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Dear Parents, Faculty, Staff, and Students,

Claire and I would like to extend a warm welcome as we begin our new academic year at Shanghai American School. We hope you have enjoyed a relaxing change of pace this summer and are ready for an exciting new year.

We especially welcome new families, faculty and staff. You will find Shanghai an extraordinary city with endless numbers of interesting places to visit, dine, and explore. At SAS you will find a school which values the full range of academic, co-curricular, athletic, and other pursuits. We set high standards of excellence and work hard to help each student to fully develop his or her potential.

We hope you will become familiar with our mission statement and core values. They are important and foundational ideas for the education we provide.

I’d also like to share with you some of Claire’s and my experiences this summer with our grand-children and the conclusions we drew about education and connections with “21st Century learning.” We are blessed with three grandchildren, Jackson (four years old), Katherine (two years), and Clara (16 months).

While often physically exhausting for us, playing with and taking care of youngsters their ages was eye-opening. We observed things we had forgotten, or perhaps had never noted when our sons were young.

We had forgotten how creative small children can be. They use myriad objects to construct play areas such as forts and houses. They use shoes or toy train engines as mobile phones. Often they will collaborate and work together to build sand castles or cook and serve a pretend meal. They are endlessly curious and inquisitive as they explore new places. Often they are teachers themselves, as when big brother tries to instruct baby sister how to say what she wants rather than mumbling or screaming. They certainly are risk-takers as they climb the furniture or the big kids jungle gym — causing their grandparents, into whose care they are entrusted, endless anxiety and nervousness!

What struck us was how many of these “21st Century” skills which we today emphasize and instill in students are ones which come so naturally to very young children.

Our challenge as educators and parents is to keep alive this natural learning and growth as children move through school. We should continually ask ourselves such questions as: What stifles children’s natural creativity or desire to help others? What gets in the way of natu-ral exploration of their environment? What turns collaboration and teamwork into conflict?

We will do everything we can as SAS educators, working with parents, to instill for the long-term these important skills and abilities in children of all ages.

Perhaps we just need to look more closely once again as young children naturally teach and learn themselves.

Warm regards,

Richard W. Mueller, Superintendent

FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT

Our Mission StatementShanghai American School inspires in all students:• A lifelong passion for learning• A commitment to act with integrity and compassion • The courage to live their dreams.

Find our complete mission statement and core values online at www.saschina.org/mission-and-core-values.

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From the Superintendent 2

Key Contacts 4

New Administration 2014-15 5

New Faculty Pudong High School 2014-15 6

New Faculty Pudong Middle School 2014-15 8

New Faculty Pudong Elementary School 2014-15 10

New Administrative Support Staff 2014-15 11

Directions to SAS Pudong and Puxi 12

School Calendar 2014-15 14

Say What? 15

New Faculty Puxi High School 2014-15 16

New Faculty Puxi Middle School 2014-15 18

New Faculty Puxi Elementary School 2014-15 19

Welcome Back from the Puxi PTSA 21

Ni Hao from the Pudong PTSA 22

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Deputy Superintendent - Pudong campusDr. Jeff Rosen, Ext. 3341Secretary: Carol Zhou, Ext. 3521

Deputy Superintendent - Puxi campusMarcel Gauthier, Ext. 2500Secretary: Alicia Mao, Ext. 2527

Deputy Superintendent of Student LearningDr. Jennifer Weyburn, Ext. 3520Secretary: Carol Zhou, Ext. 3521

Chief Financial Officer/Chief Business OfficerJørgen Hoeven, Ext. 2119

KEY CONTACTS

Secretary: Serena Liu, Ext. 2117

Human Resources DirectorHelene Reiter, Ext. 2105

Advancement DirectorLindsay Thierry, Ext. 2156Secretary: Ji Liu, Ext. 2250

The following list is the 2013-14 key administrative and educa-tional contacts. Also listed is their phone extension number. You

may reach them by dialing 6221-1445 (+86-21 6221-1445 internationally). To contact individuals within the school via email, use the following email format: [email protected] i.e., "[email protected]".

SENIOR EXECUTIVE TEAMSuperintendentRichard Mueller, Ext. 2101Secretary: Maria Tay, Ext. 2101

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIONSCHOOLWIDEAssociate Directors of Educational Programs and Student LearningJanet Claassen, Ext. 2107Secretary: Alicia Mao, Ext. 2527Fay Leong, Ext. 5124Secretary: Carol Zhou, Ext. 3521

PUDONG CAMPUSHigh School PrincipalDr. Jonathan Borden, Ext. 3350High School Vice PrincipalsTonya Parham, Ext. 3308Justin Wild, Ext. 5115High School SecretarySylvia Shen, Ext. 3351

Middle School PrincipalBecky Read, Ext. 3306Middle School Vice PrincipalKarl Poulin, Ext. 3700Middle School SecretaryJoni Fu, Ext. 3318

Elementary School PrincipalShawn Colleary, Ext. 3300Elementary School Vice PrincipalSanna Robinson, Ext. 3307Elementary School SecretaryRebecca Shieh, Ext. 3301

PUXI CAMPUSHigh School PrincipalDr. Sascha Heckmann, Ext. 2514High School Vice PrincipalsChristine Doleman, Ext. 2541

Kate McKenna, Etx. 2516High School SecretaryNikki Wang, Ext. 2501

Middle School PrincipalBrad Latzke, Ext. 2450Middle School Vice PrincipalDr. Theron Mott, Ext. 2453Middle School SecretaryErlin Trihandini, Ext. 2452

Elementary School PrincipalMichael Allen, Ext. 2416Elementary School Vice PrincipalTeri Lynn Ferentz, Ext. 2412Elementary School SecretaryLinda Yeh, Ext. 2401

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORTFinance DirectorWendy Li, Ext. 2120

Billing InquiriesJames Hu, Ext. 2124Harry Ling, Ext. 2121

Facilities DirectorChristopher Levesque, Ext. 3253

Safety and Security ManagerMark Hevland, Ext. 2114

Registrar Susanne Long, Ext. 2523

Student Information and Database Manager (PowerSchool)Arlette Pimentel, Ext. 3758

Development ManagerCricket Kasper, Ext. 2256

Communications ManagerAbby Torres, Ext. 2415

Admissions ManagerAlica Arndt, Ext. 2157

TransportationPudong: Henry Zhu, Ext. 3257Puxi: Stephen He, Ext. 2308

Food ServicesPudong: Eurest, Ext. 3290Puxi: Sudexo, Ext. 2560

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studies in the middle school for 9 years and has been a principal at K-8 school in Vermont for 3 years and a middle school principal for 7 years, also in Vermont.

Teri Lynn FerentzElementary School Vice Principal, Puxi campusHometown/Country: Columbus, Georgia, USAComing from: Columbus, Georgia, USAEducational background: Bachelor’s in Communications from California State University, Fullerton and Master’s in Edu-

cation from National Louis University Previous work experience: 25 years in education as teacher, con-sultant, teacher-trainer, and administrator.

Crickett KasperDevelopment managerHometown/Country: Baltimore, Mary-land, USAComing from: Baltimore, Maryland, USA Educational background: I have a Bach-elor of Arts in History and Communica-tion from Muhlenberg College. Previous work experience: I have nine

years of development experience including secondary and higher education, the arts and public radio.

NEW ROLESThough not new to the Shanghai American School, the following people will return to the school this year in new positions.

Janet Claassen & Fay Leong Associate Directors of Educational Programs and Student LearningJanet Claassen and Fay Leong will work with with the new deputy superintendent, Dr. Weyburn, to provide leadership in a broad range of our educational programs, including the design and imple-mentation of curriculum and professional development.

Kate McKennaVice Principal, Puxi campusKate McKenna joins the high school administrative team this year. Her responsibilities will include supporting faculty and staff with a primary focus on grade 9 and 10.

Justin WildVice Principal, Pudong campusJustin Wild will focus his time this year on student life, working with the counseling department and managing disciplinary issues.

Jennifer WeyburnDeputy Superintendent of Educational Pro-grams and Student LearningHometown/Country: New York/Nashville Coming from: Atlanta, USA Educational background: BA in History, Yale University MA in English Education, Columbia University Teachers College, Ed.D. in Educational Leadership and

Policy, Peabody College, Vanderbilt University Previous work experience: Most recently, Middle School Head at Atlanta International School. 20 years of experience in public and private schools, including teaching at Chinese University of Hong Kong and at a K-8 school in Ningbo, PRC.

Jeff RosenDeputy Superintendent, Pudong campusHometown/Country: Canada Coming from: In Shanghai since 2004 Educational background: Principal’s Cer-tification, University of Toronto; Ph.D. in Education, University of Western Ontario; Masters in ethnic studies and education issues, University of Toronto; Bachelor of

Education, University of Toronto; Bachelor of Arts, Political Sci-ence, Concordia UniversityPrevious work experience: Shanghai American School (SAS) principal 2009-14; SAS vice principal 2006-09; SAS PE teacher 2004-06; University of Western Ontario adjunct professor, 2000-04; middle school teacher in Mali, Canada, and Mexico since 1991.

Marcel GauthierDeputy Superintendent, Puxi campusHometown/Country: Salt Lake City, Utah, USAComing from: Salt Lake City, Utah, USAEducational background: Bachelor of Arts from Dartmouth College and Master of Fine Arts from University of North Caro-lina at Greensboro

Previous work experience: Assistant Head of School for 6 years at Waterford School in Sandy Utah, and 25 years experience teaching and leading independent schools. I have also worked at institutions in California, Virginia and South Carolina.

Becky ReadMiddle School Principal, Pudong campusHometown/Country: USAComing from: USAEducational background: Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Union Institute and University Previous work experience: Taught social

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Joshua BrinnTechnology FacilitatorHometown/Country: USAComing from: CanadaEducational background: Master’s degree from Framingham State University and a Bachelor’s in Science from Champlain College Previous work experience: Five years

teaching experience and is an Apple distinguished educator and Apple professional development facilitator.

Ann CarshultIB PsychologyHometown/Country: Virginia, USAComing from: Mombasa, KenyaEducational background: I have a Bach-elor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Education in Special Education from Virginia Commonwealth University and a Master of Arts in Educational Administra-

tion with Michigan State University.Previous work experience: I’ve been teaching for about 20 years in Virginia, Egypt, Switzerland, Thailand and Kenya.

David ChapmanTheaterHometown/Country: Pennsylvania, USA Coming from: Lusaka, Zambia Educational background: I have both a BS in Secondary Education and a BA in African Studies from Penn State University. I am currently working on a Master’s in Shakespeare and Education through the

Shakespeare Institute and the University of Birmingham in the UK. Previous work experience: After teaching in the states for two years, I have spent the past 16 years overseas. I have taught in in-ternational schools in; Johannesburg, South Africa, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, Cairo, Egypt, Lima, Peruand Lusaka, Zambia.

Darcy DixonAP PsychologyHometown/Country: Wyoming, USAComing from: Asuncion, Paraguay Educational background: Bachelor of Arts Social Science from the University of Wyo-ming; Bachelor of Arts Secondary Social Studies Education from the University of Wyoming

Previous work experience: Sixteen years in non-profit manage-ment. Four years of teaching experience in Alaska and Paraguay.

Charlotte AmelotPhysical EducationHometown/Country: Liege, Belgium Coming from: Atlanta, Georgia, USA Educational background: Bachelor of Education in Physical Education and Motor Skills from College of Education Parnasse Institute in Brussels, Belgium and French as Second Language certification

from Lakehead University in Toronto, Canada Previous work experience: My 24 years teaching experience in-clude Physical Education & Health, French and Social Studies at all levels from Kindergarten through Grade 12 in Europe, the Middle East and North America.

Jean-Louis AntonioIB Chemistry and General PhysicsHometown/Country: Victoria, British Columbia, CanadaComing from: Jakarta, IndonesiaEducational background: University of British Columbia, Science (Chemistry)Previous work experience: I have 28 years teaching experience with 23 years in the

International Baccalaureate G4 Sciences, working in Canada, Peru, Mexico, Venezuela, Egypt, and Indonesia.

Nigel BakerSocial StudiesHometown/Country: Brisbane, Australia Coming from: Ho Chi Minh City, Viet-nam Educational background: Postgraduate Diploma of Secondary Education, Masters of International Studies, Bachelor of In-ternational Business, Diploma of Business

Accountancy Previous work experience: 5 years experience in Vietnam and Aus-tralia teaching; Business and Management, Economics, Account-ing, Australian Legal Studies

Michelle BariniCounselorHometown/Country: Rome, New York and Charleston, South Carolina, USA Coming from: Doha, Qatar Educational background: I have a Bache-lor of Arts in Communication Studies from the State University of New York, College at Oswego and a Master’s in Counselor

Education from The Citadel, College of Graduate Studies. Previous work experience: I have 14 years of counseling experi-ence, including the USA and Qatar.

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Bret DruryIB PhysicsHometown/Country: Lander, USAComing from: Asuncion, Paraguay Educational background: Bachelor of Science in Physics from the University of Wyoming; Master of Physics Education from Western Governors University Previous work experience: Sixteen years in

the insurance industry. Four years of teaching experience in Alaska and Paraguay.

Alicia FisherPhysical Education/DanceHometown/Country: London, EnglandComing from: Hanoi, VietnamEducational background: Bachelor of Arts from the university of surrey in Dance and Culture. I enjoy all kinds of sporting activities and participate in dance classes whenever I can.

Previous work experience: 4 years Dance and P.E teaching experi-ence in London and Vietnam.

Richard GolubIB Psychology and US HistoryHometown/Country: Tucson, Arizona, USAComing from: Grand Junction, Colorado, USA Educational background: I have a Bach-elor of Education degree from the Univer-sity of Arizona and over 45 postgraduate

credits.Previous work experience: I have over 30 years of teaching experi-ence, including the USA, Saudi Arabia and Lagos, Nigeria

Alan GravesonCounselorHometown/Country: Vancouver, Canada Coming from: Vancouver, Canada Educational background: I have a Bach-elor of Arts and Master of Arts Degree (English) from the University of British Columbia. I also studied in Quebec where I earned a Certificat en français langue sec-

onde from the Université of Laval and an Education Degree from McGill University. Previous work experience: I returned to British Columbia to teach at Meadowridge School where I have been for the past 23 years as a teacher, administrator, and college counselor. Our family also had two wonderful teacher exchange opportunities: London, England (1995) and Brisbane, Australia (2000).

Matthew KasperEnglish and JournalismHometown/Country: Baltimore, Mary-land, USAComing from: Baltimore, Maryland, USA Educational background: I have a Bach-elor of Arts in English with a minor in journalism from Boston University as well as a Master’s in English from the Breadloaf

School of English at Middlebury College. Previous work experience: I have been teaching for five years at St. Paul’s School in Maryland. Before becoming a teacher I was a journalist for five years working with The Aniston Star and River-front Times.

Patricia LyonsAP/IB EconomicsHometown/Country: Buffalo, New York, USAComing from: San Diego, California, USAEducational background: Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Loyola University Chicago and a Master’s degree in Educa-tional Leadership from San Diego State

University. Previous work experience: 11 years of experience teaching at the secondary level; the past 9 years were in San Diego.

Michael McAdamEnglishHometown/Country: St. Albert, Alberta, Canada Coming from: Caracas, Venezuela Educational background: MA in Lan-guage Education (University of Bath); DipEd in ESL/FSL (McGill University) BA in French (University of Alberta)

Previous work experience: Caracas, Taipei, Dubai, Bahrain, Montreal as a teacher; Ottawa as a public servant; Edmonton in the tourism and non-profit sector

Mike PettigrewIB Biology and scienceHometown/Country: Tauranga, New Zealand Coming from: Suwon, South Korea Educational background: Bachelor of Ed-ucation, Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching University of Waikato, New Zealand Previous work experience: I have taught

for 30 years in New Zealand, two years in the Solomon Islands and I am about to complete four years in an international school in South Korea.

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Robyn PettigrewIB Coordinator and MathHometown/Country: Tauranga / New Zealand Coming from: Suwon, South Korea Educational background: Bachelor of Social Science, University of Waikato, NZ Post Grad Dip Teaching, Canterbury University, NZ Master of Educational

Leadership, University of Waikato, New Zealand Previous work experience: Teaching in New Zealand, Solomon Islands and South Korea.

Gary Andrew SerbentMathHometown/Country: Albany, New York, USA Coming from: Shanghai, ChinaEducational background: Master of Sci-ence in Mathematics teaching and learning from Drexel University. Bachelor of Science

in Chemical Engineering from Bucknell University Previous work experience: I am a second career teacher after 15 years working as a Chemical Engineer. I have 5 years of teaching experience at the Livingston American School in Shanghai.

Michael XhauflairPhysical EducationHometown/Country: Liege, Belgium Coming from: Atlanta, Georgia, USA Educational background: Bachelor of Sci-ence from State Higher Education Institu-tion for Pedagogical Training in Belgium. Specialist certified in Physical Education and Biology

Previous work experience: 26 years teaching Physical Education, Health and French from K-12 in Belgium, Saudi Arabia, Louisiana and Atlanta.

NEW FACULTY PUDONG MIDDLE SCHOOL 2014-15

Alysia AspArtHometown/Country: Pennsylvania, USA Coming from: Seoul, Korea Educational background: Bachelor’s degrees in Art Education and Psychology from Millersville University and a Masters Degree in Art Education from Marywood University

Previous work experience: 15 years of experience teaching stu-dents of all ages in almost any medium you can imagine in New York, Pennsylvania and Korea.

Michael BaninoScienceHometown/Country: Rexford, New York , USAComing from: New York, New York, USA Educational background: I have a Bach-elor of Arts from Cornell University and a Masters in Science Education from Colum-bia Teachers College.

Previous work experience: I spent my early career as an author, an editor of interactive science educational materials at Prentice Hall, and managing large-scale web software projects before dedicating myself to teaching. I’ve spent the past three years teaching Earth and Physical Science to 7th & 8th graders in an honors program in New York City.

Alan DraytonMathHometown/Country: Melbourne, Aus-traliaComing from: Manila, PhilippinesEducational background: I have a Bach-elor of Science from Melbourne University and a Diploma of Education from Mel-bourne College of Advanced Education.

Previous work experience: I have 36 years of teaching experience, including Australia, Istanbul, Jakarta, Beijing and Manila.

Daniel ForbesHumanitiesHometown/Country: California, USA Coming from: Shanghai, China Educational background: Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies from the University of Chico, a Master’s in Overseas Instruction from the Univeristy of Framingham and a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership

from the University of Lehigh. Previous work experience: I taught middle school for 4 years in California before starting my international teaching career. I spent 12 years teaching in Sao Paulo, Brazil and have spent the last 2 years at Shanghai Community International School in Shanghai.

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degree from New York University in New York, NY Previous work experience: 5 years of teaching experience in and around New York City, and previous experience in nonprofit per-forming arts management and grantmaking.

Kelley TaylorBand DirectorHometown/Country: Dallas, Texas, USAComing from: Dallas, Texas, USAEducational background: Bachelor of Science in Education, specifically music education from University of Arkansas and a Master’s in Music Education from South-ern Methodist University and a Master’s in

Education Administration from Texas A&M Previous work experience: I have 18 years of teaching experience and I have recently served as Director of Bands at Lyles Middle School where I ran all aspects of the band program including con-ducting the honors, symphonic, beginning and jazz bands.

TRANSFERSFaculty and staff transferring to the Pudong middle school from other positions at SAS are:Edith Cai, ChineseGwen Creel-Erickson, English as an Additional Language

Ameet GillArtHometown/Country: Markham, CanadaComing from: Shanghai, ChinaEducational background: Bachelor’s degrees in Fine Arts and English literature from 1991-94 and a masters degree in English literature from 1994-96.Previous work experience: More than 4

years of experience teaching students ages 6 to 17 in art and year-book courses in Shanghai, China.

Mark GinderHumanitiesHometown/Country: Heritage Lake, Indiana Coming from: Hanoi, Vietnam Educational background: Bachelor of Sci-ence Social Studies Education from Indiana State UniversityPrevious work experience: 13 years of

international teaching experience. Spent the last three years at The United Nations International School in Hanoi.

Caleb LottAthletics TrainerHometown/Country: Columbia, South Carolina, United States Coming from: Columbia, South CarolinaEducational background: Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from Mars Hill College and a Master of Arts in Teaching; Physical Education, from the University of

South Carolina.Previous work experience: 2 years of teaching experience in sports medicine and physical education as well as 5 years of experience as a certified athletic trainer.

Helene BallonHealthHometown/Country: FranceComing from: Shanghai, ChinaEducational background: Bachelor’s degree in foreign languages from Lycée Dupuy de Lôme Previous work experience: Joining SAS as a full time health teacher after almost 2

years as a substitute teacher (daily subbing and long term assign-ment as a French teacher and an EAL teacher).

Morgan Russell-BaninoChoirHometown/Country: Moravia, New York, USAComing from: New York, New York, USA Educational background: I have a Bach-elor of Arts degree from Wellesley College in Wellesley, MA and a Master of Arts

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Rae Ah KimTeaching AssistantHometown/Country: Iksan, South Korea Coming from: Shanghai, China Educational background: I have a Bach-elor of Fine Arts from the University of Wonkwang and a Master’s in Arts Therapy from the University of Wonkwang in Korea.

Previous work experience: I have four years of teaching experience in Korea as well as four years experience researching Art Education and Art Therapy.

Matthew KopackaGrade 5Hometown/Country: Kenvil, New Jersey, USAComing from: Bethesda, Maryland Educational background: I have a Bach-elor of Arts from The American University and a Master of Science from McDaniel College.

Previous work experience: I have been teaching for eleven years, all in the state of Maryland. I’ve taught every grade level from first grade through fifth grade.

Daniel MerkerGrade 1Hometown/Country: Amarillo, Texas, USAComing from: Amarillo, Texas, USAEducational background: Bachelor of Sci-ence from West Texas A&M University Previous work experience: I have 5 years teaching experience in 1st, 3rd, and multi-

grade differentiated instruction.

Samantha MontgomeryGrade 5Coming from: North Carolina Educational background: I have a Bach-elor’s degree in Elementary Education from Elon Univeristy. Previous work experience: For the past 4 years I have taught fifth grade at Sterling Elementary in Pineville, NC. I have also

worked with various tutoring centers and worked with students K-12 in reading.

James AndersonGrade 4Hometown/Country: Medford, Oregon, USA Coming from: Hsinchu, Taiwan Educational background: I have a Bach-elor of Science from Oregon State Univer-sity, a Master’s in Education from Fram-ingham State College and an Elementary

Teaching Certificate from College of New Jersey. Previous work experience: I have eight years of teaching experi-ence including Peru, South Korea and Taiwan.

Jacob ChavezArtHometown/Country: Fort Collins, Colo-rado, USAComing from: Denver, Colorado, USA Educational background: Bachelor of Fine Arts in Education as well as a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting from Colorado State University.

Previous work experience: Two years of teaching experience at the elementary level in Colorado’s Aurora Public Schools.

Marlene GravesonNurseHometown/Country: Canada Coming from: Vancouver, Canada Educational background: Master of Sci-ence in Nursing from the University of British Columbia Previous work experience: I have 25 years of nursing experience, specializing in men-

tal health, however I’ve been teaching Psychiatric Nursing for the past 10 years at a local college while maintaining my own clinical practice as a Registered Nurse.

Ginger Ellen HarperEnglish as an Additional LanguageHometown/Country: USAComing from: Bangalore, India Educational background: Bachelor of Science in Recreation Administration from California State University of Sacramento.Previous work experience: I worked as an ESL teacher at Canadian International

School Bangalore, India. I have 2 years international school teach-ing experience as well 2 years teaching ESL in Seoul, South Korea.

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Deborah WhitneyGrade 2Hometown/Country: Hampton, New Hampshire, USA Coming from: Lusaka, Zambia Educational background: I earned my BA in Psychology from Bates College and com-pleted my teacher training at the University of New Hampshire, both in the USA.

Previous work experience: I’ve been teaching for 20 years, the first three in New Hampshire, USA, the rest in Vietnam, Bangladesh, Egypt, Peru and Zambia.

NEW ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT STAFF 2014-15

Aleli MacapagelPower School EngineerHometown/Country: PhilippinesComing from: PhilippinesEducational background: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Angeles University Foundation, Angeles City, PhilippinesPrevious work experience: GFL Systems

Clark, Philippines; Latifa School for Girls, Dubai; UGIB, Dubai; and Amertron Inc. Clark, Philippines

May ZhangPowerschool EngineerHometown/Country: Shandong Province, ChinaComing from: Shandong Province, ChinaEducational background: Master of Engi-neering from Sichuan University of Science and TechnologyPrevious work experience: 7 years as Pow-

erschool Application Supervisor in Shanghai Community Interna-tional School, 4 years of Software Engineer.

Kendall SternbergCommunications CoordinatorHometown/Country: Nevada City, Cali-fornia, USAComing from: ShanghaiEducational background: BA in Commu-nication Studies at Sonoma State Univer-sity, CaliforniaPrevious work experience: I have most

recently worked in the marketing department at the Western Inter-national School of Shanghai and have previous experience with film and video production.

TRANSFERSFaculty and staff transferring to the Pudong elementary school from other positions at SAS are:Shauna Covell, Early Childhood Alexis Frayco, Teaching AssistantEric Nicolai, Physical Education

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To Pudong Campus from Pudong Airport* Exit airport on S1 Rd.* Follow signs for Middle Ring Rd.* Exit for Chuannanfeng Rd.* Turn right at the traffic light (becomes Dongchuan Rd.), heading north, * Turn right on Gaokedong Rd.* Head straight to the Shanghai Links gate, and through to campus

To Pudong Campus from Lujiazui* Heading east on Century Ave, Turn left on Zhangyang Rd. * Turn right on Luoshan Rd., heading for Pudong Airport* Follow signs for Middle Ring Rd. * Exit for Chuannanfeng Rd.* Turn right at the traffic light (becomes Dongchuan Rd.), heading north* Turn right on Gaokedong Rd.* Head straight to the Shanghai Links gate, and through to campus

To Pudong Campus from Jinqiao Area* Heading south on Jinqiao Rd.* Turn left on Longdong Da Dao, heading east * Turn right at Dongchuan Rd., heading south* Turn left on Gaokedong Rd.* Head straight to the Shanghai Links gate, and through to campus

To Pudong Campus from Puxi – Route A:* Follow signs for Middle Ring Rd.* Remain on Middle Ring Rd.; pass through Shangzhong Road Tunnel* Exit for Chuannanfeng Rd., turn left at the traffic light (becomes Dongchuan Rd.), heading north* Turn right on Gaokedong Rd.* Head straight to the Shanghai Links gate, and through to campus

To Pudong Campus from Puxi – Route B:* Follow signs for Outer Ring Rd.* Remain on Outer Ring Rd.; cross Xupu Bridge,

follow signs to S1 (Pudong Airport) * Exit for Chuannanfeng Rd., Turn left at the traffic light (becomes Dongchuan Rd.), heading north, * Turn right on Gaokedong Rd.* Head straight to the Shanghai Links gate, and through to campus

从浦东国际机场到浦东校区：* 从机场出来沿迎宾高速S1往西；* 川南奉公路出口下,右转到东川公路往北行驶；* 行驶至高科东路右转，沿高科东路往东行驶进入林克斯外商休闲社区

从陆家嘴到浦东校区：* 从世纪大道向东行驶；左转到张杨路* 从张杨路右转进入罗山路，沿罗山路直行进入内环高架路行驶约3.9公里出高架路；沿罗山路直行进入中环高架路向浦东机场方向行驶；川南奉公路出口 * 在红绿灯处左转沿东川公路往北行驶；* 行驶至高科东路右转，沿高科东路往东行驶进入林克斯外商休闲社区

从浦东金桥到浦东校区：* 沿金桥路向南行驶；左转到龙东大道往东行驶* 在东川公路交界处右转，沿东川公路向南行驶* 行驶至高科东路左转，沿高科东路往东行驶进入林克斯外商休闲社区

从浦西到浦东校区- A线路：* 从外环高速经由徐浦大桥往浦东方向行驶；* 随到浦东机场的路标进入迎宾高速；* 川南奉公路出口, 左转沿东川公路往北行驶；* 行驶至高科东路右转，沿高科东路往东行驶进入林克斯外商休闲社区

从浦西到浦东校区- B线路：* 从中环高速经由上中路隧道往浦东机场方向行驶；* 中环转华夏高架，川南奉公路出口, 左转沿东川公路往北行驶；* 行驶至高科东路右转，沿高科东路往东行驶进入林克斯外商休闲社区

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TO SAS PUXI — 至浦西校区的路线

To Puxi Campus from Pudong Airport* Exit airport on S1 Rd.* Follow signs for Middle Ring Rd.* Exit for Beidi Elevated Rd.* Remain on Beidi Rd. (descends to street level then becomes elevated again)* Bear left at fork for Beiqing Rd.* Descend to street level; turn left at the 3rd traffic light, Jinfeng Rd.* Turn right at Yunle Rd. turn right again on Jinhui Rd., to SAS Main Gate.

To Puxi Campus from Downtown – Route A:* Yan’An Elevated Rd. west to S20 Rd. north* Exit for Beidi Elevated Rd.* Remain on Beidi Rd (descends to street level then becomes elevated again)* Bear left at fork for Beiqing Highway* Descend to street level; turn left at the 3rd traffic light, Jinfeng Rd.* Turn right at Yunle Rd. turn right again on Jinhui Rd., to SAS Main Gate.

To Puxi Campus from Downtown – Route B:* Yan’An Elevated Rd. west to G50 Rd. west* Exit for Jiamin Elevated Rd.* Head for Beidi Rd./Hongqiao Terminal 2, exit at Jianhong Rd.* Descend to street level onto Huaxiang Rd.* Travel for about 2 km; turn left on Beiqing Highway* Turn left at the 3rd traffic light, Jinfeng Rd.* Turn right at Yunle Rd. turn right again on Jinhui Rd., to SAS Main Gate.

从浦东机场到浦西校区：* 从机场出来沿迎宾高速S1往西，按路标指示经华夏高架进入中环高架路；* 从中环高架路进入北高翟架路；* 沿着北翟高架往西行驶，此路自然延伸到地面路段，继而又重新回到北翟高架路，在北青公路出口处下；* 沿北青公路往西，第三个红绿灯处左转入金丰路；第一个红绿灯处右转到运乐路，再右转到金辉路，上海美国学校大门在路的右边。

从市内到浦西校区 - A线路：* 沿着延安高架往西行驶，进入外环S20（原A20)外环隧道方向； * 沿外环S20往北行驶，见到北翟高架路指示牌后进入北翟高架；* 沿着北翟高架往西行驶，此路自然延伸到地面路段，继而又重新回到北翟高架路，在北青公路出口处下；* 沿北青公路往西，第三个红绿灯处左转入金丰路；第一个红绿灯处右转到运乐路，再右转到金辉路，上海美国学校大门在路的右边。从市内到浦西校区 - B线路：* 沿着延安高架往西行驶，进入G50沪渝高速路段湖州方向；* 右转在嘉闵高架路出，往北翟路/虹桥机场2号航站楼方向行驶；* 建虹路下匝道出高架路驶向地面华翔路；* 在华翔路上往北行驶大约2公里后左转到北青公路；* 沿北青公路往西，第三个红绿灯处左转入金丰路；第一个红绿灯处右转到运乐路，再右转到金辉路，上海美国学校大门在路的右边。

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Shanghai American SchoolA n I n t e r n a t i o n a l C o m m u n i t y

2014–2015IMPORTANT DATES

July/AugustJuly 29 First Day for New Faculty

August 6 First Day for Returning FacultyAugust 11 New Student Orientation Pudong

August 12 New Student Orientation PuxiAugust 13 First Day for Students

September8 Mid-Autumn Festival (no school)

29-30 PD Day, no school for students

October 1-3 National Day Break (no school)

November6 Parent Conferences (school in session)

7 Parent Conferences (no school)14 End of ES and MS Trimester 1

28 American Thanksgiving Holiday (no school)

December19 End of 1st Semester

22-31 Winter Holiday (no school)

January1-9 Winter Holiday (no school)

12 School Resumes/First Day, 2nd Semester

February16-17 PD Day, no school for students

18-24 Chinese New Year Holiday (no school)

March 13 End of ES and MS Trimester 2 23-27 Spring Vacation (no school)

April6 Tomb Sweeping Day (no school)

16 Parent Conferences (school in session) 17 Parent Conferences (no school)

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June12 End of School Year – Students 1/2 Day

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CS: Community ServiceGSA: Gay Straight AllianceGIN: Global Issues NetworkH4H: Habitat For Humanity JAR: Jaya’s Animal RescueMUN: Model United NationsNAHS: National Art Honor SocietyNAQT: National Academic Quiz Team NHS: National Honor SocietyR4L: Relay For LifeR&S: Roots and ShootsS2F2: Shanghai Student Film Festival SHAMUN: Shanghai Model United Na-tionsSISAC: Shanghai International Schools Athletic ConferenceSPCA: Society for the Prevention of Cru-elty to AnimalsSRC: Social Responsibility ClubSTUCO: Student Government

THE WHO’S WHOBOD: Board of DirectorsEAGLES: Empowered, Adaptable, Glob-ally Minded, Literate, Ethical, Skilled InquirersPAG: Parent Advisory GroupPTSA: Parent Teacher Student AssociationTA: Teacher’s AssistantWASC: Western Association of Schools and Colleges

PLACE NAMESBBT: Black Box TheatreLLH: Library Lecture Hall (Pudong)LMC: Library Media Center (Puxi)PAC: Performing Arts Center

PD: PudongPX: PuxiSRC: Shanghai Racket Club

LOCAL INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS BISS: British International SchoolCISS: Concordia International School ShanghaiDCS: Dulwich College ShanghaiSCIS: Shanghai Community International SchoolSMIC: A local Chinese international school in PudongSSIS: Shanghai Singapore International SchoolWISS: Western International School of ShanghaiYCIS: Yew Chung International School

APAC SCHOOLSAISG: American International School of GuangzhouBrent: Brent International School ManilaCA: Canadian Academy KobeCISS: Concordia International School ShanghaiHKIS: Hong Kong International SchoolISB: International School of BeijingSFS: Seoul Foreign SchoolTCIS: Taejon Christian International SchoolUNIS: United Nations International School of HanoiWAB: Western Academy of Beijing

It’s the language of SAS, and if you are not familiar with it, it can be over-whelming. Here’s cheat sheet, so you can start learning our school’s jargon.

We probably missed a few, but it’s a good start.

ACADEMICS ACT: American College TestingAOK: Areas of Knowledge AP: Advanced Placement APUSH: Advanced Placement United States HistoryCAS: Creativity Action Service CGPA: Cumulative Grade Point AverageEAL: English as an Additional LanguageEE: Extended Essay GPA: Grade Point AverageHL: Higher Level IA: Internal AssessmentIB: International BaccalaureateIBD: International Baccalaureate DiplomaIBO: International Baccalaureate Organi-zationITBO: IOWA Test of Basic SkillsJV: Junior VarsityMAP Test: Measures of Academic Progress TestPSAT: Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude TestSL: Standard Level SAT: Scholastic Aptitude TestSPUP: Student Pick-up PassTOK: Theory of KnowledgeWOK: Ways of Knowing

ACTIVITIES ACAMIS: Association of China and Mon-golia International SchoolsAIME: American Invitational Mathematics ExaminationAMAC: Anime Manga Appreciation ClubAMC: American Math ContestsAMIS: The Association of Music in Inter-national SchoolsAPAC: Asia Pacific Activities ConferenceASA: After School ActivitiesASMA: American Scholastic Mathematics Association BEIMUN: Beijing Model United NationsCISSA: China International Schools Sports Association

SAY WHAT? A guide to SAS acronyms

The SAS PD track and field team won the APAC championship last school year.

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NEW FACULTY PUXI HIGH SCHOOL2014-15

Doug AndrewPhysical EducationHometown/Country: Oswestry, England Coming from: Cairo, Egypt Educational background: I have a Bach-elor of Arts degree with Honors in Educa-tion and PE.Previous work experience: I have 16 years teaching experience in the UK, Malaysia and Egypt.

Alison AndrewPhysical EducationHometown/Country: Oswestry, England Coming from: Cairo, Egypt Educational background: I have a Bach-elor of Education with Honors in PE. Previous work experience: I have 15 years teaching experience in the UK, Malaysia and Egypt.

Joshua Gregory EutenAthletics TrainerHometown/Country: Hartsville, SC, USA Coming from: Beijing, ChinaEducational background: I have a Bach-elor of Science in PE from the University of South Carolina and my Master’s is a MAE in Health Education from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Previous work experience: I have worked as an ATC in universi-ties and high schools for the past 8 years. While working as an ATC, I was also an adjunct professor at two universities: Coker College and Chowan University.

Adam FuscoIB ChemistryHometown/Country: Retsof, New York Coming from: Moscow, Russia Educational background: Bachelor of Science in Bio and Chemistry from State University of New York and a Master of Education in Chemistry. Previous work experience: 9 years teach-

ing experience mostly from public schools in Western New York, as well as international experience in Russia.

Sharol GauthierEnglishHometown/Country: Utah, USAComing from: Utah, USAEducational background: Bachelor of arts from The Kings College and a Master of Arts from the University of Sussex in Brighton, England. Meanwhile completed some Ph.D coursework in English at the

University of Rochester in New York. Previous work experience: Five years of secondary teaching expe-rience in high school and middle school grades 4-12. Two years of counseling experience at the University of South Carolina and also worked in the field of publications.

Hillary HewinsCounselorHometown/Country: Long Beach, Cali-fornia, USAComing from: New York, New York, USAEducational background: Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from New York University and Bachelor of Arts from Humboldt State University

Previous work experience: I have 10 years of school counseling experience in New York City high schools.

Jennifer LeeCounselorHometown/Country: Most recently Los Angeles, USA, but grew up in New York.Coming from: I’m currently in transit. Educational background: Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Wellesley College and a Master’s in Education from Harvard Graduate School of Education

Previous work experience: I have over ten years of experience working in admissions and college counseling.

Bethany Jo MacCarterBiologyComing from: Chicago, USA Educational background: Bachelor of Molecular Biology form Ohio Northern University; Master of Secondary Ed. From National Louis UniversityPrevious work experience: 7 years of expe-rience in high school science on Chicago’s

west side. Spent the past 5 years at Rowe-Clark Math & Science Academy, the Exelon Campus of Noble Street Carter Schools, in-structing Biology and AP Biology and leading the Science Depart-ment.

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Dominic MooneyAP/IB Computer Science/Technology Resource FacilitatorHometown/Country: Auckland, New Zealand Coming from: New Zealand Educational background: Bachelor of Sci-ence & Post Graduate Diploma in Educa-tional Leadership from the University of

AucklandPrevious work experience: I have taught at St. Kentigern College for the last 12 years in varying roles and have been head of digital technologies over the last 5 years.

Amira NourMathHometown/Country: Egypt Coming from: Shanghai, ChinaEducational background: Bachelor of Ag-ricultural Sciences, Master of Science from California State Polytechnic University. Previous work experience: Taught IB Mathematics Standard Level to years 12

and 13, Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education. Mathematics Extension and Core to years 10 and 11, British National Curriculum Key Stage 3 Mathematics to years 7 through 9. IB Biology to grades 11 and 12.

Adrian PriceIB PhysicsHometown/Country: Melbourne, Aus-tralia Coming from: SingaporeEducational background: Bachelor of Biological Science from Latsobe University, a graduated diploma in secondary educa-tion from Australian Labolie University

and two Master’s degrees from the University of Weston AustraliaPrevious work experience: I have 25 years teaching and education at leadership experience in Australia, Hong Kong and Singapore and 27 years experience coaching basketball.

Kristl QuiranteIB BiologyHometown/Country: Buffalo, New York, USAComing from: Moscow, Russia Educational background: Bachelor of Sci-ence from College of Buffalo and Master of Science from University of New York Previous work experience: More than 7

years experience teaching in Western New York and internationally in both middle school and high school levels.

Dijana Koprivica RedshawSocial StudiesHometown/Country: Belgrade, Serbia Coming from: Jakarta, IndonesiaEducational background: BA from Lin-field College, Oregon, USA; MAT from Lewis and Clark College, Oregon, USA Previous work experience: 12 years of teaching in Washington, USA, Egypt, and

Indonesia. I was also a social worker for 6 years, prior to becom-ing a teacher. I worked with adolescent girls in a locked residential treatment center in Portland, Oregon, and later with women in prison.

Charles Joseph SeaveyPhysical EducationHometown/Country: USAComing from: Dalian, China Educational background: Bachelor of Sci-ence from Northern Michigan University; working on Master’s in Athletic Adminis-tration at Ohio University Previous work experience: At the Dalian

American International School I was the Athletic Director and secondary PE teacher for two years, as well as the boys volleyball coach. I have 8 years of teaching experience including 6 years in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Ling YiYunChineseHometown/Country: Nanjing, China Coming from: Boston, USAEducational background: I have a Bachelor of Arts from East China Normal University and a Master of Arts in Applied Second Language Acquisition from Carn-egie Mellon University.

Previous work experience: I have been a lecturer of Chinese at Boston University since graduation from Carnegie Mellon.

TRANSFERSFaculty and staff transferring to the Puxi high school from other positions at SAS are:Amy Foley, ScienceAlyson Sayer, Academic SupportJohn Veitch, IB CoordinatorDy Dilts, Academic Support

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NEW FACULTY PUXI MIDDLE SCHOOL2014-15

Jolene CollierMathHometown/Country: Denver, Colorado, USA Coming from: Santo Domingo, Domini-can Republic Educational background: I earned a Bachelor of Arts from Rowan University in Glassboro, New Jersey.

Previous work experience: I have nine years of middle school math experience. I started teaching in Denver, Colorado and have taught in Seoul, South Korea. Most recently I have taught at the Carol Morgan School in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

Alice HarwoodPhysical EducationHometown/Country: I am a 3rd culture kid. I have lived in over 10 different coun-tries in my life. England, America, Japan, Indonesia, Hong Kong and Oman to name a few. Where you live now: Suzhou, China Educational background: I have a B.Ed in

Physical Education from Manchester Metropolitan University. Previous work experience: I have been teaching at Dulwich Col-lege for the past 4 years.

Crystal HuntingtonLanguage ArtsHometown/Country: Bedford, Nova Scotia, Canada Coming from: SingaporeEducational background: I have a Bach-elor of Arts from St. Mary’s University, an Associate of Education from the Nova Scotia Teachers College and a Master of

Education from Mount Saint Vincent University.Previous work experience: I have 19 years of teaching experience including Singapore, Dubai, South Korea and Canada (Ontario and Nova Scotia).

Misti McDanielMathHometown/Country: North Carolina, USA Coming from: La Paz, Bolivia Educational background: I hold a Bachelor of Political Science degree from University of North Carolina and a Master’s in Mass Communication from Louisiana

State University. I also have a Master’s in Library Science and am currently working on a Master’s in Instructional Technology.

James “Bick” McSwineyLanguage ArtsHometown/Country: New York, USA Coming from: Nigeria Educational background: Bachelor of Arts from Claremont McKenna College and a Master of Education from Long Island University (Brooklyn) Previous work experience: 10 years

teaching around the world, including: Ojai, California, Chengdu, Sichuan, Beijing, Brooklyn, New York and Lagos, Nigeria

TRANSFERSFaculty and staff transferring to the Puxi middle school from other positions at SAS are:Jason Curran, MathErin Leininger, English as an Additional LanguageJoyce Liu, ChineseTom Wu, Technology Teaching AssistantGrace Afuyog, Academic Teaching AssistantTheresa Yang, Library Teaching Assistant

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NEW FACULTY PUXI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 2014-15

Margerie AbundoTeaching Assistant, grade 2Hometown/Country: Oriental Mindoro, Philippines Coming from: Shanghai, China Educational background: I graduated from the University of Rizal System, An-gono, Rizal with a Bachelor of Science in Education, major in Physical Education.

Previous work experience: I worked at Livingston American School for 8 years as a Teacher Assistant in Pre-K, kindergarten and presently in 2nd Grade.

Lola AlvarezPre-KindergartenHometown/Country: Barranquilla, Co-lombia Coming from: China Educational background: I have a Bach-elor of Science in Early Childhood Educa-tion from the University of the North in Colombia and a Masters in Science from

the State University of New York, College at Buffalo. Previous work experience: I have 30 years of teaching experience, including China, Egypt and Colombia.

Ryan CollierPhysical EducationHometown/Country: West Milford, New Jersey, USA Coming from: Santo Domingo, Domini-can Republic Educational background: I earned a Bach-elor of Arts from the Metropolitan State College of Denver.

Previous work experience: I have seven years of physical educa-tion experience. I have taught in Seoul, South Korea and Denver, Colorado. Most recently I have taught at the Carol Morgan School in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

Noah FlesherGrade 1Hometown/Country: Maine, USA Coming from: Maine, USA Educational background: Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Sheldon Jackson College in Sitka Alaska and a Mas-ter’s in Education: Multilingual/Multicul-tural Education with an emphasis in ESOL

from George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia Previous work experience: I’ve spent 13 years living and teaching in Seoul, Shanghai and Saigon.

Emerald GarveyGrade 1Hometown/Country: Korea Coming from: Nigeria Educational background: Bachelor of Arts from Vassar College, and a Master of Education from Hunter College, as well as a completed annotation to her teaching license at Bank Street College of Education.

Previous work experience: I have 11 years teaching with 8 years in New York City, including 4 years at P.S. 234 in Tribeca.

Ben HarwoodPre-KindergartenHometown/Country: Manchester, Eng-land Coming from: Suzhou, China Educational background: I have a Bach-elor of Science in Operations Management from Lancaster University and a Postgradu-ate Certificate in Education from Sunder-

land University. Previous work experience: I have been teaching at Dulwich Col-lege Suzhou for four years.

Kaitlin KempGrade 5Hometown/Country: Alexandria, Ontario, Canada Coming from: Shanghai, China Educational background: Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree in English Language and Literature, Queen’s University, Bachelor of Education (Primary-Intermediate-Senior

Division), University of Ottawa Previous work experience: Middle School (MYP) Drama and English Teacher, Barcelona, Spain. Montessori Pre-School English Teacher, Amsterdam, The Netherlands and Class Teacher, Grade 3, Ostrava Czech Republic

Lindel LimpisvastiGrade 1Hometown/Country: Australia Coming from: Shanghai Educational background: Bachelor of Social Science, Master’s in Teaching and a Master’s in Special Education. Previous work experience: I have been liv-ing and working in Shanghai for six years.

I previously worked for SAS, spent 1 year at Dulwich International School and am now returning to SAS.

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Brian LiuGrade 4Hometown/Country: Aurora, Colorado, USA Coming from: Aurora, Colorado, USAEducational background: I have a Bach-elor’s degree from Colorado State Univer-sity and a Master of Education from Regis University.

Previous work experience: I have taught 4th and 5th grade at Aurora Public Schools for seven years.

Gelene MartinTeaching AssistantHometown/Country: Manila, Philippines Coming from: Shanghai, China Educational background: I have Bachelor of Science in Psychology - Guidance and Counseling Stream at Philippine Normal University and Master’s in Education units (30 units) in Guidance and Counseling

from the same university. Previous work experience: I have 5 years experience in teaching, 4 years in the Philippines and 1 year in Shanghai.

Megan MohlmannKindergartenHometown/Country: Long Island, New York, USAComing from: Guatemala Educational background: I received my Bachelor of Science in Elementary Educa-tion from Keene State College and my Master of Science in Literacy from Dowl-

ing College. Previous work experience: I taught preschool for one year in Long Island and just completed my fourth year teaching kindergarten at the American School of Guatemala.

Ting ShenChineseHometown/Country: Shanghai, China Coming from: Shanghai, China Educational background: Bachelor’s Degree in Arts from Shanghai Maritime University and Master’s course in education from East China Normal University.Previous work experience: I have 1 year

of experience teaching students of Kindergarten in Chinese Im-mersion Program in US, 7 years of experience teaching Chinese to students from Grade 1 to 5 in Shanghai.

Also joining the elementary school are Judy Zhang, Chinese teacher, and Josh Galyean, Miki Kobayashi, Noeme Rulite, Mirror Xu, Tracy He, Sybil Qian, and Gail Li as teaching assistants.

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WELCOME BACK FROM THE PUXI PTSA

VP Events Iris Hsu [email protected]

VP Communications Natasha Ramchandani [email protected]

VP Eagle Shop Sandra Bourquin [email protected]

Treasurer Helen Qu [email protected]

Secretary Rebecca Brown [email protected]

HS Head Representatives Marilyn Sim [email protected]

Norma Tala [email protected]

MS Head Representative Elaine Cheng [email protected]

ES Head Representative Tiffany Wang [email protected]

Chinese Liaison Han Li [email protected]

Korean Liaison Sally Yi [email protected]

UPCOMING EVENTSAugustNew Student Orientation Tuesday, August 12, 8:00 AM-2:00 PM PAC

1st General Meeting Wednesday, August 27, 9:00-10:30 AM PAC

Parent Information Fair Wednesday, August 27, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM PAC SeptemberParent/Teacher Social Friday, September 12, 3:00-7:00 PM UC

PTSA General Meeting Wednesday, September 24, 10:30 AM-Noon LMC OctoberInternational Fair October 18, 11:00 AM-5 :00 PM NovemberWinter Bazaar Wednesday, November 26 11:00 AM-4:00 PM PAC

PTSA General Meeting Wednesday, November 26 10:30 AM-Noon LMC

The SAS Parent, Teacher, and Student Association (PTSA) Puxi is committed to support-ing our students through social,

educational, and fundraising activities. As parents of an SAS student, you are automatically a member of the PTSA. Parents can show your support for your child’s education by volunteering to help in a wide range of activities. The International Fair, Eagle Shop and Winter/Spring Bazaars are just a few of the PTSA fundraisers that support student activities. These include high school clubs, the Booster Club, middle school dance so-cials, athletics hospitality, elementary room parties, Passport Club, and more. Parent volunteers are welcome to sign-up to help. There are many ways to help make SAS a good experience for you and your child. Participating in the PTSA is a positive way to meet new friends, embrace our commu-nity’s diversity, be involved in your child’s school, and explore more about what SAS has to offer. The PTSA organizes parent and teacher networking events such as the First Friends Morning Coffee, Parent-Teacher Social, Winter Auction, and parent networking coffees throughout the year. Further exampes or collaborations for our community include teacher appreciation, student ‘cheer-up’ treats and the annual Teacher Appreciation Lunch. To find out more about volunteering, meetings, fundraisers, and extracurricular activities, please visit the Puxi PTSA blog at http://teachers.saschina.org/puxiptsa. The PTSA can also be reached by email at [email protected] or through a PTSA board member. For activities specific to your child’s grade, please check the PTSA blog and contact your grade representative. Have a wonderful year and we look forward to meeting you!

2014-2015 SAS PUXI PTSA BOARD MEMBERSPresident Jodi Montgomery [email protected]

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Vice President, Elementary School Amy McBride [email protected]

Vice President, Eagle Shop Caroline Rempel [email protected]

UPCOMING EVENTSAugust Wednesday, August 13, 9:00-11:00 AM Newcomer’s Coffee Kerry Parkside, Blossom Room

Friday, August 15, TBA Booster Activities Information Session SAS

Thursday, August 21, 9:00 AM-Noon General PTSA Meeting and Parent Infor-mation Fair Middle School Auditorium and Gym

September Thursday, September 4, 9:00-11:00 AM Korean Community Coffee Morning (all

welcome) SAS Library Lecture Hall

Friday, September 5, TBA Welcome Back Social Kerry Parkside

Tuesday, September 23, TBA Chinese Community Luncheon (all wel-come) TBA

Thursday, September 25, 9:00 AM General PTSA Meeting SAS Library Lecture Hall

October Thursday, October 9, 9:00 AM General PTSA Meeting and Parent Tech-nology Workshop SAS Library Lecture Hall

Saturday, October 11, TBA Fall Carnival SAS

The SAS Parent, Teacher, and Student Association (PTSA) Pudong was established to bring about a closer relationship

between home and school. It is a way for parents and teachers to cooperate in our children’s education, as well as unite educa-tors and our international community. As a parent, you are already a member of the PTSA—you just have to get involved.

The Fall Carnival, our biggest event of the year, Santa’s Workshop, Quiz night, and Staff Appreciation Week, are some of the many activities that we host to help support our students and teachers at SAS. We encourage and welcome everyone to volunteer their time or services to help the events be as successful as possible.

There are many ways to be involved with the PTSA—from volunteering your time with the Eagle Shop to helping orga-nize an event. It is a great way to make a difference, meet new people, and have fun. To find out more about getting involved you can visit the Pudong PTSA blog at http://sites.saschina.org/pudongptsa. You can also email us at [email protected] or through a PTSA board member.

We wish you and your family a won-derful school year!

2014-2015 SAS PUDONG PTSA BOARD MEMBERSPresident Joyce Tong [email protected]

General PTSA Treasurer Terrie Shen [email protected]

General PTSA Secretary Hilary Rein [email protected]

Vice President, High School Shonu Kumar [email protected]

Vice President, Middle School Deb Armstrong [email protected]

NI HAO FROM THE PUDONG PTSA

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Pudong CampusShanghai Links Executive Community, 1600 Lingbai Road, Sanjiagang,

Pudong New Area, Shanghai, China 201201 Tel: 6221-1445, Fax: 5897-0011

Puxi Campus258 Jinfeng Road, Huacao Town, Minhang District, Shanghai, China 201107

Tel: 6221-1445, Fax: 6221-1269

www.saschina.org

Shanghai American School inspires in all students:上海美国学校激励并培养所有的学生:

• A lifelong passion for learning 终身学习的热情

• A commitment to act with integrity and compassion 诚信与仁爱的信念

• The courage to live their dreams. 追求梦想的勇气。

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