Board of Trustees
Our Board of Trustees offers SAS a long-term perspective – one that charts and maintains the course of our school. They oversee policy and have a fiduciary responsibility to provide sound financial management of the school. And they select and support our Head of School, James Nelligan.
There are thirteen (13) Trustees: seven (7) are elected by SAS parents; five (5) are appointed by the Board; one (1) is appointed by the U.S. Consulate General. Trustees elected by SAS parents must also be parents of SAS students themselves. The Board represents both Pudong and Puxi campuses, which allows for consistent leadership across SAS.
Parents are welcomed and encouraged to get involved with the Board and help to make a positive difference at SAS by joining one of the Board committees.
For more information on SAS’ Board of Trustees and how our Board functions in the context of the school, please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) in English, Chinese, and Korean.
For more information on SAS Board Committees and Committee Charters, please refer to the SAS Board Policy on Board Committees.
Chair
Emily Chan
Vice Chair
David Wang
Treasurer
Mark Ma
Board Member
France Houdard
Board Member
Navarro Moore
Board Member
Scott Pollack
Board Member
Xiaofei Tang
Board Member
Alex Wang
Board Member
Coco Yao
Board Member
Gillian Yeo
Board Member
Yi Zhang
Schoolwide Leadership
The team is made up of professionals steeped in the worlds of education and business, bringing to bear experience from Asia, North America, Europe, and the Middle East. Together, the team brings their talents and passion to SAS, to build upon the progress of those before them, and to keep the school on a path of continuous improvement. By doing so, and by continuing to listen to our students, the leadership team strives to assure SAS remains one of the premier international schools in the world.
Head of School
James Nelligan
Pudong Head of Campus
Krista Zavits
Puxi Head of Campus
Christophe Henry
Head of Educational Programs
Renee Couturier
Chief Financial Officer/Chief Business Officer
Rebecca Lan
Director of Human Resources
Renate Hegre
Director of Technology
Alan Preis
Director of Advancement and Marketing
Peter Pierce
Director of Admissions
Renee Gian
Pudong Leadership
High School Principal
Ivan Velasco
High School Vice Principal
Jen Loria
Middle School Principal
Charmagne Braden
Middle School Vice Principal
Ryne Holstrom
Elementary School Principal
Sanna Erzinclioglu
Elementary Vice Principal
Roxanna Gario
Puxi Leadership
High School Principal
Stephen Caskie
High School Dean of Instruction
Sara Kaste
High School Dean of Students
Farah Sun
Middle School Principal
Erica Curry
Middle School Vice Principal
Bina Shah
Elementary School Principal
Julie Hunt
Vice Principal (PK-G2)
Sharon Townshend
Vice Principal (G3-G5)
Jonathan McMullen