Mr. Paulin has 32 years of experience in education, 12 years as a junior high and high school teacher, and 20 years in school administration. He earned his Master's in Educational Leadership, studying and creating innovative alternative school structures and schedules to meet the needs of small, rural schools in Northern California. He served as the secondary principal and Principal/Superintendent of Potter Valley Schools in Mendocino County, California, before accepting the position of secondary principal at APIS, Seoul, in 2011. During his time at the school in Seoul, he was promoted to Deputy Head and worked with the school’s founder, Dr. Euysung Kim, to locate the property on Oahu and develop and open the Hawaii campus.

Mr. Paulin returned to California in 2018, where he served as the Director of Alternative Education at Ukiah Unified Schools, leading a variety of alternative schools and programs, developing a comprehensive college and career counseling program for the district, and mentoring new administrators. Scott completed his time with Ukiah Unified as the Assistant Superintendent, overseeing the district’s 11 schools. Mr. Paulin believes in a relational approach to education, focusing on loving God and loving others, and strives to create schools where students are at the heart of every decision and supported in pursuing their highest aspirations. Many of his fondest moments in education have been with APIS, and he is thrilled to be rejoining the APIS family.

Mr. Purser earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Auburn University, which marked the beginning of his career in education. He started by leading adjudicated youth on month-long Outward Bound expeditions, where he developed his foundational leadership and educational philosophies. This experience propelled him into a teaching role at an Expeditionary Learning Outward Bound middle school in New York City, where he taught science and earned a Master's degree in Math, Science, and Technology Education from New York University.
After a brief time in Boston, Mr. Purser moved to California, where he launched his school leadership career and earned a Master's in School Leadership from the University of California, Berkeley. Over the next 19 years, he led a diverse range of small and large high schools and nonprofit organizations, consistently focusing on creating rigorous, project-based learning experiences for students, teachers, and families.
In 2019, Mr. Purser and his wife relocated to Shenzhen, China, where they led a small American International School focused on Project-Based Learning (PBL) before returning to the Bay Area.
Outside of his professional life, Mr. Purser is passionate about anything related to water, outdoors, farming, and running makerspaces.

Ethan Magee is an IT Specialist and Operations Assistant at APIS Hawaii, where he combines a strong background in technology with a passion for student development. Prior to joining the APIS community, Ethan served as an IT Systems Administrator supporting a multi-facility jail system. In that role, he provided technical support to inmates, families, correctional staff, and federal agencies including the FBI and DEA—gaining valuable experience in maintaining secure and dependable systems for a wide range of users.
Before transitioning into the tech world, Ethan served four years in the United States Marine Corps as an infantryman, an experience that instilled in him the flexibility, resilience, and teamwork he brings to every role. He has also worked in a variety of hands-on jobs, from summer camps to customer service, which contribute to his well-rounded and adaptable approach to problem-solving. Ethan lives on campus with his wife, Rani—APIS’s Health Coordinator—and their daughter, Emmy. In his free time, he enjoys reading fiction, following sports, and staying engaged with the evolving world of video games and esports.

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Norma Napier holds a Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics and a Master’s in Education. Originally from Louisiana, she has spent the past 24 years teaching in various international settings, including the USA, the UAE, Angola, Nigeria, and most recently, Tunisia. She is pleased to join the APIS faculty in Hawaii, where she will be serving the community in grades three and four as well as working with the music students.
Throughout her career, Norma has found great joy in working with diverse learners and looks forward to using her global experience to enrich her practice. She is eager to collaborate with the faculty and establish positive professional relationships with her new colleagues.
On a personal note, Norma is joined in Hawaii by her husband, Roy, and their two rescue cats, Lucky and Tigger. She is also the proud mother of three daughters and a grandmother of three. She looks forward to a successful and productive school year at APIS.
Outside of her professional life, Mrs. Napier is passionate about languages, music, travel, reading, and fitness.