Shaun Cooper
Dean of Academics Bartow Nanchang

Mr. Shaun Cooper is the Dean of Academics at the Barstow School in Jiangxi. Mr. Cooper has been an educator for over 12 years. He has received his Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education and further completed his Master’s degree in K-12 Administration.
Education has always been Mr. Cooper’s passion. He previously worked as a staff member at Mississippi State University, where he led the team for the BEST Robotics competitions, regional and state science fairs, and countless STEM program outreach events. During these transformative college years, he decided he ultimately wanted to experience education on a global stage.
As a professional educator, Mr. Cooper has worked at public schools in Mississippi, specifically in the state-leading districts of Gulfport and Pass Christian. As a grade 6 science teacher in both districts, he worked with top educators and administrators to use education as a positive force in shaping and enriching the local community while continually planning to make his goal of working abroad a reality.
In 2017, Mr. Cooper embarked on an international journey, moving to China to join KL at the Barstow School in Ningbo. His experience there, working with diverse academic teams and witnessing the school’s growth, has been invaluable. He has seen students successfully transition to colleges worldwide, a testament to the global perspective he brings to his work.
Since 2023, he has had the honor of working at the Barstow School of Jiangxi with the goal of stabilizing the campus and increasing student enrollment. He has had the pleasure of working.
Through his professional experience, he has always focused his efforts on leaving lasting impressions on students that education is the gateway to expanding one’s mind and opening doors to opportunities in order to be the best version of oneself as possible. He looks forward to continued success in Jiangxi and throughout the KL network.

EMAIL
PHONE