Ms. Ying Jin has over 20 years of teaching experience and has taught at both secondary and post-secondary institutions in China and the United States. She currently teaches at Cupertino High School in California’s Silicon Valley. She has been actively involved in professional development through the Stanford World Language Project and contributed to the writing of the 2019 California World Languages Framework. Ms. Jin served on the Board of Directors for the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) and was named the 2018 ACTFL National Language Teacher of the Year—the first Chinese language teacher to receive this honor. She was also the 2017 Teacher of the Year for both the Southwest Conference on Language Teaching (SWCOLT) and the California Language Teachers’ Association (CLTA). Since 2015, Ms. Jin has served on the Board of the Chinese Language Association of Secondary-Elementary Schools (CLASS), and she was elected as CLASS President in both 2019 and 2022. In April 2024, she was appointed as the Executive Director of CLASS by its Board of Directors.

Justin Zhang, Ph.D., is a dedicated educator and educational leader specializing in educational technology and pedagogy. Currently serving as Assistant Professor and Director of IBEC at Namseoul University, he brings extensive expertise from his previous role as Head of Chinese at an international school in Hong Kong. With a Ph.D. in Educational Technology (Cum Laude) and dual Master's degrees in Applied Linguistics and Language Teaching, Dr. Zhang is a registered teacher in both the US and UK who fulfills multiple roles within the International Baccalaureate Educator Network and examines for international curricula including IB, IGCSE, and A-levels. His international teaching experience spans Spain, Hong Kong, and South Korea, complemented by his contributions to educational advancement through school accreditation committees and academic publications.

Jessica Shan is a strategic curriculum leader, instructional coach, and language educator with 20 years of experience in international education. She holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from the National University of Singapore, a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) from Nanyang Technological University, and a Certificate in School Management and Leadership from Harvard University. She is also an experienced examiner for both Cambridge A-Level and IB Diploma Program.

Jessica brings deep expertise in curriculum design, pedagogical leadership, and teacher development. Over the past five years, she has led system-wide initiatives to align K–12 Chinese language curricula, develop data-informed professional learning, and foster instructional innovation. Her leadership empowers schools to implement brain-based, culturally responsive, and technology-integrated practices that support diverse learners in multilingual environments.