Number of current instructors: 14
Number of current students: 600
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Changwon is a smaller city close to Busan which is generally acknowledged to have a relaxing lifestyle but with modern conveniences. It is only 30 minutes drive from Busan and close to the mountains with a lot of fresh air. It is highly recommended for those who enjoy a more relaxed pace of life.
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Hello! We are Kyle Cunningham and Robyn Mealing, the HI’s at CDI Changwon. We are from Saskatchewan, Canada and both convocated with our Bachelors of Education. Just recently, we signed on for our second year here in Changwon. The past year went so well that we decided we couldn’t go home just yet. We were tempted to move to Busan, but realized that Changwon has everything we need and more! Because Changwon is a planned city, it’s so easy to get around and find your way. With its cleanliness, relaxed atmosphere, tight-knit foreign community, and green parks everywhere, it was easy to make our choice. Plus, with Busan a mere 30 minutes and W3,500 ($3.50) away, we can have all the good things of a bigger city any weekend we want.
All the foreign teachers live in the same apartment building, making it easier to socialize outside of school hours. The school is just a 15-20 minute walk from school, and only 5-10 minutes from the downtown center. Enjoy the conveniences of a big city without all the noise and commotion. CDI Changwon has 12 foreign teachers, 2 Korean teachers, and 10 Korean staff, all of whom work closely together on a day to day basis for the benefit of our students. Our Korean staff are fantastic, helping and supporting each and every teacher. From classroom issues, to finding a place to buy cheese, they are there to assist us however they can. We try and have one planned social event per month. Whether its a staff lunch, or a day trip, we try and make an effort to bring everyone together outside of work to have some fun.
Come join us at CDI Changwon!
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Kyle Cunningham and Robyn Mealing
Current head instructors
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Karaoke night for the Changwon staff
Conan, Robyn and Skippa
Lantern festival
Some cosy hospitality from the Changwon teachers
Outdoor barbecue with the staff
Riding ATVs
The Changwon search-and-rescue unit looking for their missing teacher.
Just kidding
Knight Ryders™
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Meet our instructors!
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Name: Robyn Mealing
From: Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada
Qualifications: B.Ed, University of Saskatchewan. TESOL. Saskatchewan Teaching Certification
Joined: August 2007
Interests: Traveling, yoga, pilates
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Name: Kyle Cunningham
From: White fox, Saskatchewan, Canada
Qualifications: B.Ed, University of Saskatchewan. TESOL. Saskatchewan Teaching Certification
Joined: August 2007
Interests: Sports, youth leadership
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Name: Mariane Vadeboncoeur
From: Canada
University of Waterloo
Joined: May 2008
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Name: Mackenzie Olea
From: San Francisco, California, USA
Qualifications: Master of Teaching, University of Sydney
Joined: August 2008
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Name: Katheryn Ross
From: Franklin, Tennessee, USA
Qualifications: BA Liberal Studies, Azusa Pacific University
Joined: May 2008
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Name: Vanessa Connell
Joined: May 2008
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Name: Jong-bom Park
From: Changwon, Korea
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Name: Mystery teacher
From: Changwon, Korea
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Name: Aaron Archer
From: Lakewood, Colorado, USA
Qualifications: BA History, Metropolitan State College of Denver
Joined: March 2008
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Name: Ariana Carlson
From: Moscow, Idaho, USA
Qualifications: B.Sc Wildlife/Fisheries, University of Idaho
Joined: August 2008
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Name: Eric Scheimo
From: B.Sc Wildlife/Fisheries, University of Idaho
Qualifications: B. Computer Science, Fort Hays State University
Joined: May 2007
Interests: Basketball, cars, cooking
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Name: Jeff Dineley
From: Pickering, Ontario, Canada
Qualifications: BA History, University of Waterloo
Joined: July 2008
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Name: Thomas Saxby
From: Cape Town, South Africa
Joined: November 2007
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Name: Min Woo Kim
From: California, USA
Qualifications: BA Sociology, University of California, Irvine
Joined: September 2008
