Grace Chen

Executive Principal

- High School Senior Teacher

- Honored the title of Special-class Principal by Chengdu Education Bureau

- Senior Home Education Instructor

- Instructor for Seminar in Operation and Management of International School by Peking University

- Worked as deputy director for Wuhou County Bureau of Education in Chengdu

- Worked as founder principal for The Affiliated Foreign Language School of SCNU

- High school principal training program organized by the Ministry of Education in China

- International Education Leadership Program organized by UCL & Tsinghua University (in progress)

- BS. in Biology Education in China West Normal University

- Teaching experience in China since 1993

Sheldon Smith

Academic Principal

- Master of Educational Leadership from the University of Leicester

- Bachelor of Science in Pure Mathematics (Hons) from the University of Birmingham

- Diploma in English Language Teaching to Adults (DELTA)

- Teaching experience in China since 2002

- Working at HFI since 2005

Toby Eichas

Head of AP English dept. English Literature Teacher (Y9), Pre-AP English Teacher (Y10)

- 29 years' teaching experience in high schools in U.S. and Asia

- Master of Arts in Communication

- Bachelor of Arts in Communication, English, and teacher certification from Mercyhurst College

- Certificates in CELTA and IB programs

Matthew Bender

AP English Literature Teacher

-MA in Secondary Education from Piedmont College

-BA in Interdisciplinary Studies, Appalachian State University

-Taught AP Literature course in Schools of North America (WASC Accredited) in Vietnam

-Experience as Head of English Department

-Obtained CELTA-Cambridge English Language Teaching Accreditation

-Teaching since 2009

Michael Cooke

AP English Language Teacher

- M.Ed. Globalization in Education, Moreland University

Jenny Ge

Head of the Math & Science dept. Advanced Calculus & Calculus BC Teacher

- Master of Accounting from Grand valley state university

- Bachelor of Science in Math Education from Liaoning Normal University

- Taught as a Math teacher in Shanghai and Guangzhou for 20 years

Bharati Hirani

AP Computer Science A Teacher

- Master of Computer Management in Computer Science, Management and Technology from Institute of Business Administration & Research (IBMR)

- Bachelor of Commerce in Economics, Marketing & Advertising from Indira College of Commerce & Science

- Teaching Computer Programming since 2012 and AP Computer Science since 2017

Yolanda Guan

AP Statistics Teacher

- Master of Actuarial Statistics from Australian National University

- Bachelor of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics from Beijing Normal University

- Teaching Math in Beijing and Guangzhou since 2012

- Math competition Instructor

Roland Forson

AP Calculus AB & BC Teacher

- PhD in Graph Theory from Zhejiang Gongshang University

- MSc in Applied Mathematics from Zhejiang Normal University

- Master in Education in Mathematics Education from Rhodes University

- BSc in Mathematics from University of Cape coast

- PGCE in Teaching Methodology in Mathematics from University of South Africa

- Taught as a Math teacher since 2008

- Member, South Africa Council of Educators (SACE)

- Reviewer, Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science & Technology

Erin Ma

AP Physics Teacher

- PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from University of Delaware

- Bachelor of Science in Polymer Science and Engineering from Zhejiang University

Joel Benavidez

AP Biology, AP Environmental Science Teacher

- Bachelor of Science in Biology for Teachers from Philippine Normal University

- IBDP Certified Biology Teacher

Ai Feng

AP Chemistry Teacher

- Master of Development and Education Psychology from Peking University
- Bachelor of Polymer Material and Engineering from Zhejiang University
- Taught as a Chemistry teacher since 2016

Damon Six

Head of the Social Science dept. AP Psychology, Sociology, Film studies Teacher

- Bachelor of Arts in History from Texas Tech University

- Teacher Certification/Education from University of Texas-Permian Basin

- Teaching in U.S., Korea and China since 2000

- Teaching at HFI for 10 years

Conor Dunn

AP World History, AP Art History

- Master of Arts in English Language Learning, Western Governors University

- Bachelor of Arts in History Education, University of Delaware

- Teaching experience since 2012

Jerry Redfield

AP Economic Teacher

- Bachelor of Arts, Economics from Wheaton College

- Teaching experience since 2012

- Experienced AP teacher

John Cullen

AP Human Geography & European history Teacher

- Master of Arts in History from University College Dublin

- Bachelor of Arts in Humanities (English & History) from St. Patrick's College

Jasper Yang

Philosophy & US history Teacher, College Counselor

- Teaching Certification from USA

Michael Ludwick

Drama Teacher

- American educator, entertainer, singer, songwriter actor and entrepreneur

- Bachelor of English and History from University of Virginia

- Taught as a Drama teacher since 1998

Harky Li

Dean of Students / PE Teacher

Delia Yi

General English Teacher (Y11)

- Master’s Degree in English Language Studies, Sichuan International Studies University

- Been teaching TOEFL & SAT test-preparation courses since 2008

- Working in HFI since 2011

Wendy He

English Teacher Y11

- Master’s Degree in Applied Linguistics, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, University of Bristol

- Bachelor’s Degree in English Teaching, Southwest China University

- TESOL Certificate

- Working in HFI since 2014

Yoee Yang

English teacher (Y10 ECC), Head of Language Centre

- Master’s Degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, University of Bath

- Bachelor’s Degree in English Language and Literature, Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications

- TESOL Certificate

- Working in HFI since 2015

Eva Chen

English Teacher (Y9 EAP)

Cloe Zhao

General English Teacher (Y9 & Y10)

- Master of Arts in English Interpretation & Translation from Hongkong Polytechnic University

- Bachelor of Arts in English from Beijing Institute of Technology

Joe Zhou

General English Teacher (Y9 & Y10)

- Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language from University of Central Oklahoma

- Master of Arts in Marketing in Texas A&M University

- Certificate of Cambridge Teaching Knowledge Test

- Teaching experience since 2013

- Experienced English teacher

Alex Li

English Teacher (Y12)

- Ph.D. in Second Language Acquisition and Instructional Technology from the University of South Florida

- M. Ed. in TESOL from University of South Florida

- Worked as the ESOL instructor and academic writing consultant at the University of South Florida

Rachel Li

Chemistry Teacher in Chinese Teacher (Y9 & 10)

- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry Education, Hunan Jishou University

- Certificate of Senior High School Teacher

- 12 years of Chemistry teaching experience

- Researches in AP Chemistry teaching, experienced AP Chemistry teacher and SATII trainer

- Working in HFI since 2010

Elicia Yu

Physics in Chinese Teacher (Y9 & 10)

- Master’s Degree in Theoretical Physics in Sichuan University

- 12 years of Physics teaching experience

- Teaching experience since 2009

Susan Chen

Math Teacher in Chinese Teacher (Y9 & 10)

- Master’s Degree in Mathematics Competition, South China Normal University

- Member of The National Elementary Mathematical Society

- Teaching experience since 2006

- Working in HFI since 2015

Lillian Li

Biology Teacher in Chinese Teacher (Y9 & 10)

- Master’s Degree in Life Science，Beijing Normal University Member of Guangzhou Teaching and Research Office Biology Center

- Awarded Distinguished Contribution to Gaokao, Excellent Teacher title, etc.

- Involved in writing and editing Senior High School Biology course book

- Teaching experience since 2005

- Working in HFI since 2015

Reece Guo

Chinese Literature Teacher (Y11 & 12), Dance Teacher

Vicky Zhou

Chinese Literature Teacher (Y9 & 10)

- Bachelor’s Degree in Chinese Education (International) in Guangzhou University

Grace He

Psychological Counselor and Teacher

- Worked as a Psychological Therapist in Nanfang Hospital of Southern Medical University since 2016

- Licensed Psychological Therapist (Junior), Psychological counselor (Grade 3th), Sandplay Therapist

- Member of Sino-American Continual Training Program For Senior Psychotherapists of Psychoanalytic Orientation(4th)

Shuwen Zheng

Pottery and Seal Cutting Teacher