Faculty & Leadership

Teacher Doris, originally from Taipei, Taiwan has resided in Denver since 2017. She is a mom to two very active bilingual boys. She has acted as a substitute teacher for the last year for the Colorado Language School and has an extensive education experience.

Teaching experience:

• Kang Chaio Bilingual School- New Taipei City

• Chinese Language Teacher for students aged 3-6. 

• Taipei Municipal Shuanglian Elementary School

• Little Honey Kindergarten

Education:

• Bachelors in Early Childhood Education from Taipei Municipal University of Education 

Certification:

• Preschool and Kindergarten Teaching Certificates.

• Chinese Language Teaching Certificate 

Teacher Nikki was born and raised in Taoyuan, Taiwan. She immigrated to the States with her family in 6th grade. As a native Mandarin speaker, teacher Nikki is excited to share the beauty and depth of the Mandarin language with students. Growing up immersed in the language and culture, teacher Nikki offers a genuine and intuitive understanding of Mandarin that enriches the learning experience. Outside of the classroom, teacher Nikki has experience in teaching hip-hop dancing and dedicates her time to dentistry as a registered dental hygienist. 

Teacher Mary has been working in Colorado Chinese Language School since 2013. It has been almost 10 years with CCLS, and we truly appreciated Mary's dedication to the CCLS. Mary has two daughters who both joined CCLS when they were young. Looks like we will be celebrating teacher Mary's 10th anniversary with CCLS very soon!   

Teacher Hai Yan has over 10 years of experience in senior living industry. She was the vice president of Cypress Garden Senior Living, one of the largest senior living institute in China. Currently retired. Teacher Hai Yan is versatile teacher, has the courage to try new things, care about the Mandarin teaching and learning in Colorado.

Education and Training:

• Shanghai Machinery Industry School, Major in Mechatronics

• Shanghai Theatre Academy, Integral Image Design Certificate

Teacher Violet graduated from Western Michigan University with her Master degree of Teaching Chinese as Second Language. She has many years of teaching experience including:

• Meadowbrook Elementary School - Grand Rapids, MI - Chinese Teacher

• Kalamazoo Chinese Academy - Kalamazoo, MI - Chinese Teacher 

• Forest Hill Middle and Northern High School - Grand Rapids, MI - Student Teacher

Certification:

• IATSCOL - Teaching Chinese to Speaker of Other Language 

• Standard Teaching Certificate - State of Michigan

Education:

• Master of Teaching Chinese as a Second Language  - Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI

Teacher Vickie has Served as a Chinese teacher in a Lutheran church from 2019 to 2020.

 Experience in Chinese language teaching in the community since 2010.