Our professors are more than scholars; they are passionate about teaching and sharing their faith in a setting that sharpens the intellect and encourages increased awe of our sovereign God. All faculty members subscribe to UPH Statement of Faith, and you will often find them staying after class or relaxing with students around campus to flesh out class material, discuss the Lord’s calling on a student’s life, or simply talk and build relationships.
Dr. Curtis J. Taylor moved to Indonesia in June 2015 and currently serves as both Dean and Director of Admissions for the International Teachers College (ITC). In May 2017 he was also appointed as Vice President for Student Development & Spiritual Formation for Universitas Pelita Harapan (UPH).
Prior to coming to Indonesia, Dr. Taylor served Dordt University in Sioux Center, Iowa (USA) for 23 years in various administrative roles, including Dean for Global Education, Special Assistant to the President, Vice President for Student Services, and Director of Residence Life. While in Iowa, Dr. Taylor also served as a member of the Board of Directors of St. Luke’s College, as Vice President of the Sioux Center Christian School Board, and as President of the Sioux Center Chamber of Commerce. Prior to his time in Iowa, Dr. Taylor held administrative positions at the University of Washington and Michigan State University.
Dr. Taylor earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Calvin University, a master’s degree in college and university administration from Michigan State University, and a Ph.D. in educational leadership and policy studies from Iowa State University. He has been married to Sheryl Sheeres Taylor for 32 years. Mrs. Taylor is a professional library director who is currently serving as Coordinator of Library Services for the Yayasan Pendidikan Pelita Harapan (YPPH) in Jakarta. The Taylor’s have three children: Ian Curtis-24, who is married to Elli Elizabeth Krosschell and teaches with her at Sekolah Pelita Harapan (SPH) in Jakarta; Willem Levi-20, who is majoring in History and Classics with a minor in archeology, at Calvin University; and Mia Soo-Jee-16, an 11th grade student at SPH—Lippo Village.
In his spare time, Dr. Taylor enjoys bicycling and traveling with his family.
Dr. Jeffrey Spanogle joined the International Teachers College in July 2016 as an Education and Theology lecturer. He has taught a variety of subjects from his varied educational background. He experienced teaching several years in the Mississippi public school system as a high school math teacher and seven years in higher education both overseas (Teachers Training College in Paksé, Laos) and in several American Universities (Dominican University, Trinity International University, and Trinity Christian College in the greater Chicago area). He served as a lecturer for several years at ITC before taking on an administrative role of directing the program under Dr. Taylor.
Dr. Spanogle has a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Grove City College (USA), a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Mississippi (USA), a master of divinity from Reformed Theological Seminary (USA), a TESOL certificate from Wheaton College (USA), and a Ph.D. from Trinity International University (USA). His wife Heather, who has a master’s degree in Intercultural Studies from Wheaton College (USA), also teaches at the ITC and has helped support academic English development from her background in TESOL and literacy programs through World Relief. Their three children—Lydia, Elias, and Titus—are enjoying their early childhood in Indonesia and running through the halls at ITC.
Dr. Spanogle’s areas of teaching usually include Theology and Education and include interests in Technology, Science, Math, Culture, and Philosophy. His research on Leviticus and Holiness continues to be an area of study alongside its intersection with education.
In 2015 after visiting UPH, Ms. Ivonne joined Universitas Pelita Harapan. She has been managing the administration of Business School and moved to International Teachers College. After that, she has managed the administration and operational for International Tecahers College.
Ms. Ivonne was graduated from University of Indonesia, Depok, Indonesia. Prior to coming to UPH, she served in various administrative roles such as HR & GA, and Corporate Social Responsibility in Power Plant Toyota Tsusho Corporation
She firmly believes that UPH Vision and Mission plays a major role for the advancement of Indonesian education through a holistic christian education.
Ms. Yulianti (Yanti) serves as the admission and administration staff for International Teachers College UPH. Before coming to ITC, she has been worked at some universities also managing administration, promoting and handling some university special programs and handling student finances.
Ms. Yanti has earned a bachelor’s degree in English Literature. During her college year, she has been actively join the university Christian community and participate in various Christian gathering and events with other college. She has also been participated in several joint trainings with CUST Malaysia in the educational data management training. Ms. Yanti is happily married with 3 children and in her spare time she likes to spend time with her family or watching current trending dramas.
Ms. Christina Bailey joined the International Teachers College (ITC) at Universitas Pelita Harapan in October 2019 as a full-time lecturer. In this capacity, her focus is on enhancing the English curriculum and providing students with help in their writing skills. She is also working on the development of a program to reinforce the English skills of current and incoming students. In America, she presented on topics relating to English pronunciation and explicit English teaching at the International TESOL Convention.
Prior to coming to ITC, Ms. Chris worked for ELS Language Services in La Verne, California, USA as a full-time instructor for eight years. Her work at this company involved teaching, assessing, and mentoring students in their intensive English studies. During her time with ELS, she also worked at Kindai University in Osaka, Japan for 5 months as well as at Meiji University in Tokyo, Japan for one month in 2017. Her time in these positions allowed her to experience more cultural diversity and awareness. Before her time at ELS, Ms. Chris worked in the public-school system in California. She worked mostly in elementary schools but did some work in middle and secondary schools as well.
Ms. Chris earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in sociology from the University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa, USA in 1995. When she moved to California, she obtained a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential and an Education Specialist Credential for Mild/Moderate Disabilities from California Polytechnic University in Pomona, California, USA in 2004 and 2011, respectively. In 2014, she procured her master’s degree in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) from Azusa Pacific University in Azusa, California, USA.
Ms. Chris is single and enjoys traveling and exploring new places with friends or on her own. She has spent time in Japan, Taiwan, Korea, China, and Indonesia discovering beautiful places and watching people in their own cultures. She believes that Matthew 28:19-20 are her life calling specifically because God has placed this desire in her.
Rev. David Kim started teaching the bible and theology in ITC in August 2023. Before joining ITC, Rev. Kim worked in Siloam Hospitals System in Indonesia for the implementation of the Holistic Care program from 2018 to 2022. Rev. Kim has been serving as an ordained minister with PCA (Presbyterian Church in America) since 1998 in several different settings, such as local churches in Korea and the US, overseas missions in China, and hospitals in the US and Indonesia. Earlier ministry has focused on teaching the bible, pastoral ministry, and gospel communication in cross-cultural contexts, especially for the group of future Christian leaders as well as for the group of marginalized people of the society.
Rev. Kim’s recent ministry is about Christian engagement with those in pain and crisis through a commitment to teaching and developing the theology and methods of pastoral/spiritual care. He hopes to see more integration of the Christian faith happening in the real life of believers today. Rev. David Kim has a bachelor’s degree from Seoul National University and a master’s from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He is also in the Ph.D. program at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (Netherlands), doing research in ‘Spiritual Care in Palliative Care in Asian Context.’
Jennifer A. Torres has a rich and diverse teaching experience extending over 26 years. She earned her Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in English from the Philippine Normal University. Her passion for learning and commitment to her work inspired her to pursue further education, and she obtained a Master of Arts in Curriculum Design, Development and Supervision Major in English from St. Paul University Manila. Additionally, she also completed her academic requirements for a Master of Arts in Education Major in Language Education at the University of the Philippines – Diliman.
She also holds certificates in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and Southeast Asia Teachers Competency (SEA-TCF) from SEAMEO-INNOTECH. She is a co-author of the book Content-based English as a Second Language: A Multiple Intelligence Approach for College Students and has research publications in the Psychology and Educational Journal.
Prior to working at the International Teachers College, she taught in various schools, colleges, and universities not only in the Philippines but also in Vietnam and Bahrain.
Ms. Keren Watulingas has a role as a lecturer in International Teacher College, Universitas Pelita Harapan, Indonesia. She is also the placement coordinator for practicum and student teaching program. She trained initially as a primary teacher and worked in Sekolah Pelita Harapan for a number of years. She joined ITC in 2018. Ms. Keren graduated from Universitas Pelita Harapan with a Master of Education degree majoring in Educational Technology. Her thesis was focus on analyzing the needs of reflective teaching practice in inclusive class setting. Keren’s interest mainly related with the fields of “Inclusive Education” including on how to equip student teachers in order to establish an effective inclusive class and accommodate the needs of students.
In her spare time, she enjoys dancing, solo travelling and reading novels
Ms. Marlyn S. Feliciano is a graduate of Bachelor of Arts, Major in English, Minor in Education from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines and acquired her teaching license right after; however, she didn’t join any academe to teach right away, having jobs in the Customer Service and Business Process Outsourcing Industry, wherein her English-speaking ability and people skills were enhanced. While working, she wanted to be equipped more in her church ministries; hence, entered Kingsway Bible Baptist Seminary and graduated as the Most Outstanding Student of Biblical Studies.
After years of being outside the education realm, she decided to pursue her calling in teaching and thus, decided to enhance her knowledge by taking up Master of Arts in Education, Major in English at National Teachers College in Manila, Philippines. She has a five-year-teaching experience in teaching English and Literature Subjects to tertiary students in different private colleges in the Philippines such as World Citi Colleges, Systems Technology Institute and Global Reciprocal Colleges.
The LORD led her to Indonesia when she got accepted as an SMA English teacher in Kharisma Bangsa, School of Global Education in Tangerang, Selatan. Her prayer to be able to teach in a Christian school in Indonesia was answered by the LORD when she was given the chance to join International Teachers College at Universitas Pelita Harapan in August of 2018 as a Literature lecturer.
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