Introduction
Gateway to Korea:
Bridging Cultures. Empowering Futures.
BridgeKedu’s mission is to promote South Korea’s vast opportunities to the world, enabling Korea to become the foremost destination for international students and curious travelers.
This objective is grounded in our core belief that Korea’s untapped potential and excellence in education and lifestyle should make it every student’s first choice.
As a trailblazer in this field, we work directly with both individual clients (B2C) and businesses (B2B) to ensure a comprehensive platform of services.
Our team’s legal, business management, and education backgrounds in the U.S. and South Korea have prepared us to meet every challenge with innovative solutions. As the global specialists for education and Korea, we are passionate about sharing Korea’s unique assets and opportunities with the world.
We hope to welcome you soon to the Land of Morning Calm!
The Team
Sue Kim
CEO, Co-Founder
M.S., Accounting, Korea University
B.S. in Business Administration, Accounting, Ohio State University
Raised in both Korea and the U.S., Sue’s multicultural upbringing not only taught her the transformative power of immersive education but also helped shape her identity and her passion for connecting these two worlds. With over 15 years of diverse experience in the education sector, Sue has a proven track record of inspiring students. Her entrepreneurial spirit is the driving force behind her latest venture, BridgeKedu.
Valerie Nicole Teal
Managing Director, Co-Founder
Juris Doctor, Northwestern University
B.A., History, Duke University
Valerie, a native of the United States, transitioned from a successful career as a corporate attorney in charter school development for a prominent national operator, to teaching in Korea — a move inspired by her passion for education and cultural exchange. Over the last six years, Valerie taught hundreds of students in private settings and as a professor at a global university. At BridgeKedu, Valerie will leverage her extensive legal and business development skills along with her insights into global student needs to ensure our success.
Calvin (Kiseok) Choe
Director
MBA, Ross School of Business, University of Michigan
B.A., Management and Social Welfare, Yonsei University
Calvin, a native of Korea, worked for Samsung C&T and has dedicated 16 years to the field of education, including founding Korea’s No.1 GMAT/MBA prep school and becoming a nationally renowned instructor. With an in-depth understanding of Korean culture, Calvin is eager to extend a warm welcome to those interested in Korean culture and education through BridgeKedu. It is his solemn promise to deliver the highest standard of service with kindness and warmth to everyone who chooses to come to Korea.
Cathryn Beveridge
Consultant
M.A., Teaching — Secondary English Education, Georgia State University
B.A. in English, Secondary Education Concentration, Georgia State University
Based in Atlanta, Cathryn brings her unique background in teaching, curriculum development, and corporate law to BridgeKedu. After a successful career as a corporate paralegal for large national law firms, Cathryn decided to pursue her true passion, which was teaching and literature, so she taught high school English for 10 years. After her visit to Korea in 2023, Cathryn became fascinated with K-culture and recognized the true potential of bridging the two worlds, to open the minds and hearts of young global citizens.