School Leadership

Revd Nick Seward was born in Zambia and grew up in Papua New Guinea. He is an ordained Christian pastor with a passion for Christian education, having been a Chaplain, Housemaster, teacher of Theology, Economics and Mathematics and sports coach for over two decades in schools. He was Headmaster of a Christian school unique in the UK for having both British and US curricula for fourteen years. He holds a Master of Education degree from Buckingham University, alongside MA and BA degrees in Theology from Durham University, and a Bachelor of Engineering Degree from Imperial College London. He is married to Hannah, and they have four children, three of whom are at ICS.

Mr. Albert Yeung is a seasoned Human Resources professional with over 30 years of extensive experience in Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area, and the Asia Pacific region. Before joining ICS, Albert held senior human resources leadership roles in multinational organizations or listed companies in the educational, real estate, technology, and industrial sectors, including Pearson Group plc., Link REIT, and British Oxygen Group plc. Albert holds a Bachelor of Social Science degree from The Chinese University of Hong Kong. He is an Associate of The Institute of Chartered Secretaries & Administrators. He is married to Anna with two children. He has attended the Tsuen Wan Church of Christian and Missionary Alliance since studying in secondary school.

Ms. Christina Daniel has been dedicated to education for over 10 years, with a diverse background that began as a missionary. Her career has included roles as a science teacher, educational consultant, and Dean of Co-Curricular Activities in the United States, India, and South Korea. Christina holds a Master of Education in Educational Leadership from Regent University and a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from Lee University. Her extensive experience and passion for education have made a significant impact across multiple countries.

Ms. Hilda Wong is Director of External Relations at International Christian School Hong Kong, where she leads strategic communications, admissions initiatives, and stakeholder engagement. She oversees comprehensive strategies to advance ICS's position as a leading Christian international school in Hong Kong while fostering meaningful connections across the school community.

With over 30 years of executive leadership experience in business development and marketing, her extensive career spans multiple sectors including real estate, retail, telecommunications, utilities and non-profit, where she has driven innovation and excellence in marketing strategy and customer experience. Her entrepreneurial success includes founding an e-commerce venture that later listed on the GEM board.  Prior to joining ICS, she served as Head of Customer Experience, Marketing and Corporate Branding at Link REIT, Asia's largest real estate investment trust, where she spearheaded transformative initiatives in brand development, strategic portfolio marketing, digital transformation and community engagement. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Quantitative Economics and Studio Art from Tufts University, a Master's degree in Architectural Conservation from the University of Hong Kong, and completed the Cultural Heritage Management Postgraduate Program at HKU SPACE.

Ms. Wong's approach combines strategic vision with mission-driven leadership, particularly in strengthening institutional relationships and advancing stakeholder engagement. Her commitment to nurturing young lives and building lasting community impact aligns with ICS's mission of providing excellence in education, rooted in Christian values.

Mr. Keith Welch has worked in education since 1997, beginning his career as an EAL teacher in U.S. public schools. He joined the ICS community starting in 2003 as a Grade 4 teacher and began serving as Upper Elementary Principal in 2005.

Prior to beginning his career in education, Keith trained for Chrisitan ministry, receiving an undergraduate degree in Bible from Zion Bible College. He earned a Master's degree in Education from the University of Southern Maine and engaged in postgraduate work in Educational Leadership at Bethel University in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Keith is joined by his wife Vanessa and has 4 children, one alum from the Class of 2016 and 3 that presently attend ICS.

Dr. Kiel Nation serves as High School Principal at ICS, where he brings a unique blend of educational leadership and pastoral experience to guide the high school community.

Kiel's journey into secondary education began in South Korea in 2015 before joining ICS in 2019. At ICS, he led the Bible Department as chair for four years prior to his appointment as High School Principal. His early career spanned the tech industry as an instructional designer, account manager, and marketer, while serving churches bi-vocationally as a pastor and church planter.

His academic credentials include a Doctor of Ministry in Theology and Apologetics from Liberty University, a PGCE in Secondary Religious Education from Sunderland University, a Master of Arts in Theology from Winebrenner Theological Seminary, and a Bachelor of Arts in Advanced Biblical Studies from Kentucky Christian University.

Kiel is joined by his wife Ashley, whom he married in 2013, and their daughter who was born in Hong Kong in 2021.

Mr Phillip Taylor is a career educator with 29 years of experience in schools and curriculums around Australia and the world. With a Masters degree in Writing and Literature, a Bachelor of Education specialising in Secondary Education, and a Bachelor of English with Honours, Phillip has a proven record of excellent leadership and practice in academics, curriculum, and assessment, academic leadership, pastoral care, student support services, community relations, professional development, operational management, and classroom teaching.

He is a genuinely caring leader with a deep understanding of educational theory, design, and pedagogy. A leader who prioritises the well-being of his colleagues and the students in his care. Phillip has lived in Hong Kong for three years with his wife, Ainsley, and two of his children are at ICS, His third daughter is in her final year of elementary teacher training in Perth, Australia, where his beautiful granddaughter also lives. Overall, whether in leadership or the classroom, Phillip is a passionate educator with a genuine love for Christ and for teaching.

Mr. Richard Lam joined ICS in 2019 as the Chief Financial Officer overseeing the operations of three departments, including Finance & Procurement, Facilities Management, and IT & AV. Richard holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of Glamorgan in the United Kingdom. He is a fellow member of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. He also holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of South Australia. Before joining ICS, Richard had extensive exposure in the manufacturing and commercial sectors since the early 90s, with mainly Greater China and Asia Pacific coverage. He also earned a Master's in Counseling from Monash University in Australia and has been providing professional counseling services to individuals and couples in his church since 2016. Richard is joined by his wife, Alice, a local middle school chemistry teacher. They have a son who is working in the banking sector.

“I believe children are our future and that being able to serve the ICS community with what God has equipped me all these years is a delight and blessing.”

Will Schroeder has been dedicated to education since 2011, initially teaching elementary and middle school health and physical education at Saipan Community School in Saipan. During his time there, he met his wife, Rachel. In 2016, Will moved to Hong Kong, where he spent two years teaching elementary school physical education before advancing to middle school and becoming the Head of Department.

William is also a committee member for the PHASE AP conference, the largest health and physical education conference in Asia, which takes place annually. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Health and Physical Education from Northwestern College in Iowa.