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Sarah has a Masters in International Educational Development, where she focuses on higher education, policy, and economy. Her professional and academic background engages in student-centered practices and pedagogy in east Asia, particularly China.
Sarah has a Masters in International Educational Development, where she focuses on higher education, policy, and economy. Her professional and academic background engages in student-centered practices and pedagogy in east Asia, particularly China.
Baolier graduated with her M.A. in International Educational Development from Teacher's College in 2020. Baolier's work focuses on development and specialization in language, literacy, and culture. Her Master's Integrative Project looked at non-dominant languages in school choice in China.
Baolier graduated with her M.A. in International Educational Development from Teacher's College in 2020. Baolier's work focuses on development and specialization in language, literacy, and culture. Her Master's Integrative Project looked at non-dominant languages in school choice in China.
Dr. Ruohao Chen focuses on teacher training and development, entrepreneurs' strategic learning and thinking, and adult thinking development from eastern perspectives in his research work.
Dr. Ruohao Chen focuses on teacher training and development, entrepreneurs' strategic learning and thinking, and adult thinking development from eastern perspectives in his research work.
Michelle is a Doctoral student in Adult Learning & Leadership at Teachers College. Her research interests are parent education and school leadership learning & development. Michelle has work experience in advising and counseling for international students and parents in the past 10 years.
Education:
2014- Ed.M. Adult Learning & Leadership at Teachers College
2011- M.A. Industrial/Organizational Psychology at New York University
2009- B.A. Psychology at Minot State University
Michelle is a Doctoral student in Adult Learning & Leadership at Teachers College. Her research interests are parent education and school leadership learning & development. Michelle has work experience in advising and counseling for international students and parents in the past 10 years.
Education:
2014- Ed.M. Adult Learning & Leadership at Teachers College
2011- M.A. Industrial/Organizational Psychology at New York University
2009- B.A. Psychology at Minot State University
Dora holds a Master of Arts degree in International Educational Development from Teachers College, Columbia University. Her academic and professional interests include multicultural and multilingual development, multilingual curriculum development in humanities, and the internationalization of K-12 education in Mainland China. She is also an amateur documentary photographer.
Dora holds a Master of Arts degree in International Educational Development from Teachers College, Columbia University. Her academic and professional interests include multicultural and multilingual development, multilingual curriculum development in humanities, and the internationalization of K-12 education in Mainland China. She is also an amateur documentary photographer.
Jingya is currently pursuing her Master's degree in Instructional Technology and Media at Teachers College, Columbia University, with an expected graduation date in May 2024. Her research focuses on museum education, educational games, game-based learning, and learning science and technology. With three years of experience in media and advertising, Jingya transitioned her career to education and technology, aiming to create innovative and effective learning experiences.
Jingya is currently pursuing her Master's degree in Instructional Technology and Media at Teachers College, Columbia University, with an expected graduation date in May 2024. Her research focuses on museum education, educational games, game-based learning, and learning science and technology. With three years of experience in media and advertising, Jingya transitioned her career to education and technology, aiming to create innovative and effective learning experiences.
Dr. Chen Wang is an international award-winning pianist who has been giving performances in numerous countries. She is a Vice President of the arts of the Young Global Leadership Foundation with its UN NGO special consultative status (New York), a Vice Chairman and guest artist of Australian International Culture Industries (Sydney), a signed artist with Ivory Classics (California), a Piano Instructor at Teachers College, Columbia University, a Steinway Piano Teacher, and an Arts Education Program Manager at the Center on Chinese Education. In 2018, she received the Global Youth Leadership Award at the United Nations Headquarters. In 2022, she initiated the Journey to Love and Peace Piano world concert tour, which started at Carnegie Hall and had support from United Nations NGOs and international organizations. Besides, Wang is a dedicated teacher who has helped her students achieve admission to prestigious universities and conservatories in China and the United States.
Dr. Chen Wang is an international award-winning pianist who has been giving performances in numerous countries. She is a Vice President of the arts of the Young Global Leadership Foundation with its UN NGO special consultative status (New York), a Vice Chairman and guest artist of Australian International Culture Industries (Sydney), a signed artist with Ivory Classics (California), a Piano Instructor at Teachers College, Columbia University, a Steinway Piano Teacher, and an Arts Education Program Manager at the Center on Chinese Education. In 2018, she received the Global Youth Leadership Award at the United Nations Headquarters. In 2022, she initiated the Journey to Love and Peace Piano world concert tour, which started at Carnegie Hall and had support from United Nations NGOs and international organizations. Besides, Wang is a dedicated teacher who has helped her students achieve admission to prestigious universities and conservatories in China and the United States.
Yuqi Zheng is an M.A. student in the International Educational Development program at the Teachers College, Columbia University. She specializes in this program's human rights, emergencies, and peacebuilding cluster. Her previous academic experiences in Educational Studies and Religion contribute to her pursuit of finding ways to humanize education. Currently, her research interests include fostering holistic educational experiences for disadvantaged children in China, decolonizing curriculum and pedagogy in China, and constructing mutual understanding between East and West.
Yuqi Zheng is an M.A. student in the International Educational Development program at the Teachers College, Columbia University. She specializes in this program's human rights, emergencies, and peacebuilding cluster. Her previous academic experiences in Educational Studies and Religion contribute to her pursuit of finding ways to humanize education. Currently, her research interests include fostering holistic educational experiences for disadvantaged children in China, decolonizing curriculum and pedagogy in China, and constructing mutual understanding between East and West.