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Our Staff

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Only part of the faculty is presented due to space constraints.

Natural Sciences

Luke Greaves
Head of Natural Sciences
MRes Cancer Biology, Nottingham Trent University, UK, 10+ years’ experience in international science education, KS5 AQA Marking Accredited.
MRes Cancer Biology, Nottingham Trent University, UK, 10+ years’ experience in international science education, KS5 AQA Marking Accredited.
Jackie Ouyang
Teacher of Physics
Jackie has a master’s degree from the University of California, Berkeley, with a physics teacher qualification certificate who joined WASCZ in 2023.
Jackie has a master’s degree from the University of California, Berkeley, with a physics teacher qualification certificate who joined WASCZ in 2023.
Jun Han
Teacher of Biology
Jun Han is a certified high school biology teacher with a master’s degree from the University of Warwick and nine years of teaching experience.
Jun Han is a certified high school biology teacher with a master’s degree from the University of Warwick and nine years of teaching experience.

Mathematics & Statistics

Ying Zhu
Teacher of Mathematics & Statistics
Bachelor’s degrees from Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics and University of Northumbria, UK; MSc in Global Financial Management, 12 years’ experience in teaching and subject leadership, GCSE & A Level Examiner for AQA, Pearson and OCR.
Bachelor’s degrees from Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics and University of Northumbria, UK; MSc in Global Financial Management, 12 years’ experience in teaching and subject leadership, GCSE & A Level Examiner for AQA, Pearson and OCR.
Lina Jiang
Assistant Head of Mathematics & Statistics
As one of the founding teachers of WASCZ, she is also a tutor for A Level Maths, Further Maths and International Maths Competitions (UKMT/AMC/CEMC) and has guided her students to the world's most prestigious schools.
As one of the founding teachers of WASCZ, she is also a tutor for A Level Maths, Further Maths and International Maths Competitions (UKMT/AMC/CEMC) and has guided her students to the world's most prestigious schools.
Joy Wang
Teacher of Mathematics
With nearly 10 years of mathematics teaching experience, including 6 years in international education. She has guided students to top IGCSE and A Level results(A&A*), including the highest global score in IGCSE Further Math.
With nearly 10 years of mathematics teaching experience, including 6 years in international education. She has guided students to top IGCSE and A Level results(A&A*), including the highest global score in IGCSE Further Math.
Ada Yan
Teacher of Mathematics
Ada has a bachelor's degree from Jiangsu Institute of Education, has 15 years of experience in education and joined WASCZ in 2012 as one of the founding teachers.
Ada has a bachelor's degree from Jiangsu Institute of Education, has 15 years of experience in education and joined WASCZ in 2012 as one of the founding teachers.

Engineering Design and Technology

Armaan Shaikh
Head of Engineering Design and Technology
Armaan earned his M.Ed. from the University of Nottingham and holds a PGCE qualification from the United Kingdom. Joined WASCZ in 2018, he has developed substantial practical expertise in the field of education.
Armaan earned his M.Ed. from the University of Nottingham and holds a PGCE qualification from the United Kingdom. Joined WASCZ in 2018, he has developed substantial practical expertise in the field of education.
Zhuping Li
Teacher of Engineering Design and Technology
Zhuping has a master’s degree from the University of California, Berkeley, and has five years of teaching experience. An IBDP Visual Arts examiner and certified high school art teacher, has rich experience teaching both A Level and IB curricula and has led subject research across both systems.
Zhuping has a master’s degree from the University of California, Berkeley, and has five years of teaching experience. An IBDP Visual Arts examiner and certified high school art teacher, has rich experience teaching both A Level and IB curricula and has led subject research across both systems.

Social Sciences

David Scott
Head of Social Sciences
PhD candidate, University of Exeter, UK. Master’s in Educational Leadership and Management, University of Exeter, UK. Nearly 20 years’ experience in international education.
PhD candidate, University of Exeter, UK. Master’s in Educational Leadership and Management, University of Exeter, UK. Nearly 20 years’ experience in international education.
Jacqueline Wang
Head of Social Sciences &Teacher of Accounting
Jacqueline has a bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of Manchester and a master’s degree in business Analysis and Management from Loughborough University. A Pearson Edexcel A Level Accounting examiner, as well as an instructor of ASDAN Business Simulation Challenge.
Jacqueline has a bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of Manchester and a master’s degree in business Analysis and Management from Loughborough University. A Pearson Edexcel A Level Accounting examiner, as well as an instructor of ASDAN Business Simulation Challenge.
Hon Yeung Lam
Teacher of Social Science
Hon Yeung has a masters degree from Hong Kong Baptist University and has 26 years of teaching experience. TESOL-certified he has served as deputy headmaster of academics and head of academic department at several renowned international schools, with expertise in A Level and IGCSE curricula.
Hon Yeung has a masters degree from Hong Kong Baptist University and has 26 years of teaching experience. TESOL-certified he has served as deputy headmaster of academics and head of academic department at several renowned international schools, with expertise in A Level and IGCSE curricula.
Kathleen McMurray
Teacher of Social Sciences
Kathleen holds a master’s degree from the University of Aberdeen, UK, and has 14 years of experience in the field of education, possessing both PGCE and QTS qualifications.
Kathleen holds a master’s degree from the University of Aberdeen, UK, and has 14 years of experience in the field of education, possessing both PGCE and QTS qualifications.
Alisa Li
Teacher of Accounting & Global Perspectives
Alisa has a master’s degree from the University of New South Wales, Australia, a certificate of higher vocational finance, and has been engaged in the education industry for seven years.
Alisa has a master’s degree from the University of New South Wales, Australia, a certificate of higher vocational finance, and has been engaged in the education industry for seven years.

International Language &Culture

Juliana Rheeder
国Head of International Languages and Culture & GCSE and A Level Language and Literature Teacher
Juliana holds a bachelor’s degree in media and journalism and an Honours Bachelor's in English Studies (Linguistics and Literature), with a UK PGCE teaching qualification. With nine years of experience in English language and literature education, she specialises in fostering students’ skills across listening, speaking, reading, and writing through interactive, project-based learning. She also leads the 2025 WASCZ Summer School English Camp.
Juliana holds a bachelor’s degree in media and journalism and an Honours Bachelor's in English Studies (Linguistics and Literature), with a UK PGCE teaching qualification. With nine years of experience in English language and literature education, she specialises in fostering students’ skills across listening, speaking, reading, and writing through interactive, project-based learning. She also leads the 2025 WASCZ Summer School English Camp.
Chichi Xie
Teacher of English
Chichi Xie has masters degrees in education from UCL and Fudan University, and over 13 years of teaching experience. Certified in TEM-8, TEM-4, and Trinity Grade 9 Spoken English, she is experienced in IB, A Level, and IELTS teaching, and has helped many students gain admission to top global universities.
Chichi Xie has masters degrees in education from UCL and Fudan University, and over 13 years of teaching experience. Certified in TEM-8, TEM-4, and Trinity Grade 9 Spoken English, she is experienced in IB, A Level, and IELTS teaching, and has helped many students gain admission to top global universities.
Jasmine Zhang
Teacher of English
Jasmine has a bachelor's degree from Jincheng College, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Holding a secondary school English teaching certificate, she joined WASCZ in 2018.
Jasmine has a bachelor's degree from Jincheng College, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Holding a secondary school English teaching certificate, she joined WASCZ in 2018.

Chinese Language & Culture

Chloe Cao
Head of Chinese Language & Culture
Chloe has a master’s degree in Chinese philosophy from Qinghai Normal University. Holding a secondary school Chinese teacher qualification certificate, she has eight years of teaching experience, as well as more than five years of overseas Chinese teaching experience.
Chloe has a master’s degree in Chinese philosophy from Qinghai Normal University. Holding a secondary school Chinese teacher qualification certificate, she has eight years of teaching experience, as well as more than five years of overseas Chinese teaching experience.
Nancy Wu
Teacher of Chinese
Nancy has a master’s degree from Nanjing Normal University, holds an English teacher qualification certificate, has been engaged in the education for more than 18 years, and joined WASCZ in 2012.
Nancy has a master’s degree from Nanjing Normal University, holds an English teacher qualification certificate, has been engaged in the education for more than 18 years, and joined WASCZ in 2012.
Yoga Xu
Teacher of Chinese
Yoga has a master’s degree from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, eight years of teaching experience, and joined WASCZ in 2017.
Yoga has a master’s degree from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, eight years of teaching experience, and joined WASCZ in 2017.

Performing Arts

Gary Poliak
Head of Performing Arts
BA (Hons) in Music, ICMP, Nearly 10 years’ experience in music education and management in international schools, Extensive ABRSM experience in music theory and musical theatre.
BA (Hons) in Music, ICMP, Nearly 10 years’ experience in music education and management in international schools, Extensive ABRSM experience in music theory and musical theatre.
Diana Liu
Teacher of Piano
Diana has a bachelor's degree from the Royal College of Music, has been devoted to the field of education for 31 years and joined WASCZ in 2019.
Diana has a bachelor's degree from the Royal College of Music, has been devoted to the field of education for 31 years and joined WASCZ in 2019.
Zilu Dong
Teacher of Piano
Zilu has a master’s degree from the Royal Northern College of Music, with 11 years of teaching experience, and joined WASCZ in 2019.
Zilu has a master’s degree from the Royal Northern College of Music, with 11 years of teaching experience, and joined WASCZ in 2019.
Griffith Wadkin
Teacher of Cello
Griffith has a master’s degree from the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. He has worked in collaboration with organisations such as ARCO and brings a wealth of teaching experience. He joined WASCZ in 2023.
Griffith has a master’s degree from the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. He has worked in collaboration with organisations such as ARCO and brings a wealth of teaching experience. He joined WASCZ in 2023.

视觉艺术部

Steven Dowson
Head of Visual Arts
He holds a master's degree from the Royal College of Art and has accumulated 15 years of experience teaching A Level Art and Photography courses. He joined WASCZ in 2018. Currently in his seventh year at WASCZ, he has guided numerous students to successful admissions at renowned art institutions.
He holds a master's degree from the Royal College of Art and has accumulated 15 years of experience teaching A Level Art and Photography courses. He joined WASCZ in 2018. Currently in his seventh year at WASCZ, he has guided numerous students to successful admissions at renowned art institutions.
Hyeyoung Kim
Teacher of Arts
BA in Painting, Incheon National University, Korea. MFA (Merit) in Children’s Book Illustration, Cambridge School of Art, UK. 15+ years’ experience in international art education.
BA in Painting, Incheon National University, Korea. MFA (Merit) in Children’s Book Illustration, Cambridge School of Art, UK. 15+ years’ experience in international art education.
Gianna Liu
Teacher of Art
Gianna has a Master's degree from Zhejiang Normal University. Holding a high school art teacher qualification certificate, she joined WASCZ in 2021.
Gianna has a Master's degree from Zhejiang Normal University. Holding a high school art teacher qualification certificate, she joined WASCZ in 2021.

Sport and Exercise

Daniel Wallwin
Director of Sports & Exercise
Bachelor’s degree, University of the West of England. 10+ years’ experience in PE teaching and subject leadership in international schools. Led teams to multiple SSA Tournament and League wins, using technology to enhance PE teaching.
Bachelor’s degree, University of the West of England. 10+ years’ experience in PE teaching and subject leadership in international schools. Led teams to multiple SSA Tournament and League wins, using technology to enhance PE teaching.
Belle Zhang
Rowing Coach
A former member of the Chinese National Rowing Team, she joined WASCZ in 2021. With over 10 years of experience in rowing coaching and training, she also brings a wealth of international competition experience. She was the champion in the Men's Eight at the 2017 National Rowing Championships and has led students to win multiple awards in rowing competitions both in China and abroad.
A former member of the Chinese National Rowing Team, she joined WASCZ in 2021. With over 10 years of experience in rowing coaching and training, she also brings a wealth of international competition experience. She was the champion in the Men's Eight at the 2017 National Rowing Championships and has led students to win multiple awards in rowing competitions both in China and abroad.
Goran Ristic
Teacher of football & Housemaster of Elgar
With a 15-year career as a national-level football player, he holds international professional coaching qualifications and has led teams to multiple championships in international competitions. He brings extensive sports teaching experience both in China and abroad, and joined WASCZ in 2022.
With a 15-year career as a national-level football player, he holds international professional coaching qualifications and has led teams to multiple championships in international competitions. He brings extensive sports teaching experience both in China and abroad, and joined WASCZ in 2022.

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