Chantel van der Merwe hails from Ballito, South Africa, and brings with her a wealth of experience in the field of education. With an illustrious teaching career spanning 21 years, Chantel's expertise is underscored by her status as a qualified and registered teacher. Notably, she spent 5 of those years in Hangzhou, China, contributing to her diverse and global perspective on education.

Daria received her bachelor's degree in Art Practice from the University of California, Berkeley, and her master's degree in Design for Change from the University of Edinburgh. She will be pursuing her PhD in Visual Art. Her years of school teaching experience and extensive knowledge of art give her the advantage to work in the fertile ground of art education.

Mr. Joseph Grossi has 12 years of experience teaching English with a focus on English as a second language. He has a Masters's degree in Educational Psychology with an emphasis on literacy. Currently, he has been teaching Grade 1 for the past five years at WIS. In his spare time, he enjoys long distance running and reading.

Miss Dianna has 4 years of experience teaching elementary math. She has a bachelor of degree in Elementary Education in Canada and has a Teaching Certificate for both Canada and China.

Ms. Ye grew up in China and went to Singapore for her high school and university studies with a full scholarship from the Singapore Ministry of Education. She earned her first-class honors degree in Material Science and Engineering from Nanyang Technological University and a Master of Chemical Engineering from the National University of Singapore. Over the past 10 years, Ms. Ye has taught mathematics, physics, chemistry, statistics, calculus in China, Singapore and Canada. She is very familiar with different international curricula including IB, A-level, and AP. As a pedagogical leader, she served as subject leader, IBDP coordinator, and international curriculum supervisor before. She's currently teaching Robotics & Programming to the PYP classes and teaching digital and product design to MYP Design classes. She also manages the WIS website, social media and assists in the marketing of the school.

Mr. Tim has been teaching in middle schools for the past 18 years. After finishing his Masters, he worked in Australia for a year before returning to work in private schools in the United States. He was a Science Department Chair for nine years at an American boarding school where he was also a volleyball and tennis coach, and dorm parent. For the past three years he has been working at Wahaha's sister school the New England Innovation Academy as the founding science teacher and Director of the Middle School. 

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Ms. Michelle has 1.5 years of experience teaching Chinese with a focus on both adults and primary school students. She has a Master's Degree from Yunnan University with an emphasis in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Language. Currently, she is teaching Chinese as an Additional Language. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, running, and traveling.

Ms. Bessie has five years of experience teaching Chinese at Wahaha International school. She has a Master's Degree in teaching Chinese as a Second Language with an emphasis on Chinese Language and Culture. Currently, she is teaching Grade 5 and MYP Chinese . In her spare time, she enjoys reading, visiting museums, and exercising.

Mr. Romeo has a Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education Major in General Science and has over 5 years of teaching experience. Before joining WIS, he was teaching Science to both 7th and 8th grade in Arizona, United States of America. His teaching experience, both in the USA and in the Philippines, equipped him with all the skills to fulfill his duties as a science teacher. He has also lived in Dubai, UAE where he enjoyed learning different cultures, traditions and backgrounds.

Majoring in Broadcasting Announcing and Anchoring Art, he has a solid foundation for teaching Chinese.

Mr. Lawrence, a resident of Australia, has found his home in China alongside his wife for the past decade. His dedication to education drives his ambition to make a meaningful impact within the school community. An unwavering reader and intrepid traveler, Mr. Lawrence's passion for knowledge and exploration is evident in his pursuits. These experiences continually shape his perspective.

Mr. Neo graduated from Changchun Normal University. He loves all kinds of sports and trying new sports. He loves playing and talking with students.  Neo is good at basketball, table tennis, frisbee.

Mr. Brian graduated from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst with my Masters in Education and proceeded to teach Middle and High School Social Studies in the US for 3 years.  For the past 4 years he has been teaching World History and Economics at international schools in Beijing and Shanghai. 

Ms. Ilse Kotze is a qualified English teacher with experience of teaching students from diverse backgrounds. For her the most fulfilling part of teaching is that every class experience is unique whereby teachers and students can share opinions and learn from one another. I love learning from my students, as she believes that one is never too old or too young to learn something new. She has obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree (Summa Cum Laude), Bachelor of Psychology Honours degree and PGCE (Cum laude) from the University of the Western Cape in South Africa, majoring in English language, Communication Studies and Psychology.

Ms. Wang has 7 years of experience teaching Chinese with a focus on Chinese as a native language . She has a Master's degree in Education with an emphasis in TCNSL(Teaching Chinese as Native & Second Language) . Currently she is teaching third grade Chinese. In her spare time she enjoys writing and reading.

Ms. Maria has been teaching for 7 years, focusing on language education with visual aids.

Ms.Maryse is a passionate teacher who has been teaching for 12 years, with 11 years experience teaching in China.

Ms. Alicia is from Zhejiang Province and has 6 years of experience in teaching Chinese. She graduated from Shanghai International Studies University with a Master’s degree in teaching Chinese as a Second Language. She has taught in the US, Peru, and Shanghai. She speaks Spanish, English and enjoys hiking, reading and playing the piano in her spare time.

Ms. Della has taught English to students of varying ages and levels, from beginners to advanced learners, in a range of educational settings.

Shen Zixuan(Eva) is a highly accomplished music teacher who graduated from the University of Oregon in the United States in 2019, majoring in music and psychology. With over ten years of experience studying music and vocal learning, Eva has a solid foundation in performance, singing, and music theory, and is especially skilled at teaching children's vocal performance. Having taught choir, musical performance, and ABRSM music theory courses, Eva has successfully tutored students of all ages and levels.

Ms. Elise graduated from Southern New Hampshire University with a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications and she obtained my TEFL certificate shortly after.

Cecilia has worked at Wahaha Schools for three years. She graduated from Ningbo University majoring in Elementary Education, with strong Chinese subject knowledge and effective teaching practices. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, playing badminton and traveling and collects all kinds of postcards during her trips.

Ms Josephine, a seasoned educator, finds solace in traveling during her holiday, adding a personal touch to her well-rounded lifestyle. Her passion for exploring new cultures and immersing herself in diverse experiences fuels her creativity and enriches her teaching experience.

Ms. Ding is a passionate art teacher who has been dedicated to art education for ten years. Her journey began during her student days when she participated in teaching internships at her school.

His name is Don Tan, he comes from Singapore and is joining Wahaha International School in August 2022. He is a graduate of Curtin University, and was accredited with the Degree of Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Design in 2009.

Alisa Liu received a B.S. degree in Applied Chemistry from Liaocheng University, Shandong, in 2012 and an M.S. degree in Physical Chemistry from Tongji University, Shanghai, in 2017. She has five years’ working experience in Science/STEAM education.

Ms. April has 4 years of experience teaching Math at Wahaha International School with a focus on differentiation. She has a Master's Degree from the Netherlands. Currently, she is teaching Grade 4 and Grade 5 Math. She believes that discovering each child's individual interests are the best pathways for kids to learn Math.

Mr. Matthew completed his undergraduate studies at McGill University in Canada and obtained a master's degree in History from the University of Toronto, further enriching his academic journey.

Ms. Corné has a Bachelor’s Degree in Law, and she has experience in teaching and working with children from different countries, i.e., South Africa, America, South Korea, Thailand, and China.  Ms. Corné has seven years of experience teaching Lower Primary, focusing on Mathematics, Science, and English.  She is currently a grade 3 Homeroom teacher.  In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, making music, photography, and DIY-projects. She firmly believes in a fun-filled, engaging, and educational experience in a positive and safe environment.

Ms. Mona Qiu has 3 years of experience teaching primary school with a focus on Chinese Language. She has a Master's degree with an emphasis in Education. Currently she is teaching WIS-G4. In her spare time she enjoys reading.

Ms. Joy is a dedicated practitioner of the IB philosophy. She graduated from Shanghai Normal University with a major in Chinese International Education.

Ms. Evelyn's career as a psychological counselor has spanned five years, during which she has taught and counseled all-aged students.

Ms. Alison graduated from Wuhan Conservatory of Music with her bachelor's degree (piano performance) and then studied for a Mperf degree at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, England.

Ms Zhang always believe that interest is the greatest driving force in the path of learning

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Ms. Jessie graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, Graduate School of Education with a M.S.Ed in Elementary Education. Prior to joining WIS, she taught both 1st and 2nd grade in the United States.

Ms. Emily is a passionate educator with 17 years of experience teaching at the MYP level and leading teams at an American boarding school.

Ellen has three years of IB experience and IB certificates. She has taught MYP Science in one American International School in China and worked with the DP teachers for conducting DP labs. She holds Hawaii Teaching License: Science Grade 6-12,  Illinois Professional Educator License Science Grade 5-12, and UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Certificate. She received a master's degree in Science from Ghent University with a full scholarship in 2014. Recently she obtained a Master's degree in Education.

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Ms. Chané de Haas has a BA Fashion Design degree. She has experience teaching in South Korea, Thailand, and she’s currently enjoying her third year in China. She has six years of experience teaching Primary, grades 1-3, focusing on English, Mathematics, and Science. Currently, she is teaching third grade.  In her spare time, she enjoys designing, baking, listening to music, and being creative. “A creative, colorful, fun, exciting, and practical learning experience” is her teaching philosophy.

Chantel van der Merwe hails from Ballito, South Africa, and brings with her a wealth of experience in the field of education. With an illustrious teaching career spanning 21 years, Chantel's expertise is underscored by her status as a qualified and registered teacher. Notably, she spent 5 of those years in Hangzhou, China, contributing to her diverse and global perspective on education.

Ms. Jenae completed her undergraduate studies at Zhejiang Normal University.

Mr. SJ is a dedicated and experienced Physical Education teacher with over 28 years of teaching at international schools in China, Indonesia and the Philippines.

Zach's academic journey led him to the University of Leeds, where he earned a BA in Politics & Social Policy. This academic foundation has contributed to his success in the classroom, where he fosters an environment of English language acquisition that extends beyond the traditional boundaries.

Ms. Mills started in 1998 with teaching in Turkmenistan and she has been exploring and living what she teaches. Which is investigating the story of our past while connecting that story to the present day in meaningful ways. After achieving her Masters in Teaching from Pacific University in Oregon, she went on to teaching Middle School in Egypt, Sierra Leone, Myanmar and now Hangzhou. This rich and colorful life has given her first-hand knowledge of our complex and connected world.

Mr. Matthew completed his undergraduate studies at McGill University in Canada and obtained a master's degree in History from the University of Toronto, further enriching his academic journey.

His name is Dean Jacobs, he was born and grew up in Durban, South Africa. He was fortunate to attend private education from grade one all the way through to tertiary.

Anindita was born and raised in India, with international school teaching experience of over 13 years across several countries. She is also a certified IB PYP teacher who has been residing in China since 2019. Anindita gains abundant joy from interacting with primary school children and always succeeded in getting the best out of them with her strong communication skills, thorough understanding of the curriculum requirements, and fair professional approach towards all.

Her name is Ms. Theron, she joined Wahaha International school in August 2022. She is a 27-year-old South African who has been working in China for the past 4 years.