Staff
Teacher Mandy
Teacher Mandy’s class is well-established in the Mountain View/Los Altos area, particularly among families with non-native speakers. Her class is a fun playtime full of joy, laughter, kindness, love, and happiness. Her teaching style is very positive, dynamic, passionate, and caring.
Ms.Ricky graduated from Tsinghua University with a background in Data Science and Information Technology. She has worked in the online education industry for many years and specializes in designing interactive, game-based learning experiences. In her classroom, she uses playful activities and hands-on games to help children stay engaged, build confidence, and enjoy learning Chinese.
Outside the classroom, Teacher Ricky enjoys photography, drawing, and playing badminton. She especially loves using her camera to capture the stories of the people she meets. She also has two adorable cats: Seven and Yiyi. Her love for cats inspired her to volunteer at a local cat shelter, where she enjoys documenting their sweetest moments. These everyday connections continually inspire her to think more deeply about how joy, curiosity, and meaningful human connection can become part of the learning experience.
Ms.He is an enthusiastic and caring Chinese language educator with years of experience in teaching, linguistics, and child learning support. She holds a Ph.D. in Adult Education and dual master’s degrees in TESOL and Immunology. She has taught learners across a wide range of ages from elementary students to international college learners and helps them build confidence and curiosity in language learning.
As a new mother, Ms.He brings a deep sense of empathy and insight into children’s learning rhythms. She understands that every child develops in their own way and at their own pace. In her teaching, she strives to balance structure with flexibility and gentle encouragement with purposeful challenge. Her teaching philosophy centers on creating a classroom where children feel safe, celebrated, and inspired to explore. She integrates games, stories, crafts, cultural elements, and meaningful repetition to make Chinese learning accessible and enjoyable for young beginners.
Outside the classroom, Ms.He enjoys reading, practicing calligraphy, dancing, and spending playful moments with her daughter. These activities continually inspire her teaching with creativity, cultural depth, and a heartfelt understanding of how young children learn and grow.
