Mr. Paulin has 32 years of experience in education, 12 years as a junior high and high school teacher, and 20 years in school administration. He earned his Master's in Educational Leadership, studying and creating innovative alternative school structures and schedules to meet the needs of small, rural schools in Northern California. He served as the secondary principal and Principal/Superintendent of Potter Valley Schools in Mendocino County, California, before accepting the position of secondary principal at APIS, Seoul, in 2011. During his time at the school in Seoul, he was promoted to Deputy Head and worked with the school’s founder, Dr. Euysung Kim, to locate the property on Oahu and develop and open the Hawaii campus.

Mr. Paulin returned to California in 2018, where he served as the Director of Alternative Education at Ukiah Unified Schools, leading a variety of alternative schools and programs, developing a comprehensive college and career counseling program for the district, and mentoring new administrators. Scott completed his time with Ukiah Unified as the Assistant Superintendent, overseeing the district’s 11 schools. Mr. Paulin believes in a relational approach to education, focusing on loving God and loving others, and strives to create schools where students are at the heart of every decision and supported in pursuing their highest aspirations. Many of his fondest moments in education have been with APIS, and he is thrilled to be rejoining the APIS family.

Dr. Kasmarick completed a bachelor's degree in music education at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and a master's degree in educational leadership at Cardinal Stritch University. She earned her Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a specific emphasis on cultivating systems for equity and excellence. Dr. Kasmarick spent 16 years as an elementary school principal in Wisconsin before joining the APIS Hawai’i campus as K-12 principal in 2022. With a strong commitment to authentic and engaging learning for all, her work consistently prioritizes the development of a cohesive learning community, with empowered, values-driven students at its core.

Dr. Kasmarick is joined at APIS with her husband and three children, and enjoys music, reading, cooking, and exploration of all kinds.

Ms. Park has taught students in classrooms from elementary to middle school both in private and public school systems before she took a position as an administrator. She has served as an educator for 28 years. She has a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Washington and a master’s degree in teaching from Seattle University. Mrs. Park has also completed her degree from the American College of Education receiving a master’s degree in Educational Leadership. Supporting students, teachers and families for the sake of students’ well-being and learning is her ultimate goal so they can reach up to their fullest potential. She believes that every student is unique and valuable and therefore personalized education provides individual student’s needs. Ms. Park joined APIS in 2007 because of the school’s mission and vision. Her passion grows stronger each year as she works closely with talented faculty members to provide a caring Christian environment for each student who walks into APIS. Helping our young learners cultivate their identity, passion, values and academic achievement to face the world with confidence is something that she envisions when our Green Hawks graduate from APIS. Outside of school, Ms. Park enjoys taking road trips with her husband and her lovely daughter, Claire.

Mr. Kirsch’s passion for education started at a young age. Being raised in Texas provided an ideal backdrop for learning and growing. He graduated from Texas State University and soon afterward began teaching in Korea. He is certified as an elementary school teacher as well as a middle school science. His master’s program emphasized instruction and curriculum from a Christian worldview. Serving in the local church is also important to Mr. Kirsch. He enjoys working with youth and encouraging them to build a strong foundation of faith while they are young. Leading students to discover their passions is another priority for Mr. Kirsch. He believes that students should be safe, challenged, free to learn, free to explore, and free to grow.

Mr. Hooker was born and raised outside of Cleveland, Ohio (Go Guardians!), studying sociology and economics before passing through Chicago and New York to pursue further graduate work in the social sciences. After receiving a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship from the U.S. Department of State, he developed a passion for international education, eventually relocating to Korea to teach full-time in 2012. During his 16+ years of teaching in various contexts, he has focused on humanities and social studies while also gaining ESOL/EAL and leadership experience. Alongside ongoing efforts to align, revise, and update the various curricula delivered at APIS, Mr. Hooker hopes to encourage student leadership and motivate learners to apply the school's New Pacific Century Skills to their personal goals and career paths. Outside of the classroom, Mr. Hooker enjoys cooking, fermentation, and all things food science-related, as well as watching baseball, exploring independent music, and playing with his toy poodle.

Coming from a diverse background, Mr. Boburjon's journey has led him to become a fervent technology enthusiast. He has majored in the Technological Systems Management field that focuses on the interaction between technology and society. Throughout his career, Mr. Boburjon has explored various facets of Computer Science, from delving into data analytics to crafting innovative web development projects. His hands-on experience in these dynamic fields has provided him with real-world applications. Recognizing the power of project-based learning, he has found his calling in sharing his experience with students. By focusing on practical, real-world applications, he aims to empower the next generation of tech-savvy minds.

Originally from Orlando, Florida, Mr. Anderson began his career teaching ESL in Korea from 2007-2012 before returning to the U.S. to pursue his master’s degree in education. He taught in U.S. schools for ten years, focusing on college preparatory English Language Arts, AP English Literature, and AP Research. His focus has been in helping students deepen their critical thinking and writing skills through a study of engaging literature to help them analyze themselves and their world. He strives to create a classroom environment which encourages students to become more curious, more questioning, and more able to take ownership of their own education. Outside of the classroom, he enjoys reading books, hiking, and cooking.

Pastor Chan is an ordained minister in the Christian & Missionary Alliance (C&MA). He was born in South Korea, grew up in New York City for over 25 years, and recently moved back to Korea with his family to pursue mission work. Pastor Chan has served in various churches pastoring children, youth, and young adults. He is passionate about developing potential and growth in young students by training them to dream big, to think globally and to step outside their comfort zones. He desires for young students to see and feel the vastness of the world God has created for them to live in. Pastor Chan’s favorite message in the Bible for young students is “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young.” He desires for young students to step up now, not later, and become the leaders that the world needs today. Pastor Chan is also a Global Missions Project Director of All Nations Dream, an independent mission organization run by his family in South Korea. He has global missions experience in coordinating well-digging, school development, medical, and refugee care projects in various countries around the world.

Ms. Anno earned her Bachelor of Arts from Shiga University and a Master of Education from Hiroshima University. She was a lecturer at Iwakuni Nursing College, teaching social psychology. After marrying a Chilean citizen, she moved to Chile and taught at a Japanese school in Santiago. During that time, she became aware of the importance of language as a tool of communication and started to teach at a Japanese language institute organized by the Chilean Japanese Association. To gain her formal qualification as a Japanese teacher, she completed the Japanese Teachers Training course in Tokyo. Ms. Anno is an excellent Koto (Japanese traditional string instrument) player, and she enjoys Japanese cultural activities such as Ikebana (flower arrangement) and Sadou (Japanese tea ceremony). She is also interested in art and has learned and taught Medup (Korean traditional knot). While her native language is Japanese, she also speaks English, Spanish, and Korean.

Ms. Babb grew up in St Paul, Minnesota, USA. She loves the outdoors, reading, sports, and games. She believes learning happens best through community and projects. She first began working as a paraprofessional at a kindergarten center before getting her teaching license. For three years, she taught third grade at an international school in Kazakhstan. Then, for two years, she worked at an elementary school in Minnesota. During that time, she finished her master’s project on integrating writing and intercultural learning through pen pal programs. Now she is excited to bring her knowledge and passion for teaching to APIS.