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!

• 17 years of teaching experience
• Supervisor/Director (Elementary ) initial license
• Professional Teacher license K-G6
• SEI endorsed
• Legacy Heritage Teacher Leadership Program, Brandeis University
• MAT in Elementary Education, Brandeis University
• BA in Theater Arts, Brandeis University

A Message from Ms. Chavah Goldman:

An educator for the past twenty years, I am excited to move on to the next chapter of my education career at Lotus Academy! I have my Professional teaching license for grades 1-6, a Masters in Teaching (Elementary), a Graduate Studies certificate in Teacher Leadership, and my Professional Supervisors (Elementary) license.  With extensive experience both as a classroom teacher and as an administrator, I have worked with all grades K-8.  Teaching is my passion, and I love being able to bring my creativity to the classroom and to figure out how to best meet the learning needs of each of my students. When not at school, I enjoy spending time gardening, reading, doing creative writing, watching baseball, and spending time with my family and friends.  An educator for the past twenty years, I am excited to move on to the next chapter of my education career at Lotus Academy

• 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.

• TESOL Certified
• 12 Years of Language Teaching Experience
• Preparing Students for the TOEFL
• 20 Years of Editing Experience in the Biomedical and Neuroscience Fields
• Education: TESOL Certification Program Boston Academy of English, Boston -Bachelor of Arts in Education, Johnson College, Johnson, VT

• 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.

• M.Ed in Human Development and Education Harvard University, Cambridge MA
• B.S. in Heath Promotion and Behavioral Science University of Texas at Austin, Austin TX

A message from Ms. Scott :

I am originally from Texas where I received my BS and teaching certification in English Language Arts,  University of Texas at Austin. I recently moved to Boston, Massachusetts to pursue my Master’s degree in Education at Harvard University. I am extremely passionate about English, education, and helping students develop a love for reading and writing. I will always be eternally grateful for my teachers who worked so hard with me and made me into the person I am today, I would’ve never seen my potential without them. I want nothing more than to make that same positive impact on the minds and hearts of my students.

Along with my commitment to education, I also enjoy spending time reading, cooking, and enjoying the outdoors. I love going on hikes with my dog and spending quality time with friends and family.

• 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