Faculty

APIS strives for excellence in teaching:

  • To ensure measurable, standard-based student performances and achievements by implementing a cutting-edge curriculum and research-based instructional strategies.
  • To assemble a superb group of educators, who are not only excellent teachers but also accomplished individuals serving as role models.
  • To provide a Christ-centered, loving, and caring community that promotes students’ creativity and passion for learning.
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  • Judy Park
    K-8 Principal
    M.Ed. American College of Education / M.A. Seattle University / B.A. University of Washington
    Ms. Park has taught students in classrooms from elementary to middle school both in private and public school systems before she took a position as an administrator. She has served as an educator for 28 years. She has a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Washington and a master’s degree in teaching from Seattle University. Mrs. Park has also completed her degree from the American College of Education receiving a master’s degree in Educational Leadership. Supporting students, teachers and families for the sake of students’ well-being and learning is her ultimate goal so they can reach up to their fullest potential. She believes that every student is unique and valuable and therefore personalized education provides individual student’s needs. Ms. Park joined APIS in 2007 because of the school’s mission and vision. Her passion grows stronger each year as she works closely with talented faculty members to provide a caring Christian environment for each student who walks into APIS. Helping our young learners cultivate their identity, passion, values and academic achievement to face the world with confidence is something that she envisions when our Green Hawks graduate from APIS. Outside of school, Ms. Park enjoys taking road trips with her husband and her lovely daughter, Claire.
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  • Karin Martin
    K-8 Counselor / Learning Support
    M.Ed. Chaminade University / B.A. Colorado State University
    Ms. Karin Martin is from Honolulu, Hawaii. She has a bachelor's degree from Colorado State University and a Master’s in Education from Chaminade University in Hawaii. She has been an international educator for over 15 years (Beijing, Malaysia, Shanghai). She has lived abroad for over 30 years and has lived in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Beijing, Malaysia and Shanghai. Her husband is an editor and she has two grown daughters who are third-culture kids. One of the most meaningful aspects of her career has been teaching and supporting students with a wide range of learning abilities and backgrounds. She strives to help all students excel and become global citizens. During her free time, Karin loves to hike, read, cook, and eat all kinds of food!
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  • Nick Prado
    Art
    MAT Rhode Island School of Design / B.F.A. Massachusetts College of Art & Design
    Initially trained as an illustrator in Boston, Nick also has a strong background in Art History, Painting, & Design. In the beginning of his creative career, Nick fell in love with teaching after a year of teaching comics and then ESL in Busan, South Korea. After obtaining his Master degree, he taught Art & Design for 3 years at ICA in Taichung, hosted a solo exhibit of travel illustrations, and then taught for 6 more years in a Massachusetts public school. Returning to South Korea, he is accompanied by Zola, a Formosan Mountain Dog he adopted as a pup in Taiwan. Beyond teaching, Nick is excited to hike with Zola, play soccer, visit cultural sites & museums around Korea, and continue his career as a narrative illustrator.
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