Hi! I am Li Laoshi. I was born and raised in Canton, China. I hold degrees in Chemical Engineering and Education Management. This is my fourth year working at San Diego Unified School District. The prior two years, I have worked at Bellevue School District as a Mandarin Immersion Chinese Teacher. I previously taught in China for 11 years as a senior math teacher and 7 years in Vancouver School District in Washington state. In my spare time, I enjoy reading and traveling. I love to learn new things.
I believe the Chinese old saying "It is better to travel ten thousand miles than to read ten thousand books.'” I am so excited that I can contribute and share my passion with Barnard community. It is always rewarding to see students opening their views to different cultures and gaining confidence through second language learning. I believe the collaboration between school and families create the best support for student learning. As a teacher, I always put students first; I strive to create a positive environment with mutual respect that allows each student to develop as a whole person.