Contact: jenniferc@sv.ycef.com

“I love being part of the YCIS family! Over the years, I have been blessed to meet so many wonderful families, work with friendly,  dedicated colleagues who go above and beyond, and witness our students grow into caring, articulate and confident young people. As the mother of a current YCIS student and an alumnus, I am so grateful my children have had the gift of a bilingual global education and have made enduring bonds of friendship. YCIS is truly my family’s home away from home.”

Education: B.A. Psychology and Spanish, Earlham College; MSc Training and Human Resource Management, University of Leicester, UK; Diploma in Psychology, Open University, UK; AISAP Certificate for Admission and Enrollment Professionals (CAEP)

Year Joined YCIS: 2011

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

Contact: crystalv@sv.ycef.com

“I was drawn to YCIS because of its powerful sense of community. Our small size allows our teachers to really know our students and our families. Our East meets West approach to dual language education allows our students to appreciate the richness of diversity and understanding of cultures. YCIS has given me the opportunity to work with people who are not afraid to try to new things and who constantly reflect on their practice. The staff here is always challenging themselves to refine their practice and put students’ best interests at the center of all their decisions.”

Education:  B.A. Communications from Texas State University; M.A. Secondary Teaching – English Literature from University of North Texas; M.Ed. Educational Administration from Lamar University; Ed.D. Organizational Leadership and Policy Development – International/Intercultural Education from University of Minnesota

Year Joined YCIS:  2017