Contact: evangelynh@sv.ycef.com

Year joined YCIS: 2021

Contact: jenniferk@sv.ycef.com

“The program here at YCIS is unique and wonderful! I am proud to be included in the community of students, teachers, administrators, and families at YCIS. There is never a lack of collaboration, especially between the English teachers and the Chinese teachers and support for ourselves or for our students. I truly enjoy teaching here and I believe the students truly enjoy learning.”

Education: A.A. in General Education, B.A. in Creative Arts with a Focus on Education and a minor in Music; Certification: Clear California CLAD Multiple Subject Credential from San Jose State University; Noyce Literacy Mentor, Peer Coaching Mentor, Reader’s and Writer’s Workshop

Year Joined YCIS: 2016

Contact: amyl@sv.ycef.com

“Once I started working at YCIS, I never wanted to leave. YCIS is like a family to me and I love working with everyone here. I feel like I have a purpose coming to school every day in order to make a difference and have a positive impact on my students. At the same time, I never stop learning from my co-workers who are always willing to share and help. The leaders care about the teachers and the teachers care about their students. I am thrilled my son has received an education here at YCIS since preschool.”

Education: BA Education, China Christian College, Taiwan; M.Ed. Ashland University, Ohio; ECE courses, DeAnza and Foothill Colleges; California Child Development Site Supervisor Permit

Year Joined YCIS: 2005

Contact: miyel@sv.ycef.com

“I feel very lucky to work at YCIS because of our community. YCIS and our parents work closely in partnership because we care about the environment in which our students will learn and grow. Teaching at YCIS bridges Western and Eastern culture, and our English and Chinese teachers work together to achieve our students’ best interests.”

Education: B.S. Managerial Economics, Beijing Normal University; M.Ed. Education, Aichi University of Education, Japan

Year Joined YCIS: 2011

Contact: lucyl@sv.ycef.com

“There is a definite feeling of exhilaration in YCIS that cannot be felt in many other environments. Students are eager to learn new things, which makes my job exciting and rewarding. YCIS offers students a great bilingual education that blends the best of the eastern and western traditions with creativity. Students not only gain competency in two languages, but also become culturally aware for life. As well as supporting students to become bilingual, small class sizes help me to know the students better, deliver more personalized attention to each student, and create an environment which can support the well-being of the whole child.”

Education: M.S. Education Professional Development, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.

Year Joined YCIS: 2013