Our Faculty
Learn about the passionate professionals who inspire our students daily and make our educational vision a reality.
Ms. Kari Fu
Principal & Educational Director
With over 15 years of educational leadership experience, Ms. Kari Fu brings a vision of innovative, student-centered learning that prepares students for global success.
Educational Vision & Philosophy
Education is not just about academic achievement—it's about nurturing the whole child. My approach focuses on creating an environment where students feel safe to explore, question, and discover their unique talents and passions.
Through personalized learning experiences and innovative teaching methods, we prepare students not just for tests, but for life. Every child deserves to feel confident, curious, and connected to their learning journey.
"Every student has the potential to excel when given the right support, encouragement, and opportunities to grow."
Ms. Kari Fu
Principal & Educational Director
Our Educators
Meet our dedicated team of educators who are committed to providing exceptional learning experiences for our students.
Star Kang
Teacher
About Me
Star Kang is a new teacher at Yiyang International Education. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Child and Adolescent Development from California State University, Fullerton. With over two years of tutoring experience, she is passionate about working with children and is currently pursuing her multiple subject teaching credential to become an elementary school teacher.
My Experience
Bachelor's degree in Child and Adolescent Development from California State University, Fullerton
Over two years of tutoring experience
Currently pursuing multiple subject teaching credential
Ms. Allison
Elementary Teacher
About Me
Ms. Allison has been teaching at Yiyang International Education since 2019. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Biology from the University of California, Riverside and is CPR certified. With over three years of experience teaching 5th–6th grade, she believes every student has the potential to grow and succeed through proper guidance and support.
My Experience
Bachelor's degree in Biology from UC Riverside
CPR certified
Over three years of experience teaching 5th–6th grade
Teaching at Yiyang since 2019
Ms. Andrea
Early Childhood Educator
About Me
Ms. Andrea brings over 30 years of experience working with children, including more than 10 years at Kiddie Academy. She currently works with TK–K students and enjoys fostering early childhood development. In her free time, she loves watching baseball games.
My Experience
Over 30 years of experience working with children
More than 10 years at Kiddie Academy
Specializes in TK–K students
Expert in early childhood development
Grace Du
Chinese Teacher & Curriculum Planner
About Me
Grace Du joined Yiyang International Education in 2020 and serves as a Chinese teacher and curriculum planner. She focuses on bilingual Chinese instruction for elementary students, including one-on-one and small group tutoring. Passionate about interactive teaching, she aims to improve students' listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Chinese.
My Experience
Chinese teacher and curriculum planner
Bilingual Chinese instruction specialist
One-on-one and small group tutoring experience
Joined Yiyang in 2020
Ms. Ashley
Elementary Teacher
About Me
Ms. Ashley has been with Yiyang International Education for over three years, teaching 1st and 2nd grade. She is CPR certified, graduated from Diamond Bar High School, and is currently pursuing an Associate's degree in Business Economics at Mt. San Antonio College, with plans to transfer to UC Irvine. She is dedicated to helping students grow through skill-building and collaboration.
My Experience
CPR certified
Graduated from Diamond Bar High School
Pursuing Associate's degree in Business Economics at Mt. SAC
Plans to transfer to UC Irvine
Over three years teaching 1st and 2nd grade
Wendy Chang
Mathematics Teacher
About Me
Wendy Chang teaches elementary mathematics at Yiyang. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and a Master of Science in Biostatistics. She is passionate about making math fun and interactive, and focuses on real-world applications that help build student confidence. Wendy is fluent in Mandarin.
My Experience
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
Master of Science in Biostatistics
Elementary mathematics specialist
Fluent in Mandarin
Focuses on interactive and real-world math applications
Ms. Amy
Math & Chinese Teacher
About Me
Ms. Amy is excited to join Yiyang International Education. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Biology and a Master's in Education from the University of California, Riverside. She also possesses California credentials in Math and Chinese teaching and has six years of experience teaching middle and high school students.
My Experience
Bachelor's degree in Biology from UC Riverside
Master's in Education from UC Riverside
California credentials in Math and Chinese teaching
Six years of experience teaching middle and high school students
Ms. Jazmin Tiznado
Elementary Teacher
About Me
Ms. Jazmin is a new teacher at Yiyang International Education. She is currently studying Liberal Studies at Cal Poly Pomona. With two years of volunteer experience at Lehigh Elementary School, she enjoys guiding kids to do their best. She is also a native Spanish speaker.
My Experience
Currently studying Liberal Studies at Cal Poly Pomona
Two years of volunteer experience at Lehigh Elementary School
Native Spanish speaker
New teacher at Yiyang International Education
Ms. Yolanda
Chinese Teacher
About Me
Ms. Yolanda is a Chinese teacher at Yiyang International Education. She holds a Secondary-Level A Mandarin qualification from both the City University of Hong Kong and the Chinese Language Commission. With experience as a Mandarin tutor in Hong Kong, she is fluent in both Mandarin and Cantonese, and English is her second language.
My Experience
Secondary-Level A Mandarin qualification from City University of Hong Kong
Secondary-Level A Mandarin qualification from Chinese Language Commission
Experience as Mandarin tutor in Hong Kong
Fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese
English as second language
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