Kumusta! My name is Jhosa Ria Banca Stewart, but everybody knows me as Ms. Kim. I was born in the Philippines where I studied Hotel and Restaurant Administration at the Philippine Women's University. I moved to Hong Kong when I married my husband. I have one daughter who is studying at RCHK. I love working with children and excited to work with the Primary LET team. When I'm not at work, I like to travel, go dancing and watch movies.

Although I was born and brought up in India I’ve spent my adolescent years in Belize attaining a background in Business Administration. My marriage brought me to one of the most efficient, lively, and beautiful places in the world, Hong Kong! Here, I’ve followed my passion for working with young learners and this is my fourth year working with ESF. I have two very active kids of my own aged five and seven who are also joining RCHK.

I began teaching in 2003 after completing a BA at the University of Victoria and my BEd at the University of British Columbia. After teaching one year in Vancouver, Canada, I moved to Hong Kong where I have worked in local schools, the French International School, Clearwater Bay School and now at Renaissance College. While teaching at FIS I completed my MEd with distinction through the University of Bristol. I joined Renaissance in August of 2018 and I can honestly say it was one of the best decisions I have ever made! I love being part of an amazing teaching staff that provides engaging, enjoyable and immersive learning experiences for the students of RCHK. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my wife and children. We all have a love learning, enjoy getting outside in Hong Kong, travelling to far off lands or just spending time together at home.

B.A. (Geography), B.Ed. (Education), M.Ed (Education Management)

I have been working at Renaissance College for several years with the Learning Enhancement Team. I am originally from Jonestown, Texas, a small community on the North Shore of Lake Travis near Austin, Texas. I began my educational career in the Austin Independent School District working with special populations at the public Alternative Elementary School. That experience gave me the foundation to understand students' social and emotional lives and how they foster good academic practices. Having come from a performance background, I enjoy using imagination to aid students in learning new concepts and creating new and innovative ways to present content. I am honoured to be a part of the RCHK community of learners.

BS Radio, Television, and Film, Certification Special Education K-12, Certification Classroom Teacher EC-6, Post-Graduate Diploma in Education Leadership and Management

I was born in Guangzhou, China, and came to Hong Kong when I was nine years old. I got my BA at the University of Hong Kong. After graduation, I began working for the University of Hong Kong libraries for eight years. During that time, I completed my Master's degree in Library and Information Management. I got married in 2002 and have two lovely girls. I started as Primary Librarian in RCHK in 2008 and became Teacher Librarian in 2012 after completing my PGDE. I enjoy working with RCHK students and love their enthusiasm about reading.

MLIM, GradDipLIM, BA (Hons, Chi & Trans)

Hi, my name is Anita (Pui Yee) Chan. I was born and raised in Hong Kong, and attained my degree in Business Studies here. I worked in sales and marketing before joining RCHK as an Educational Assistant in 2007. In my spare time, I love to play badminton.

Hello everyone. Working at the Library was a dream of mine and I feel extremely happy being surrounded by books.

Hello! My name is Doreen. I am from Hong Kong. I used to work in the banking industry. After having my two children, I realised I enjoy working with my children and helping them grow.  In 2015, I decided to become a teacher after obtaining my PGDE. I love spending time with my family. We enjoy eating, singing, reading and playing family games together.

B.S.SC. (Hons) in Psychology, Postgraduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education

I am excited to join the RCHK family. I have been teaching since 2003. In the past 18 years, I have worked in IB schools and a British school as a Teacher, Head of Chinese Department as well as Deputy Head. I originally come from China and have been living in Hong Kong for 14 years. I am passionate about language teaching because language is the vehicle to understanding the world. As a firm believer of lifelong learning, I am undertaking my Master’s Degree in International Educational Leadership Change (IELC). In my spare time, I enjoy reading and spending time with my children. I look forward to the day when I can travel with my family again.

BA

I am from Taiwan and have been in Hong Kong for more than 10 years now. I received most of my education in Taiwan, and then went to USA to get my Masters degree and lived there for eight years. I enjoy teaching and have taught students with different ethnic backgrounds and levels. I love reading, travelling and spending time with my family.

BA, MSc, PGCE, PGDE

Ni hao! I was born, raised, and finished my BA in Shanghai, China. After that, I came to HK and obtained my Master's degrees in Translation and Education, respectively. I have been certified as a qualified Chinese teacher of UK-NVQ. Before joining RCHK, I once worked as a Project officer in EDUHK for conducting GRF research projects in early childhood, inclusive education in Hong Kong. I am also a qualified observer of Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) in HK. Later, Besides, I also worked as a classroom EA in ESF WKS kindergarten for several years. I believe that every child is unique. They have their strengths and weakness. Setting up a positive learning environment where students can learn effectively is my ultimate educational goal. In my spare time, I like travelling, reading picture books with my little son, and practising Chinese calligraphy.

BA, MA, MEd

My name is Daisy Cheung. I was born, educated and have lived in Hong Kong my whole life. In my early years, I devoted my career to human resources in global corporations in Hong Kong. I started off working at RCHK in 2012 as a parent-funded EA and quickly found RCHK to be a place where I loved to work. I have learnt so much while interacting with all of the members of the RCHK community. I am passionate about working with children and helping them to develop their potential. In my free time, I enjoy figure skating, playing the piano, skiing, travelling and spending time with my family and friends.

MBA, LLB, LLM

A big hello to you! I am very excited and grateful to be a part of this wonderful Renaissance College family. I am from Malaysia with a Communications and Media background. Having courage and perspective are qualities that resonate with me and I admire that in every person. I look forward to encourage learners be better versions of themselves everyday.

BA (Media), Diploma (Public Relations)

I am delighted to be a part of the Learning Enhancement Team of RCHK.  I previously worked as a class teacher in an international kindergarten and primary school in HK.  As much as I miss having my own classroom, I love being able to work with teachers and students across different year levels.  I am also very proud to work in a school that values diversity and that places students at the centre of everything that we do. I moved to HK from Manila in 2009 with my husband, Ian and two boys, Ben and Maxi. My weekends are usually spent supporting my boys in their various sporting activities.  I am a movie buff and I enjoy going to the cinema every week – I’ve even developed a taste for Cantonese movies!

BA Communication Arts, PGDE, M.Ed specializing in Designing Powerful Learning Environments, Masters in Inclusion and SEN (in progress) Certificate in: TEFL, Differentiation, Working with Students with Special Needs

Hello, I am excited to be joining the Year 1 team at RCHK. I am half English and half French, and I grew up in Germany, and have taught at international schools in China, Qatar and Dubai. I am passionate about teaching young learners and stimulating their natural curiosity of the world. When I am not teaching, I love spending time with my family exploring our local Sai Kung area. We also enjoy hiking, swimming in Hong Kong's beautiful beaches, and trips to Disneyland!

BA (HONS) (Marketing and German language), PGCE (Primary Education)

My name is Alison Crosbie and I come from the U.K. After completing my PGCE, I taught in London for three years. I started my international teaching journey back in 2006 in Bogota, Colombia. From there, I moved on to Uganda, and have recently completed five years in Singapore. I have been involved in Service Learning and am passionate about sustainability in schools. Recently I have been working towards an MA in Children's Literature. I'm delighted to be a member of the Year Three team here at Renaissance College. In my spare time I enjoy swimming and cycling and am looking forward to exploring the nature in and around Hong Kong.

I am from Guangzhou China and I graduated from Nottingham University with Msc. in I.T. I started working at RCHK in 2010 and I am enjoying working with all the awesome teachers and staff. I like to travel and visit different places during my holidays with my family.

Mr. Doucette is originally from Prince Edward Island, Canada. He has worked in Hong Kong since 2002, in various kindergartens and primary schools, as a teacher, Head Teacher, PYP Coordinator and Vice Principal. Mr. Doucette is a member of the IB Educator Network (workshop leader), an IB School Visiting Team Member, and a qualified Performance Coach. When not spending time with his wife and three young children, he enjoys reading, exercising, and travelling.

Bachelor of Arts (Political Studies), Master of Arts (Political Science), Masters in Education (Primary Education)

Really excited to be a part of the RCHK team! Originally from Australia, I have taught in Australia, China, Germany, Singapore and Malaysia. Looking forward to walking the dogs in the outdoors of Hong Kong, playing some tennis and hopefully joining a local rock band.

Bachelor of Education (Primary)

I am delighted to be a member of the teaching staff at RCHK. I have experience as an upper elementary teacher at PYP schools in England and Uzbekistan. I have also taught in New Zealand and for five years in the USA. I am a keen sports fan and am particularly enthusiastic about rugby. As a proud Kiwi, I take great pride in cheering on the New Zealand national team.

Diploma in Teaching, BEd, Masters in Applied Anthropology and Participatory Development

MSc, BSc (Hons), PGCE QTS Primary

Hello everyone! I was born in Hong Kong but grew up in Chiang Mai, Thailand. I have an MEd in Physical and Health Education from The Education University of Hong Kong. For a few years now, I have been working with Y1, Y2 and Y4 in International schools as a Teaching Assistant and am excited to join RCHK this year in the PHE Department. When I am free, I love to binge on a good movie or drama series. As for physical activities, I enjoy a variety of sports such as basketball, volleyball, badminton, scuba diving, dragon boating and wake-surfing.

I grew up in Hong Kong where I attended ESF schools before moving back to England to study graphic design. I returned to Hong Kong to study education and I have been teaching in the Primary Years Programme for the past 13 years. During my spare time, I often illustrate for educational publications as well as sketchnote for the United Nations. I am very much looking forward to sharing my passion for art and design with our amazing community at Renaissance College!

PGCE, PGDE, BA (Hons) Graphic Design

Hi everyone! I am originally from Spain, and I have been teaching in Hong Kong since 2010. Before joining RCHK I worked as a music teacher in Spain, as a keyboard player in various musical theatre shows in the UK and at two international schools in Hong Kong.  My wife is from Hong Kong and our two sons were born here, so I now feel this is also my home. During my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, running, travelling and exploring new places. I am very excited about joining the RCHK family this year!

Dip (Sound Technology), PGCE (Music), BA (Piano), BA (Modern Music), MA (Music Education)

I am Scottish but I was born and raised in Hong Kong, completing all of my primary and secondary education here. I originally joined RCHK as a Year 3 teacher in 2007, when the school was relatively new. I then stopped teaching full time in order to start a family, and I have enjoyed working across the Year Levels as a supply teacher with ESF for many years. My twin daughters attend RCHK and I am very excited to be rejoining the school as a full-time member of staff. In my spare time, I love reading, learning languages and exploring nature by hiking deep into the Country Parks with my family.

BA Hons Modern Languages - French; RSA/Cambridge CELTA; PGDE

Hi there! I was born and brought up in London, UK and I have worked in Hong Kong for many years in a number of multinational companies. I am very excited to be joining the Year 2 team and meeting our students. During my spare time, I enjoy hiking, watching movies and keeping our scout troop busy with lots of fun activities as a Scout Leader.

I was born in England, have a degree in Business and started my career in marketing and revenue management for the airline industry. We moved to Hong Kong in 2009 and my two children joined RCHK first, they loved the school so much that I had to join the faculty too as an Educational Assistant, which led me to be trained as an ELSA. My passion is emotional literacy and teaching students important skills to help with their wellbeing. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family, hiking, travelling, crocheting and reading.

I am originally from Slovakia but I moved to the UK when I was 14. I completed a marketing degree in Nottingham before embarking on my teaching career. I have spent the past six years teaching internationally. I taught English Language in Vietnam and Australia to both children and adults, before moving to Hong Kong and joining RCHK in 2019. I love sharing my passion for learning with others, and I create a supportive, engaging and challenging environment that encourages students to take risks and to embrace their own love of learning. When I'm not in the classroom, I spend my time travelling, baking, hiking, rock climbing, skiing and spending time with my husband and dog.  

BA (Hons) Marketing and Branding, TEFL certificate

I am Canadian born Chinese and have been living in Hong Kong for seventeen years. Wanting to explore another city, I decided to study in Toronto. Over this past summer, I graduated from Ryerson University with an undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Studies. As a Renaissance College alumna, I'm excited to bring in new perspectives from my experiences working with children in hospitals, classrooms, family centres, etc. overseas. During my spare time, I love singing, listening to music, looking at the clouds or the stars, and just trying to live in the moment.

Undergraduate Degree in Early Childhood Studies

Ms. Howdle-Lang was born in the UK and has worked in schools in the East End of London and the UAE, and for the Ministry of Education in UAE supporting local teachers in government schools. She is a trained performance coach and a teacher of Mindfulness for Children. Since moving to Hong Kong, Ms Howdle-Lang has taken up dragon boat paddling and finds great pleasure in the sport. She also enjoys developing her cooking and baking skills (slowly improving), travelling to new countries and revisiting ones she has already been to.

BA (Hons) History and Drama, PGCE QTS Primary, MSc Educational Leadership

I am excited to be a member of the teaching staff at RCHK. I am originally from Colombia and have lived abroad since 2001. Together with my husband and my two sons we definitely consider Hong Kong our home. I have been teaching since 2010 at international schools in Hong Kong. I am a keen dancer, and enjoy jogging, painting and yoga.

Master of Teaching (Primary), Bachelor of Business Administration.

I spent my childhood in Belgium before moving to Fiji where I completed the IBDP at the International School of Suva. While studying in Australia I became interested in art. I continue to value creativity as part of student learning and my own teaching practice. I taught in Melbourne for five years before moving to Clearwater Bay School (ESF), where I taught for three years. I’m very excited to be a member of the Year 5 team at Renaissance College! I enjoy discovering new places while traveling, hiking and running.

BFA, MFA, PGCE

I am an aquatics coach, I have 15 years swim teaching experience and I've been working with ESF Sharks Swimming for 10 years.  I love teaching of all ages and abilities, and enjoy developing their swimming ability as well as their love for the sport.  I have swum competitively for 6 years and am very comfortable teaching competitive stroke development.  I enjoy cycling and gym training.  I am a motorcycle stunt rider in Hong Kong.

Bachelor of Business and International Bronze Coaching Certificate in ASCTA

My name is Wendy Keeling and I originally come from England. I have also lived in South Africa and the United States of America.  I joined Renaissance College in 2005, when the school was just beginning. I worked as a Year 3 and Year 4 teacher until 2011 when I left to have my second son. I am thrilled to be back once again and look forward to the years ahead.

MA (Educational Studies), BS (Microbiology), PGDE, CELTYL

I was born in Hong Kong and raised in Vancouver. My first teaching experience was to help migrants and refugees learn the Canadian language and culture. Teaching is my passion and I feel accomplished when I see my students grow in knowledge, confidence and skills. This is my twelfth academic year in teaching. I had worked at Beacon Hill School (ESF) for nearly eight years before I joined the RCHK family in January 2018! I like to spend my free time with my husband and my 2-year-old at the park and the beach. I love to play volleyball, do Thai boxing and bake. I also enjoy travelling abroad during the holidays and I have recently begun to learn French.

BA Psychology; TEFL; PGCE English

Hello! I am happy to be in Hong Kong and joining the ESF Renaissance family. I was previously living in Tokyo, Japan where taught for 24 years in a variety of environments. These included teaching K1, K2 and EAL/EFL language support. I also enjoyed coaching futsal in grades K-5. I am originally from Vancouver Island, Canada. In my free time, I enjoy working out at the gym but also hope to begin hiking around Hong Kong. I especially enjoy traveling and trying new foods!

B.A., B.ED., Preschool/Kindergarten Montessori Teaching Diploma, M.ED Specialzing in Second Langauge Teaching

I was born in the Philippines and attained my Bachelor of Science and Business Administration (BSBA) there. I met my husband in Hong Kong and we have two daughters. I joined RCHK in 2007 as an EA, and enjoy collaborating with teachers, students and other members of the Renaissance family. During my spare time, I love to cook and read magazines.

Passion, innovation and creativity, are strengths I hope to bring to RCHK. This will be my tenth year teaching in schools in New Zealand and Hong Kong. My last position was working as a Maths and Humanities teacher, Cabin Coach and Outdoor Instructor with Year 9 Boys in a rural setting. I am a Concept-Based Curriculum Instructor, Mindfulness teacher, and I am also currently completing a Diploma in Positive Psychology. I love adventure, sports and being outdoors.

BED (Hons) Primary Teaching

Ni hao! I was born and raised in China. I went to Australia to study, then worked for nine years before I came to Hong Kong. I have been teaching Chinese to primary children in both Australia and Hong Kong for more than 10 years. During my spare time, I enjoy reading, cooking and spending time with my family and friends.

BEd, PGCE Chinese as Second Language

I am thrilled to be at RCHK and I look forward to exciting learning experiences with everyone. Originally from the Caribbean, I moved to Hong Kong from London where I lived for 10 years. My background is in finance but my first love is teaching. Critical thinking and creativity are important to me.

BA in Psychology, Diplomas: CELTA, Gender Studies, Ethics

Hi everyone, my name is Sheila Hsiao Ying Mak. I was born in Kensington, London. I have a Postgraduate Diploma in Sociology and Anthropology of Travel and Tourism. Whilst in London I worked at the Houses of Parliament library as Publications and Research Assistant and then the British Council. After completing both my Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certificate and my Montessori Early Childhood Teaching Diploma, I gained valuable experience as a substitute kindergarten teacher in an international kindergarten in HK. I’ve been at RCHK since 2011. I also completed a TESOL course in April 2017. I thoroughly enjoy working with children watching them grow, learn and develop their skills. During my spare time, I enjoy travelling, dining out with friends and going to to the cinema.

Postgraduate Diploma in Sociology and Anthropology of Travel and Tourism, TEFL Certificate, Montessori Early Childhood Teaching Diploma, TESOL Certificate

I began teaching in 2011 at a small school in North London. I moved to Hong Kong in 2013 where I worked at Clearwater Bay School for 10 years before moving to RCHK. I live in Sai Kung with my wife and daughter and I love having the country park on my doorstep where I have easy access to hiking trails and the opportunity to get out on my bike. Before working in Primary schools, I used to teach Outdoor Education in both Indiana and New York state, which was such a fantastic opportunity to see the importance of Experiential and Holistic education. Educational Credentials: Business & Technology BSc Hons; PGCE Primary Education; Masters in Psychological Studies in Education

I've always been passionate about water sports and activities. I've been the Aquatics Manager at RCHK for the past 8 years. It's really gratifying to see students progress from swimming beginners to confident competitive swimmers. Originally from B.C., Canada, I've been in Hong Kong for 20+ years. I love Asia's diversity along with the sights, sounds & smells. I met my wife at school & we have two children and two dogs. Hope to see you around the pool sometime.

I am originally from London, UK and I obtained my Bachelors degree in the UK. I am a permanent resident of Hong Kong and obtained my PGDE from the University of Hong Kong. At RCHK I help out with the woodwind instruments in the Year 6 band. I also run the Primary Sustainability Club. In my spare time I enjoy keeping fit by doing yoga, zumba and playing tennis golf; I also love traveling and experiencing new food, countries and cultures.

BA (Joint Hons), PGDE

I am absolutely delighted to be part of the Renaissance College family once again. I left RCHK in June 2017 to temporarily serve as Principal of a brand new Reggio-inspired kindergarten in Kennedy Town. This was an amazing learning opportunity which has really affirmed my beliefs about how young children learn best.  I have over 25 years experience in Early Childhood Education, having taught in England, Brunei and Germany. I am passionate about health, wellbeing. When I am not at school I enjoy yoga, reading, cooking and spending time with family and friends. I also like to relax by playing Celtic whistle and guitar.

BA (Hons) History and Geography, PGCE specialising in Early Childhood, Children’s Trainer of Mindfulness (Academy for Mindful Teaching)

I am very excited to be joining the RCHK community this year as a Year 1 Teacher. I am originally from the vibrant city of London, but have been living in Hong Kong for the past 7 years now. I've recently moved to Sai Kung with my wife and two daughters, and loving being surrounded by nature. I have a passion for teaching and learning through inquiry and love to explore and develop the natural curiosity young children bring to the classroom. In my spare time I love to run around after my children, play tennis, go diving and travel to new and exciting places.

BA (Psychology and Education), PGCE

I am originally from Prince Edward Island, Canada, but I have called Calgary, Alberta home for the past several years.  I have teaching experience in Prince Edward Island, Calgary and Hong Kong.  Before living in Calgary, I taught at an international school in Hong Kong from 2001-2006. When I am not teaching I love to explore the city with my husband, hike with friends and read books on a variety of topics. I also love learning about cultures and cuisines, so some of my exploring will involve meeting new people from different parts of the world and visiting the many wonderful restaurants in Hong Kong. I am very excited to be returning to this vibrant and exciting city to work once again as a teacher!

B.Mus (Piano) B.Ed. M.Ed (Elementary Math and ESL)

I was born and educated in Melbourne, Australia and hence became a huge fan of Australian Rules Football and Cricket which I support with great enthusiasm. I attended Melbourne University for both my undergraduate degree and postgraduate diploma, majoring in English and Drama which is where I developed my penchant for acting in theatre. I became a regular performer in the Melbourne Comedy Festival as well as the Melbourne Fringe Festival. My teaching career has taken me from boarding schools in Australia to secondary schools in England and for the past several years, International schools in Hong Kong. My free time is spent enjoying the company of family and friends and whenever possible, I do try to squeeze in the odd snow-skiing trip!

BEd, PGDipEd

I am originally from New Zealand and have been teaching for over 20 years. Over this time, I have enjoyed experiences in a range of school and with a variety of ages. I love travelling and was also, in my younger years, an exchange student in Germany. I have taught in New Zealand, Germany and now Hong Kong, working in PYP settings for about 13 of those years. I continue to grow my particular passion for teaching mathematics, having also led mathematics in a number of schools. I am really looking forward to now working with the learners at RCHK.

I am British by nationality and was born in London but grew up internationally in India and Africa. I went back to the UK for secondary school and university where I studied my BA in Art (Mixed Media) and Education. I have been teaching for 19 years in the UK, Qatar, Portugal, the United Arab Emirates and China. I am married and have two boys, Evan and Sion, who are also at RCHK! I am passionate about travelling and exploring, all types of art and music and spending time with family and friends.

BA(ed) Hons Art, QTS (Qualified Teaching Status)

<span id="docs-internal-guid-ee933619-7fff-472c-ef61-801381381465"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Hello! My name is Mark Luckee Ranes and I am a Hong Kong born Filipino. I have acquired my Bachelor’s Degree in Music, Major in Music Education, Concentrating in classical guitar at the University of the Immaculate Conception, Davao City, Philippines. I love bonding with my wife and son during my spare time and go explore new experiences together. Being part of the RCHK family is a blessing and I do hope that I could share the same to the staff and most especially the students.</span></span>

Hi, my name is Pinky and I am from Jakarta, Indonesia. I was born and brought up there and am now married to my husband who lives in Hong Kong. We have 3 girls and they go to RCHK too. I enjoy working at RCHK with awesome teachers and wonderful children. During my spare time, I love to spend time with my family, watch movies and read books. I also enjoy traveling and exploring new places.

When I started teaching in 2006, my mother shared with me a set of "life goals" that I had written as a Year 5 student. They were, in order, teach, travel and own a motorcycle. Teaching has been my highest aspiration for as long as I can remember. I have taught my entire career in Asia, beginning in Guangzhou and most recently in Hanoi. The bulk of my career has been spent in Hong Kong. Though I was born in Canada, I consider Hong Kong a second home. It is a thrill to be teaching at a large school like RCHK, which still manages to maintain a small school feel.

BA (Hons) Drama, PGCE Primary

Hi, my name is Zaza Roceles. I was born and raised in Manila, Philippines. After studying psychology in university, I became more interested in education and human development. I went for further studies at Columbia University in New York where I also gained experience in early childhood settings. I taught PYP for 5 years in Beacon School Manila and this is my 8th year teacher in a PYP classroom at RCHK. I am interested in early childhood developmentally appropriate practice, mindfulness practices, outdoor education and positive psychology. In my free time, I love to go out in nature and spend time with family.

BSc Psychology, MA Early Childhood and Special Education

This is my first full-time position teaching internationally. I have lived in Hong Kong for a few years and have been a supply teacher with ESF. Before moving to Hong Kong I was a teacher and coach in the United States. I have three kids in Secondary school and I enjoy spending my free time traveling, hiking and being with family.

B.A. Sociology, minor Geography. Licensure in Education at Bethel University

Hi there! I'm Indian, born in beautiful Hong Kong. I lived in California for eight years of my academic life, having completed my degree in Business. In my early career years, I worked in the recruitment field. I have one daughter who is in RCHK and I joined as an EA in 2015. I'm loving being part of this vibrant family of friendly colleagues and students. I enjoy listening to music and spending time with family and friends.

I previously worked for 4 years at ESF Beacon Hill School as an Individual Needs Teacher. Prior to this, I worked in this role in a number of ESF schools. I am passionate about working together with the student, teacher and parents to support students to be the best they can be. I am proud to work in a school that values diversity and that places students and their wellness at the centre of everything that we do. I moved to HK from England in 1998 and it quickly became home. My weekends are usually spent with family and friends enjoying all Hong Kong has to offer. I have a love of learning and sharing my new knowledge with others.

BSc (Hons) Psychology, DipTESOL, MA Primary Education, PG Cert SENCo.

I am originally from the US but have been living, teaching and studying in Hong Kong since 2013. Over the past years, I have been fortunate to have taught an array of subjects, including P.E., ESL, and PYP, and I am thrilled to be a part of the Year 2 family here at RCHK. In my free time I love to play soccer, go hiking and explore, or just hang around and listen to music.

BA Psychology, MA Teaching and Curriculum, PGDE

I am from Newcastle Upon Tyne, the north east of England. I still consider myself a true 'Geordie' even though I've lived in Asia for over 20 years. I have a B.A. (Hons) RCA Fashion Design degree and worked as a fashion designer in Hong Kong before joining Renaissance. This is my 11th year at RCHK. My interests include art, travel, fashion and fitness. I try to practise yoga whenever possible and one of my goals this year is to be able to do the Hanumanasana posture (full splits).

Hi everyone! I feel incredibly lucky to be joining such a brilliant department and school this academic year. Although being from Ireland and beginning my teaching career there, I have spent the past 7 years teaching in Madrid, Spain. I’m excited to bring all that I’ve learnt with me into this new chapter here at RCHK and help my students find a love for PE.

I am originally from England. I taught there for a number of years, taking on various roles including Assistant Head. In 2012 I moved to Hong Kong. I spent 9 years teaching at Sha Tin Junior School (SJS) and am delighted to move within ESF to RCHK. Whilst at SJS, I taught a variety of age levels and held leadership roles as Lead Teacher Inclusion, Teaching and Learning, as well as, Lead Teacher Information Literacy. I am passionate about establishing inclusive, student-centred learning environments and nurturing wellbeing. In my spare time, I love to spend time with my family, go to the beach, sing and learn more about education!

Masters in Primary Education, PGCE in Primary Education, BA (Hons) History with Education Studies

Hello! I was born and raised in England and I have been teaching internationally since 2010. During this time, I have worked in PYP schools in China, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. I am looking forward to continuing my journey with the IB Primary Years Programme at Renaissance College. Within the context of education, two particular passions that I possess are reading aloud and developing initiatives to enhance young people’s financial literacy. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, travelling, listening to podcasts and spending quality time with my wife and two young children.  

BA Hons Management & Organisation, PGCE Primary Education

I love working as an EA and RCHK is my second teaching position. I was working in the LET department at Kowloon Junior School for the last 10 years. I love travelling and have lived in six different countries: Indonesia, New Zealand, USA, Norway, Singapore and Hong Kong. I have two beautiful children studying at the University of Oxford and University of Edinburgh.

BSc Accounting, BCA Economics, CPA certificate

Hi! I was born and raised in Hong Kong, where I worked for seven years in a local school. I have also spent one and a half years working in various ESF schools, enjoying surrounding myself with so many wonderful children. I am very glad to get the opportunity to be a part of the RCHK Community. I absolutely love working with the staff and kids of Year 3. In my spare time I enjoy baking, dancing, listening to music and travelling.  

I was born in Hong Kong and grew up in Canada. I have worked with a wide range of learners, from kindergarteners to university adults, in different settings. I am passionate about giving young learners a positive education experience, supporting them to gain agency and encouraging them to develop a growth mindset, so they can carry this learning attitude to become compassionate internationally-minded lifelong learners. In addition to being a primary teacher, I am also a qualified swim teacher and dog trainer! I enjoy open water swimming, arts and crafts, camping, and travelling. I look forward to teaching and learning with your children!

BASc (Chemical Engineering), BFA (Painting), PGCE, CELTYL

I was born and educated in the UK.  Having taught both in the UK and HK, I have had experience across all the different primary year levels and have also been a Years 1-3 Level Co-ordinator.  In addition, I have taught Business English to adults, English as an Additional Language to children and was the Director of Studies for a language school.  I have been at RCHK since it first opened its doors and have served both on RAPT and the College Council.  My interests include reading, history, movies, zumba and pilates.

BA (Hons) Language & Literature, PGCE, CELTA

Hi, I am from London UK but have spent time living and working overseas for the past 22 years in various international schools. I have been living in Hong Kong for eight years with my husband and two children, who are all part of the RCHK family! In my spare time I enjoy hiking the mountains and beaches, listening to and playing music, and exploring the cultural riches of Hong Kong. I am very excited to be working in the Primary school, and look forward to a great year ahead.

Hello RCHK community! I am originally from Sheffield, UK (home to the Arctic Monkeys and the world's first football club!). After completing my PGCE at the University of Nottingham and teaching for several years, I left England in search of sunshine and adventures. Since then, I have travelled extensively across Asia and taught for 4 years in Thailand before taking a role as High School Principal at a small school in Bali. I am now incredibly excited to be returning to the classroom and my favourite spot in all schools - the Library!

PGCE in Secondary English, Media and Drama - University of Nottingham, BA (Hons) in English Language and Literature - University of Lincoln

Hi, my name is Sue Wong. I am British-born Chinese from a very small seaside resort called Cleethorpes on the North East Coast of England. I moved to Hong Kong with my family nine years ago. I started working at Renaissance in 2010 and am always looking forward to another fun-filled year working with fantastic staff and children at RCHK. My interests are travelling, tennis, Zumba, reading, going out to restaurants, shopping and most of all spending lots of quality time having fun with my two sons Jamie and Archie.

My name is Lilian Wong. I am an international school educator. With over 20 years of experience in various international schools served in Hong Kong and Beijing, such as Chinese International School, Quarry Bay School, Discovery College, and International School of Beijing. I am a lifelong learner. From the different roles I played in schools, Bingligual Homeroom teacher, Chinese teacher, Head of Chinese, and Dual Language Program Leader, learning with students and engaging in research-based teaching and learning excites me every day as an educator. Outside school, I am a teacher trainer, consultant, and writer. In addition, I love cooking and driving.

Ni Hao. My name is Deborah Yao and I was born in China. I have been teaching in Hong Kong at the primary level in international and local schools for over 10 years. I have worked at several PYP schools in Hong Kong. I really enjoy my teaching at Renaissance College. In my spare time, I like reading, travelling and cooking.

BEd (Hons), Master of Chinese Language and Literature