Carrie Chinese HoD,Advisor&CNC Coordinator

Ms. Carrie holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chinese Language and Literature from Beijing Normal University and a Master’s degree in Education from The University of Hong Kong. She currently serves as the Head of Chinese Department, Advisor Coordinator, and Chinese National Curriculum Coordinator. With eight years of experience teaching IBDP Chinese A, she specializes in both Literature and Language & Literature courses and has successfully guided multiple cohorts of students through their Extended Essays, helping them achieve outstanding results. In her teaching, Ms. Carrie emphasizes exploring the beauty of literature and the depth of language, inspiring students to develop a genuine passion for Chinese learning. At the same time, she has continuously engaged in research and exploration in her teaching practice. She led the CWA Chinese Department to host the "IB Chinese Conceptual Teaching and Assessment Workshop" and was invited to be one of the workshop leaders at the 11th International Conference on Chinese Education in International Schools in 2024.

Hazel Chinese Teacher

Ms.Hazel, Master's degree in Chinese Language from Beijing Normal University, Bachelor's degree in Teaching Chinese as a Foreginer Language from Nanjing University. She has 3 years of Chinese teaching experience in a Shanghai Bilingual school and 2 years working experience in K12 education companies. As a Chinese language teacher, she has taught International students in Nanjing and Beijing. In her class, students are attracted by the topics she gives. She also encourages students to think harder about current issues.

Juliana ?Chinese Teacher & G7-G9 Academic Coordinator

Master's degree in Chinese Language Education, with 11 years of secondary school teaching experience. She has previously served as a secondary school Chinese teacher, Chinese teacher in American public schools and homeroom teacher in international secondary school. She is the Multiple winner of provincial and municipal Outstanding Writing Instructor awards. Guides students in creating personal projects, establishing school councils and organizing Chinese drama performances and other activities, stimulating students' enthusiasm and initiative, while helping them practice, improve, and grow. Cares about students' physical and mental health, builds friendly relationships with students and helps them achieve self-fulfillment.

Gabby ?Chinese Teacher &G7-G9 Pastoral Care Coordinator

She has Bachelor of Arts in Chinese Language & Literature and master in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics from East China Normal University. Gabby Holds domestic high school Chinese teaching qualification and IB certificate. While Possesses 1 year of overseas teaching experience, 7 years of international school teaching experience, and 3 years of subject and pastoral care coordination management experience. Awarded Second Prize in Changshu City Junior High Chinese Young Teachers' Basic Skills Competition,and honored with the title of "Outstanding Homeroom Teacher" in Changshu City. Specializes in integrated unit curriculum design and students' social-emotional competence development, participated in the provincial research project "Activity Design and Implementation of Chinese 'Integrated Unit' Curriculum in Bilingual Schools", She also served as workshop presenter at the inaugural Changshu UWC International Youth Physical-Mental Health and Well-being Education Symposium. Has repeatedly guided students to win awards in the International Youth Chinese Writing Competition (Junior High Native Language Category). With innovation as the plow and passion as the seed, cultivates poetry and distant horizons in the field of education.

Rachel Chinese Teacher

Ms. Chen has master degree from Nanjing Normal University in Chinese Literature. Since coming to her first school in her career, she has embraced the international education and IB philosophy. For the past seven years she has worked as a DP Chinese Teacher in Suzhou’s International school and NAS Nantong. She believes that there is no end to learning and teaching others teaches yourself, and now she is still on her way to explore the course.
She is so glad to be part of CWA family and looking forwards to growing up with all of you here.

Jim English Teacher & English HoD

Mr Jim Lu possesses a B.A. and Master of Teaching from UWS, and more than 9 years of teaching experience both in the NSW public school system and on an international scale. The professional journey encompasses roles in prestigious institutions, notably at the Nanjing Foreign Language School.
Beyond education, interests in tech, anime, and running contribute to a well-rounded perspective. With a dedication to ongoing growth and innovation, this educator is eager to apply dynamic skills and international experience to shape the future of education.

Vanessa English teacher

She has Bachelor’s degree in Broadcasting and Media Studies from Nankai University, and Master’s degree in Liberal Studies from Dartmouth College, USA. Vanessa holds high school ELA and ESL teaching certifications from both China and the United States. She has 11 years of experience teaching English, including IB, AP, TOEFL, IELTS, SAT, and Film Studies. She specializes in curriculum design, identifying students' interests, and effectively addressing challenges and key points in language acquisition. Vanessa taught herself Japanese and Korean, achieving JLPT N1, J-Test Special A Rank, and TOPIK Level 5. Additionally, she has extensive experience in translating conferences, academic mentorship, and academic competitions.

Steve English Teacher

With over a 14 years of diverse teaching experience, Steven is a dedicated educator specializing in DP English-B, AP language and Composition, and AP Literature. His career spans various roles, including curriculum development, leadership positions, student mentorship and advisory positions, in Beijing and now Changshu. Steve is adept in carrying out the IB curriculum, with plentiful experience in project- based and student-centered teaching approaches. He has been key to helping previous schools achieve accreditation and align their curriculums to various standards. As a teacher of English B and Student Advisor at CWA, Steve is dedicated to motivating and guiding students to grow academically and personally, helping them to realize and pursue their full potential.

David Alexander English Teacher&IGCSE Coordinator

He is an experienced English Language Arts teacher at China World Academy, currently teaching Grades 7-9. With over a decade of experience across China, the United States, and France, he has taught students from Grades 6–12 using a range of curricula, including IB, AP, Cambridge, and the Common Core State Standards. Holding a Doctorate in Leadership and Innovation and a Master’s in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, David brings both academic depth and empathy to his practice. He is committed to preparing middle school students for future success in the IB Diploma Programme by focusing on literacy, critical thinking, and global citizenship. As the leader of the World Scholar’s Cup club, he inspires students to connect with global issues, embrace collaboration, and challenge themselves in international academic competitions. David’s teaching philosophy centers on the belief that each student brings unique experiences and perspectives into the classroom. He creates inclusive spaces where student voices are honored, inquiry is encouraged, and meaningful growth is celebrated. Above all, David hopes students leave his class with a deep appreciation for the value of effort and an awareness of their own ongoing, meaningful progress in learning.

Yuri History Teacher&G7-G9 Humanities Group Leader,ECA Coordinator

Yuri holds a Master's degree in Economics and Business Administration from the University of Barcelona. With 10 years of experience in secondary school teaching and curriculum design, he actively promotes interdisciplinary collaboration and curriculum integration, advocating for a teaching model centered on critical thinking. Through Project-Based Learning (PBL), he guides students to independently solve problems, fostering historical analytical skills and a sense of social responsibility. With 6 years of experience in event planning and organization, he excels in leveraging the school's geographical advantages and student needs to systematically explore and integrate local resources, developing unique courses that enhance students' abilities from research and execution to reflection.?

Keshab Adhikari Econimics&BM Teacher& Group 3 HoD

Keshab is from India and has a Master of Arts (Economics) from Punjab University, India, a Master of Business Management (Education Management) from North-East Frontier University, India, and a Master in Education (Advanced Teaching Degree) from the University of the People, USA. He has more than 17 years of experience teaching at foreign schools in China, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Nepal, and India. He is also an IBDP TOK and Economics examiner.

Felester Geography teacher

With over a 10 years of diverse teaching experience, Felester is a dedicated educator specializing in IBMYP Integrated Humanities, IBDP Geography, History, Environmental Systems and Societies (ESS), and IGCSE Geography. Her career spans various roles, including curriculum development, external assessment, student mentorship and advisory positions, in both Kenya and China. Felester is an expert in delivering the IB curriculum, with extensive experience in inquiry-based and student-centered teaching approaches. She is also an IBDP Geography examiner and has also played a key role in preparing schools for IB authorization and evaluation visits. As a teacher of Geography, Advisor and Discovery Project Supervisor at China World Academy in Jiangsu, Felester is committed to inspiring and empowering students to reach their full potential.

Allan Psychology teacher

A certified, licensed and professional educator for 25 years and more than a decade in both IB MYP and DP I&S courses. Allan has mater degree in Psychology and he is an international affiliate of American Psychology Association (APA), Society for the Teaching of Psychology, International Association of Applied Psychology(IAAP) and Psychological Association of the Philippines (PAP). He believes that “ every student who enters psychology classroom bring with them a unique constellation of abilities and experiences that matter when it comes to teaching and learning”.

Annie Physics Teacher&Science HoD&STEM Director

Annie graduated from Nanjing Univsersity with a BS Degree in Physics and got her MS in Space Physics from UMN with full scholarship. She has 10 years of teaching and curricula-development experience in Physics and Mathematics in international schools including IB, AP and Alevel. She is also an experienced coach in physics competitions. Her students received awards including, but not limited to, 36th place globally in Physics Bowl and Top Gold in BPhO.

Shan Chemistry teacher

She holds an M.S. in Analytical Chemistry from East China Normal University and an M.Ed. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. With 16 years of experience in international education, she specializes in?delivering?IB, AP, A-Level, and IGCSE Chemistry?instruction, helping students master complex concepts through?a?clear, engaging, and student-centered?approach. With a deep understanding of students’ learning patterns, Shan?adapts?lessons to students' cognitive processes, transforming challenging material into?accessible and enjoyable?learning experiences. Her teaching methodology?cultivates?critical thinking, hands-on?competency, and problem-solving skills. As?a?veteran teacher, Shan?identifies?learning barriers and?implements?targeted strategies to?enhance?performance,?enabling?students to?excel in exams and competitions. Beyond teaching, Shan has?held leadership roles?at?a prestigious?international school in China,?spearheading?professional development, curriculum design, and quality assurance. Publications include: ??Lead author?of?AP Chemistry?(2011, Renmin University Press) ??Contributing author?to?AP Chemistry, 2nd Edition?(2018, World Publishing Corporation) ??Full translation?of?2017 National Chemistry Curriculum Standards?(2019, People’s Education Press & Cengage)

Matthew Chemistry teacher

He graduated with a bachelor's degree from the Department of Basic Sciences at Nanjing University (National First Prize Scholarship for Basic Talent Training), earned a master's degree with full scholarship from the Chemistry Department at the University of California, Riverside (with years of experience teaching university chemistry lab courses), and has extensive experience in international school teaching management. In 2020, he joined CWA as a founding member. He has taught AP/OSSD/IB Chemistry courses and helped students win numerous awards, such as the RSC-Rising Star National Finals, USNCO Gold Medal, UKChO Silver Medal, and JCCO Gold Medal.

Nilam Math teacher& Math HoD

Nilam is an experienced mathematics teacher and IB educator with over 18 years of teaching at the high school (IBDP, A Levels, AP) and university levels. Since 2012, he has been actively engaged in IB education, serving as a DP Examiner (Team Leader), IA Moderator, and IBEN member. His expertise encompasses IB assessments, curriculum development, and professional training. In his career, he has held leadership positions and contributed to assessment standardization, moderation, and instructional development. Passionate about fostering a student-centered, inquiry-driven learning environment, Nilam integrates technology and real-world applications to deepen students’ conceptual understanding of mathematics. He embraces a constructivist approach, encouraging students to explore mathematical concepts, develop critical thinking skills, and apply mathematics in real-world contexts.

Natalie Math teacher

??Master of Science from Sun Yat-sen University with over 10 years of middle school mathematics teaching experience.? Throughout the teaching career, has repeatedly taught graduating classes with outstanding results. Awarded honors include: Wujiang District High-Quality Open Class, Wujiang District Outstanding Homeroom Teacher, Suzhou City Micro-Lesson Competition Second Prize, Changshu Private Education Key Teacher, and member of the Wujiang District Mathematics Research Center Expert Group.

Joseph Math teacher

He has been a teacher for the last 20 years. He has had the privilege of preparing students for A level (Further Mathematics) examination in Cambridge curriculum where the students excelled and joined some of the prestigious universities in the west. Through out his teaching career that span over a decade, He has met so many friends from diverse cultures which has helped in his relationship with people from different background. He is enjoying teaching IB because it embodies what my teaching philosophy is. He believes in student led learning, He lets the students take charge of their own learning which through experience helps the learners in understanding the underlying concepts. As an IB examiner, as he prepares his students, he emphasizes to them what the examiner looks at when they answer the questions. Throughout his teaching journey , he tries his best to apply equity in his teaching, it is his belief that all learners need to be given equal opportunity in their learning process, his teaching encompasses differentiation so that no learner feels left behind in the process.

Jerry Math Teacher&DP Coordinator

After graduating from Raffles Institution in Singapore, Jerry was admitted to National University of Singapore with a Bachelor’s Degree of Engineering, followed by a Master's Degree of Mathematics Education from the University of Waterloo in Canada. Jerry has many years of mathematics teaching with experience in IB (International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme). He is also an IBDP math examiner with significant experience in marking real examination papers for IB.

Suren Nahapetyan Theater Art Teacher & Group 6 HoD

With nine years of teaching experience, including five years specializing in IB Theatre, Suren is a dedicated educator and leader in the arts. Holding a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Theatre Directing from Armenia Theater and Movie University and the Central Academy of Drama in Beijing, China, he brings both academic expertise and practical experience to his role. As Head of the Group 6 Department at CWA Changshu, Suren fosters creativity, critical thinking, and artistic expression in students. His open-minded and risk-taking approach to education encourages innovation and exploration, ensuring that students engage deeply with the arts while developing confidence and originality. Passionate about his craft, Suren is committed to inspiring excellence and shaping the next generation of performers and theater-makers.

Abby Visual Arts Teacher

Ms. Abby, Master of Fine Arts of Chinese National Academy of Arts, member of Jiangsu Province Young Calligraphers Association, 8 years of visual art teaching experience in international schools, IBO Certificate & American 7+7 Art Language Certificate, her students have won many art awards.

Goutam Visual Arts Teacher

Goutam holds a Bachelor’s degree in Visual Arts and later on B ED (Bachelor of Education) degree with a major in English and History. During his non stop 29-year Art teaching experience, he had served many prestigious International schools around the world as Head of Faculty/department in China, India, South Africa, and Indonesia, among which he has taught IBDP curriculum since 2007 and was duly trained in Tokyo, Japan. He is DP Visual Arts Examiner since 2008.

Aleks Head of P.E.

Mr. Aleks, Master's degree in Physical Education from Kharkiv Polytechnic University . He has worked in the education field for 12 years and accumulated rich experience in teaching PE. He was a basketball coach for Youth Basketball Development League (YBDL, Shanghai) and soccer coach for Sinobal FC, Hangzhou.

Cathy TOK Teacher

Ms. Cathy is from Suzhou and has a master degree from East China University of Political Science and Law in legal translation. For the past 6 years, she has served as a DP coordinator and TOK teacher at Zhangjiagang Liangfeng International School in Suzhou.
When not at work, she enjoys reading, watching films and making coffee art. She also likes spending time on taking photos and videos to record life. In her view, she likes looking for something new and developing interests. Cathy looks forward to joining the CWA community and exploring new things with all staff here.

Jennifer CAS Coordinator&Student Activity Coordinator

Ms. Jennifer holds a Bachelor’s degree in finance from Wuhan University and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Management from Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University. With years of business operations management experience and six years in the international education industry, she specializes in guiding students to understand the core values of CAS, integrating it with TOK and EE in the IB curriculum, and helping students explore and solve real-world problems from multiple dimensions. Ms. Jennifer excels in connecting social resources seamlessly with curriculum inspiring students to independently explore ideas for their CAS projects. By involving students in CAS projects, from topic selection to implementation and reflection, she helps them fully understand the seven CAS learning outcomes. Representative projects include the CWA Illustrator Incubation Program (in collaboration with Artyaya), Changshu Shajiabang Primary School Teaching and Research Project, and the Wonders Garden Project (Assisting the disabled in collaboration with Changshu Love Neighborhood Charity).

Stephen Librarian &EE Coordinator

Prior to working at CWA, Stephen served as the Librarian at a Canadian school in Dalian for 5 years. He has a Bachelor of Arts (History) from Bishop's University in Quebec, as well as a Bachelor of Education and a Master's of Information Studies from the University of Toronto.

Laurel College Counselor

With a Master of Education degree from Purdue University and over a decade of focused experience in university admissions counseling, my expertise centers on navigating the IB, AP, and A-Level students to craft tailored admissions strategies for institutions across the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Hong Kong SAR, and other major destinations. By integrating personality evaluations, career pathway analysis, and academic performance reviews, I design individualized plans that connect students’ distinct strengths and aspirations with the ethos of their target programs and universities.
Notable outcomes include guiding CWA students to get admissions from prominent institutions such as the University of Cambridge, Imperial College London, UC Berkeley, Middlebury College, Peking University (via international admissions), the University of Hong Kong, and more. My methodology prioritizes adaptability over generic templates, emphasizing individualized roadmaps that enhance students' competitiveness in global academic landscapes.

Jake College Counselor

Graduated from Nanjing University with a Bachelor Degree of Philosophy and Columbia University with a Master Degree of Philosophy and Education. Engaged in University Counselling work for 7 years including 3 years in Suzhou High School of Jiangsu Province, familiar with the application process and requirements of overseas colleges and universities. He is good at helping IB students to explore and develop their potential and apply to the most suitable universities.

Cherry Psychological?Counselor &BH

Bachelor?of?Psychology?from?Datong?University in Shan xi,?Mental?Health?Education?Counselor?(Advanced),?Certified?Psychological?Counseling,?BasicTraining?Qualification?Certificate?of?the?Chinese?Academy?of?Sciences.?She has?three?years?of?experience?in?mental?health?education,?one?year?of?experience?in?family?education,?and?a?total?of?500+?hours?of?consulting?cases.?Proficient?in?psychological?theory?and?practical?consulting?skills,?master?the?laws?of?students'?psychological?development,?good?at?humanism,?cognitive?behaviorism,?psychoanalysis?and?other?consulting?means?and?methods.?Through?thematic?psychological?classes,?one-on-one?psychological?counseling,?group?counseling,?psychological?activities?and?other?ways,?we?can?deeply?understand?the?state?of?students,?integrate?psychological?care?into?students'?live.