Introducing our teachers
Each week, we will introduce one of our teachers. This week, please meet Mr Shawn.
Thank you for this opportunity to introduce myself to the SIS-PIK community. I currently teach Global Perspectives, Public Speaking and Debate and a preparatory extended essay course. Additionally, I am the homeroom teacher of the newly formed Junior College Foundation class. My professional background is rooted in the humanities field and I have taught subjects such as history, geography, English, and international relations. I hold a BA in History degree from the University of California and an MA in Teaching from the University of Southern California. This is my second year in Indonesia but I have previously taught in California, North Carolina and South Korea. The 2019-2020 school year marks 10 fabulous years as a secondary teacher.
In my personal life, I enjoy exploring new cultures and trying new foods. My favorite Indonesian food (so far) has been Padang style cuisine. The variety of rich flavor is difficult to decline. I am also an avid hiker and have already tackled some volcano hikes in Java and Sumatra. Each year I take a trip to the Sierra Nevada Mountains in California, USA for 7-10 treks (picture below). I value the reflective seclusion majestic allure of trekking each year. Lastly, I enjoy spending time with my very large family during camping trips, reunions, karaoke and international vacations. I hope to continue all of these hobbies within Indonesia in the years to come.
As a teacher, I truly value working with students and watching them mature into the best they can become. I aim to encourage students to critically think about the challenging world they see everyday. I moved to Jakarta, Indonesia in July, 2018 because I am professionally seeking a school which promotes inclusion, demands rigor and supports student achievement. I’m happy to say that I have found all three here at SIS-PIK. I am very grateful to belong to SIS-PIK community and look forward to working together towards greater heights.
