Faculty

• 30 years of teaching experience, specializing in early elementary education, grades PK-2nd
• Professional license in Elementary Education (1-6)
• EEC Lead Teacher Licensed
• SEI endorsed
• Master of Arts in Teaching, Brandeis University
• Bachelor of Arts in History, Boston University

A Message from Ms. Dolan:

I have always known that I wanted to be a teacher. I am lucky enough that I have taught many different grades and subjects for over thirty years. What I love about teaching is getting to know my students, and seeing them master an elusive skill, or discover something new.

When I am not teaching, I love to read books, write stories, and spend time with my family and friends. I have a 17-year-old son who is a giant of a boy – 6 feet, 2 inches tall, and still growing – yes he plays football! I also have two wonderful chihuahuas named Snowflake and Perro.

• 4 years of Teaching Experiences
• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, University of Wyoming
• Master in Chemical Engineering, University of Wyoming

A Message from Ms. He:

My first teaching job was as an assistant teacher at the University of Wyoming, where I got my Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering. Then in 2018, I was offered a position teaching Chinese at the WSCC program. I have learned so much about teaching and learning over the last three and a half years, including how to effectively manage elementary-aged children, and how to teach a group of students with different skill levels and backgrounds.

When I am not teaching, I like to spend time with my husband and one-and-a-half-year-old daughter. I also own and operate my own art studio where I teach art to children of all ages. Some of my students have even participated in and won international and national art competitions. I am excited to share all these different skill sets with my new students at Lotus Academy!

• 2 years of Teaching Experience
• BA in Management, Huaqiao University

A Message from Ms. Wu:

I attended Chinese Language and Culture College of Huaqiao University in 2001 as part of the first cohort of students admitted from mainland China. I was fortunate to be selected by the Chinese language and literature teacher as his teaching assistant, which helped me earn my first experience in teaching Chinese to overseas students. Now, As the Chinese and Mathematics teacher at Lotus, I am passionate about creating a positive and engaging learning environment where every student feels valued and motivated. And I also strive to make learning fun and accessible to all students, tailor my teaching methods to suit their individual needs.

When not at school, I enjoy baking and reading. As a mom of 2 kids, I also love spending time with them on math challenge problems, Chinese recitation, as well as accompanying them in piano and string practice. It makes me feel like a supermom, haha…

• 5 years of teaching experience
• Master of Arts in Education, Fairfield University
• Initial Teacher license K-6
• SEI endorsed

A Message from Ms. Grossman:

I have always had a passion for helping others, especially children. I am constantly striving to learn and grow as an individual and a teacher. I believe that it is not just the classroom of students who are learning day to day, but the teacher who has an opportunity to take in feedback and improve. Children have always had a way of putting a smile on my face, and I want to be able to share my passion for learning and put a smile on their faces as well.

• 27 years of teaching experience
• Assistant Principal (Elementary)
• Professional Teacher license K-6
• Professional Teacher Reading License K-12
• MA in Education with a specialization in Leadership and Administration, CW Post
• MA in Education with a specialization in Reading and Literacy, Adelphi University
• BA in Education and Psychology, Saint Michael’s College

A Message from Ms. Benevento:

With over twenty-five years of experience in education, I’ve had the opportunity to work with students in a variety of settings, helping them grow and succeed. Most recently, as a Private Tutor and Educational Consultant, I worked closely with families to help their children set and achieve educational goals. Before that, I was an Assistant Principal, where I honed my skills in leadership, communication, and problem-solving, all of which helped me create a positive learning environment. In addition, my volunteer work as a trained Family Advocate allowed me to assist families of children with special needs, which reinforced my passion for creating inclusive and supportive learning environments. I’m excited to be part of a school community that focuses on developing students not just academically, but socially, emotionally and personally. As a teacher, my goal is to help students find their purpose, build strong relationships, and take on meaningful roles within their communities.

• 30+ years of teaching experience, grades 1-12, 10 years of a WSCC Competition Math teacher, and 6 years of a WSCC ASP teacher
• Bachelor of Mathematics, Shenyang Normal University, China

A message from Miss. Jiang :

I have been engaged in mathematics teaching for over 30 years. I used to be a middle and high school teacher in China. I joined WSCC in 2017. 

I love teaching. I like seeing students change their attitudes towards mathematics, from hating math to liking it and gaining confidence in it. In my spare time, I enjoy taking walks, playing ping pong and traveling.

• 20+ years of teaching experience. 10 years of WSCC afterschool Site manager.
• Bachelor of Science, Lesley University
• Associate in Elementary Education, Southern China Normal University, Guangdong, China

A Message from Ms. Huang:

Many parents of previous and current students say that I was born to be a teacher. I feel the same way because teaching is my life’s passion. I have been teaching Chinese to students from K to 12th grade for more than twenty years. My years of teaching experience as a Chinese teacher help me understand the challenges that students have in Chinese learning, and I can help them overcome their difficulties with diversified and individualized teaching strategies. A lot of my students passed the Chinese AP test with perfect scores. However, my goal is not only to help students be proficient in Chinese, but also to make connections to the world.

My hobbies include cooking, reading, listening to music, and traveling. I spend a good amount of time in the kitchen cooking, especially baking during the holidays. I usually make cakes, bread, and cookies. I love to share them with my friends as well. I read books while listening to music before bed every night. I have a 14-year-old son who’s in 9th grade. He likes to make good food with me, and of course, he likes playing computer games as other teen boys do.

• Doctor of Musical Arts in percussion performance, Boston University
• Master of Music in music performance, Royal Northern College of Music, United Kingdom

Mr. Tsai is a talented percussionist who has been learning and playing percussion instruments since the age of five.

His exceptional talent and dedication have earned him the opportunity to perform in various locations across Asia, Europe, and the United States. Mr. Tsai’s outstanding musical abilities have also been recognized through multiple awards, including the 3rd Prize in The Northern Music competition in Sweden in 2018, and the 1st prize in the Southern competition in the United Kingdom in 2011 and 2012.

Coach Qiumars is a national-level coach with over 20 years of coaching experience and is among the highest-rated players in the country.  He had played in Junior Asian Games representing the Iranian Junior National Team.  He has also played in the German league professionally and competed throughout Europe for over 20 years.  Coach Qiumars has been recognized for training many junior players from the beginning to the Master level.

• Education Major, at UMass Amherst, Amherst, MA: Feb 2021- present
• 6 years of Classical Chinese Dance Training at Zhejiang Arts School, China
• 2 Years of Teaching Experience

AWARDS:

• New England American Chinese Arts Society Chinese Dance Competition: Diamond Award, 2019
• Zhejiang Province Young Dancer Competition: 3rd Place, 2016