From Manchester, UK, with 8 years of teaching experience in Wuhan across early years and all primary grades.
Specializes in English Language & Literature, content-based teaching, and EAL support.
Former Academic Leader and current Pastoral Coordinator, involved in student wellbeing, school events, and assemblies.
Holds a PGCE from the University of Derby and a Master’s in Education from the University of Nottingham; passionate about film and photography.
Jeffrey Andrew Laing
Educational Leader
Certified Canadian educator with a Master’s degree and two bachelor’s degrees, and multiple IB (PYP and MYP) certifications.
Holds specialized qualifications in supporting English Language Learners, committed to creating inclusive and language-rich classroom environments.
Over 15 years of teaching and leadership experience in K-12 international schools across China.
Played a leadership role on Continuous Improvement Committees, coordinating internal evaluations and external accreditation reviews with international and governmental bodies.
Experienced athletics coach and Model United Nations advisor, helping students develop teamwork, resilience, and global mindedness.
Alex Johnson
Primary Homeroom Teacher
Alexander is from Newcastle, England, he has worked as a primary school teacher for the past 6 years teaching English Language Arts, Social Studies, English as a Second Language and Mathematics.
He has a wealth of experience supporting second language learners through English medium curriculum.
He holds a PGCE in Primary Education from The University of Warwick and United Kingdom Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in history and politics from Northumbria University.
He is currently studying towards a master’s degree in education from Warwick University and conducting research on how best to support new student transition into the IBPYP program.
John Erwin
Primary Computer Science Teacher
Over 30 years of experience teaching Computer Science, 25 years of Head of Department
Delivered curriculum from Grade 1 through Grade 12, including: IGCSE, A Level, IB Diploma
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Information Technology and Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Technology Education
Introduced foundational computer skills in Grade 1; taught advanced Computer Science topics for IGCSE, A Level, and IB Diploma students.
PADI Divemaster certification
Jiyeon Min
Music Teacher
Jiyeon is a versatile musician and educator who enjoys all genres of music. She has experience teaching primary through college students and successfully guided them to serve their needs.
This includes advising primary students to find their musical voice, secondary students to build academic music portfolios for college application, and college students pursuing music as their career choice. Jiyeon can play the violin, piano, and many other instruments and conduct orchestra and choir.
She has a bachelor's degree from the Cleveland Institute of Music, a Master's degree from RICE University, and is currently a doctoral candidate at Indiana University.
Bill Lin
PE Teacher
Graduated from a professional sports academy. He has two years of teaching experience within the system and also participated in the establishment of a bilingual school and the construction of the curriculum system, and organized the construction of a sports working group development system. During this period, he was rated as a backbone teacher, C-level Basketball coach, national first-level basketball referee, led the Fujian International School Basketball League to win the first place, and was awarded the title of excellent coach.
Anna Macakova
Primary Art Teacher
Anna Macakova is a primary school teacher with decades of experience in education. Since 2019, she has been teaching art at Art centrum Magic steps，Xinmeng Kindergarten and volunteering at SUlS Xiamen in the art department. She has a lot of experience in teaching a stimulating and interesting primary school curriculum (Maths, PE, Art, Science) to students from Grade 1 to Grade 6 for 25 years. Anna's basic philosophy is that art is for everyone, whether they are naturally talented or not. lt is about creating an environment where students feel safe, have fun and progress.
Sharon Yu
Primary Homeroom Teacher
Master of Arts in Teaching Chinese as an International Language from National Institute of Education of Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. Sharon is from Wuhan, Hubei Province. Before entering the field of international education, she taught primary school English independently in a well-known local English education institution for three years, which was highly praised by teachers and students, and the class continuation rate was more than 90%.Sharon used to work at an international school in Wuhan for seven years as a Teaching Intern, Chinese teacher and the lead teacher of the Chinese department.
Tracy Tian
Primary Homeroom Teacher
Graduated from The University of Edinburgh, majoring in TESOL, MSc in 2012.
She holds national High School Teaching (English) Certificate and Cambridge Professional Development Qualification in Learning and Teaching. Being Senior teacher, subject leader and chief counselor in international schools: Possess nearly 10 years of language teaching experience in both international and national curriculum.
Aizhi Chen
CLA Teacher
Chen Aizhi graduated from Huanggang Normal University in Hubei Province where she gained Senior High School Chinese teaching certification. She has more than 10 years of unique teaching experience and is especially good at teaching students according to their aptitude and carrying out individualized education.
She has been rated as an excellent teacher many times for her work and is a famous Huanggang teacher in the hearts of students and parents.
She has published two academic papers in core national journals. She participated in Sina five-star gold teacher selection activities; and was rated as one of the top 300 teachers by Guangzhou Daily study guide.
Her former students have attended key universities in China and the world, including famous ones, like Monash University in Australia and Cambridge University in Britain.
