The Chief Academic Officer, Academic Director, and Executive Principals all have a rich experience in managing bilingual schools and international schools. The international teachers come from various English-speaking countries (including the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia) and are professionally qualified. The Chinese teaching team are all well-experienced teachers from international schools or public schools and are led by academically outstanding teachers. Every member of our teaching team embraces education with full passion and commitment to academic excellence.
Each class has an international teacher, a Chinese teacher and a learning facilitator. Teachers will get to know each child as an individual and will offer a personalized education for each child. We offer a unique curriculum integrated with character education.
Zhencun Li was the Founder of Chinese Integrated Curriculum in the Primary Sector and member of Steering Committee for Basic Education Curriculum Material with the Ministry of Education. He was the former Founding Principal of Yizhuang (Etown) Branch of Beijing National Day School. He is the Chief Editor of Contemporary Education & Dean of Contemporary Education Institute.
Warren Johnston, the Chief Academic Officer of ELITE K12 Education Group, was formerly the founding Executive Principal of Shanghai YK Pao School, and the Primary School Headmaster of German Swiss International School. In addition to his unique personality and excellent leadership, he also has a profound insight into both Chinese and international culture. Warren enjoys a strong reputation as an excellent educator within China’s international education community.
Robert Holroyd is a graduate of Oxford University and an internationalist with over 25 years' management experience in schools in the UK and abroad. Prior to joining HD schools, Robert was Headmaster of Repton School, UK, and during his thirteen-year tenure of this post, he was privileged to internationalize the Repton brand in multiple locations across the world including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Jordan and India.
Dr. Benjamin was born in Buffalo, New York, USA. He holds a bachelor's and a master's degree from Yale University and earned his Doctorate in Education from Seton Hall University in the United States. With over thirty years in education, he has not only built a profound academic foundation but has also held key leadership roles in several prestigious international schools, including serving as High School Principal at Shanghai American School and Head of School at Verde Valley School in Arizona, USA.
In her 27 years of teaching, Ms. Chang has won the trust of students and parents with her motto, 'Education is nothing but dedication, wholeheartedly'. Her books were recommended by the Ministry of Education for middle & primary school libraries. She is the Chief Editor of the Integrated courses’ curriculum and won the 2017 'Whole Person Education Award'. Ms. Chang was named one of the Top Ten Influential People in driving national reading and was the Director of the Curriculum Research Institute at Yizhuang Elementary School.
Ms. Yang is a renowned math teaching expert, and has previously been the cover story of the journal, 'Contemporary Educator'. She was part of the management committee and Grade Director at Yizhuang Elementary School. Ms. Yang advocates thinking-focused math learning with life-relevant application and interdisciplinary integration. At her previous school she innovated the Mathematics Integrated Curriculum philosophy and teaching model which were highly valued by parents and children.
Ms. Ilana Stadler comes from South Africa, with an Honours degree in Law and a Bachelor's degree in Education, she brings more than 25 years of classroom and administrative experience. Before moving to China, Ms. Ilana gained broad teaching and leadership experience in the United Arab Emirates and other countries, working in a variety of roles across both primary and secondary school settings. Known for her expertise in English instruction and her structured yet practical approach, she keeps academic standards clear and consistent for both students and staff.
With over thirty years of education experience, including twenty years as a principal and nine years managing international high schools and bilingual private schools, Mr. Ren is proficient in curriculum development and management. He has led multiple curriculum and pathway innovations with remarkable results, earning him honors such as "National Outstanding Principal" and "Research Innovation Principal."
Vincent brings over twelve years of extensive educational leadership experience in the UK and the UAE. He has served in key roles including Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo), Vice Principal, Head of Secondary, and Strategic Lead within a UK Multi Academy Trust. His leadership philosophy centers on high-quality teaching, curriculum coherence, and nurturing students to become confident, purposeful learners capable of applying their knowledge independently.
B.A. in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics, Renmin University of China
M.S. in Statistics, George Washington University
Formerly served as the Academic Director of a top-tier international department in Beijing, with 14 years of frontline experience; AP Calculus and Statistics teacher and Academic Head, with experience in student activities, competition coaching, and college admissions counselling; from the classroom to the grade-level team, from the academic committee to the admissions office — he has been present at every step a student takes through high school. Wilson has always focused on whether each student is truly seen — seen in their learning progress, their interests and traits, their inner motivation, and their future aspirations.
