Concordia International School Hanoi
Michael Gilliland has extensive work experience in various roles. Michael began their career as a Musician in the United States Air Force, performing as a Principal Horn in an international U.S. military band. Michael then worked as an Adjunct Professor at Missouri Southern State University, providing specialized instruction in musical performance.
In 1999, Gilliland joined Joplin Schools as a Technology Specialist, where they provided IT support, technology integration, and user training for educational and administrative technology programs. Michael also worked at the United Nations International School as a Substitute Teacher.
From 2012 to 2014, Gilliland was an Instrumental Music and Technology Teacher at Concordia International School Hanoi, where they implemented and designed a comprehensive music program and curriculum. Michael also served as a technology trainer and facilitator.
Gilliland then moved on to the Universal American School of Dubai, where they held roles as Director of Technology and Information Technology. In these positions, they oversaw technology initiatives and provided support to students, faculty, and staff.
Most recently, Gilliland was the Director of Technology at Concordia International School Hanoi, a position they held since 2017.
Michael Gilliland has a Doctor of Philosophy - PhD in Psychology Integrating Technology and Learning from Grand Canyon University, which they obtained from 2021 to 2024. Michael also has a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Secondary Education and Teaching from Grand Canyon University, completed in 2013 to 2014. In addition, they hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology and management from the University of Phoenix, earned from 2005 to 2007. Furthermore, they attended the St. Louis Conservatory of Music from 1991 to 1993, specializing in Horn Performance, and Missouri State University from 1985 to 1989, also focusing on Horn Performance.
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Concordia International School Hanoi
Considered the top school in Hanoi in terms of academic achievement, Concordia International School Hanoi is a private, non-profit, co-educational, international day school with American curriculum instructed in English. Now in our 9th year of operation, we have 430 students from 20 countries in grades Pre-K 4 through 12. Academic rigor, teacher quality, and an emphasis on the "whole child" are why families choose Concordia. Our teachers average 17 years in the classroom, 80% have advanced degrees (Masters or Ph.D.) and 80% are from the US and Canada - and our small class sizes ensure children get close interaction with these top teachers. Our test scores put us within the top 10% of international schools worldwide. Our class of 2019, consisting of 21 graduates, gained acceptance to 11 of the Top 25 universities in the US, including Princeton, Stanford, Dartmouth, Duke, UCLA, USC, UC Berkeley, and U-Penn. MISSION At Concordia, students, teachers, and parents are dedicated to academics, creativity, and service in a caring and engaging community of learners discovering their talents as scholars, artists, and athletes. VISION Concordia seeks to be a well-connected relational community that strives to be the premier international school for students and families in Southeast Asia. OUR CORE VALUES Student Focused We place the needs of students at the forefront of our decisions. Driven Toward Excellence We strive to be professional, innovative, creative, and effective in academics and everything we do. Community Centric We build a strong, healthy community with each other, students, families, and the people of Vietnam. Service Minded We encourage our community members to cultivate their talents for serving others. Concordia International School Hanoi boasts over 50 years’ experience in the region, through our sister schools, Concordia International School Shanghai and Hong Kong International School, both of which are considered among the top international schools.