coming to ICSU, I served for two years as head of school for Prishtina High School in Kosovo, and previous to that, I served as high school principal at Yongsan International School of Seoul for five years. I have been a part of the NICS network of schools for the past nine years.

It is a joy to teach internationally and a special call that the Lord bestows upon those who are willing to go. I thoroughly enjoyed serving at Christian schools in the states, but in these past nine years I have found that there is something special about international Christian education that makes it uniquely challenging and rewarding. The diversity of country, environment, culture, and community opens avenues of education and relationship that create a richer and fuller life experience for both students and educators. I look forward to both developing and enjoying that here at ICSU.

On the personal side of life, I live here in Uijeongbu with my wife, Heidi, and we have two adult children and one grandson in the states. Our family covers a good deal of the globe with us in Korea, our son in Seattle, and our daughter and grandson in Baltimore. We look forward to many fruitful, productive, and rewarding years here in Uijeongbu.

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 12th 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 step into 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 10th 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.

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Our High School Core Faculty

Elizabeth Pujols

HS English

Dr. Jonathan Rho

HS Math

Andrew McElrath

HS Social Studies

Melat Workye

HS Science

Amanda Vander Klay

Counselor | HS Bible

Amudhan Ramappa

Technology Director| HS Bible

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Judy Rho

NorthStar Academy Coordinator

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Our Middle School Core Faculty

Conner Eriksen

MS English and Social Studies

Kimberly Goodman

MS Math and Science

Juanita Shepherd

Secondary Humanities

Our Elementary Core Faculty

Lori Hake

First and Second Grade

Chan Hee Jeong

Third Grade

Ruth Bazile

Fourth Grade

Laura Hartje

Fifth Grade

Eduard Booysen

Fifth Grade

Our Specials Faculty

Laura Mackey

Visual Art

Sungjo Jo

Music

Isaac Jeong

Athletic Director | PE

John Yoo

Technology

Jamie Bennett

English Language Development

Ann Kim

Librarian

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Olga Lee

Substitute Teacher

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Our Support Staff

Sophie Xie

Assistant Business Manager

Hye Jin Moon

Administrative Assistant

Young Ho Kim

Support Staff

Mi Kyung Cho

Nutritionist

Mi-Kyung Lee

Food Services

Hyo Jeong Lee

Food Services

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Transportation

Hyuk Il Kim

Support Staff

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