NIS Voices

Join us as we get to know Nanjing International School's new IBDP Economics, Business, & MYP Humanities Teacher, Mr. Andrew Friedle.

"I am here for the students, their education, and empowering them to really believe that they are in charge of their own education journey."

Join us as we get to know Nanjing International School's new PYP Homeroom Teacher, Mr. Santiago Gonzalez.

“I try to promote a culture of high expectation for every learner while always taking into consideration individual learning abilities and understanding the uniqueness of every student’s learning journey.”

Join us as we get to know Nanjing International School's new Primary Learning Support Teacher, Ms. Ginna Daza.

“For me, the most important thing is to have fun. You have to make mistakes and work hard. No matter what happens, you are always going to learn something.”

Join us as we get to know Nanjing International School's new MYP and DP Physics Teacher, Mr. Shaqeel Baksh.

“There is no such thing as a stupid question in learning. I aim to create a safe space where the moment students walk into my classroom, they feel comfort. They feel comfortable raising their hand to ask what in their mind might not be a smart question.”

Join us as we get to know Nanjing International School's new lower Primary School Counsellor, Ms. Sue Chun.

“I believe one of the most essential skills in counselling is active listening. It’s all about listening to understand, not listening to respond. I’m not just tuning into the message that was shared ­– I try to read and catch those nonverbal cues and acknowledge the child to help them feel understood and connected.”

Join us as we get to know Nanjing International School's new Primary School Counsellor, Ms. Q Joyner.

“Our roles are very intricate in making sure that students feel safe, supported, and have a friend. The students make you feel like you’re a hero, and I want to give that back.”

Join us as we get to know Nanjing International School's new IB MYP Coordinator and English Language and Literature Teacher, Ms. Jade Bennett.

“My favorite thing about the MYP is the emphasis on all different aspects of learning. It’s not just completely about being knowledgeable and knowing every fact – it’s more about the whole child, and I think that’s really important.”

Join Ms. Maxine Carrick, Class of 2013, as we discuss her high school memories of NIS, an inspiring and fun place that she called home. Now Maxine is an art teacher in Texas and looks back at her time at NIS fondly. 

"NIS was my home – that’s what I called my home for a very long time after I left. Anywhere you truly are just happy and comfortable and where you grow up and you’re figuring out who you are and who you want to be in that first stage of life is where you end up calling home. It just ending up being that feeling of home. It was just a great place to be. I loved it."

Join us as we get to know Nanjing International School's new Primary Principal, Ms. Jacqui Patrick, including her background and teaching and leadership philosophy.

“Children are amazing. Their capacity to learn, and think, and create, and grow and experiment – it’s there. And we have to protect it, and we have to spark it, and we have to grow it.”

Our major school charity, the Pfrang Association, is a non-profit charity organization with the intention of providing funds aimed at helping underprivileged children in Jiangsu and Anhui Province to attain an education. Join NIS Secondary Teacher and Pfrang Association President, Mr. Andy Romero, as we discuss Pfrang's history, mission, and their amazing upcoming annual charity event, the Pfrang Gala.