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