August 12, 2020
We’re delighted to welcome Cory Becker-Kim to the MPA faculty and staff to fill the role of international student program coordinator as Sarah McFarland transitions to teaching English in our Middle School.
Mr. Becker-Kim comes to us from the College of St. Benedict/St. John’s University where he was the assistant director of admissions. In addition to general work in admissions, he worked with international student recruitment and retention. Prior to that, he taught English in China and then South Korea for almost five years. Combined, each of these roles have provided Mr. Becker-Kim with the global experience and diverse perspectives that will be so valuable to our international students, and our community as a whole.
Mr. Becker-Kim shares, “I am so excited to be joining the MPA community and helping both the international students and all students at MPA! Specifically, I am looking forward to using my prior teaching experience as well as my experience in college admissions to help the international students integrate into the community and help them have an awesome experience studying and living in Minnesota and the USA. I also look forward to learning more about the countries and cultures that MPA international students come from so I can continue improving my global-minded thinking and approach to my life.”
Throughout the hiring process, it was clear that Mr. Becker-Kim will be an outstanding fit with our warm, inclusive, and kind community. “A lot of things drew me to MPA, but first and foremost I think the strong community and dedication of the faculty and staff, as well as the families and students at MPA appealed to me and made me feel welcome from the moment I engaged with MPA about the international student program coordinator position. But also, the inclusive vibes I have observed and experienced also resonate with my personality and values.”
