Both the Chinese and Foreign Principals, and the leadership team of Sedbergh School are highly experienced in education and teaching management. Leading an excellent international faculty team, they provide students with a quality education that draws on the strengths of Chinese and foreign education systems.
In such an environment where Chinese and Western teachers complement each other, students will develop an ardent love for Chinese culture, and perceive the charm of diverse cultures and gain a broad international perspective.
Logan Xu
Maths Teacher
Studied in Fuzhou No.1 High School
Graduated with both Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree from Tianjin University
Won First Prize in maths competition several times in school
Won Second Prize in US mathematical modeling competition
Vivian Chen
Maths Teacher
Bachelor of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics from Changchun Normal University
Previously worked as an ASB and IGCSE Mathematics Teacher at an international school
Phoebe Zhao
Chinese Teacher
M.A. in International Chinese Language Education, Xiamen University
Bachelor of Arts, Zhengzhou University
4 years of experience in education
Worked as a language teacher in the senior high school and junior high school of an international school.
Worked as a teacher of Chinese language and culture at Mae Fah Luang University in Thailand, and was awarded "Excellent Chinese Teacher" byConfucius Institute.
Ann Wu
Chinese Teacher
A Bachelor’s Degree from Hunan Normal University
A Junior High School Teacher Qualification certificate
Nearly 10 years of Chinese teaching experience
Alexey Khodyka
Science Teacher
South Federal University (Russia),B.Sc Natural Science and Mathematics
Rostov Pedagogical University,Vocational Certificate in Education
Arizona State University (USA),English Certification
Teacher of the Highest Category (Russia)
IB Certified in Chemistry/Biology
TESOL
With 13 years of science teaching expertise in IB/MYP/DP/AP/IGCSE curricula, has held senior science teaching roles in Russia, Finland, China, and international schools, with proficiency in laboratory management and English-medium instruction
Jack Cleary
Humanities Teacher
Technological University Dublin: BSc Business & Law (2:1 Hons)
Liverpool John Moores University: Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
With 3 years of international teaching experience
Has taught in Thailand, China, and other regions, proficient in cross-disciplinary English-medium instruction
James Hough
Humanities Teacher
University of Hull (UK): BSc in Geography
Manchester Academy of English: CELTA Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults
15 years of global experience in English language teaching and management
Expertise in delivering IB/MYP/IELTS curricula to all age groups
With expertise in curriculum development, teacher training, and team management; teaching experience spans schools in China, Indonesia, Poland, and other countries
James Cameron
Art teacher
Bachelor of Arts, University of Dundee
Has worked in design and art industries for more than 30 years
Invited by China Academy of Art to serve as a senior lecturer in 2023
Aria Zhang
Music Teacher
Shanghai Conservatory of Music, Music Performance Major
Specialised in oboe and piano
Soloist in the "Oboe Sound Concert" at He Luting Concert Hall
Performed in the "Red Source - Red Classics" symphonic concert at Shanghai Music Opera House.
Wei Chen
PE Teacher
A Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education from Fujian Normal University
A Teacher Qualification Certificate in China and a Title of Secondary Senior High School Teacher
A National Basketball Referee & Athlete
China Youth Football Foundation Excellent Coach of School Football
12 years of teaching experience, including 8 years of bilingual teaching in international schools