Wes Pantoja

Wes PantojaHello!!My name is Wes Pantoja. Through my classroom I hope to provide opportunity to make the world a better place. 'How is it possible', you may ask, 'with a rugby ball or a ping pong paddle,  to attain such a lofty goal?' The same way all lofty goals are achieved, taking full advantage of every opportunity to take one small step at a time.In our time together, we examine our own values and how they shape our character as well as guide the decisions we make, and ultimately shape who we choose to be. We learn how to how to respect ourselves and others, how to add value by contributing as a member of a team, and how to visualize a dream and work towards making it a reality."Watch your thoughts, they become your words. Watch your words, they become your actions. Watch your actions, they become your habits. Watch your habits, they become your character, watch your character, it becomes your destiny."  Ralph Waldo Emerson

Karl Poulin

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My name is Karl Poulin and I am a Canadian teacher who has taught abroad for the last twelve years. Having taught Physical and Health Education in Lebanon, the Dominican Republic, Saudi Arabia, my family decided to move here to Shanghai this year. My wife Mary Pat Weber teaches High School English here at SAS Pudong and my sons also attend our school. Throughout my entire life, I have been actively involved in playing and coaching sports, including; hockey, soccer, track, badminton, basketball (yes, I know it's hard to believe this one, but it's true!), rugby, and volleyball. In addition to teaching at SAS, I coach Varsity Boys Volleyball, CISSA Floor Hockey and Varsity Track & Field. Go Eagles!

Julian Thornbury

Hi! I'm Julian Thornbury. I'm teaching Middle School Physical Education and Health. I was born and raised in Canada and have been teaching here at SAS for two years. I graduated with a PHE Honours Degree at the University of Toronto and earned my teaching degree at the University of Wollongong, Australia. I have always been heavily involved with sport throughout my life; competing in soccer, basketball, tennis, softball, Canadian football, Australian Rules Football and the Decathlon. I have represented my country and always dreamed of being an Olympian. I have learned more about myself through sport than I have from any textbook. This is why I'm a strong advocate for lifelong participation in sport and physical activity.

Michele Wrzesinski

Hello, my name is Michele Wrzesinski and I have 16 years of experience teaching in the U.S., Pakistan, and currently China. My husband, Jon, is a High School Physical Education/Health teacher at SAS. I earned double major from the University of Mary in Physical Education and Elementary Education. I love being active and involved in all kinds of sports. This year I am coaching CISSA swimming, cross county, floor hockey, volleyball, and track & field. I also enjoy teaching the elementary ASA's because I have a son, Cleet, in the 4th grade and a daughter, Wrenzi, in the 2nd grade.

Karl Zigmand

My name is Karl Zigmand and I've been teaching at schools around the world for 20 years now. My wife Ronna teaches physical education in the elementary school, and our two children Kyle and Ava are students here at SAS, Pudong. Besides teaching P.E and health in the middle school, I am also CISSA sports coordinator, and I enjoy working with Mr. Thornbury supervising the middle school house sports program.