Faculty and Staff

With over 17 years of experience teaching Chinese, Ms. Zhu is known for her caring approach, professionalism, and deep understanding of how children learn best. She brings warmth and structure to the classroom, helping students build a strong foundation in Chinese language and culture.

Ms. Cetlinska earned her B.A. in Education in 2002 and has since taught in charter, international, Montessori, and homeschool settings. With deep experience across elementary levels, she specializes in understanding how children learn and loves inspiring their sense of wonder.

Mr. Randazzo has an M.A. in ESL teaching for all ages and is certified in general education elementary school teaching (for all subjects, K-6). He is a licensed teacher with more than 20 years of teaching experience in public and private schools.

Ms. Hanna holds a college degree in Chinese Dance and a Master’s degree in Education. With many years of teaching experience, she is also an award-winning choreographer, guiding students to express themselves through movement while learning discipline and grace.

Ms. Lucy earned her M.F.A. in Animation & Visual Effects from the Academy of Art University and her B.F.A. from the Century Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing. She brings years of teaching experience and inspires creativity through engaging, hands-on art projects.

Pianist Allison Yang is acclaimed for her “Love Letters” concert series, performed across the U.S. and Europe. With 17 years of teaching experience and work as a competition judge, she brings both artistry and excellence to her music classroom.

Ms. Shannon holds a Master of Music from the San Francisco Conservatory and brings years of experience as a cabaret performer, voice teacher, and musical theater director. She inspires students through jazz, storytelling, and classic American songs.

Ms. Joanna holds a B.A. in Language Arts from Guangdong University of Foreign Studies. Passionate about cross-cultural communication, she helps students build confidence and a lifelong love for learning Chinese.