WORKSHOP LEADERS

We are happy to announce the workshop leaders for the 2024 ISB Chinese Teachers Academy.

Ying Jin

2018 ACTFL National Language Teacher of the Year

Ms. Ying Jin has more 20 years Chinese language and culture teaching experience in diverse settings, including middle schools, high schools, and colleges in both the U.S. and China. Ms. Jin was 2018 ACTFL National Language Teacher of the Year. She served as the President of CLASS (Chinese Language Association of Secondary-Elementary Schools) in 2019 and has been serving on CLASS board since 2015. She currently serves on ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) board, and teaching Mandarin Chinese at the Fremont Union High School District in Cupertino, California.

2024 ISB Chinese Teachers Academy Opening Speech
Nurturing Hearts and Minds: Empowering Students through SEL

培心育灵：将社会情感学习引入中文课堂 (Day 1, Session 1)

Session 2: Beyond Borders: Cultivating a Global Mindset for a Connected World

超越边界：培养全球化思维以连接世界 (Day 1, Session 2)

Ms. Chen BingMei | 陈冰梅

Secondary Chinese Teacher

Chinese International School Hong Kong

曾任IB MYP语言与文学电子评估出卷人、课程检讨小组成员。现任IB中学项目（MYP）语言与文学培训官，校长/协调员培训官，语言与文学评审员; IB Ed 培训官以及IB大学预科（DP）文学考官，小组带头人。著有《MYP语言与文学课程概念驱动的教学指导》。（三联书店（香港）有限公司出版）

Chen Bingmei, IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) Language and Literature workshop leader, Principal/Coordinator workshop leader, Language and Literature examiner; IB Ed workshop leader, and IB Diploma Programme (DP) Literature examiner and team leader. Author of "Concept-driven Teaching Guide for MYP Language and Literature" published by Joint Publishing (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd.

发掘概念的力量：文学文本的探究与教学实践 (Day 2, Session 1 - Secondary Breakout Session）
启迪思辨：非文学文本的探究与教学实践 (Day 2, Session 2 - Secondary Breakout Session）

Dr. Aggie Huang

Dr. Aggie Huang is the Associate Director of the Chinese Program at Shanghai American School (Pudong campus). Prior to this position, she was an MYP coordinator in an international school abroad. Her involvement within the IB Educator Network (IBEN) has been extensive, encompassing roles such as MYP examiner, MYP/PYP workshop leader, school visit team leader, program leader, program field representative, and consultant. Her new passion is to inspire educators to create inclusive and culturally sensitive learning environments, ensuring that every student feels valued and supported.

Empowering Teachers for a Smooth Transition: Implementing the Integrated Chinese Curriculum

(Leadership Workshop, Session 2)

Ms. Regina Lin | 林良徵

万物启蒙教育联合创始人，万物启蒙课程研究院课程总监，国际文凭课程IB DP中文文学课程考官，故宫博物院官方课程设计师及讲师

Co-founder & Curriculum Director of Universal Enlightenment Curriculum Institute, Assistant Examiner of IB DP Chinese Literature, Curriculum designer and lecturer of The Palace Museum.

Using the Methodology of 问思辨（W.think.）to Support Chinese 1st Language Teaching

“问思辨" 方法论助力中文母语教学 Part 1 (Day 2, Session 3 - A Breakout Session)

Using the Methodology of 问思辨（W.think.）to Support Chinese 1st Language Teaching

“问思辨”方法论助力中文母语教学 Part 2 (Day 2, Session 4 - A Breakout Session)

Ms. Zhang Xue Qing | 张学青

张学青，苏州大学附属吴江学校副校长，苏州大学基础教育研究院儿童阅读教育研究所所长，江苏省语文特级教师，整本书阅读倡导者、实践者，《人民教育》《基础教育课程》《小学语文教师》分别以专题、专刊的形式对她的教育成果进行推广报道。出版专著《张学青讲语文》《给孩子上文学课》，编著《小学生沈从文读本》《小学生散文读本》等学生读物。

Ms. Zhang Xue Qing is the Vice Principal of Wujiang School Affiliated to Soochow University. She is also the Director of the Children's Reading Research Institute, Primary Education Research Institute of Soochow University. She is a literacy specialist and a well-known literacy instruction professional book author in China.

月亮的光是借来的：文学阅读与创意写作课程构建与实践 (一) (Day 2, Session 1 - Elementary Breakout Session）
月亮的光是借来的：文学阅读与创意写作课程构建与实践 (二) (Day 2, Session 2 - Elementary Breakout Session）

Ms. Jessica Shan

单老师，北京顺义国际学校EY-12中文教学教练及课程协调员。毕业于新加坡国立大学，荣获心理学与中文学士学位，教育学与中国语言文学硕士学位，并于2022年取得哈佛大学教育领导力证书。曾在新加坡及台湾的高中与大学任职，教授中文第一和第二语言及剑桥A水准与IBDP中文课程并担任考官。热爱中国语言与文化，致力于在国际教育环境中为学生创造中西融合的学习体验，同时也著力于中文课程研发及教师培训，为国际学校中文教师的专业发展赋能。

EY-12 Chinese Curriculum Coordinator and Instructional Coach at International School of Beijing. Jessica holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from National University of Singapore (NUS) and further augmented her qualifications with the Certificate of School Management and Leadership (CSML) from Harvard University. Having worked in Singapore and Taiwan prior to joining ISB in 2011, Jessica has taught Chinese language and literature courses across various proficiency levels and serves as A-Level and IBDP examiner. She is an innovative and organized life-long learner who skilled in culturally responsive instruction and curriculum development, as well as linguistics, intercultural communication, and translation. She also brings a wealth of experience, spirit, and commitment to ISB’s coaching program, and is dedicated to providing best quality educational experiences for all members of the learning community.

Science-based Approaches to Literacy Part 1

基于读写科学的素养教程（一）(Day 1, Session 3)

Science-based Approaches to Literacy Part 2

基于读写科学的素养教程（二）(Day 1, Session 4)

Grace Zeng

Director of Chinese

International School of Beijing

Grace Zeng has been serving as the EY-12 Director of Chinese Language and Culture at the International School of Beijing since 2018. In addition to her leadership role, she brings over 20 years of teaching experience in both primary and secondary education, spanning across public and international school settings. Her expertise extends beyond the classroom as she has also held positions as a K-12 Chinese curriculum coordinator, chair of the literacy initiative committee, and actively contributed to numerous international language education conferences as an organizer and presenter. Grace is passionate about linking the curriculum to evolving educational standards and harnessing the power of high-quality curriculum to elevate multilingual students' learning outcomes. She is also committed to teacher empowerment, recognizing the transformative impact of equipping educators with research-aligned instructional practice in both language acquisition and language arts contexts. Grace believes that fostering teaching excellence and promoting a culture of teacher agency through continuous professional learning is the key to program improvement.

Program Improvement from Within: ADKAR Model and Asset-based Approaches to Professional Development (Leadership Workshop, Session 3)

Ms. YinNan Zhang

Middle School Chinese Teacher
Head of Global Languages Department
Shanghai American School, Pudong Campus

YinNan has been teaching at international schools both in and outside of China for 15 years. She is an IB MYP

Bi-lingual Workshop leader and holds the National Professional Qualification for Middle Leaders awarded by University College London. YinNan is passionate about curriculum and assessment design. She embraces concept-based and inquiry-based teaching and learning.

Facilitative Teaching – Creating a highly interactive, engaged classroom (Day 2, Session 4 - B Breakout Session

Ms. Qian Qian | 錢倩

Secondary Chinese Teacher

Chinese International School, Hongkong

Ms. Qian Qian has nearly twenty years of experience in teaching Chinese as a second language and near-native-level Chinese, and a member of CIS AI committee. She has presented in numerous conferences about AI's impact on education.

Make Better Choices: Selecting and Applying AI Tools in Chinese Language Teaching

大浪淘沙：AI工具在中文教学中的筛选和运用（Day 2, Session 3 - B Breakout Session）

Dr. Ying Chu

Head of Dual Language

International School of Beijing

Dr. Ying Chu is the Head of the Dual Language Program at the International School of Beijing. A seasoned research practitioner and innovative educational program leader, Dr. Chu specializes in asset-based bilingual program implementation and evaluation, along with expertise in culturally and linguistically responsive practices. She holds a Master of Arts from Teachers College, Columbia University, and earned her Doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of Southern California. With over a decade of experience in instruction, research, and leadership roles at reputable international schools in the region and renowned institutions in New York City, Dr. Chu is dedicated to exploring and expanding thinking, blending theory with practice, and fostering a culture of transformational change and continuous improvement in international schools.

Shaping Culture: Program Transformation from Research to Practice (Leadership Workshop, Session 1)