Jeff Snyder

Jeff Snyder is from the United States and has over 20 years experience in teaching and school administration. He holds an undergraduate degree in Zoology and General Science Education and graduate degrees in several fields from American universities including an M.A. in Linguistics (TESOL) from the University of Illinois. He has also done work toward a Ph.D. in Education from a British university.
He is the founding principal of several Yew Wah schools in Shanghai, where he has resided for the last 8 years. Prior to that, from 1993–98, he was a full–time member of the teaching staff at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. There he conducted research into the English language needs of the University’s first wave of graduate students from Mainland China. From his research, he developed and directed the University’s first intensive English language training program for Mainland Chinese students.
Jeff has always enjoyed pioneering type work. While a graduate student in the United States in the early 80’s, he started an organization in Chicago that continues to provide assistance to new immigrants from Asia. Having long been interested in China’s ethnic diversity and her many nationalities; he later went to Lanzhou in 1991, where he was the first foreign teacher employed by the Northwest Nationalities University.
Jeff’s involvement in China dates back to 1984 when he and his wife, Vivien, first arrived as students. An avid language learner who still works daily on improving his Chinese, Jeff brings much practical, firsthand language learning experience to the students and teachers he trains and supervises. He is proficient in both Cantonese and Mandarin.
With Vivien, he has traveled extensively in China and says, “I have thoroughly enjoyed more than 20 years of living, learning and working in China. My only regret is that I didn’t come sooner. I hope to continue to use the unique educational opportunities and set of circumstances God gave me to contribute through education to China’s ongoing development, and to help Chinese and western people develop mutual understanding and respect.”

Samuel Chen

Samuel Chen is the Physics and Economics Instructor at Yew Wah. In the Fall 2006, Samuel becomes the Head of Science and continue teaching Physics.
He graduated from Cornell University with a Master’s degree in Applied and Engineering Physics. During his undergraduate years at UCLA, he double–majored in Physics and Business Economics. Samuel’s work experience includes starting up his own company in Los Angeles, California, and working as an engineer in a semiconductor company in Silicon Valley. His teaching experience includes teaching undergraduate Physics at Cornell University, AP Physics preparation for high school students and Math SAT teaching in Los Angeles.
While in California, Samuel served as the Vice President for the Cornell Alumni Association of Northern California for community service. Now, Samuel serves as the President for the Cornell Alumni Club Shanghai.

Jason Scherzer

Jason P. Scherzer is the Art and Design instructor at Yew Wah International School in Shanghai, for IGCSE and “A” Level students. He has also taught English as a Second Language in the Overseas University Preparation Program (OUPP) at Yew Wah.
As an artist / freelance graphic designer, he has created book designs, brochures, and corporate identity solutions for a variety of clientele. His exhibition works include drawings, oil paintings, corporate identity, business systems, and photography. In his personal study, he is currently investigating color harmony, form, and visual perception using traditional and mixed media.
Jason is from Michigan in the United States, where he attended Art school at Western Michigan University, and graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design. He has also studied Chinese language and calligraphy for two years in China, and has a Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies from Columbia International University. Intercultural Studies is concerned with improving cross–cultural communication and advancing knowledge of various peoples of the world.

Pepe Purcell

Pepe Purcell teaches Integrated English at Yew Wah. She has a Master’s Graduate from the University of Auckland, New Zealand. Her initial involvement with Yew Wah was teaching in the adult International Business English courses, but she currently teaches IGCSE English in the OUPP program.
Prior to working in China, she taught for 12 years at college and adult levels contracted by tertiary organizations such as the University of Auckland and the Auckland Institute of Technology. Although the majority of her teaching experience has been in New Zealand, she has also worked in Switzerland, Brazil, Israel, Egypt, Australia, and other countries.

Maribel Carlos

Maribel Carlos joined Yew Wah and Yew Chung in November 2005 as a Chemistry and Math teacher.
Maribel began teaching Physics, Math and Chemistry teacher in Araneta – De la Salle University in Manila in 1988. In 1989 Maribel decided to teach Physics, Math and Chemistry at Saint Francis School in Bulacan until 1996. At Saint Francis, she attended training and seminars pertaining to science teaching, computer training, teaching high school Mathematics and other teaching training seminars. In 1997 Maribel taught at Meycauayan Public High School as the Physics, Chemistry and Math teacher.
Maribel received her Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education in Mathematics and minored in Physics at Far Eastern University, Manila, Philippines. She received her Master of Arts in Teaching in the Philippines. Maribel is married to Freddie Carlos and blessed with three kids: Precious, Aaron and Alton.

Eric Semasaka

Eric Semasaka has been teaching at Yew Wah since 2005. Eric currently teaches Math at both Yew Wah and Yew Chung.
Eric is originally from Rwanda, Africa. He studied Mathematics for two years at the National University of Rwanda before teaching in Congo and Rwanda for four years. Afterwards, Eric came to China to study Architecture at Tongji University, and graduated in 2004. Afterward, he worked as an architect for a year before deciding to join the Yew Wah team. Being fluent in Chinese has given Eric the opportunity to know the fascinating aspects of Chinese history and culture as well as making good friends in China. It has also made him a valuable teacher at Yew Wah since he is passionate about inspiring young people for Math.
Eric is married to Shona Beaven– Edwards from the United Kingdom and they have a son, Samuel, who was born in March 2006.

Adrian Longab

Adrian Longab joined Yew Chung in January 2006. In the Fall of 2006 she joins the Yew Wah team and teach English.
Prior to joining Yew Chung, Adrian worked at Kinderland International Preschool in Suzhou and Shanghai Brisbane Education Training Centre to train teachers in spoken English. In addition, Adrian has also worked as an English teacher with university students at Europe Economic College in Shanghai.
Adrian received her Bachelor of Secondary Education majoring in English from the University of the Cordilleras in Baguio City, Philippines, and earned academic units in Graduate School in her field of specialization.

Cedric Cerbolles

Cedric Cerbolles joined Yew Wah in August 2005 as the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) teacher. Starting in Fall 2006, Cedric becomes Head of Student Life and continue to teach ICT courses at Yew Wah.
Prior to joining Yew Wah, Cedric received his Computer Hardware and Software training at Microsoft Philippines. He worked at Informatics Computer Institute in the Philippines as the center’s Business Manager and English teacher. In addition, he also worked at Iverson Computer Associates as their Customer Service Manager. He has also received training in Script Writing for Media Practitioners, Theater Arts and Audio/Video workshops.
Cedric completed his Bachelor degree in Mass Communication at West Visayas State University Philippines School. Prior to attending West Visayas, he spent three and a half years at Oblates of St. Joseph Major Seminary in Batangas City, Philippines where he also received a Bachelors of Arts in Philosophy.

Dorothy Yang

Dorothy Yang joined Yew Wah in August 2006 as the Physical Education teacher. Miss Yang recently graduated from Beijing Sports University in July 2006.
As a student at the Beijing Sports University, she participated in the eurhythmics competition and placed third in the school. Prior to attending Beijing Sport University, Miss Yang taught briefly at Chinese Agriculture University. Miss Yang is from Liao Ning Province.

Win Huo

Mr. Win Huo joined Shanghai Yew Wah International School as the Physical Education teacher in August 2006. Mr. Huo is also coaching the Yew Wah Basketball team.
Prior to joining Yew Wah, Mr. Huo worked at the Shenyang Outward Bound Cultural Company as a training teacher. Then he worked at a local high school teaching Physical Education. Mr. Huo graduated from the Shenyang Institute of Physical Education in 2004. Mr. Huo enjoys basketball, swimming and many other types of sports.

Jeffrey John Quackenbush
     Jeff joined Shanghai Yew Wah in August 2007 as one of the Economics teacher. Jeff graduated from University of Illinois with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering. Jeff has worked as a project manager in the telecommunications, commercial construction and utility industries, served in the military and started his own consulting company.
     Prior to coming to Shanghai Jeff served for four years as director of Healthy Communities of Southern Inyo County, a non-profit organization focusing on improving quality of life for underserved populations. Jeff developed programs for and worked with troubled and at-risk children and the elderly.
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Theresa Sy
     Theresa Sy joined Yeh Wah in August 2007 as an ICT teacher.
She graduated from Ateneo de Manila University with a degree in Bachelor of Science major in Management Information Systems.
     Prior to joining the Yew Wah family, she has worked as a systems analyst in Smart Communications, Inc., currently the biggest mobile company in the Philippines. She has also served as a Sunday School teacher in her local church for four years, and has participated in the volunteer programs of non-profit organizations teaching English to Philippine public school children.
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Dr. Raymond Danley

     Dr. Raymond Danley joined Shanghai Yew Wah in August 2007 as the Music teacher and helping students explore university opportunities abroad.
     Dr. Danley comes to Yew Wah from the province of Ontario, Canada. His undergraduate degree, Bachelor of Arts, and teacher certification were earned from the University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario. His outstanding elementary teaching career brought him to the Faculty of Education at Lakeshore Teacher’s College in Toronto to teach Music. He returned to graduate studies at the University of Toronto where he earned a doctorate in education and continued to work there as a project director in educational research. His career then led him to the George Brown College of Applied Arts and Technology in Toronto where his duties as an administrator included Director of the Test Centre and Director of Student Services.
     In the field of vocal music performance he has earned 2 gold medals in International choral competition and has traveled extensively across North America as a vocalist, choral director, and vocal coach.

Grayson Stallings

     Grayson Stallings teaches Art/Design and Character Development at Yew Wah. He previously taught university level English as a Second Language in Shanghai, and also has experience teaching Character First! in the United States and China.

     As an artist/freelance photographer, he has shot a couple of weddings and group events as well. His exhibitions mostly focus on conceptual and urban photography but he is currently pursuing a focus in oil painting and drawing. Grayson focuses on capturing our world in a creative way that brings out a deeper meaning in life.

     Grayson is from Colorado in the United States where the great outdoors inspires his creativity and adventurous spirit. He graduated from Thomas Edison State College with a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities, which has given him unique perspective on mass media and its effect on society. His focus studies included Communications, Journalism, and Photography.
　

Annie Tang

     Annie Tang joined Yew Wah in August 2007 as a Chinese teacher. She graduated from Haerbin Normal University with a Bachelor’s degree of Chinese Language Literature. She was one of the selected few who were recognized for their academic excellence in the entire HeiLongJiang Province.

     Prior to joining Yew Wah, she was a university Chinese teacher in Heilongjiang Huaxia Computer Institute for four years, where she taught Contemporary Literature, Basic Chinese, University-level Chinese, Document Writing among many others. She was also a well-loved teacher in a middle-school in Zhejiang province where she taught for two years.
　

Dr. David Morton

     David Morton is the Science Instructor at Yew Wah International Education School. He will be teaching Biology, Chemistry and Physics for IGCSE Science. David is from Nottingham in the UK. He graduated from Oxford University with a Master’s Degree in Biochemistry. As part of this degree he spent some time working in a Drosophila Melanogaster (fruit fly) genetics laboratory. He received his PhD from the University of Nottingham, where he worked in the Pharmacy Department using atomic force microscopy to research surface science and adhesion. He arrived in Shanghai two years ago and previously worked at a university preparation course based in Shanghai University, where he taught mathematics, science and ICT.

Gideon Needleman

     Gideon Needleman grew up in Yorktown, New York, with an insatiable appetite for learning about the world around him. Wonderful physics, chemistry, biology and earth science teachers in high school inspired him to continue pursuing physics in university. After graduating from Carnegie-Mellon University in 2003, he decided to focus on his love of languages and soon moved to China where he spent his time teaching and studying Chinese.

     Gideon has resided in Qinhuangdao, Harbin, and now Shanghai for a total of about 3 years. He enjoys eating fried dumplings, riding his bicycle past slow cars, and inspiring students to ask questions about the world around them while building the skills within themselves to find good answers.

Angie Liu

     Angie Liu was admitted to University in 1996, major in accounting, and graduated from university in 2000. Then she was eligible for university teacher and worked for the Management School of Anhui University of Technology. she conducted the accounting principles, financial management, and tax accounting teaching and student thesis and internship, assisting other teachers in teaching financia. she loves teaching, loves students, holding teach philosophy, and explain the profound things in a simple way, so her teaching was recognized.
     In 2005 she came to Shanghai for master's degree study and graduated this July. she has published two articles on financial management and accounting, one of which is in the core journal above the provincial level. In 2006, she worked for Yew Wah as a part-time teacher.

Lily Wang teaches Chinese in Yew Wah International Education School. She graduated from Central South University in Hunan Province where she earned her Master’s Degree in Modern and Contemporary Chinese Literature. She has taught in universities and secondary schools. She loves literature and has published many articles during her study.
She is a friendly and sincere person who loves the company of her students; and at work, she is very hard working and meticulous. For her, teaching is a noble job, and joining the big Yew Wah family is a truly wonderful experience.

Joe Martin teaches English at Yew Wah. He has been teaching English as Second Language in China since 2004 to high school and university students. He has taught writing and IELTS preparation as well as oral English. At Yew Wah he teaches English focusing of the four skill areas of reading, writing, speaking and listening to prepare students for IGSCE exams as well as further studies.
Joe Martin is from the United States. He graduated from Thomas Edison State College in New Jersey with a Bachelor of Arts in English concentrating on literature. Prior to coming to China, he taught test preparation for various college-level examinations.

Nancy zhou ,shanghai China. Teach maths and further maths in Yew Wah.Graduated from East Nomal Univercity of China.She had been taught in senior high school for several years,has well-teaching experience,obtained teaching first level in school for many times.have bilingual education certificate,finished bilingual education master’degree course.Love teaching ,love students.is the best teacher and the best friend of the students.

Peter Ting joined Yew Wah in August of 2008 and teaches science. As the biology instructor, Mr. Ting hopes to instill a love of learning in the students and create an environment of fun and exploration in the classroom.
Peter graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor of science degree and a major in biology. His concentration was microbiology and he has also done some work towards a PhD in Immunology at Albany Medical College.

Joyce Francis

Joyce Francis is our Parents Relations Officer here at Yew Wah. Since she is fluent in both Chinese and English, she serves as a bridge between parents and the school. Joyce has two of her own children, and can identify with many of the challenges our parents face.
Joyce has worked at Yew Wah for more than three years. She began as an English teacher, and later transferred to work with the Administration. Because of her passion for education and language abilities, she was recruited by Yew Wah to lead the Parents Relations and Outreach. Before working at Yew Wah, Joyce worked for an educational organization in Hong Kong that helped students find and enroll in overseas universities.
Joyce was born in Hong Kong but raised in Australia, giving her the opportunity to be fluent in both Eastern and Western culture. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Japanese, Psychology and Business Management from Monash University in Melbourne, Australia.

Anna Yao is from Hubei, China and she joined Yew Wah in January, 2007. Now she is the Head of School Office. She is in charge of the arrangements for IGCSE and A-level exams and other school related administration. Anna was graduated from Hubei Normal University and majored in English teaching. After she got the bachelor degree, she worked as a high school English teacher and form teacher in a fa she worked as a high school English teacher and form teacher in a famous high school in Hubei.

Christine Li

Christine Li is currently the officer of OUPP Admissions in Shanghai Yew Wah International Education School. She is actively involved with admitting and recruiting the best students to attend Yew Wah.
Christine is a native of Shanghai. She graduated from Shanghai Jiao Tong University and majored in Business and Commercial Management. She worked as a senior marketing officer for 5 years in a consulting company. However, Christine discovered that her passion was in education and working with students and thus was quickly recruited to become a part of the Yew Wah team.

Emily Gu is a Shanghainese Postgraduate of East China Normal University, who majored in Chinese teaching as a second language. In addition to her academic achievements she has extensive experience in customer resource management.Currently she is part of the dynamic Admissions and Marketing department at YWIES. Her educational passions attracted her to the YWIES educational philosophy of holistic development and lifelong study in a multicultural environment. She is a welcomed addition to an already vibrant team.

Golden is in charge of all reference materials and daily work. She will serve with her own knowledge and passion for the teacher.

Caroline Chen got her Master’s degree in Business from the University of Queensland in 2007. During her years in Australia, she was part-timely working for Hilton Hotel, Brisbane to help with the banquet planning. Before that, she worked in Jiangxi Agriculture University as a Business English teacher and Foreign Affair coordinator who was in charge of organizing English culture exchanging events and helping students with their further overseas education application issues.

Jetty Liu joined Yew Wah Internal Education School as the librarian assistant in November 2007. She graduated from Nanjing Normal University. Following her graduation, she has been a history teacher in Jiangying Huashi High School for six years. After this, she entered East China Normal University for further studies, and graduated with a Master’s degree in history. She is keen on education, and love students. She enjoys helping students.

Aquarius Zhang------China ,born in shanghai, graduated from East Sea College majoring Business English.Once worked in Agricultural Bank Of China and Web International. After three years of careful study and one year tireless work experience, she have a system with a certain expertise and practical English ability, is now have the enthusiasm and high school knowledge into the Yew Wah community, services in English education, the achievement of their own values.
Aquarius’s motto: The past is for wisdom, the present for action, but for joy the future

Elsie Ma
In May 2008, Elsie Ma joined Yew Wah Internal Education School as the office assistant. She manages the students’ records and prepares various forms used by the school and so on.
Elsie Ma is a native of Shanghai. She graduated from East China Normal University and majored in Business English. Following her graduation, she has been a manager’s assistant in a computer company for three years.

My name is Caren Cheng. I come from the capital city of Anhui province－Hefei city. I am a postgraduate student from Anhui Normal University majoring in Foreign Language and Literature and my orientation is translation between English and Chinese.
I joined the Yew Wah team in January, 2008, and I am responsible for providing support to Anna and to the school and teach IELP English. I manage the student and staff supplies, and prepare various forms used by the school，help to translate the Parent Letter and other school official document etc.
Prior to coming to Yew Wah, I was a tutor for middle school students and have taught for six years as part-time English Teacher in primary school and middle school in Hefei city.

Vickie Danley is pleased to be part of the Yew Wah family and Head of the Placement Office this year. Vickie comes to Shanghai from her home country Canada. Prior to Yew Wah she was the Vice Principal of an American Kindergarten here in Shanghai. Vickie is a graduate of both Fanshawe and Mohawk Colleges. As a mother of two teenage boys who are preparing for college and university she can relate to the many joys and challenges facing parents and students in the coming year. Vickie is looking forward to journey!

Cindy Kong is the laboratory assistant in Yew Wah International Education School. She is in-charge of the science laboratory and helps the science teachers and students during experiments. She is meticulous and hardworking
She comes from JiangXi, but she graduated in SuZhou University of Science and Technology with a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Chemistry. While in the university, she has performed many experiments with the guidance of competent professors; this experience has given her the skills, knowledge and experiences that she hopes to pass on to the students.