Leadership Team
The HWIS Leadership Team works across academics, student affairs, counseling, admissions, operations, communications, and program development to support student success and the continued growth of the school community.
Working together for students
School leadership brings together different areas of expertise to create a consistent, supportive, and future-focused learning environment.
Direction
Establishing priorities that support the school’s mission, academic programs, and long-term development.
Collaboration
Connecting teachers, coordinators, counselors, staff, students, and families around shared goals.
Support
Responding to the academic, personal, and practical needs of students throughout Grades 7–12.
Improvement
Reviewing school practices, strengthening programs, and supporting continuous professional and institutional growth.
HWIS Leadership Team 2026–2027
Our leadership team brings together expertise across school direction, academic programs, admissions, student affairs, counseling, ESL, general affairs, and marketing.
Executive Leadership
School Direction
Mr. S. Liao
Chairman
Dr. H. Chang
HWHS Principal
Mr. V. Chen
HWIS Director
Ms. K. Tsai
HWIS Vice Director
Academic Programs
Curriculum and School Development
Mr. E. Vásquez
HWIS Academic Coordinator
Mr. F. du Toit
HWIS WASC Coordinator
Mr. O. Leggett
HWIS IB and IGCSE Coordinator
Mr. S. Nolan
HWIS IGCSE Coordinator
Admissions and General Affairs
Family Support and School Operations
Ms. L. Yang
HWIS Admissions Supervisor
Ms. F. Liu
HWIS General Affairs Supervisor
Student Affairs and Counseling
Student Support and Well-Being
Ms. C. Chan
HWIS Student Affairs and Activities Supervisor
Ms. K. Yeh
HWIS Student Affairs and Activities Supervisor
Mr. B. Ng
HWIS Student Affairs and Activities Supervisor
Ms. W. Ho
HWIS Head Counselor
Ms. R. Huang
HWIS Counselor
Ms. G. Hsu
HWIS Counselor
Ms. M. Yang
HWIS IB and IGCSE Counselor
ESL Program
English Language Learning
Mr. D. Meadows
ESL Academic Coordinator
Mr. A. Buirski
ESL Liaison
Mr. R. Chang
ESL Student Affairs Coordinator
Marketing Leadership
School Communication and Visual Identity
Ms. T. Yang
HWIS Social Media and Marketing Coordinator
Ms. L. Huang
HWIS Social Media and Marketing Coordinator
Ms. M. Wang
Graphic Designer
Staff growth at HWIS
HWIS has grown from two teachers in 2017 to a community of 80 staff and faculty in 2026, reflecting the school’s continued development and expanding support for students.
Leadership across every part of school life
Effective school leadership depends on close cooperation between academic programs, student support, admissions, operations, communications, teachers, students, and families.
How the leadership team supports HWIS
Academic Coordination
Program leaders work with teachers to strengthen curriculum, assessment, instruction, and international program requirements.
Student Support
Counselors and student affairs staff support student well-being, personal development, communication, and school participation.
Family Communication
Admissions and school staff help families understand programs, procedures, expectations, and available support.
School Improvement
Coordinators guide reflection, planning, documentation, and continued development across the school.
Daily Operations
General affairs and administrative staff support the systems, resources, facilities, and routines needed for learning.
Community Identity
Communications and design staff help share school stories, achievements, events, and information with the community.
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