Ms Amber Liu
Deputy Head of Elementary, Dehong Xi'an
A pioneer of local-international integration, illuminating learning journeys through the essence of “seeing people”—seeing students’ real needs, teachers’ professional value, and parents’ underlying concerns.
Top Academic Background:
- Master’s in Curriculum & Instruction, Michigan State University (No.1 in Elementary Education)
- Leadership Certificate, Harvard University — providing a cutting-edge foundation in educational theory.
Extensive International & Bilingual Practice:
- Assistant Principal at Malvern College Chengdu (cross-disciplinary curriculum development)
- U.S. public school immersion program (award-winning language immersion project)
- Chinese teacher at Confucius Institute Believes that integrating Chinese and Western education requires deep understanding of curriculum logic, not simple patchwork: retaining the systematic research strengths of public education while introducing Western project-based learning and interdisciplinary approaches.
Breakthrough Philosophy: “From teaching what we want to what students need.” Emphasizes Equity > Equality, advocates teacher-student dialogue, encourages student voice, and rejects “self-indulgent education.” Focuses on individual differentiation, deep integration of Chinese and Western education, and building students’ self-efficacy.
Proven Success:
- Developed an award-winning immersion language program in a U.S. public school (“Michigan Outstanding School Project of the Year”)
- Former Confucius Institute Chinese teacher at Michigan State University
- Holds dual teaching qualifications in China and the U.S. (K-12 Chinese + Primary Generalist)
