Miss Shin's Lion Story

How did you decide you wanted to work at ICS?

After graduating from Dordt University in Iowa, I was hoping to teach at a school near the ocean or the mountains. When I felt unsure of where to begin my search, my college professor was able to connect me to Mitch Menning, our ICS Head of School, who was also a Dordt University (previous known as Dordt College) graduate. 

When I flew out to Utah to get a tour of ICS, the welcoming staff, beautiful view of the mountains and trees, and the voices of energetic children absolutely captured my heart! I felt called to join in on the mission statement of ICS to teach in a Christ-centered learning community that equips and inspires students to thrive in God's world. God's hand was so evident when he led me to accept the 4th grade position at ICS to grow, to serve, and to love my students and my neighbors here.

How long have you been working at ICS?

1 year (2nd year currently)

What is your role at ICS?

4th Grade Teacher

What do you look forward to the most about coming to work everyday?

I look forward to greeting my students with an "elbow bump" and seeing their smiles & hearing their stories each morning. God's mercies are new each morning, and it is incredible to receive His strength to be joyful, faithful, and courageous. Our class also loves to sing a hymn and share our prayer requests to start our day!

What do you like to do when you're not hard at work?

I enjoy cooking new recipes, making Asian food, or baking in my free time. I have a passion for worship and love to play the keyboard and sing praises to our God. Utah is also a beautiful place, so I have also been enjoying going on hikes with friends!

What is one thing your students and/or coworkers may not know about you?

I started to sing hymns when I was four years old! :)