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Irvine Chinese Immersion Academy

Rooted in Growth, Reaching for the Sky.

Educators & Support

Our Instructional Team

At Irvine Chinese Immersion Academy, we're not just building classrooms—we're shaping futures with a team that's as passionate as it is pioneering. Our educators aren't simply teachers; they are mentors, champions of curiosity, and architects of your child's success.

What truly sets our team apart is their relentless dedication to crafting a vibrant and immersive learning experience. Here, education goes beyond textbooks. Our teachers weave language mastery, cultural richness, and holistic growth into every lesson, ensuring that your child doesn’t just learn—they flourish. With innovative teaching strategies and the latest educational tools, we make learning an adventure that’s both engaging and impactful.

When you join us at ICIA, you're choosing a path where our immersion model and extraordinary team create a transformative educational journey. Together, we’ll help your child unlock a world of possibilities, one inspired step at a time.

  • Liz Hsueh
    CLA, Kindergarten University of Illinois Chicago
  • Tiffany Lien
    CLA, Kindergarten CSUF
  • Becca Du
    CLA, Kindergarten Chapman University
  • Ziou Chen
    CLA, Kindergarten UCSB
  • Stephanie Chou
    CLA, Kindergarten UCI
  • Kelley Goodale
    ELA, Kindergarten CSUF
  • Ingrid Yiu
    CLA, Kindergarten UCLA
  • XiaoXiao Zhang
    CLA, Kindergarten CSULB
  • Priscilla Chen
    ELA, Grades K-1 UCI, CSUF
  • Mi Zhou
    CLA, Grade 1 NYU
  • Yiwei Lian
    CLA, Grade 1 UCONN
  • Peiyao Wang
    CLA, Grade 1 Pepperdine University
  • Hathaway Xu
    CLA, Grade 1 Boston University
  • Olivia Yu
    CLA, Grade 1 USC
  • Suzanne Suitor
    ELA, Grade 1 BYU
  • Aliie Chen
    CLA, Grade 2 UCSD
  • Helen Lai
    ELA & CLA, Grade 2 UCD
  • Rebecca Bao
    CLA & ELA, Grade 2 CSUF
  • Gouran Zhang
    CLA, Grade 2 UCLA, Pepperdine
  • Lynna Huynh
    ELA, Grade 3 UCI
  • Vivian Hsiao
    CLA, Grade 3 USC
  • Angie Wang
    CLA, Grade 3 Harvard
  • Sandy Ma
    ELA, Grade 3 USF, Concordia University of Irvine
  • Yani Tan
    CLA, Grade 4 USC
  • Chloe Allen
    ELA, Grade 4 CSUF
  • YuQi Situ
    CLA, Grade 5 UCLA
  • Jordon Lim
    ELA, Grade 5 Claremont Graduate University
  • Na Bai
    CLA, TK University of Pacific
  • Phebe Lo
    CLA, TK Cal Poly Pomona
  • Maggie Yiu
    CLA, TK Jessup University
  • Yan Zhang
    CLA, TK Shenyang Normal University
  • Julie Fong
    Art Teacher UCSD
  • Jordan Sparks
    Music Teacher CBU
  • Nikki Sibucao
    STEAM Teacher CSUF
  • Johnny Huynh
    PE Teacher CSULB

Leadership

  • Estefania Castro
    Head of Operations UCI, APU, USC
  • Candy Lin-Huang
    TOSA LMU, USC
  • Carin Truong
    Special Education Coordinator Concordia University, CSUF, National University
  • Celine Chang
    Instructional Coach and Curriculum Coordinator UCLA
  • Dr. Benson Kwok
    Executive Director APU, USC

Student Support Services

  • Jasmine Balladares
    Counselor Chapman University
  • Michelle Dominguez
    Library Tech Long Beach College
  • Whitney Gonzalez
    Health Assistant
  • Laura Oliveros & Andrea Segura
    Nutrition Service Coordinators CSUF
  • Alieska Ruiz
    Health Assistant
  • Charlotte Tu
    After School Program Coordinator UCI
  • Helen Wu
    SLP CSUF

Front Office

  • Nicole Lam
    Office Assistant
  • Maria Loera
    Attendance Clerk CSULA
  • Maribel Paz
    School Community Coordinator CBU
  • Olivia Shih
    Office Assistant Emerson College

Support Staff

  • Owen Chavez
    Custodian
  • Irvine Garcia
    Custodian
  • Jose Ramirez
    Custodian
  • Micah Vinh
    Technology Services Intern CSUF
  • Joseph Wong
    HR Tech UCLA

Staff & Support

  • Luhan Cao
    Afterschool Aide
  • Evelyn Castro
    Campus Monitor/Afterschool Aide
  • Elizabeth Chae
    Afterschool Aide
  • Jennifer Chu
    Art Instructional Aide
  • Saul Diaz
    Afterschool Aide
  • Kyle Donaldson
    Afterschool Aide
  • Anastasiia Dovhal
    Mandarin Instructional Aide CSULB
  • Edyth Duan
    Mandarin Instructional Aide
  • Ryan Ehara
    Campus Monitor/Afterschool Aide
  • Jaden Fong
    Campus Monitor/Afterschool Aide
  • Grace Huang
    Music Instructional Aide
  • Vivian Jiang
    Mandarin Instuctional Aide
  • Cassie Kao
    Mandarin Instructional Aide Concordia University Irvine, UCR
  • Alice Liao
    Mandarin Instructional Aide
  • Weina Li
    Mandarin Instructional Aide
  • Emily Liu
    Mandarin Instructional Aide
  • Jasmine Liu
    Mandarin Instructional Aide
  • Monica Mejia
    Instructional Aide
  • Samantha Reed
    Afterschool Aide
  • Abigail Roman
    Afterschool Aide
  • Anthony Suazo
    Afterschool Aide CSUF
  • Sirena Sun
    Mandarin Instructional Aide UCI, Loyola Marymount University
  • Zoey Sun
    Mandarin Instructional Aide
  • Kyoko Watari
    Afterschool Aide
  • Sophia Wang
    Mandarin Instructional Aide
  • Xinyun Wang
    Mandarin Instructional Aide
  • Silvie Wong
    Mandarin Instructional Aide
  • Sherry Xu
    Mandarin Instructional Aide
  • Jaqueline Zambrano
    Campus Monitor Lead
  • Jen Zeng
    Mandarin Instructional Aide
  • Kelly Zhang
    Mandarin Instructional Aide
  • Vickie Zhang
    Mandarin Instructional Aide