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Email: lifeisyea@gmail.com
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Spotlight


“Yea, I was impressed by how engaged your students were. They clearly understood their tasks, discussing elements like movement and light with confidence. One student explained how she used color for transparency in her glass jar, and others even used translation tools to share their creative process. Your classroom environment is truly supportive and inclusive.”
Caty Romero, Curriculum Coordinator, MYIS International School

“Yea, you are always at ease with our kids while doing a tremendous job inspiring them to reach their full potential. You are a star and CI sure is lucky to have you. Thanks for all that you do for our Grade 6 generation. Keep up the great work!”

Christopher Chaney, Gr.6 Lead, Chadwick International



“Yea, I have so enjoyed working with you this year. Your positive spirit really added to the G8 team. Your students really benefitted from your passion and dedication to them. I really appreciated that you took any task I asked you to help with and ran with it. ”

Jessie Moore, Gr.8 Lead, Chadwick International


“Yea, from my visit to your advisory last week, I was able to see what a gift you have in the area of pastoral care. You clearly have created a very safe space for our learners in your small group.”

Emily Thomas, MYP Coordinator, Chadwick International



Yea, thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with Ed. Leadership today. Your ideas were presented clearly and with purpose. It is clear that there is a vision and passion for ceramics at CI and I look forward to hearing more in the future! Well done!

Bobby Fagogenis, Assistant Head, Chadwick International

About


Yea Shin is a multifaceted educator, visual artist, and curriculum designer with a deep commitment to inclusive and holistic art education. Currently serving as the IB PYP Visual Art Head and MYP Media Art and Design teacher at MYIS International School in Bangkok, Yea designs and implements comprehensive visual art curricula for students from early years to middle years, ensuring alignment with homeroom learning and the IB conceptual framework.

Yea holds a Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design from the Rhode Island School of Design, where she focused on creating interactive stories for early years using new media. She also holds a Master’s in Fine Arts Education from Incheon National University, with a thesis centered on using new media to address Sustainability Development Goals in art education. Since beginning her teaching career in 2016, Yea has taught various art disciplines, including painting, printmaking, ceramics, and multimedia design, and has developed expertise in digital tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, coding, and Blender.

Driven by the belief that all students, regardless of age, can engage with complex art projects through appropriate scaffolding and differentiation, Yea’s teaching philosophy emphasizes fostering critical thinking and creativity through both traditional and digital media. This approach underpins her efforts in vertical articulation, enabling students to think and feel like artists in today’s context.

Beyond the classroom, Yea has collaborated with Korean educators to develop curriculum textbooks that integrate Korean National Standards with the IB MYP framework, promoting interdisciplinary and inquiry-based learning. Her leadership in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) at Chadwick International School involved facilitating surveys, conducting focus group interviews, and collaborating with administration to implement DEI strategies.

Passionate about integrating DEI initiatives and new media into art education, Yea’s dedication to fostering culturally responsive learning experiences extends to her work with nonprofit organizations, including NoticeAbility, which supports students with dyslexia, and Liberty in North Korea, advocating for North Korean refugees.