Joseph Azmeh - Headmaster/Secondary Principal
Mr. Joseph Azmeh has been a professional educator for 25 years and has had the unique experience of being a student, a teacher, a counselor, a school parent, and a school leader all in international school settings. After serving thirteen years at the American Nicaraguan School, Mr. Azmeh became the Headmaster and Secondary Principal of TEDA International School, a position he held from 2009-2014. Now, Mr. Azmeh returns to TIS and is excited about helping TIS strengthen its position as the only college preparatory school in Tianjin offering the Advanced Placement program.
Christopher Randall - Primary Principal
With 12 years of experience in education, Christopher brings a wealth of international experience to our school community. He has worked in a variety of countries, including the United Kingdom, Germany, Qatar, and Egypt. Christopher holds qualifications in Special Education, Psychometric Assessment, Education, and Sports Science (along with many sports coaching qualifications). For the past three years, Christopher has served as a senior leader, responsible for school-wide inclusion from Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K) through Grade 12 (Post-16) and before this as a school SENDCo for 5 years. Christopher has relocated to the area with his wife and child and is excited to begin his new journey at TIS!
Cindy Li - PK Principal
Cindy Li is the principal of the Early Years Department at TEDA International School. She has devoted 15years of her professional career as an educator in our school. She spent three years in the primary department and the rest of her 12 years in the Early Years dept. She has experienced a variety of roles from teacher's assistant to teacher and now principal. She loves children and is passionate about teaching. Creating a happy, safe and harmonious environment, and the all-round development of the children in her care are her main focus, and to see every child enjoying every moment of time spent in pre-school is her goal.
Shen Jie - Human Resources Manager and Foreign Affairs Officer
Ms. Shen has two undergraduate degrees, one in Chinese language and another in Human Resources Management. She is also a certified Positive Discipline trainer and certified national counseling psychologist. She has five years of teaching experience and has been in her current role for eight years. She now oversees the the Admissions and Marketing Department, Human Resources, and is our government liaison.