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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
  • Becca Du
    CLA, Kindergarten Chapman University
  • Ziou Chen
    CLA, Kindergarten UCSD
  • Stephanie Chou
    CLA, Kindergarten UCI
  • Kelley Goodale
    ELA, Kindergarten CSUF
  • Mi Zhou
    CLA, Kindergarten NYU
  • Ingrid Yiu
    CLA, Kindergarten UCLA
  • XiaoXiao Zhang
    CLA, Kindergarten CSULB
  • Priscilla Chen
    ELA, Grades K-1 UCI
  • 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
  • Lynna Huynh
    ELA, Grade 3 UCI
  • Vivian Hsiao
    CLA, Grade 3 USC
  • Angie Wang
    CLA, Grade 3 Harvard
  • Sandy Ma
    ELA, Grade 3 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 CGU
  • Na Bai
    CLA, TK
  • 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
    STEM Teacher CSUF
  • Johnny Huynh
    PE Teacher CSULB

Leadership

  • Estefania Castro
    Head of Operations
  • Candy Lin-Huang
    TOSA
  • Carin Truong
    Psychologist
  • Celine Chang
    Instructional Coach
  • Dr. Benson Kwok
    Principal

Staff & Support

  • Yesenia Alcantar
    Health Assistant
  • Jasmine Balladares
    Counselor
  • Owen Chavez
    Custodian
  • Michelle Dominguez
    Library Tech
  • Maria Loera
    Attendance Clerk
  • Laura Oliveros & Andrea Segura
    Nutrition Service Coordinators
  • Maribel Paz
    School Community Coordinator
  • Olivia Shih
    Office Assistant
  • Charlotte Tu
    After School Program Coordinator
  • Helen Wu
    SLP
  • Joey Wong
    HR Tech