Starting his fourth year at Stamford American International School, Gavin is particularly excited about the coming academic year and all that it brings. Originally raised in the UK, Gavin experienced his school years as a boarding pupil in Scotland. After university and time working in the Civil Service, he originally qualified as a teacher and spent many years working in the heart of Bristol, England, in a diverse range of K-12 schools. After further training and qualifications (including the UCLA College Counseling Postgraduate), he has enjoyed working in pastoral and comprehensive counselling positions in the UK, Japan and China before moving to Singapore. He lives with his Stamford family (his wife works at Stamford and their daughter is excited about joining Grade 5 this year). With over twenty years’ experience, Gavin is committed to contributing to a supportive culture of care which empowers students to create their authentic and unique future. 

gavin.fuller@sais.edu.sg

Hannah Thompson is originally from Hull in Yorkshire, UK. Hannah studied for her Bachelors degree at the University of Manchester, during which she spent an exchange semester at Hong Kong University. Hannah's first job was as an English Language teacher in Nanjing, China. Since then, Hannah has worked in the international education sector for the past 13 years, including supporting students applying for admission across a number of UK universities such as the University of Reading, University of Manchester and University of the Arts London. Most recently, she worked as Careers and University Counsellor at EtonHouse International School Orchard here in Singapore, and graduated with an MEd studies in Pastoral Care, Guidance and Pupil Support via distance learning with the University of Aberdeen (UK) in 2023. Hannah is looking forward to continuing to support students in achieving their post-school ambitions. 

hannah.thompson@sais.edu.sg

Carlo Kuepers, originally from the Netherlands with also Canadian citizenship, embarked on an international journey early in his career. He earned his international business degree in the Netherlands and launched into the private sector in Europe and Central America. Seeking new challenges, he dedicated a decade to implementing economic and private sector development projects for the UN in Colombia and an iNGO in Ethiopia. After completing his Master’s degree in the UK, Carlo directed industrialization projects for the Colombian Government. During his time in Toronto, Canada, he actively engaged in volunteer and community initiatives, co-founded a successful company specializing in drone applications for emergency rescue services, and worked for the University of Toronto. Carlo holds a College Counseling Degree from UCLA and joined UWC ISAK Japan in 2019 as a teacher and University Advisor. Beyond his professional pursuits, he is passionate about aviation, holding a commercial pilot’s license. He resides in Singapore with his wife and is a proud father to their son.

carlo.kuepers@sais.edu.sg

Madison Reid is originally from Tulsa, Oklahoma in the United States, where she received bachelor’s degrees in Chinese Studies and Women's and Gender Studies. Her experience studying abroad in Beijing and working as a peer mentor to international students sparked an interest in international education. She pursued graduate studies at the Johns Hopkins - Nanjing Center at Nanjing University before working in the higher education and college counseling fields in Hong Kong and London. Most recently, she worked in college counseling at BASIS International School Hangzhou. Outside of her counseling role, she has worked as a temporary admissions reader for the University of California - Berkeley and the Summer Science Program. A lifelong learner, she holds a UCLA College Counseling Certificate and is pursuing a distance M.Ed in International School Counseling.

madison.reid@sais.edu.sg

Rin Kim hails from South Korea and is a driven, dedicated educator who takes pride in her role as a college counselor. As an international student, Rin had a transformative tertiary experience at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) and at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, which has led her to pursue her passion in education a little more seriously. She loves the adrenaline rush when finding hidden gem colleges around the world, decoding their fit with her own counselees, or when seeing students move out of their comfort zone and fatten up possibilities in high school and beyond. Rin has dabbled in the field of international education for the past 8 years, including a stint at UC Berkeley as an admissions evaluator. During her free time, Rin loves to venture off the beaten path in Singapore and try out new spicy dishes. She serves on the Inclusion, Access, and Success committee of the International Association for College Admissions Counseling (IACAC) and as the chapter sponsor for Delta Eta Pi Dance Honors Society, and is very looking forward to her fourth year at SAIS.

rin.kim@sais.edu.sg