Andrea Clark

Results-oriented professional with extensive experience in athletic programming and event planning at Hong Kong International School. Demonstrated expertise in budget management and team recruitment, driving community engagement and youth mentorship. Successfully implemented innovative policies and programs, significantly increasing student participation and program effectiveness.

• ANNALEE HIGGINBOTTOM, High School Associate Principal in charge of Student Life, Hong Kong International School, ahigginbottom@hkis.edu.hk
• ISAAC CURREY, Middle School Activities & Athletics Coordinator, Hong Kong International School, acurrey@hkis.edu.hk
• MICHAEL COLEMAN, Physical Education Teacher and Coach, Hong Kong International School, mcoleman@hkis.edu.hk
• LYDIA NAIVALU, Director of Co-Curricular Sport, Discovery College Hong Kong, clohel2@dc.edu.hk

• Elected to ISSFHK (International School Sports Federation Hong Kong) Senior Executive Board as Head of Discipline, 01/01/25-PRESENT
• Presenter at IAAAC (International Association of Athletic Administrators & Coaches) 2024 Athletic Director's Conference, 01/01/24
• Elected to ISSFHK Executive Board as head of Professional Development, 01/01/24-01/01/25
• Elected President of Athletic Directors Board KAIAC (Korean-American Interscholastic Activities Conference), 01/01/16-01/01/17
• Certified Athletic Administrator, 11/01/14
• Attended NIAAA certification classes and successfully passed CAA exam, 10/01/14
• Attended IAAAC conference for Athletic Directors, 10/01/14
• SHAPE America membership, attended National conference, 03/01/15
• Completed Climbing Wall Safety and Instruction course (Nomad Adventures, Malaysia), 01/01/10
• Completed WASC visiting committee training, 01/01/10
• Elected Chair of MS KAIAC (Korean-American Interscholastic Activities Conference), 01/01/09-01/01/10
• Led teacher workshops entitled 'How to Begin a Climbing Wall Program' and 'How to Use a Climbing Wall with Classes' at a professional development day at Seoul International School, 01/01/10
• Certified Emergency First Responder in Emergency First Aid and CPR courses., 01/01/10
• Head of Physical Education and Health Department K-12, Seoul International School, 01/01/08-01/01/09
• Member of Seoul International School Safety Committee (reviewed and updated school safety policy and procedure), 01/01/08-01/01/10
• Coach of middle school basketball, soccer and volleyball teams, 01/01/08-01/01/10
• Head of Seoul International School Athletic Service Hours program (HS students spend time coaching and helping during MS sports events), 01/01/08-01/01/10
• Co-coach of number 1 ranked international team for Knowledge Masters, 01/01/09-01/01/10
• Rubicon Atlas curriculum design trained, 01/01/06-01/01/10

• High School Activities & Athletics Coordinator, HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, HONG KONG, 08/01/21-PRESENT, Focused efforts on high school programming when a MS coordinator was hired, Coordinated Robotics and MUN oversight on international travel and local competitions, Fully instated the Varsity Letter program to include fine arts and activities, Planned 3 season sport award celebration ceremonies with team awards and Varsity Letter presentations, Worked to create sustainable travel opportunities for all Varsity level sports teams, including the creation of a rotational hosted Field Hockey tournament and regional inclusion in a yearly netball tournament, Onboarded and collaborated with new Athletic Trainer position to ensure consistent and productive athlete and parent interactions, Onboarded and collaborated with new MS Athletics Coordinator to ensure seamless coach and team transitions that would continue to build athletes at all levels of skill and competition.
• High School & Middle School Athletic Director, HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, HONG KONG, 08/01/21-PRESENT, Created athletic programming in the ever shifting landscape of Covid restrictions including mask requirements, spectator restrictions, and coaching and facility shortfalls, Planned and implemented international travel with 3 weeks notice inclusive of rewriting school policies to include hotel stays (rather than home stay program), Created contingency plan for illness in foreign country, Navigated visa requirements and health screenings necessary during Covid, Created road map to return spectators to athletic fixtures with considerations to 15 different league school visitor policies as well as HKIS campus access policies, Recruited and staffed coaches for 40 HS and 26 MS distinct teams for 19 sports across 4 seasons, Managed an office staff of 2 full time and 4 part time employees, Conducted monthly and yearly budget reviews, Oversaw facilities maintenance needs as well as equipment inventory and ordering, Managed uniform ordering and sales as well as new inventory design and delivery, Worked closely with HKIS Booster Club to plan school wide events and invitational tournaments, Oversaw HKIS team entries into 2 local and 1 international sports league with overlapping schedules and events
• Middle School Athletic Director, HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, HONG KONG, 08/01/21-06/30/22, Tasked with separating Middle School Athletics from club teams and paid programming, Developed a robust program that allows more students to be part of school athletic teams, Created a more holistic set of teams that will allow for teaching staff to coach and share the school's ethos of community and belonging in a team sports atmosphere, Ensured that programs allow for transition from Upper Primary offerings to Middle School programs that then align with High School opportunities to continue the school sport pathways, Built entry points for students who are new to the school or the sport, Created recognition opportunities for individual and team accomplishments
• Director of Athletics & Activities, CHADWICK INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, SONGDO, SOUTH KOREA, 08/01/12-06/30/17, Design and implementation of athletics program, Creator of cross-Pacific Athletic Council, Supported IB CASS hours through development of several clubs to meet needs, President of KAIAC athletics league, Emphasis on character growth and development through the IB approaches to learning
• Middle School Activities and Athletics Coordinator, CHADWICK INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, SONGDO, SOUTH KOREA, 08/01/13-06/30/14, Collaborated with Athletic Director to support growth of athletics and activities in two leagues, Developed House Program through field days, intramurals and clubs, both athletic and academic
• Middle School Activities Director, SEOUL INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA, 08/01/06-06/30/10, Administered all middle school activities both during and after school., Worked with middle school ADs from international schools in Korea to create and schedule yearly tournaments and age-appropriate rules for the tournaments., Created and maintained an exciting presence that encourages participation from all students during in school 'House Activities'., Developed a robust parent support association for athletics and house events.