Joseph Hearn

Academic Principal

- Master of Science in Special Education, Oklahoma State University

- Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education, Oklahoma State University

- Bachelor of Arts in General Studies, Arkansas State University

- State Teaching License and TESOL certification

- Worked for HengShui No.1 High School and Hangzhou No.4 High School as a teacher and Principal

- Taught as a Professor at Renmin University Beijing

- Worked as an academic coordinator in Intl. High School aff. to Renmin University

Matthew Bender

Head of English dept. AP English Literature Teacher

-Master of Arts in Secondary Education, Piedmont College

-Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies, Appalachian State University

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

-Obtained CELTA-Cambridge English Language Teaching Accreditation

Mary Gillis

Pre-AP English Teacher (Y10)

- Bachelor of Arts in Comprehensive English Education, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
- Post-Baccalaureate Licensure Program English Certification, University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee
- Worked as a high school English teacher since 2016

Harriet Pan

AP English Language Teacher

- Master of Arts in Comparative Literature, Dartmouth College(Full scholarship)
- Master of Arts in English Literature, Peking University
- Bachelor of Arts in English, Peking University
- Teaching experience since 2016
- Experienced AP teacher

Alex Li

AP English Language Teacher

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

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

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

Luke William, Ph.D.

English Teacher (Y9 English Literature)

- Ph.D. in English, University of California, Irvine
- Master's Degree in English, University of California, Irvine
- Bachelor's Degree in English, Pepperdine University
- Official AP English Exam Scorer, 2018-2019
- Teaching experience since 2014

Cody Loy

English Teacher (Y10 Pre-AP)

- Master's Degree in Education in University of Oregon
- Bachelor's Degree in English Literature in University of Oregon
- Oregon Certified Middle/Secondary Teaching
- TEFL certificate
- Teaching experience since 2007

Zack Scott

English Teacher (English 12)

- Postgraduate Certificate in Education Degree - University of Derby (Enrolled)
- Bachelor's Degree in International Relations and Cultures, University of Sydney
- American Educator License (Massachusetts) - English Teacher
- Teaching experience since 2017

Jenny Ge

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

- Master of Accounting, Grand Valley State University

- Bachelor of Science in Math Education, 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, 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, Australian National University

- Bachelor of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics, 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, Zhejiang Gongshang University

- MSc in Applied Mathematics, Zhejiang Normal University

- Master in Education in Mathematics Education, Rhodes University

- Postgraduate certificate in Education in Teaching Methodology in Mathematics

- 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, University of Delaware

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

Joel Benavidez

AP Biology, AP Environmental Science Teacher

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

- IBDP Certified Biology Teacher

Feng Ai

Chemistry Teacher (Y9 & AP)

- Master of Development and Education Psychology, Peking University
- Bachelor of Polymer Material and Engineering, Zhejiang University
- Taught as a teacher from 2015

Sijie Liu

AP Chemistry Teacher

- Master of Chemistry from Oxford University, Trinity College
- Edexcel Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) tutor
- UK Chemistry Olympiads (UKChO) and Chemistry Canada Chime (CCC) tutor
- Taught as a teacher from 2017 and experienced AP teacher

Amy Kuang

Y9 Biology Teacher and AP Biology Teacher(Y11/12)

- Postdoctoral Researcher in University of California, San Diego
- Ph.D. in Molecular Biology in University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences in Huazhong University of Science and Technology
- Teaching experience since 2017

Jerry Redfield

Head of AP Social Science, AP Economics Teacher

- Bachelor of Arts, Economics, Wheaton College

- Teaching experience since 2012

- Experienced AP teacher

Damon Six

AP Psychology, Sociology, Film studies Teacher

- Bachelor of Arts, Texas Tech University

- Teacher Certification in Education, University of Texas-Permian Basin

- 23 years experience as Secondary Teacher

- 12th year teaching at HFI

Derek Schneider

AP World History, AP Art History Teacher

- Bachelor of Arts in Broad Field Social Studies, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

- TEFL certification

- Teaching experience since 2014

- Experienced AP teacher

John Cullen

AP Human Geography Teacher

- Master of Arts in History, University College Dublin

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

Nathan M Jones

History Teacher (Y10)

- Bachelor's Degree in Geography in DePaul University
- Wisconsin State Teaching License: Endorsed in Social Studies/History
- Teaching experience since 2017
- Worked in HFI in 2021 and returning in 2024

Nicholas Waldrop

AP European History and US History Teacher

- Master of Arts in History, Lowa State University

- Bachelor of Arts in History, Appalachian State University

- TEFL/TESOL Certification

Charlie Gong

Music (Y9) and AP Music Theory Teacher

- Postgraduate of Music Performance, University of West London
- Bachelor of Music, University of West London and Singapore Raffles Music college
- Authorised member of Hongkong Musician Association and London College of Music
- Michael James Oratorio Singing Prize (Excellent Award)
- ABRSM Piano, Singing and Music Theory Grade taken
- Engaged in education as music tutor for over nine years

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 & ACT 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 (LC EAP)

Chloe Zhao

General English Teacher (Y10)

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

- Bachelor of Arts in English, Beijing Institute of Technology

Joe Zhou

General English Teacher (Y10)

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

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

- Certificate of Cambridge Teaching Knowledge Test

- Teaching experience since 2013

Rachel Li

Chemistry Teacher (Y9)

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

- Certificate of Senior High School Teacher

- 18 years of Chemistry teaching experience

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

- Working in HFI since 2010

Susan Chen

Math Teacher (Y10)

- 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 (Y10)

- 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

Titania Chen

Physics Teacher (Y10)

- Master of Nuclear Science and Technology, Tsinghua
- Bachelor of Engineering Physics, Tsinghua
- Second Bachelor of Business Administration, Tsinghua
- Taught as a Physics teacher since 2020

Effy Zhang

Chinese Literature Teacher (Y11 & 12)

Vicky Zhou

Chinese Literature Teacher (Y10)

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

Dolores Zhang

General English Teacher (Y10)

- M.S.Ed in TESOL, University of Pennsylvania, Graduate School of Education

- Worked as a teacher in Riverdale Country School, US

- CELTA certification

- American Teacher Certification (in progress)

Hazel Shi

English Teacher (Y10)

- Bachelor of Arts in East Asian Studies, Media (Minor), New York University
- Summa Cuma Laude
- Phi Beta Kappa National Honors Society
- Certificate of Cambridge Teaching Knowledge Test
- Teaching experience since 2017
- Experienced IELTS & TOEFL teacher

Raina Guo

Physics Teacher (Y9)

- Master's Degree in Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence in Hong Kong Baptist University
- Bachelor's Degree in Electronic Science and Technology in South China Agricultural University
- Certificate of Senior High School Teacher
- Teaching experience since 2020

Antonio Mao

Physics Teacher (Y10)

- Ph.D. in Material Physical and Chemistry in Wuhan University
- Bachelor's Degree in Physics in Hebei Normal University Of Science & Technology 
- Certificate of Senior High School Teacher
- Teaching experience since 2021

Hope Lu

English Teacher (Y9 GE)

Emma Xiao

Chemistry Teacher (Y10)

- Master's Degree in Chemistry in University of California，Riverside
- Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry and Physical in University of Science and Technology of China
- Certificate of Senior High School Teacher
- Teaching experience since 2013

Sally Lin

Chinese Literature Teacher (Y9)

- Master's degree in Teaching Chinese Language and Literature in International Education in the University of Hong Kong
- Bachelor's Degree in Chinese Language and Literature (Direction of Teaching) in Guangzhou University
- Certificate of Senior High School Teacher
- IBDP certificate in teaching and learning 

Marcel Cao

Math Teacher (Y9)

- Master's Degree in Mathematics Education with Secondary Teacher Certification in University of Michigan
- Bachelor's Degree in Pure Mathematics in Wuhan University
- Michigan Secondary Standard Certificate 6-12 Mathematics
- Teaching experience since 2016

Hector Zhang

Math Teacher (Y10)

- Master of Science in Nuclear Energy from Sun Yat-sen University
- Taught as a teacher from 2020
- French elite engineering diploma

Troy Liu

PE Teacher

- Bachelor of Science in Social sports specialty from Nanjing Sport Institute
- Badminton referee certificate, tennis coach certificate, swimming coach certificate, fitness coach certificate, MMA mixed martial arts coach certificate, AFAA youth fitness coach certificate, orienteering coach certificate, American Crossfit level 1 coach
- Teaching experience since 2020

Andy Tang

English Teacher (Y9 EAP)