PRIMARY
Mr. Braden Owens
Shark Class Teacher (Year 6)
Head of Primary
Mr. Braden is all about making learning exciting! Originally from New Zealand, he has brought his teaching journey to Atherton International School as a Year 6 teacher and Head of Primary. With a background that includes teaching stints both in his homeland and vibrant South Korea, he has learned that the key to education is a perfect mix of fun and challenge. He is on a mission to show that learning can be exciting and mind-bending at the same time. Maths and reading are his jam, and he is a tech enthusiast – always finding cool ways to use technology to supercharge learning. When he is not in the classroom, you'll find him cheering on students at sports events or exploring new places around the globe. He's been working here at Atherton for four years, and he says that every moment has been a blast. He hopes to keep learning, growing, and having a great time together!
Shark Class Teacher (Year 6)
Head of Primary
Mr. Braden is all about making learning exciting! Originally from New Zealand, he has brought his teaching journey to Atherton International School as a Year 6 teacher and Head of Primary. With a background that includes teaching stints both in his homeland and vibrant South Korea, he has learned that the key to education is a perfect mix of fun and challenge. He is on a mission to show that learning can be exciting and mind-bending at the same time. Maths and reading are his jam, and he is a tech enthusiast – always finding cool ways to use technology to supercharge learning. When he is not in the classroom, you'll find him cheering on students at sports events or exploring new places around the globe. He's been working here at Atherton for four years, and he says that every moment has been a blast. He hopes to keep learning, growing, and having a great time together!
Ms. Viktoriia Lowe
Rabbit Class Teacher (Year 1/2)
Ms. Viktoriia is from Ukraine and graduated from the National Pedagogical University in Kyiv, specialising in teaching English and Primary education. She has over five years of classroom experience and two years of EAL teaching. She has taught in Cairo, Brunei and Tunis. Outside school, she loves spending time with her family.
Rabbit Class Teacher (Year 1/2)
Ms. Viktoriia is from Ukraine and graduated from the National Pedagogical University in Kyiv, specialising in teaching English and Primary education. She has over five years of classroom experience and two years of EAL teaching. She has taught in Cairo, Brunei and Tunis. Outside school, she loves spending time with her family.
Ms. Hannah Lee
Rabbit Class Teaching Assistant
Ms Hannah grew up in Busan and where she graduated from university with a major in nursing. After her marriage, she moved to Geoje and studied English at Korea Communications University. Assisting children at AIS is a career that she finds enjoyable and rewarding. In her time off, Ms Hannah likes to read books and watch Korean dramas.
Rabbit Class Teaching Assistant
Ms Hannah grew up in Busan and where she graduated from university with a major in nursing. After her marriage, she moved to Geoje and studied English at Korea Communications University. Assisting children at AIS is a career that she finds enjoyable and rewarding. In her time off, Ms Hannah likes to read books and watch Korean dramas.
Ms. Lorna Graham
Lion Class Teacher (Year 3/4)
Ms. Lorna is from England and graduated with a BA from Bristol University and an MA from Leiden University, both in Archaeology. She has worked as an EAL teacher in France, Italy, Japan and South Korea. She lived and worked on Geoje for a short period previously and is looking forward to returning to the island. After completing her Primary Teaching degree at Plymouth University, she taught in Serbia. She is looking forward to creating some fun learning experiences this school year.
Lion Class Teacher (Year 3/4)
Ms. Lorna is from England and graduated with a BA from Bristol University and an MA from Leiden University, both in Archaeology. She has worked as an EAL teacher in France, Italy, Japan and South Korea. She lived and worked on Geoje for a short period previously and is looking forward to returning to the island. After completing her Primary Teaching degree at Plymouth University, she taught in Serbia. She is looking forward to creating some fun learning experiences this school year.
Ms. Taeyoung Bae
Lion Class Teaching Assistant
Ms. Taeyoung was born and raised in Daegu and later studied Early Years Education and English Literature. Subsequently, she worked in a Korean kindergarten before coming to AIS. Working with children and encouraging them is her life’s passion. Creativity is a quality that she admires and finds that walks in nature nurture it within her. She is extremely excited to support students in years 3 and 4. She is always ready to help children to grow and succeed.
Lion Class Teaching Assistant
Ms. Taeyoung was born and raised in Daegu and later studied Early Years Education and English Literature. Subsequently, she worked in a Korean kindergarten before coming to AIS. Working with children and encouraging them is her life’s passion. Creativity is a quality that she admires and finds that walks in nature nurture it within her. She is extremely excited to support students in years 3 and 4. She is always ready to help children to grow and succeed.
Mr. George Wilcox
Tiger Class Teacher (Year 4/5)
Mr. George is from the United Kingdom and completed his B.ED Primary (Music Sp.) at Plymouth University and later gained an MPhil in Education from the University of Cambridge. Mr. George is in his 7th year of teaching and has experience teaching across the world, including Chile, Finland, The Channel Islands and in the United Kingdom. Mr. George is a creative and sporty person with many different interests. He is a multi-instrumentalist, playing flute, saxophone and piano, and has played in many jazz bands, wedding bands and pit orchestras, and he has played rugby for Buckinghamshire County during his youth. He also enjoys writing his own stories and helping other authors to edit and publish their work. In the classroom, he enjoys teaching language arts and music, and would love to learn another language
Tiger Class Teacher (Year 4/5)
Mr. George is from the United Kingdom and completed his B.ED Primary (Music Sp.) at Plymouth University and later gained an MPhil in Education from the University of Cambridge. Mr. George is in his 7th year of teaching and has experience teaching across the world, including Chile, Finland, The Channel Islands and in the United Kingdom. Mr. George is a creative and sporty person with many different interests. He is a multi-instrumentalist, playing flute, saxophone and piano, and has played in many jazz bands, wedding bands and pit orchestras, and he has played rugby for Buckinghamshire County during his youth. He also enjoys writing his own stories and helping other authors to edit and publish their work. In the classroom, he enjoys teaching language arts and music, and would love to learn another language
