About Us

The CIS leadership team are seasoned professionals, with years of extensive experience in international education. Driven by the mission and vision of CIS, they are devoted to furthering and supporting the intellectual, cultural, physical, social and emotional growth of our students, teachers and staff, empowering them to make positive changes in our safe, caring, global community.

Meet our Guangzhou International School Senior leadership team and learn more about their expertise and commitment to student success.


  • Aaron Chavez

    Director, CIEO International Schools (China)

  • Dean ​Croy

    Head of School​

  • Ted ​Barks​

    Secondary Principal

  • Kelly Mallak​

    ECE & Elementary Principal​

  • Joanna Yi​

    Chinese Principal​

  • Peter Kalis

    K-12 Assistant Principal

  • Roxie Huang

    Head of Marketing & Admissions

  • Lena Gidwani

    Head of Community & Communications

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