Faculty Testimonials
Hear from our faculty about what they enjoy most about teaching and working at YISS.
Eleanor Moncada, 5th Grade Teacher
“I love the people of the YISS community. Between my fellow teachers and staff members, my extraordinary students, and the incredibly supportive parents, we're able to come together in such joyful, encouraging, and hope-filled ways that really magnify the warmth of this place. Working alongside so many kind, hardworking, and passionate people to continue Christ's mission by helping children grow and by ministering to the whole family, it's apparent to me that God's love is the beating heart of this school.”
Tori Palmer, Elementary Music Teacher
“I knew a lot of people who worked in various international schools, and something that drew me to YISS was the fact that people seemed to have a good sense of community, a good relationship with their students, and still maintained a healthy lifestyle outside of school.”
Rebecca Brown, Middle School Social Studies Teacher
“I love having the world in my classroom. When I teach about a place in Social Studies class, chances are that a student has been there or lived there. It opens the doors to deeper conversations about culture and God's creation. I love seeing students broaden their minds and think about connections between people, cultures, and God's truths.”
James Biersteker, High School Social Studies Teacher
“I felt YISS would have a perfect combination of academically-motivated student-leaders in a Christian atmosphere that would challenge me as an educator. I enjoy working here because I have the ability to influence the future leaders of the world towards justice and righteousness for all people and to demonstrate to my students the positive attributes of a Christian worldview in all areas of life towards these goals.”
Andrew Stager, Christian Life Coordinator
“I was impressed with reports I heard both about the collegiality and the quality that marked the YISS faculty and staff. It was exciting to imagine myself being challenged and supported by colleagues with experience and maturity and being challenged to be clear and compelling by students in the classroom, and that's precisely what I have experienced in my years on the YISS faculty.”
