meet our team

Ms Sakura Zhao

founder/principal

  • ​Native Mandarin speaker, born and raised in Tianjin, China.
  • Obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Education at Simon Fraser University, minor in curriculum and instruction as well contemporary arts. 
  • Currently studying for Master of Education in Second Language Teaching from University of Ottawa. 
  • Five years of experience working as an Early Childhood Educator. Highly proficient at designing curriculum based on individual children's needs.
  • Holds the certificate of accreditation in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language (TCFL) since 2013.
  • Years of experiences of teaching Chinese Mandarin to children of all age groups. 
  • Passionate about teaching with strong background in the BC Early Learning Framework. 

Ms Wendy Qin

Founder / Managing Director

  • Native Mandarin speaker, born in Shandong, China.
  • Completed Bachelor's Degree in Education at Simon Fraser University, minoring in curriculum and instruction as well as Early Childhood Education.
  • Holds NAMC International Montessori Teaching Diploma.
  • Holds the TEFL Certificate (Teaching English as a Foreign Language). Extensive teaching experience with kids in China for both Mandarin and English.
  • Holds the certificate of The Royal Conservatory of Music (level 8)
  • Loves working with children of all experience levels and emphasizes the importance of respect, equality, and freedom to express in the classroom.

Miss  cleo li

teacher

  • Born in Kunming, China, fluent in Chinese Mandarin.
  • Obtained her Early Childhood Educator Certificate from Thompson Rivers University (2017)
  • Over three years of experience as an Early Childhood Educator
  • Enjoys playing with children and helping to encourage and promote their learning
  • Competent in a variety of arts and crafts with a particular focus on engaging children.

miss kerry zhou

teacher's assistant

  • Native Mandarin speaker, born and raised in Changchun, China.
  • Majoring in Sociology - Bachelor of Arts Degree in University of British Columbia
  • Two years of experience working as Assistant in UBC Chinese Language Program
  • Passionate about Early Childhood Education, Child Psychology and Development

 Miss xiaotong (louise) yang

teacher

  • Native Mandarin speaker, born and raised in Lanzhou, China.
  • Completed Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education at East China Normal University.
  • Currently enrolling in the Master of Education of Early Childhood Education at The University of British Columbia.
  • Worked as a leader teacher in Shanghai American School Pre-Kid Department for 3 years.
  • Currently holds the Assistant ECE Certificate in B.C. In the process of completing the ECE Certificate.
  • Over 5 years of teaching experience in early education.
  • Enjoying spending time with children and helping children in different situations and levels. Patient and passionate.

Miss Emma chen

teacher

  • Native Mandarin speaker, born and raised in Shandong, later moved to Chengdu for further study.
  • Been working in the ECE field since 2015.
  • Excelled at building trusting relationships with children, parents, and community.
  • Utilized positive guidance and strategies.
  • Enjoy helping children grow on their own level of development.
  • Believe children learn through play and being approachable when needed.