Rebecca Ragsdale was born and raised in Waycross, Georgia. After earning her B.S., she returned to her hometown and taught secondary mathematics for ten years. Some of her favorite memories of those years include working with the National Beta Club, as well as hosting other student-led clubs throughout her years as an educator. Ms. Ragsdale truly believes in building meaningful relationships with students and inspiring curiosity in the classroom. In her free time, she likes all things music. She often goes to concerts and musicals, and she greatly enjoys singing. Her other hobbies include finding the best coffee around, reading, and spending time with friends and family.

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Mr. Sim earned his bachelor’s degree with honors from McMaster University, where he majored in English literature. After graduating, he moved to Toronto where he worked for several years as a recording engineer at Reaction Studios. In 2006, Mr. Sim made the decision to come to Korea to teach English as a Second Language (ESL). Inspired by his experiences in Korea, he returned to Canada to study intermediate senior English and history education at Trent University. At APIS, Mr. Sim teaches High School (HS) English, Middle School (MS) Writer’s Workshop, and recording arts. In addition to those things already mentioned, Mr. Sim also enjoys reading, feeling frustrated on the tennis court, and occasionally laboring his way up mountains.

Mr. Wright is from Indianapolis, Indiana, and graduated from Indiana University with a bachelor’s degree in English education and completed his Master of Education in International Teaching at Framingham State University. He has been teaching for over five years. He is passionate about helping students learn to take ownership of their own learning so that they may become lifelong learners who never stop seeking knowledge and looking for ways to improve themselves. John Dewey said it best: “Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.”

Ms. You has more than 10 years of experience in teaching Chinese and has taught at two universities in China. She holds the Certificate for Teachers of Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages. She is committed to promoting Chinese language learning among children and adolescents in South Korea. Recognized for her modern, student-centered teaching philosophy, her classes are both highly effective and engaging. With a strong sense of professionalism and a distinctive personal style, she is dedicated to fostering a positive and inspiring learning environment for all her students.