Killian Hill Christian School Bids Farewell to Korean Educators

As Lilburn’s own Killian Hill Christian School winds down another school year, they will be sending more than students home for the summer. They will also send home six Korean teachers who have been a part of the school family for over eight weeks.

Killian Hill is one of seven Georgian schools selected by the Korean government to host experienced Korean teachers from Gyeonggi province. The teachers were chosen by the Korean government as a part of a province-wide school improvement initiative to develop innovative schools that encourage a well-rounded education.

Each Korean teacher was teamed with an elementary teacher. They mainly observed American schooling environment and teaching methods, but they also had frequent opportunities to share Korean culture. Students have learned to greet others respectfully in Korean, to use chopsticks, to play Korean games, to make traditional fans, and to write their names in Korean letters.

“My favorite part [of hosting a Korean teacher] is that we can teach her while she teaches us,” said fourth grader Halle Mok.

“He made me want to go to Korea,” said second grader Koraya Hayes about her Korean teacher, Mr. Isaac.

“We are excited for the opportunity to give our students a global perspective and expand their worldview,” said Killian Hill headmaster Paul Williams. “I also hope that our teachers will be able to further develop their craft through the sharing of teaching practices.”