Contact: cristinag@sv.ycef.com

“I was raised in Los Angeles County in the San Gabriel Valley area and moved to the Bay Area in 2009. When I am not managing the YCIS office, I like to spend time with my family kayaking and traveling or reading on my own. YCIS Feels like home away from home. The sense of community I get from being here is heartwarming. I have worked at many schools and I can say with confidence that the students, teachers and parents here are phenomenal. They are extremely supportive and generous in many ways. I cannot begin to thank them enough for all they do. My favorite thing about working here is the diversity. We have many students who besides speaking Mandarin, also speak several other languages. It’s all very impressive! “

Education:

Associates Degree in Business Administration; Associates Degree in Liberal Arts in Social & Behavioral Science. Currently working on Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration in Management

Year joined YCIS: 2014

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