Ms. Yan (Linda) Liu
刘滟校长是一位有30多年教育经验的资深老师，
Ms. Linda has more than 30 years teaching experience. She has not only rich experience in teaching Chinese culture, but also excels at teaching music and art. She has a degree in Chinese Linguistics & Literature and Early Childhood Education. Ms. Linda also has holds a certificate from Association Montessori Internationale (AMI). Ms. Linda attended the Association of Chinese Teacher Teaching Seminar and gave a speech about the experience exchange report. She has taught students of all ages, from three years old to high school age. Her teaching style is very unique and she focuses on multimedia and game teaching. Ms. Linda can inspire students’ interest in learning by listening, speaking, dancing, and drawing. In addition, she pays attention on basic writing, speech skills, and Chinese culture for higher level students in learning Chinese. Ms. Linda has tutored students for CBE and AP tests. She has garnered parents’ consistent high praise and attracts a large number of students come every year. “Let students learn and love Chinese” is her educational goal. Her students participate in DFW Chinese competitions, and all the students receive rewards every year.
Arts: Ms. Linda excels at teaching students in drawing, and many students received rewards in China.
In U.S., Ms. Linda helped students participate in Plano Fire Drill Competition, with students winning First Place.
Music: Her dance rehearsal programs were selected by UTD Confucius Institute in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018.
Ms. Judy Han
我是 Judy老师，在天翼蒙特梭利学校周末班教中文，平时在Plano公立学校小学任教。我有中国郑州大学的工业工程学士学位，同时也拥有蒙特梭利证书。我有16年的中美教授小学到大学的教学经验。在美国我也有多年的蒙特梭利教学经验。我热衷参于中文的推广，多次在达拉斯中文比赛中做裁判。自 2004 年以来，我们一直住在德克萨斯州北达拉斯，业余时间我喜欢和家人一起做园艺、做饭和探索户外。我很喜欢教孩子们学中文，并把中国文化介绍给孩子们，期待看到他们越来越喜爱中文和中国文化。
My name is Ms. Judy, and I’m a teacher at Discovery Montessori Academy. I hold a Montessori certification from Collin College and a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering from Zhengzhou University in China. I have 16 years of teaching experience in China and many years of Montessori teaching experience in the United States, where I currently teach at Plano ISD. I’m passionate about promoting Chinese and have judged numerous Chinese language competitions in Dallas. We have lived in the Dallas area since 2004 and, in my spare time, I enjoy gardening, cooking, and exploring the outdoors with my family. I’m excited to introduce Chinese to your children and look forward to seeing their love for the language and Chinese culture grow.
Ms. Katherine Mai
With a strong foundation in education spanning two continents, I bring a global perspective to teaching. Originally from China, I earned my Bachelor’s in Geography Education and began my teaching career, receiving recognition as an Outstanding Teacher in 2016. Seeking to expand my expertise, I pursued a Master’s in Teaching at the University of Texas at Dallas, where I also completed the UTeach Dallas program, earning certifications in 7-12 Science and 7-12 ELL Education.
Over my 5+ years in education, I’ve taught diverse learners across K-12, specializing in creating student-centered, inquiry-based classrooms. My teaching philosophy emphasizes inclusivity, hands-on learning, and fostering curiosity—whether in science or language development.
When not in the classroom, I recharge by traveling, singing, gardening, and cooking. My greatest joy, however, comes from family time, especially playing hide and seek with my daughter.
Let’s connect and inspire the next generation together!