Following the 2020 Jingkids International School Expo (JISE) in October last year, which brought together more than 70 schools, daycares, and educational centers, we’d like to acknowledge the people who make those schools and institutions truly great. Many of Beijing’s esteemed international schools submitted their nominations for the Jing Educators Award 2020, celebrating those who dedicate themselves to education, create innovative learning experiences, and maintain outstanding environments for our kids to study in. In this #JingEdAwards series, we’ll share these committed individuals and why they were nominated.
The educators in this category lead schools and their staff and pupils through one of the most critical developmental periods of childhood education. Their kindergartens offer an environment that is both fun and educational.
Name: Eliane Liu 刘琳
Position: Principal, Shunyi campus, Brilliant International School
School: Brilliant International School
Eliane graduated from Northeast Normal University with a major in early childhood education. She has been engaged in early childhood education since 2001. She previously served as principal of the bilingual kindergarten under Eton International Education Group and principal of Jiade Montessori Bilingual Kindergarten under Wisdom International Education Group, and now works as the principal of the Shunyi Campus of Brilliant International School.
Eliane has high standards, strict requirements, and loyalty and love for early childhood education. She fully implements the Party’s educational policy, consciously abides by social ethics and teachers’ ethics, and earnestly fulfills all aspects of her work with a highly responsible attitude. Eliane is virtuous, makes herself serve as an example to others, and has a strong sense of professionalism and responsibility. She is kind to others both in work and life and has a good reputation among her staff.
Name: Decarine Peng 彭艳红
Position: Principal, Brilliant International School
School: Brilliant International School
Decarine graduated from New Jersey Institute of Technology. She studied a master’s course in developmental psychology for two years and is a Certified Positive Discipline Parenting Educator and Early Education Tutor. Decarine loves kids and has a unique method for developing kids’ sense of exploration. She believes that the most important things that kids learn at kindergarten are love and company. She is loved by kids and parents alike for her professional attitude, her patience, and her love.
Name: Stella Zhang 张颖
Position: Senior Principal, Central Park and CBD GTM Campuses, Etonkids
School: Etonkids International Kindergartens
Stella graduated from Beijing Normal University with a bachelor’s degree in preschool education. She holds a teacher’s certificate, principal certificate, AMS 0-3 teacher’s certificate, and AMS administrative qualifications, among others. She has been working at Etonkids for 10 years and is dedicated to creating the best educational atmosphere for her students, treating all children as her children.
Name: Vicky Zou 邹海霞
Position: Regional Principal
School: Etonkids International Kindergartens
Vicky graduated from Flinders University in Australia with a master’s degree in education. She joined the Etonkids family more than 14 years ago. She started as a teaching assistant and in the summer of 2007, she participated in a Montessori training course, earning an AMS certificate and serving as lead teacher in the 3-6 years old class. Five years later, she became the academic leader and then principal of Etonkids Peking House campus. In June 2018, she was promoted to a regional principal.
Name: Hu Yaping 胡亚萍
Position: Principal
School: Muffy’s International Kindergarten
Hu Yaping completed an on-the-job doctorate at Beijing Normal University and is a training lecturer, senior principal, senior dietitian, family education instructor, and personalized difference instructor. She has been engaged in education for 40 years and has been a principal for 23 years. She is known by students, parents, and staff for her warmth and sincerity, positivity, hard work, and strong self-discipline. She has strong management abilities and always takes many different factors and opinions into consideration.
During the outbreak of COVID-19 in 2020, in order to prevent and control the epidemic situation in kindergarten, she always actively collected and read the relevant information about COVID-19 every day. She also paid close attention to prevention and control work by using her personal network and the Internet, read any notices from the prevention and control office and the related requirements of the education committee, and forwarded them to staff and parents as soon as possible. Using the class WeChat group, a virtual meeting about COVID-19 prevention was held, improving awareness of the importance of prevention and control among the school community.
Name: Yang Zongwei 杨棕伟
Position: Principal
School: Muffy’s International Kindergarten
Yang Zongwei holds a bachelor’s degree from Beijing Normal University and has been working in preschool education for 13 years, moving from a teacher to an administrator to an executive director. Over the years, she has broadened her experience and management capacity, and always done her best to work hard and make new achievements for both herself and the kindergarten. During the outbreak of COVID-19, she was on the front line of epidemic prevention and control, staying up to date with and passing on any relevant information, and giving timely instructions to both staff and parents.
KEEP READING: Jing Educators Award 2020: School Leadership/Academic Directors
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