Certified Master and Certified International Athletic Administrator with 9 years leading international school athletics and co-curricular programs, 11 years of administrative experience, and 12 years in international schools. I see athletics and activities as experiential classrooms where students discover strengths, develop character, and belong. My approach connects student voice, family partnership, supported coaches, and dependable systems with safeguarding and continued learning.
Athletic and After-School Activities Director & Physical Education Department Head
St. Johnsbury Academy Jeju · South Korea
Led athletics, activities, and PK–12 physical education for a school of approximately 1,185 students, managing 60+ MS/HS teams and 450+ annual co-curricular activities.
Managed 60+ middle and high school teams and 450+ annual co-curricular activities through SchoolsBuddy.
Supervised 50+ coaches, including five direct reports, and led hiring, training, and evaluation.
Developed annual schoolwide budgets for PE, athletics, and activities, covering staffing, equipment, travel, events, and facilities.
Increased athletics participation by 32% and coordinated schedules and transportation as annual off-island trips grew from seven to 30+.
Founded six programs: MS/HS lacrosse and baseball; ES/MS/HS ice hockey, robotics, and track and field; and MS boys’ and girls’ tennis.
Developed athletics and activities handbooks clarifying procedures and expectations for coaches, students, and families.
Founded and led a sports council of 90+ students to develop student leadership.
Hosted international and domestic events, including the Korean VEX V5 National Robotics Competition.
Coordinated athletics communications with students, families, coaches, and the school community across multiple channels.
Led upgrades to gym floors, the turf field, digital scoreboards, and cameras.
Oversaw PK–12 PE staff, aligned curriculum vertically, and coordinated facility use across grade levels.
Helped the school earn NFHS Level 1 School Honor Roll recognition for three consecutive years, as one of five international schools recognized.
Athletic administration
Student leadership
SchoolsBuddy
Budgeting
Facilities
Jul 2022 – Jul 2026
President
Korean International Schools Athletic Conference (KISAC) · South Korea
Led a regional athletic conference representing international schools across Korea, expanding membership and standardizing safe, equitable competition.
Redesigned and updated the official KISAC handbook for clarity and policy consistency.
Developed and implemented child protection policies for all conference events.
Standardized operations to ensure continuity and equity from year to year.
Organized and chaired annual Heads of Schools meetings to guide conference direction.
Expanded conference membership by two new schools.
Created standardized roster templates and tournament scheduling systems.
Served as final authority on event decisions related to child safety and inclement weather protocols.
Conference leadership
Child protection
Interscholastic relations
Event management
Jul 2020 – Jun 2022
Associate Dean of Boarding
Korea International School Jeju · South Korea
Supported a boarding community of approximately 150 students in grades 6–12, supervised 24 staff, and developed activities and student leadership.
Supervised a staff of 24.
Designed and coordinated weekend clubs, house cup events, house trips, facilities, and special events.
Supported implementation of academic and social-emotional initiatives.
Managed minor student conduct interventions, maintained electronic records, and contacted parents using restorative practices.
Managed dorm media and communication, including social media accounts and monthly parent updates.
Created an app for staff communication.
Led a Student-Dorm Council with 20 students.
Boarding leadership
Restorative practices
Student wellbeing
Activities
Jul 2014 – Jun 2020
Athletic Director & Mathematics Teacher
Ivy Collegiate Academy · Taichung, Taiwan
Taught mathematics from 2014–2020 and served as Athletic Director from 2015–2020 at a boarding school of approximately 240 students in grades 7–12.
Oversaw activities and athletics staff in a boarding school environment with over 25 teams and 100 activities, participating in three local and international athletic conferences.
Planned and scheduled tournaments, events, and games, including international tournaments.
Served as the primary school liaison to three conferences.
Evaluated and observed coaches.
Implemented the athletics department’s mission and philosophy statement.
Taught Algebra I/II and Pre-Calculus with technology and standards-based integration.
Athletic administration
Mathematics education
Coaching
International competition
02 Education & certifications
A foundation for leadership.
May 2020
MS · Master of Science in Athletic Administration
Ohio University
Graduated May 2020.
Dec 2013
BASc · Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Education
My National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) transcript documents 136 leadership-training credits in education-based athletics, including international school leadership, risk management, student well-being, and program development. It also records my progression to Certified Master Athletic Administrator (CMAA).
Presenter · “Leading Effective Clubs and Activities in a Boarding Program”
Globetrottin’ ADs Virtual Conference · December 2021
Restorative Practices for Educators and Facilitating Listening Circles
International Institute for Restorative Practices · Virtual · October 2021
Resources Speaking & professional learning
Ideas shared. Leadership in practice.
Explore my Sports Council presentation and a podcast conversation from my work in international school athletics.
I3AC conference · Bangkok · May 2025
Creating and Running a Successful Sports (Athletic) Council
A practical session on building a student-led council that connects athletes, coaches, and school leadership. The slides draw on St. Johnsbury Academy Jeju’s program, from identifying student needs to organizing committees and planning for continuity.
Student voice, inclusion, and school spirit
Committee roles, event support, and a council constitution
Leadership succession, reflection, and real-world scenarios
