Contact: sandrah@sv.ycef.com

“After serving in international schools overseas for 24 years, I have repatriated to the US to lead YCIS-SV into the next era. Having spent 12 years in Asia, mainly China and Hong Kong, I find myself most comfortable in the bilingual/bicultural environment that this community represents. I am driven by a thirst for knowledge, a commitment for continuous improvement and the pursuit of excellence. I am humbled to be leading the school as continues to flourish and grow into one of the best schools of its kind.”

Education:  BA Elementary Education; MA Learning Disabilities, Psychometry, Post Masters in Educational Leadership, Post Masters in Early Childhood; Certified Coach, Certified DISC Trainer
Year Joined YCIS:  2022

Years in Education: Many decades in the following roles: Teacher, Professional Developer, Presenter and Consultant; IBPYP Workshop Leader and Evaluator, IBPYP Coordinator, Assistant Principal, Principal, Founding Principal/Head of School, Learning and Teaching Advisor; Director of Education, Head of School

Contact: aliceh@sv.ycef.com

“I truly embrace YCIS’s mission and vision, that is committed to aligning with Science and Technology, – Culture and Arts, – Love and Charity. YCIS Silicon Valley is a unique place to help children become bilingual and bi-cultural in English and Chinese, and equip them with the skills and courage to navigate the complexity when East Meets West. I like walking around the campus and seeing all the happy faces; it makes me feel this is not just a school, but also a big family that you can get energy from. Hobbies: Magic, The Gathering, Ultimate Frisbee, Music.”

Education/Certifications:
B.A. Foreign Languages and Literature, Beijing Normal University;
Education Management Training, The University of Manchester, UK;
M.A. Education and Social Policy, New York University.
Fulbright Scholarship Grantee 2014-2016
Co-chair, Young CIE – Chinese Institute of Engineers USA San Francisco Bay Area Chapter

Year Joined YCIS: 2022

Contact: vivianq@sv.ycef.com

“I joined YCIS Silicon Valley in 2003. I like YCIS’s uniqueness of blending West and East. A culturally rich world classroom makes school learning much more meaningful and enjoyable. In my years with YCIS, I have witnessed respecting individual learners and promoting multiple-intelligence development to allow each student to develop their own individual talents. At YCIS, I have experienced how a learning community greatly benefits all its members. YCIS students, staff, even our parents and family members are greatly encouraged and supported to seek and explore knowledge, to foster individual and collaborative skills. I enjoy my everyday working, learning and growing at YCIS. We welcome you to join us. We will be very honored to assist your family and guide our young learners as they start their amazing educational journey! See you at YCIS!”

Education: A.A. Multidiscipline concentration in Early Childhood Education, De Anza College; B.A. Child and Adolescent Development, San Jose State University; M.Ed. Educational Leadership, American College of Education. Certification: California Child Development Director Permit

Year Joined YCIS: 2003