About Us

Our Mission

Teachers Council was founded as a teacher staffing company, and has since grown to provide a variety of services for teachers and schools alike. Our mission is to improve the quality of education in the US and internationally by providing staffing and immigration services.

We search the world for talented teachers dedicated to educational excellence. Teachers in our program are exceptional, highly motivated, and experienced professionals who are eager to bring their instructional talents, skills and cultures into our U.S. classrooms. TC also provides immigration assistance, such as EB-3 (Green Card) services, to qualified international teachers so that they can remain in the US and continue to excel.

However, it is not just enough to provide US students with international teachers. US teachers should also have appropriate experiences to broaden their horizons and perspectives on education. Our mission is also to provide exchange programs for American teachers to travel to countries such as Korea and China in order to gain a better understanding of their methods and the diverse needs of students. American teachers who return to the US with these experiences will excel in their careers, as they are able to apply new techniques and knowledge in their field.

Our Philosophy

The world is rapidly becoming more interconnected through globalization. Children of today cannot afford to miss opportunities to interact with foreign cultures or they will fall behind in the future. International teachers provide this all-important connection by bringing their unique perspectives, cultures, and attitudes into the classroom. Teachers Council is devoted to facilitating this exchange of ideas as part of our mission statement: Educational Leadership in America .

Operation Staff

TC staff consists of educators and school administrators who have first hand knowledge of the instructional needs of international teachers and our US schools. Together we have developed a comprehensive preparation and support system for all participants to ensure the best experience possible.

Danny Lee, Vice President of Program Operation

Mr. Lee received his law degree from Northwestern University School of Law in Chicago, Illinois. He manages the program operations at Teachers Council’s Corporate Office in Annapolis, Maryland. Mr. Lee has been actively serving hundreds of U.S. school and teacher clients for various education-support programs. Mr. Lee is also an expert in the relevant U.S. law for international teachers to obtain necessary visa/immigration benefits for employment in the U.S.

Kenneth Suh , Sr. Paralegal Specialist

Mr. Suh holds a Bachelor's degree in English Language/Literature and Legal Studies. He has more than a decade of experience working as an immigration paralegal. He serves as a liaison to legal counsel arranged by Teachers Council for client schools and teachers for their U.S. visa/immigration needs. Mr. Suh's expertise includes: H-1B Work Visa, EB2/EB3 Immigrant Visa, Employment-base Immigration, and Family-sponsored Immigration.

Andrea Seidman, Special Projects and Training Manager

Ms. Seidman holds two Master's degrees in the Education field including majors in Curriculum Development and Brain Research. Her doctoral studies are in Instructional Leadership and Early Childhood Education. She has over 30 years experience in the education field and is currently serving Teachers Council in a Special Consultant role for various education-support projects and staff training. Ms. Seidman is a National Administrator Credential master instructor for the National Child Care Association. She is past chair person for the NCCA professional development committee and presently holds the position of Vice President for the National Early Childhood Program Accreditation.

Connie Shen, Manager of Chinese International Affairs

Ms. Shen has a Master’s degree in International Studies from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA. She is liaison for overseas representative companies throughout China and Taiwan. Ms. Shen has actively recruited Chinese teachers for schools in the U.S. for the last six years, in addition to managing other educational and international programs.

Sunju Kim, International Coordinator for South Korea

Ms. Kim holds a Bachelor’s degree in Health Science from KyungBuk National University in Korea. She coordinates Teachers Council's foreign affairs in South Korea, including liaison with Korean overseas partners and international teachers.