Hello! My name is Lise Kang. I currently develop English programs and support English teachers as a supervisor. I graduated from Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, majoring in English and minoring in Education. After completing my bachelor, I went to Canada. In Vancouver, I had my TESOL diploma and took an Early Childhood Education program. I also worked at an international summer camp as a Korean counselor. I moved to Montreal to continue my study. I finished my Master's degree in Second Language Education at McGill University. Since 2008, when I came back to Korea, I have helped people learn English more efficiently sharing all of my experience and knowledge.
Lise KangSupervisor
Hello, everyone! My name is Hannah Jung. I was born in Korea but I spent my junior and senior high school years in New Zealand at a school called Waikato Diocesan School for Girls and went to Australia to attend Macquarie University where I graduated with a bachelor degree in communication. After I came back to Korea, I worked mainly as a freelance interpreter and as an English tutor. I am very pleased to meet all the wonderful students, teachers and staff in Gyeseong Elementary School and I have no doubt that I will have a wonderful year here.
Hannah JungInstructor
Hello everyone, my name is Jackie Nethercutt, and I am from the small town of Wilmington, North Carolina on the southeast coast of America. I went to the University of North Carolina where my majors were International Business and French. Before coming to Korea, I taught English and lived in China for several years. In my free time I like to exercise, play all kinds of sports, travel to foreign countries in order to experience new cultures, and study foreign languages.
Jackie NethercuttInstructor
Hello, everyone!:) My name is Jane Bak and I come from the sunny island of Gran Canaria, Spain. I was born and grew up in the capital of this wonderful island, Las Palmas de G.C. I majored in English Language and Literature at SNU (Seoul National University), where I was able to experience Korean college life as well as the Korean culture. I am presently enjoying my stay here in Korea and I have been impressed with all of my Gyeseong students. I am looking forward to teaching you and having fun.
Jane BakInstructor
Hello! My name is Claire Ahn. I was born in Korea
but I spent my childhood in Thailand. I majored in Pedagogy and English Education,
and completed my master’s degree in English Education at Korea University. I
previously taught at Daewon International Middle School and wrote a thesis
about the effect of types of text on Korean students who attend an
international middle school in Korea. I was lucky enough to have the
opportunity to volunteer as an interpreter and help the international press
when Pope Francis came to Korea in 2014. When I am not working at school, I like
to read and travel. I am very happy to work here at Gyeseong Elementary School.
I am excited to get to know the students more and to have fun learning English
together!.
Claire AhnInstructor
Hello! My name is Julie Kim. I am very glad to be a member of the English faculty at Gyeseong Elementary School. I graduated Sookmyung University and majored in Educational Psychology with a minor in English Education. After that I received my MA in English Materials Development at International Graduate School of English. I had various experiences in developing English workbooks and teaching English. I strongly believe my education and experiences will help you study English in an effective way. Thank you!
Julie KimInstructor
Hi! My name is Leanne LaMonte. I am originally from Rochester, New York in the United States of America, but I have been living in South Korea since 2010. I graduated with a BA in English Literature from the State University of New York at Brockport and I have a master’s degree in English Education from Korea University. Before I came to Gyeseong, I taught at Gyeonggi Science High School for the Gifted for five years. I enjoyed teaching high school students, but I really love working with younger students. Some of my hobbies are listening to music, exercising, and spending time with my pets. I have two dogs and three cats! I look forward to meeting all of my new students, and I hope we have a great year together..
Leanne LaMonteInstructor
Hello! My name is Heather Anne McRae and I am originally from a small town in the U.S. called Neenah, Wisconsin. I grew up eating a lot of cheese and traveling around the world. I graduated from the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis with a degree in English Language & Literature and a Minor in Italian Language & Literature. I have a passion for learning new languages, hiking, eating, traveling, music—playing violin, guitar, and singing—and experiencing new things. I first moved to South Korea in September 2014 not knowing much about the country but I fell in love with the food, people, and culture. I’m very much looking forward to teaching at Gyeseong Elementary School and working with the wonderful staff and students here.
Heather McRaeInstructor
Greetings. My name Christopher Collini and I come from the land of maple syrup, also known as Canada. I am from the beautiful Niagara Region, which is home to Niagara Falls. I attended a local university, Brock University, where I studied mathematics, history, computer science, and of course education. I hope to use the entirety of my skillset to be an affective teacher and coworker for my stay at Gyeseong Elementary School. Korea has been my home for several years and I am happy to stay even longer.
Christopher ColliniInstructor
Hello everyone! I am originally from the United States. I grew up in the nation’s capital of Washington DC. I attended Pitzer College in sunny Claremont, California, and majored in Psychology. In my free time some of the things I like to do are reading, working out, watching movies and skiing in the winter. My goal is for my students to learn a lot while still having fun.
Warren LanningInstructor
Hello! My name is Alaina Lee. It is a great pleasure to be able to teach you. I was born in Korea, but I have spent most of my adolescence abroad, spending my elementary and middle school years both in America (New York) and Canada (Toronto). After I came back to Korea, I attended a foreign language high school and got my bachelor’s degree in English Education at Hanyang University. I have always wanted to teach children English, and feel honored to be with such bright students like you. I feel lucky to get this chance and am looking forward to having a lot of fun with you. Best wishes to you all!.
