CIS Academic Team | Introducing the 2026–2027 Middle School Teaching Team

Mr. Mark Evans will soon assume the role of K–G8 Principal and Communication Principal at CIS Foshan for the 2026–2027 academic year.

Educational Experience:

Over 34 years of experience in educational leadership and teaching reform, including more than 10 years focused on the IB curriculum. Has worked in Asia for 24 years, including Singapore, and is currently in the 4th year of working in China. Committed to developing learners with an inquiry mindset and a global perspective.

"Education should inspire curiosity, empathy, and resilience."

Educational Background:

Master of Education

Educational Experience:

31 years of international teaching experience

"Knowledge is Power, Education is Freedom"

Educational Background:

Master of Mathematics and Physics

Educational Experience:

• Cambridge CELTA Certificate

• Eight years as an IELTS examiner

"I hope we can work together at CIS and equip this generation of keen young minds with first-class communication skills and give them the best possible advantage throughout their future careers and lives."

Educational Background:

• Bachelor of Fine Arts Honours 

• Bachelor of Education Honours 

Educational Experience:

Having over 20 years of teaching and leadership experience in top schools in Canada, South Korea, the United Arab Emirates, and China

"Community is the foundation of learning."

Educational Background:

• Master’s Degree in Education (CUHK)

Educational Experience:

• Taught at multiple international and bilingual schools

• Over 10 years of English teaching experience

“The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you.”

Educational Background:

Bachelor of Education and History/Anthropology

Educational Experience:

5 years of international education experience

"Teaching with Heart, Guiding with Purpose."

Educational Background:

• UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• BBA University of Khazar

Educational Experience:

Computer Science and Design Technology teacher with 10+ years of experience in IB and IGCSE.

"My goal is to help students become confident problem solvers. In Design Technology and Computer Science, tools change, but the skills to analyse, design, and think creatively are timeless."

Educational Background:

• Bachelor of Science

• Postgraduate Certificate in Secondary Education (Biology)

• Licensed Secondary Education Teacher (Philippines)

Educational Experience:

From the Philippines,Over 12 years in education, including 7 years teaching Cambridge Science (IGCSE & AS/A Level Biology), and served 2 years as Vice-Principal and 5 years as Head of Senior High School in an international school in Indonesia.

"I strongly believe in “learning by doing” as the most effective approach to meaningful learning"

Educational Background:

Master of Chinese International Education (Beijing Language and Culture University)

Educational Experience:
Over 9 years of international education experience

"Focus on the effort, not the outcome."

Educational Background:

• Bachelor of Oil Painting 

• Master of Fine Arts

Educational Experience:

Over 10 years of international education experience

"There are always flowers to give to those who want to see."

Educational Background:

Bachelor of Education

Educational Experience:

Over 13 years of international education experience

"Relationships are the key to success in education."

Educational Background:

• Master’s Degree in Applied Psychology

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Engineering

• Level 3 Psychological Counselor Certification (China)

• High School Psychological Teacher Certification (China)

Educational Experience:
Experience as a school counselor in a well-established private school, with additional experience in clinical psychology settings and university counseling services

"I believe every student deserves to be understood and supported, and can grow their own strengths in a safe and trusting environment."

Qualification background:

• UCAS Certified Adviser

• Common App Ready Certification Consultant

• Level 4 Diploma in Career Information and Advice 

• US News Ranking Navigator-US News

Guidance experience in academic planning:

• Extensive experience in undergraduate,postgraduate and doctoral applications

• Successfully guided over 700 students to enter world-renowned universities

"The whole art of education is to enable the student to become himself."

Educational Background:

• pursuing a Master's degree in Educational Management at the Education University of Hong Kong

• National second level athlete

• National first level referee

Educational Experience:

• 15 years of international education experience

• Having rich experience in organizing and planning student activities both on and off campus

• Led student teams to win special and first prizes in provincial and municipal competitions multiple times

"Guided by rules, moistened by emotions."