Faculty Profile
Expertise matters. So does consistency.
Concord values educators who can challenge students academically, advise them carefully, and help them build the self-management skills required for college-level success.
About Concord
Teachers and staff who stay close enough to move students forward
Concord's faculty profile is defined by subject expertise, close mentoring, and a willingness to stay highly engaged in each student's academic growth, planning, and daily habits.
1:6
Faculty-Student Ratio that helps staff notice issues early and respond quickly
80%
Faculty with master's degrees or higher
30%
Faculty with doctoral degrees across the teaching team
Meet The Team
Faculty depth, advising support, and daily academic leadership
These profiles reflect the educators and school staff supporting Concord students through instruction, mentoring, advising, and daily operations.
School Leadership & Support Staff
A focused leadership and operations team keeps academics, student guidance, records, and program delivery aligned.
Head of School
Seon Kim
- California State University, Dominguez Hills - Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in History
Dean of STEM
Lily Lin
- Arizona State University - Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Physics
- Arizona State University - Master of Science (M.S.) in Chemistry
- University of Science and Technology of China - Master of Science (M.S.) in Physics
- Fujian Normal University - Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Physics Education
Registrar & Counselor
Louis Gao
- Fairleigh Dickinson University - Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing
- Stevens Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business and Technology
Program Manager
Mavis Wang
- University of South Carolina - Master of Science (M.S.) in Sport and Entertainment Management
- Shanghai Normal University - Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Advertising
Teaching Faculty
Teachers are organized for faster scanning, with subject area and academic background kept compact under each profile.
Math
Carrie Frizzell
- Kansas State University, Manhattan - Ph.D. in Mathematics
- MidAmerica Nazarene University - Master of Science (M.S.) in Mathematics
- MidAmerica Nazarene University - Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Mathematics
Social Science
Daniel Gaul
- National University - Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Critical Thinking
- California Teaching Credential
- Azusa Pacific University - Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in History
- Azusa Pacific University - Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Bible & Theology
STEM
Dayu Yao
- Washington University - Master of Science (M.S.) in Data Science
- University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Statistics
Art
Emily Tyminski
- Carnegie Mellon University - Master's Degree in Entertainment Technology
- Texas State University - Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Theatre Production, Minor in History
English / Psychology
Fiona Waters
- University of California, Los Angeles - Master of Arts (M.A.) in Psychology
- Franklin & Marshall College - Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology and English (Creative Writing)
Psychology
Gordon Peng
- University of California, Irvine - Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychological Sciences
- University of California, Irvine - Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Education Sciences
English
Irene Nguyen
- University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) - Single Subject Teaching Credential in English
- California State University, Long Beach - Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Secondary English Education
English / Social Science
Jared Doi
- University of Denver - Master of Business Administration (MBA), International Business & Supply Chain
- University of Denver - Master's Degree in Real Estate and Construction Management
- University of California, Irvine (UC Irvine) - Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Multicultural Studies
- University of California, Irvine (UC Irvine) - Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in History
English
Kayla Chang
- Chapman University - Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Creative Writing
- University of California, San Diego - Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Literature/Writing
Social Science
Nicholas Pettit
- University of British Columbia - Graduate Certificate in Education Technology
- Western University - Master of Arts (M.A.) in History
- Western University - Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in History
- Western University - Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) - History & Social Studies
French
Simeon Young
- Wilfrid Laurier University - Honours Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in French & Spanish
English / Bio
Timbora Chuon
- California State University, Long Beach - Master of Science (M.S.) in Biology
- California State University - Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English
Science
Yu-Hsin Lou (Cynthia Lou)
- University of California, Irvine - Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Public Health Sciences
English
Brian O'Conor
- University of California, Santa Cruz - Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in American Literature
English / Humanities / Spanish
Caleb Zhu
- Anglia Ruskin University, United Kingdom - Master of Business Administration (MBA)
English / Social Science
Conor Powers
- University of Southern California - Master of Arts (M.A.) in English (TESOL)
- San Francisco State University - Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in History
Math / CS
Joshua Riddell
- Indiana University Bloomington - Master of Science (M.S.) in Computer Science
- Indiana University Bloomington - Master of Arts (M.A.) in Mathematics
- Lake Forest College - Illinois - Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Computer Science
- Lake Forest College - Illinois - Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Mathematics
Art
Rodrigo Jimenez-Ortega
- Pratt Institute - Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) in Painting
- University of California, San Diego - Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Studio Arts - Painting
STEM
Shunxing Zhang
- Chapman University - Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Data Science
- Chapman University - Master of Science (M.S.) in Data Science
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Applied Physics
What Defines Concord Educators
The adults around students are expected to teach, mentor, and anticipate
Subject Mastery
Teachers with strong academic depth
Faculty expertise supports advanced coursework, high expectations, and a more serious classroom culture.
Mentorship
Close guidance beyond content delivery
Adults are expected to coach students on habits, decision-making, pacing, and academic self-management.
College-Prep Lens
Instruction aligned to future readiness
Teachers work inside a school culture that constantly asks whether students are becoming ready for stronger next steps.
Academic Support
Faculty and staff stay involved when students need reinforcement
- Small-group instruction and individualized guidance support students with different pacing and goals.
- Daily tutoring, exam-preparation help, and study halls create structured support before problems compound.
- Academic advising and learning strategy support help students build stronger self-direction.
- Faculty collaborate with families and school leadership so communication stays aligned around student progress.
Support is built into the model
Concord's staff structure is meant to prevent students from slipping into anonymity. Adults stay close enough to notice when extra coaching, structure, or encouragement is needed.
How Staff Contribute
Different roles, one shared goal: student growth
Classroom Faculty
Teach with rigor and clarity
Academic teachers drive curriculum, standards, and direct instructional growth in every subject area.
Advising & Support
Help students stay organized and resilient
Support roles reinforce planning, communication, and the habits that keep ambitious students on track.
Residential & Student Life
Extend the culture beyond the classroom
Staff help carry expectations into boarding life, activities, supervision, and student wellbeing.