Our Staff
Campus Director
Na Luo （罗娜）
Na Luo is the campus director of Ocean Express Campus. She joined Ivy since 2006 and has been responsible for administrative and admissions work. Previously, she was an administrative officer at an organization in Shanghai. Luo Na enjoys singing and traveling in her spare time.
Na Luo received her Bachelor degree in English from Peking University. She has also received her certificate in Multiple Intelligences from Harvard Graduate School of Education/WIDE.
Na Luo received her Bachelor degree in English from Peking University. She has also received her certificate in Multiple Intelligences from Harvard Graduate School of Education/WIDE.
Assistant Campus Director
Cindy Li （李燕妮）
Cindy Li is the assistant campus director of Ocean Express Campus and she joined us 3 years ago. Previously, she worked in several kindergartens in Beijing. Her philosophy of education is embodied in her motto "Learn to play, play to learn." She also enjoys singing and reading in her spare time.
Cindy received her bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education from Heilongjiang School of Education. She has also received teaching certificates from Beijing Normal University and is also certified in vocal from China Opera School.
Cindy received her bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education from Heilongjiang School of Education. She has also received teaching certificates from Beijing Normal University and is also certified in vocal from China Opera School.
Administration
Livia Liu （刘欢）
Livia Liu is the office manager of Ocean Express Campus. She has more than five years of experiences in English training. Livia likes reading and traveling.
Livia received her Bachelor's degree in English major from Langfang Teachers College.
Livia received her Bachelor's degree in English major from Langfang Teachers College.
Cherry Liu （刘志鹏）
Cherry Liu is the office assistant at Ocean Express Campus and she has 2 years of experience working in administration. Cherry is passionate about English and this interest saw her traveling to Australia to practice the language for a years.
She graduated from Beijing College of Politics and Law majoring in Computer Information. Management.
She graduated from Beijing College of Politics and Law majoring in Computer Information. Management.
Mellisa Liu （刘欣）
Mellisa Liu is the office assistant at Ocean Express Campus. She has extreme interest in English culture and people. She has made a lot of friends from both home and aboard with her outgoing personality.
Mellisa graduated from Beijing Union University majoring in English.
Mellisa graduated from Beijing Union University majoring in English.
Amy Ren （任惠新）
Amy Ren is the office assistant at Ocean Express Campus. Since her graduation, she has been working for 9 years, and joined Ivy in 2010. She is deeply committed about working with children and wishes to develop along with Ivy. In her spare time, she loves traveling and reading.
Amy received her Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Peking University.
Amy received her Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Peking University.
Jianmei Cao （曹建美）
Jianmei Cao is the school nurse at the Ocean Express Campus. She has over 26 years of experience working in kindergartens in various roles, including administrative, medical and caregiver.
Ms. Cao received her medical training from Beijing Children Normal College and is a certified doctor.
Ms. Cao received her medical training from Beijing Children Normal College and is a certified doctor.
Specialty Teacher
Li Cao （曹利）
Li Cao is our Orff music teacher. She has been training Orff music teacher at Chinese Orff-Schulwerk Association since 2003, and has been working with pre-school age children since 2000.
Ms. Cao has received a certificate in Multiple Intelligences from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She went to America three times and has received a certificate in Orff music teacher from the San Francisco Orff Certification Program.
Ms. Cao has received a certificate in Multiple Intelligences from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She went to America three times and has received a certificate in Orff music teacher from the San Francisco Orff Certification Program.
Nursery A Class
Kara Chan
Kara Chan is the English lead teacher of our Nursery A class. She has been working with the Ocean Express Campus since 2009. She really enjoys working with children. She has previously worked with preschoolers and children in Toronto. In her spare time she enjoys international cuisines, tennis, live music, winter sports and beaches.
Kara received her Bachelor's degree from York University in Toronto, Canada. She has a post graduate TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language) certificate from Seneca College in Toronto, Canada, as well as a certificate in Multiple Intelligences.
Kara received her Bachelor's degree from York University in Toronto, Canada. She has a post graduate TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language) certificate from Seneca College in Toronto, Canada, as well as a certificate in Multiple Intelligences.
Yan Cao （曹焱）
Terry Cao is the Chinese lead teacher in our Nursery A class. She joined us since 2005 and brought extensive teaching experience to Ivy. Terry enjoys doing arts, dancing, singing, and particularly spending time with her daughter in her spare time.
She graduated in 1998 and majored in Early Childhood Education.
She graduated in 1998 and majored in Early Childhood Education.
Ran Qu （屈然）
Ran Qu is the Chinese assistant teacher in our Nursery A class. She has been working in kindergarten for more than 3 years. Ms. Qu truly enjoys working in kindergarten as a teacher. She especially loves helping children to create and involve in authentic projects which the children enjoy. In her spare time, she enjoys reading and traveling.
Ms Qu graduated from the National Culture and Arts Vocation School of Beijing.
Ms Qu graduated from the National Culture and Arts Vocation School of Beijing.
Nancy Yang （杨亚南）
Nancy Yang is the Chinese assistant teacher in our Nursery A class. She has been working in kindergarten for more than 3 years. Ms. Yang has been working in Huijia kindergarten as a teacher before she jioned in Ivy. In her spare time, she enjoys drawing, handwork, mucic and traveling.
Nancy graduated from the Qinhuangdao Foreign Language College majoring in early education.
Nancy graduated from the Qinhuangdao Foreign Language College majoring in early education.
Keling Liu （刘可苓）
Liu Keling is the caregiver of Nursery A class. In her spare time, she loves singing, DIY and travelling.
Nursery B Class
Therese Mendez
Therese Mendez is the English lead teacher in our Nursery B class and she joined us from the United States. 2 years ago. Before joining Ivy, Therese has worked in private childcare center for seven years in Boulder, Colorado. She has enjoyed working with children and loves helping them grow and learn in a fun environment. In her free time, she enjoys reading, yoga, music and exploring Beijing.
Therese has a background in musical theater, so dramatic play and children songs come naturally to her. She also holds a certificate in Multiple Intelligences.
Therese has a background in musical theater, so dramatic play and children songs come naturally to her. She also holds a certificate in Multiple Intelligences.
XiaoLi Ma （马晓莉）
Jenny Ma is the Chinese lead teacher of our Nursery B class. She has devoted herself in Early Childhood Education for eight years. Jenny respects, understands and trusts children. She is capable at developing their enthusiasm and creativity in her classroom. In her spare time, she enjoys singing and listening to music.
Jenny graduated from Jinan Children's Normal School.
Jenny graduated from Jinan Children's Normal School.
Betty Wang （王琛）
Betty Wang is the Chinese assistant teacher of our Nursery B class. She has more than 2 years early child education experience. In her spare time, she loves singing.
Betty graduated from the Beijing music management institute where she majored in English.
Betty graduated from the Beijing music management institute where she majored in English.
Chunying Xin （辛春英）
Chunying Xin is the caregiver of our Nursery B class. She jioned Ivy three years ago, and enjoys reading and traveling in her spare time.
Pre-K1A Class
Abi Brown
Abi Brown is the English lead teacher of our Pre-K1A class. She joins us from England, and has previous teaching experience working with children. Abi started to work abroad when she worked as a group leader of a summer camp, supervising a small group of children duing various activities in Australia. In 2008, she came to this city of Beijing where she worked in a bilingual kindergarten for a year.
Abi received her Bachelor's degree from University of Wales in Newport, England. She also holds a certificate in Multiple Intelligences.
Abi received her Bachelor's degree from University of Wales in Newport, England. She also holds a certificate in Multiple Intelligences.
Ying Zhang （张英）
Christine Zhang is the Chinese lead teacher of our Pre-K1A class. She has been working with Ivy since 2004 and has over 8 years of experience as a lead teacher. Christine is an expert in applying Art into her curriculum, with one of her students’ painting receiving an award at the prestigious Beijing Children Art competition. Her hobbies are travel, painting and raising small animals.
Christine graduated from the Beijing Dongcheng Art University where she majored in early childhood education. She is also currently learning graphic design in Beijing Union University.
Christine graduated from the Beijing Dongcheng Art University where she majored in early childhood education. She is also currently learning graphic design in Beijing Union University.
Jiahui Li （李嘉慧）
Jiahui Li is the Chinese assistant teacher of our Pre-K1A class. She loves to observe children and to understand more of what is going on their minds. Jiahui respects, understands, and trusts children. She enjoys singing and dancing with them. In her spare time, she enjoys swimming, shopping and exploring in the nature.
Jiahui Li graduated with a major in preschool education from China Women's University.
Jiahui Li graduated with a major in preschool education from China Women's University.
Yuki Wang （王雪）
Yuki Wang is the Chinese assistant teacher of our Pre-K1A class. Before joined Ivy, she worked in Qingdao Experimental Kindergarten and Qingdao Authorities Kindergarten. She likes singing, playing the piano, saxophone and Hulusi, as well as watching sports games.
Yuki graduated from Qingdao University.
Yuki graduated from Qingdao University.
Yuping Zhou （周玉萍）
Yuping Zhou is the caregiver of our Pre-K1A class. She has been working in Ivy for many years. In her spare time, she likes traveling and listening to the music.
Pre-K1B Class
David Lee （李昊旻）
David Lee is the English lead teacher of our Pre-K1B class and has been with Ivy since 2006. He has been here in Beijing for almost 6 years; he started off his first job working for UNESCO Beijing in charge of several educational exchange programs in China and other European countries. He had also taught English in the language teaching training provided by UNESCO and the training by Trinity College in London. David loves working with children as well as adults during the years working for other schools. David really enjoys movies and music, and he would like to invite all of his cute students to see him on stage sometimes.
David graduated with a Bachelor degree from Sunderland University, England. He has also received his certificate in Multiple Intelligences.
David graduated with a Bachelor degree from Sunderland University, England. He has also received his certificate in Multiple Intelligences.
Brita Zhang （张伶俐）
Brita Li is the Chinese lead teacher of our Pre-K1B class. She has been working in kindergarten for more than six years with four years experience as a lead teacher. Brita also likes to apply arts, music and dance in her classroom.
Brita graduated from Capital Normal University majored in Preschool Education and Dance.
Brita graduated from Capital Normal University majored in Preschool Education and Dance.
Lan Zhang （张岚）
Amy Zhang is the Chinese assistant teacher of our Pre-K1B class. She has been joining our team 2 years ago and always passionate about the job. In her spare time, she loves reading and listening to music during her leisure time.
Amy graduated from Hebei University with major in early education.
Amy graduated from Hebei University with major in early education.
Yulan Zhang （张玉兰）
Yulan Zhang is the caregiver of our Pre-K1B class. She has many years of experiences in kindergarten. In her spare time, Yulan likes traveling.
Pre-K1C
Gerry Edward Balmbra （王帅）
Gerry Balmbra is the English lead teacher of our kindergarten. He joined Ivy two years ago and with over five years working experience in pre-school education. He likes swimming, reading, and learning languages.
Gerry has received his certificate in Multiple Intelligences.
Gerry has received his certificate in Multiple Intelligences.
Stacy Li （李双鑫）
Stacy Li is the Chinese lead teacher of our Pre-K1C class. She has been a kindergarten teacher for three years and enjoys every moment spent with the children. She likes reading and surfing on the internet during her spare time and like most girls, she enjoys shopping!
Stacy graduated from Huijia Professional School in pre-education. She is also currently studying Practical Psychology at Beijing Normal University.
Stacy graduated from Huijia Professional School in pre-education. She is also currently studying Practical Psychology at Beijing Normal University.
Shuying Zhao （赵淑英）
Shuying Zhao is the caregiver of our Pre-KI C class. She joined Ivy four years ago and has many years of experiences in Kindergarten. She likes singing and dancing.
Pre-K2A Class
Judith Rabot
Judith Rabot is the English lead teacher of our Pre-K2 A class. She comes from Canada and has spent 7 years in China. Her professional and corporate training experience in China during these 7 years has been both broad-based and comprehensive. Judith has held teaching and instructional positions in various Primary, Middle, and High Schools, mostly in English Language training. In her spare time, she enjoys reading and writing poems.
Zhina Jia （贾志娜）
Gilian Jia is the Chinese lead teacher of our Pre-K2A class. She has over 3 years of experience as a kindergarten teacher and is familiar with several types of educational methods, including Sensorial, Montessori and Olympic Mathematics. She enjoys exploring, observing, and learning with her children whose immense curiosity always amazes her.
Ms. Jia received her degree in Early Childhood Education from Hebei Normal University.
Ms. Jia received her degree in Early Childhood Education from Hebei Normal University.
Lee Li （李静）
Lee Li is the Chinese assistant teacher in our Pre-k2A class, and responsible for her work. She enjoys reading, doing sports and watching movies.
Ms. Li graduated from Normal College of Qingdao University.
Ms. Li graduated from Normal College of Qingdao University.
Yanhong Zhang （张艳红）
Yanhong Zhang is the caregiver of our Pre-K2 A class. She has been working in Ivy for four years and has many years of experiences in kindergarten. She is popular with parents and children. In her spare time, she likes planting flowers and cross embroidery.
Pre-K2B Class
Kenneth Dry （甘家诚）
Kenneth Dry (Ken) is the English lead teacher of our Pre-K2B class. He is from Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.A. He has studied Chinese abroad in Beijing, and has been living in Beijing for three years. Ken enjoys playing Ultimate Frisbee, and has coached the sport both in Chinese and English to middle and high school students. In his free time he enjoys hiking, cycling, and sailing.
Ken has a B.A. in Communication from the College of Charlesto. He also holds a certificate in Multiple Intelligences.
Ken has a B.A. in Communication from the College of Charlesto. He also holds a certificate in Multiple Intelligences.
Peng Peng （彭澎）
Peng Peng is the Chinese lead teacher of our Pre-K2B class, and she joined us in 2005. She has more than eight years of experience working in a kindergarten setting. She is very passionate about working with children, and it is her goal to explore different methods of education in the classroom. In her spare time, she enjoys listening to music and reading.
Ms. Peng received her degree in Early Childhood Education from Beijing Institute of Education.
Ms. Peng received her degree in Early Childhood Education from Beijing Institute of Education.
Jie Lian （连洁）
Jerry Lian is the Chinese lead teacher of our Pre-K2B class. She has 3 years of experience working at another kindergarten before joined in Ivy. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling and reading.
Jerry received her bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education from Chinese Woman’s University. She is also a certified Montessori teacher.
Jerry received her bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education from Chinese Woman’s University. She is also a certified Montessori teacher.
Ling Zhang （张玲）
Ling Zhang is the Chinese assistant teacher of our Pre-K2B class. She has worked in the field for more than four years. She loves to observe her kids in class, and try to understand their thought process. She enjoys singing and dancing with them.
She is majored in Early Childhood Education from Sheng Yang Normal University.
She is majored in Early Childhood Education from Sheng Yang Normal University.
Lisha Liu （刘莉莎）
Lisha Liu is the caregiver of our Pre-K2B class. She has many years working experiences in kindergarten. in her spare time, she enjoys listening to music and travelling.
Kindergarten
Yan Tian （田燕）
Yan Tian is the Chinese lead teacher of our Kindergarten class, and has been working in early education field for ten years. She loves to understand the personalities, interests, and specialty of every child through games exploring, having fun together. In her spare time, she enjoys art designing and drawing.
Yan Tian graduated from Beijing Capital Normal University.
Yan Tian graduated from Beijing Capital Normal University.
Rose Lv （吕福娟）
Rose Lv is the Chinese assistant teacher of our Kindergarten. She has three years of experience working in early education industry within Beijing and Harbin. Rose is a caring and open person with a strong sense of self-discipline. She enjoys reading, listening the music as well as sports.
Rose received her Bachelor's degree from Harbin Normal University majoring in English Education.
Rose received her Bachelor's degree from Harbin Normal University majoring in English Education.
Yanxia He （贺彦霞）
Yanxia He is the caregiver of our Kindergarten class. She joined Ivy three years ago and has many years of experiences in kindergarten. She is popular with parents and children. In her spare time, she loves cross embroidery.