Meet Our Team

Maria L. Kim

Gabriella Kim

Director & Founder

Master's, Early Childhood Ed, UAB
B.A. Broadcast Journalism, NYU

Certifications:

Elementary,
Bilingual/Bicultural Education,
English as a Second Language
Orton-Gillingham Certified

25 Years of Teaching Experience

Gabriella Kim

Assistant Director & Group Teacher

B.A. Early Childhood Ed,

Ewha Woman’s University

Certifications:

Kindergarten Teacher Grade II
Lifelong Educator Level 2

Korean School Teacher
17 Years of Teaching Experience
6 Years of Managerial Experience

Julia Kim

Gabriella Kim

Angela Kim

Office Manager & Program Supervisor

B.S. Computer Engineering
University of South Florida
Political Science and Diplomatic
Ewha Women's University

10 Years of Managerial Experience

Angela Kim

Jessica Jung

Angela Kim

Group Teacher

B.S. Statistics, Han-Sin University

Certifications:

Montessori Infant & Toddler
Art Therapist
Teaching Specialist in Korean Language
Lifelong Educator Level 2

Baby School Teacher (Sensorial Play)
Korean School Teacher
12 Years of Teaching Experience

Jessica Jung

Lead Teacher

Associate in Science,

Elementary and Secondary
B.M. Vocal Music,

Daegoo Catholic University

Certifications:

TESOL,

Sook Myoung Woman’s University

17 Years of Teaching Experience

Jenny Hwang

Jessica Jung

Lead Teacher

B.A. in Education,

HanKook BangSong University

Associate - Early Childhood Education,

Seo-il University

Certifications:

Kindergarten Teacher Level I

15 Years of Teaching Experience in

Preschools & Korean Schools

Juyoung Kim

Lead Teacher

B.A. in Music Education,

MokWon University

M. Ed. in Korean Language,

Teachers College of

SoongSil University

Midwestern Baptist Theological

Seminary M.DIV. Biblical Counseling

Certifications:

Music Teacher for

Middle & High School, Level I

Korean Teacher for

Middle & High School, Level II

15 Years of Teaching Experience

Outstanding Teacher Award of Seoul City

Seoul City Superintendent Award

Kelly Yi

Juyoung Kim

Lead Teacher

Associate in Accounting

Infant Care Experience
Mommy & Baby Home Care Experience

Grace Park

Juyoung Kim

Veronica Lee

Lead Teacher

B.A. in Theology,

Presbyterian Theological Seminary

M.A. in Pastorial Studies,

Presbyterian Theological Seminary

26 Years of Teaching Experience in Church Preschool Program

Veronica Lee

Lead Teacher

B.A. Teaching Degree in English Education, Chung-Ang University

English Instructor

at Elementary School in Korea

15 Years of Teaching Experience

Luna Kim

Veronica Lee

Luna Kim

Lead Teacher

B.A. in Business Administration,

Pusan National University

10+ Years of Education Experience

(i.e. Teaching Assistant; Lecturer; Adjunct Professor; Professor)

Meet Our Enrichment Teachers

Head Master J Kim

Taekwondo Master

Founder & Owner of

Master J Taekwondo Academy

Chuncheon Korea Open Taekwondo Championship 1st place
Korea University Championship 1st place
2014 Kukkiwon Cup Best School
2016 President's Cup Best School &

Demo Team Performance 1st place

2018 NY Open Championship Best School
2019 Big East Championship Best School

Julie Lee

Head Master J Kim

Ballet Teacher

College of Performing Arts and Sports, Hanyang University

Certification:
Founding member of Cho Seung-mi Missionary Ballet
More than 300 performances

in Korea, China, Russia, the United States, etc.

Instructor of the Ballet Academy

Infant ballet class instructor, College prep course instructor, Choreographer, iPlusOne Academy, KCC (King’s Kids Preschool), Rainbow School, Kiddie College, Mommy & Me

June Lee

Head Master J Kim

June Lee

Coding Teacher

B.S. Chemistry, Sookmyung Women's University

Coding Instructor of The Coding Place

Preschool Assistant Teacher in NJ

Preschool Administrator in NJ

Science Tutor for Middle &

High School in Korea

KooJoo Textile Company

(Sales Department in Europe Team)