Our Teachers

Keju Bao

I worked at Tianjin No.3 Middle School as a lead teacher when I was in China. Since 2004, I have devoted myself to the overseas Chinese education program. I served as a board member at CCL for one term. Then, beginning from 2015, I have been teaching Chinese Class here. I will do my best to make my students enjoy learning Chinese culture through my classes.

Yang Chen

I joined CCL as a teacher in 2005. My personality combines humor and mild temperament. I enjoy singing and dancing for leisure. In 2017, I proudly received the award of “Outstanding Overseas Chinese Teachers” honored by the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office, the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China. I am willing to devote myself to disseminating Chinese language and culture overseas for my whole life.

HuiJing Eggleston

I have taught CCL bilingual classes for 10 years since 2008. Over the years, I designed my class based on students’ interest, supported my instruction with the curriculum. My goals are to cultivate students’ interest in Chinese culture, and help them understand the importance of learning Chinese language. I hope we can work together to achieve these goals, and enjoy the journey!

Jingda Feng

More than 10 years of children development working experience. Highly skilled in design appropriate developmental curriculum for children. I really enjoy teaching kids and conducting different educational activities.

Susan Porcelli

Upon receiving her Master’s Degree in Education, I received my teaching certificates in NY and NJ states. I taught ESL and Mandarin in both public and private schools in the past. Currently, I teache at Smithtown High School East and SSPJ school in St. James. I was one of the recipients of “Outstanding Overseas Chinese Teachers” given by the Chinese Government in 2017.  

Ying Gu

Esther Jiang

Keming Li

Hong Snyder

After my twin daughters were born in 2007, I began to teach Chinese. Since 2014, I have taught Chinese at Harbor Country Day School from early childhood through eighth grade. I love teaching Chinese and love children. The best time to start learning a language is in childhood, so I am happy to share my rich experience teaching Chinese language and culture.

Qin Liu

I Graduated with a BA degree in Chinese Language and Literature, focusing on Chinese language teaching. With more than two decades of teaching experience in U.S. K-7 grades, I aim to develop confidence and interest for students to learn Chinese. I have won Teaching Excellence Medals by the Association of Chinese Schools in America, and 2017 Outstanding Overseas Chinese Teachers by Chinese Government.

Xuping Niu

B.A. in Chinese Language and Literature. I had been taught Chinese in elementary school and middle school for 11 years. I joined CCL in 2015, and have helped student to learn Chinese language and culture since then. My teaching philosophy is to teach students in accordance with their aptitude.

Shouyun Qiao

After earning a Master degree in education I became a NYC public school teacher. Years later, I had my fourth child and become a full time mom. I was teaching at Huaxia and Queen’s college Chinese schools and have earned various outstanding teacher awards. I am currently teaching in the Dix Hills and CCL. I love teaching and am passionate about sharing my knowledge of the Chinese language and culture.

Sylvia Frank

I received my Master of Chinese Language Education from the School of Overseas Education, Nanjing University. I have been engaged in overseas Chinese education since 1990. I have won various awards from different cultural and educational institutions, and accumulated rich theoretical knowledge and first-hand teaching experience in heritage Chinese teaching.

Catherine Wang

MBA from SBU, MS in CS from CCNY. I love to promote Chinese culture and help foreigners who are interested in Chinese to learn Chinese. In 2013, I began teaching adult Chinese at CCL. My motivation comes from the adult students who don't have any Chinese background, come to class very time. I love to hear them read loudly and have language exercises with them. I am good at adjusting the classroom atmosphere to make students  learn Chinese easily.

Jingtao Vinciguerra

In nearly 2 decades, I enthusiastically to persuade promoting Chinese culture and our language to Americans and our Chinese new generations. Since 2006, I have been teaching in several schools. I deeply believe that teacher should provide a calm and most fun environment for Chinese learning. Various teaching methods can help and fit diversity students' needs.

Weiwei Zhang

M.S. in teaching Chinese as second language. Focusing on heritage students' special needs, I have developed my teaching strategies combining both eastern and western pedagogy. I am the board member of Suffolk County Asian American Advisory Board, and Port Jefferson Dragon Boat festival Committee. I have also been in charge of 90.1FM China Blue for years.

Yihong Zhang

I have been teaching first grade Chinese since 2014. I believe that teachers with passion will inspire students to learn. My goal is to teach with passion, to create a relaxed and active learning atmosphere, to encourage students to participate in class activities, and to cultivate the students’ interest in Chinese language and culture.

Xiangyun Chang

Influenced by my father, I started to get interested in Chinese Chess when I was a kid. I was the champion in the Department of Physics, Tsinghua University. I joined CCL in 2017. I hope more and more students will get interested in this traditional Chinese board game, and will enjoyed in learning it.

Sil Crino

I have been involved in the Martial Arts for over 25 years; I am currently a 5th Degree Black Belt Master in Kempo presented by Grandmaster Kimo. I hold ranks in: Shaolin Kempo / Jiu Jitsu, Kempo Jutsu & Kajukenbo. I am Full-Time Instructor at Crino’s Martial Arts, and do my best to create a family friendly atmosphere for both our students and their parents.

Du Du

My interest spreads among a large variety of handcrafting, including paper crafts, sewing, jewelry designing, painting, etc. I hope to share the joy of handcraft work with all the kids along the way, and also harvest patience and diligence at the end. I worked as a newspaper journalist then a book editor before came to the US, and also taught in high school. Currently, I am also an editor for a children magazine in Chinese.

Qin Han

Yue Hao

Chess enthusiast since 1991. It is a great pleasure to share my thoughts with kids and open the door of fantastic chess world for them.

Enyuan Hu

Starting with Chinese chess, I became enthusiastic about chess games from early age. To me, chess games are more about exercises of logic, mind frame, vision, and endurance than about win or lose. I sincerely appreicate the opportunity of teaching this chess introductory class, where I will be able to share the happiness with youngsters by playing chess.

Keming Li

Jingtao Vinciguerra

I had gone through professional training for years. I enjoy dancing in my entire life, and regard dancing as my soul. We perform on many occasions every year. I hope every little dancer will enjoy the performances on the stages very much.

Jie Yang

I love Chinese Calligraphy and taught a beginner course in the school year of 2017-2018. I have been practicing Calligraphy in the regular styles since 2016. My favorite Calligrapher is Zhiyong and Xizhi Wang.

Weiwei Zhang

M.S. in teaching Chinese as second language. Focusing on heritage students' special needs, I have developed my teaching strategies combining both eastern and western pedagogy. I am the board member of Suffolk County Asian American Advisory Board, and Port Jefferson Dragon Boat festival Committee. I have also been in charge of 90.1FM China Blue for years.

Xin Zhao

I have been playing Go for more than 30 years. I'm now ranked as 5 Dan (amateur) in the American Go Association (AGA). I started to teach the GO class at CCL since 2012, and have been enjoying introducing this great board game to the new generation over the years.

Chengfu Zhou

A few years ago, I introduced my son to the Rubik’s Cube and he loved it. I hope to share it with other children so they can be introduced to the wonderful world of cubing that has brought so much happiness to my son!

Lilly Chai

I joined CCL as a volunteer in 2017. I enjoy sharing my knowledge of arts and guiding students to create fun art projects. As an art student for 7 years, I specialize in oil painting and pencil drawing. My artwork has been featured in the Long Island Art League gallery exhibition, and have won awards in the Huntington tulip festival contest for three years in a row.

Kelsey Ge

Zekey Huang

Anhui Jiang

David Liang

I’m a Ward Melville high school Senior and I started to learn Chinese at CCL 12 years ago before becoming a volunteer. My brother Allen, my close friend Kevin and I have been helping out at the Yo-Yo class for five years. I am patient, friendly and love to help the students. I hope more children will have fun practicing Yo-Yo.

Julie Yang

I specialize in realistic sketching and pen and ink drawing. I enjoy reading, writing, and drawing. Since I am an older sister, I have the experience to successfully work with younger kids and try to help them improve. I enjoy working with students and helping them improve their technique is a great experience.

Kelsey Ge

I Joined CCL since 2015. In addition, I have volunteered to work at CCL, and to teach Origami at Chinese cultural events such as the Dragon Boat Race Festivals and the Chinese New Year Festivals for years. My passion on Origami started from very young age. I hope that, through the Origami Class, I can spread my enthusiasm to my students.

Allen Liu

Bryant Liu

I started to learn Chinese at CCL in 2008 before becoming a volunteer. My brother Allen, my close friend Kevin and I have been helping out at the Yo-Yo class for five years. I am patient, friendly and love to help the students. I hope more children will have fun practicing Yo-Yo.

Hanping Shen

Kevin Xu

I’ve volunteered to help Yo-Yo class with my best friends Allen and Bryant since 2013. With our Yo-Yo class buddies, we learned, practiced tricks, played fun games.

Katie Zhao

I have played Go, which I am really interested in, since I was in elementary school. I worked as a volunteer assistant for the Go: Beginner class during the 2017-18 school year. 

Mengnan Zou

I got PhD  at Stony Brook University, and have started my volunteer work at CCL since 2017. With over 7-year experience in Chinese folk dancing, I am willing to share my passion with the class. Welcome to the dancing world!