Kelly Nodurfth

Year Appointed: 2026

House Mandela

Ms. Nodurfth brings more than 10 years of international teaching experience to IST, having taught in Hong Kong and Scotland before joining the IST community. Originally from Arkansas, she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology from Louisiana State University and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education from the University of Sunderland.

Ms. Nodurfth is passionate about creating inclusive, engaging classrooms where students feel supported, curious, and excited to learn. She believes in nurturing each child’s natural curiosity and encouraging students to become confident, thoughtful learners. She is especially excited to work with Grade 2 students and build meaningful relationships with them throughout the school year.

Outside of school, Ms. Nodurfth enjoys listening to audiobooks and podcasts and practicing Pilates.