Lecturer, Asian and Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures
Program Director, UVA in Shanghai

Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Fields: Chinese language acquistion, proficiency, and pedagogy

Major research areas are Chinese language acquisition, proficiency, and pedagogy. Served as Acting Director of Chinese Instruction Program, Director of UVA in Shanghai Chinese Language Program. Being awarded Ron Walton Young Scholar and Jiede research grant from Chinese Language Teachers Association. Outreach services: OPI Tester in Mandarin Chinese, Foreign Language Program Reviewer, and the development of AP Chinese Language and Culture, including serving on AP Chinese Task Force and AP Chinese Professional Development Advisory Group, being the author of AP Chinese Teacher's Guide, and leading AP Chinese workshops.

Web pages:

• Elementary Chinese Student Publications
• UVA in Shanghai Program