It’s Official!

As of October 13, 2011, Korea International School Jeju is an official campus working toward accreditation! Our students performed incredible musical pieces, sang “One Love” and Chanted the School song while dignitaries and administration shared greetings and commemorative remarks.

Our elementary kids - TOO cute!

Our school director's wife with an 8th grader playing "One Love" on the acoustic guitars. All of our students sang the chorus - this student sang the rest of the words. Oh, and by the way, our school director isn't in the picture, but he was contributing on the electric bass!

"Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to the grand opening of the Korea International School Jeju Campus!"

Following the unveiling ceremony, cheer, and BBQ lunch, students walked their parents through their class schedule for our first Open House as well. It was a truly rewarding experience to meet the parents and hear, from them, that so many of their children are enjoying the classes, afterschool activities, and boarding experience.

Everyone gathered around for the unveiling! Hanna, Dul, Set! - 1,2,3! 

(There is another interesting tidbit - they do not count down in Korea!)

Check out my cheerleaders leading the crowd in a chant! :)

Jeju Furry Volleyball Tournament

I took the weekend away from campus, headed up to Jeju-si, and participated in a fun “foreigners” volleyball tournament. While our team did not have the most skilled athletes participating, we had a fun time and managed to make it to semi-finals for the B bracket J

Our Team "Playing with the Boys" (theme from TopGun)

My students ROCK!

From delving into the scientific method, to staying late after volleyball practice to play pickup games with each other and some of the faculty, I have incredible kids that I am working with!

Trick or Treat?!

I shared the candy corn that my parent’s sent in a care package among the Korean business staff and some of my students – they LOVED it! Our student council has decided to do a Fall/Halloween fair – I am super excited to see what sort of costumes the kids will bring back with them after this long weekend at home!

Thanks Mom and Dad!

While I am not one to celebrate Halloween, I love decorating for it!

I thank God everyday for the experiences I am having here at Korea International School, Jeju. I cannot express how grateful I am for an incredible leadership team (MK, David, and Jeff) to work under and an energetic staff to work alongside.