Our Teachers
Our Teachers
WASNJ has adhered to a high-standard procedure for recruiting staff from around the world. To date, we have over 160 Chinese and international teachers. All of them have diverse teaching backgrounds, having worked in bilingual schools, expatriate schools, or prestigious local public schools. With at least 10 years of teaching experience, the majority were educated at world-class institutions and come from countries such as the UK, USA, Australia, France, and others.
Below are some of our teachers:

Evan Tan
Assistant Head (Academic)/Head of Natural Sciences
Mr Tan holds dual Bachelor’s degrees in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, and the University of Edinburgh, UK. After graduation, he worked as a research and teaching assistant in Edinburgh, teaching engineering physics and mathematics and conducting research in microsystems and nanotechnology. Upon returning to China in 2009 with his wife, he served as a science and mathematics teacher and Head of the Science Department at several prestigious international and bilingual schools in China. He has in-depth and systematic experience teaching GCSE, A-level, and AP curricula. He has extensive experience and unique insights in university applications and interview coaching for STEM students.

Matthew Willing
Head of Sixth Form/Head of Social Science
Mr Willing holds a Master's degree in Applied Linguistics from the University of Birmingham, UK, with a Bachelor's degree in History. He also has a teaching qualification certificate from Canada, with ten years of experience in teaching English, History, and Politics at renowned international schools in China. He enjoys soccer, rugby, cooking, and history in his leisure time.

Leo Corrigan
Head of English
With strong qualifications including an MA in International Education at Sunderland University, UK and leadership in literacy (NPQLL), he focuses on delivering challenging, adaptive lessons with an emphasis on critical and creative thinking aligned with the Cambridge International Curriculum. He has over 16 years of teaching experience and commits to academic excellence, curriculum innovation, and professional leadership. Mr. Corrigan is currently developing initiatives to promote literacy and using AI technology for teaching and learning.

Suzanne Robidoux
Head of Language Acquisition
Ms Robidoux pursued Bachelor of Health Sciences (Canada), Master of Oriental Medicine (USA), and Doctor of Acupuncture and Tuina (Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine). She has 20 years of teaching experience in mainland China and Taiwan, having served as an English teacher at Southeast University and also worked in editing and project management at People Medical Publishing House. She is fluent in French and Chinese. Her classes are widely loved by students for the vivid project-based learning methods and effective language proficiency improvement.

Andy Tawikarja
Head of Mathematics & Statistics
Holding a Bachelor's degree in Engineering from Hanze University of Applied Sciences in Groningen, Netherlands, Andy has an extensive professional background. With 13 years of experience as an electrical engineer at renowned Dutch energy company Eneco and as a construction engineer at Ballast Nedam, he brings a wealth of industry knowledge. Later, Andy transitioned to teaching roles in mathematics, computer science, science, and English at universities and international schools in Thailand and China, accumulating a decade of teaching experience.

Benjamin Newson
Head of EDT
After got Bachelor of Technology degree at RCC Institute of Technology (Yorkville University), Toronto, Canada, Mr. Newson has been a teacher for over 16 years, 11 years in Nanjing China and 5 years in Canada. He also has very rich experience in managing teams. At spare time, he likes reading, writing, biking, playing basketball and fixing electronics.

Sandy Sha
Head of Chinese Language & Culture
Ms. Sha has a bachelor’s degree in Chinese Language Literature from Minzu University of China and a master’s degree in TCFL from the University of Massachusetts, USA. She used to teach at Vassar College US, where she helped build her consolidated understanding of cross-cultural teaching. Sandy values student-centred teaching methodology and believes that young people can be greatly inspired by reading literature.

Howard Brim III
Head of Sport & Exercise
After obtaining Master Degree of Science, Exercise Physiology at University of Kentucky, he pursued a two years Nutritional Sciences Ph.D. programme. Mr. Brim III is holding independent school teaching certificate. He has over 10 years of teaching experience, especially with professional coaching and evaluation skills in badminton and tennis.

Hyeyoung Kim
Director of Visual Arts
Ms Hyeyoung Kim owns a PGCEi (International) UK, a bachelor’s degree in Korean Painting from the National University of Incheon Korea, and a master’s degree in Fine Art (Merit) from Anglia Ruskin University UK. Specialising in Korean painting, children’s book illustration, and sculpture, Ms Kim has an outstanding history of achievement in professional art exhibitions and publishing. Mr Kim believes that visual arts empower students’ creativity and awaken the sleeping artist inside each of them.

Barry Kerr
Director of Performing Arts
With over 20 years of experience in music education, Mr Kerr has served as Head of Music in various secondary schools and international schools in the United States, the UK, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, and Macau, China. He has extensive experience in guiding students in instrumental performances, concerts, and theatrical productions. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Music from the University of Huddersfield, UK, and a PGCE teaching certificate from Suffolk University, UK.