SCHOOL LEADERSHIP

Enriched with the resources and long history of Tsinghua University and Tsinghua University High School, Tsinghua International School was established in 2009 to provide an education that combines the best of Western and Chinese learning. THIS embodies unique characteristics of the International Qualification, Chinese roots as well as the Tsinghua spirit for foreign families and overseas returnees.

Tsinghua International School provides advanced international educational methodology within a positive and academically-strong school culture. It fosters creative critical thinkers who will be prepared to lead in the global community. With thirteen years of school achievements including graduates who have been accepted by top universities all around the world, the school has become one of the best schools in the international education.

Setting sail from Tsinghua to the rest of the Globe, we hope our students will carry the Tsinghua spirit of “self-improvement and moral integrity”, absorb the advantages of both Chinese and western education, and will bloom brilliantly on the world stage moving forward.

Principal Zhu Ying holds a Bachelor’s degree in English from East China Normal University and a Master’s degree in Public Administration from the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. Since graduating in 2005, she has been working at THUHS and has achieved outstanding teaching results. She is deeply loved and respected by the students. Since 2011, she has successively held positions as the head of the English Lesson Planning Team, deputy head of the English Teaching Research Group, and Grade Level Leader, demonstrating rich experience in education, teaching, and management.

In addition, she is a core editor of the Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press English textbooks and a practical tutor for full-time master’s education program at Beijing Normal University. She has also served as the chief editor for professional books. Principal Zhu has a deep passion and great enthusiasm for education. She firmly believes in the student-centered educational philosophy and is dedicated to providing students with a platform for comprehensive development.

Adhering to the spirit of Tsinghua University, she will inspire and lead all the faculty and students of THIS to march forward!

Scott Pare is originally from Ontario, Canada where he earned his teacher and principal certification. He has a B.A./B.Ed from Brock University, Ontario, Canada, a M.A. from Columbia University, NY. USA, and has served in schools in Canada, South Korea and China over the past 25 years. During his career, Mr. Pare has worked as a teacher, college counselor, curriculum director and vice principal. He is an advocate for improving the student experience and supports student choice in their learning and opportunities in a strong extracurricular program. Mr. Pare believes that one of the cornerstones of a strong educational program is relationships, and he enjoys building relationships with all stakeholders in the THIS community.

Toni Wenbo Dong holds a Master of Education degree in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics from Beijing Foreign Studies University. She has worked at THIS since 2009 and has served in multiple positions. Currently, she works as the Vice Principal of Administrations and also a homeroom teacher, responsible for the school’s administration, foreign affairs, finance, operations, logistics, media, dormitory, government affairs, and other work. She loves education and aims for the continuous growth of everyone in the community, including students, teachers, and parents. As a founding member of THIS, she shapes and demonstrates the school’s educational philosophy. Over the past decade, she has led the team to create an extremely positive and caring community environment.

Weiky Liu

After graduating from University of Pennsylvania, Ms.Liu has worked more than 14 years for K-12 schools in both China and the US. She is core member of the preformation team for international schools under Tsinghua University High School (THUHS). 

She participated in the establishment of several new schools in TUHS system and worked as administrators in these schools. Ms.Liu is dedicated to promoting high-quality learning experiences for students and empowering students and teachers in THIS community.

Sean Simkins is from the historic city of Chester in England and is bilingual in English and French. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in French from the School of Languages at the University of Chester, as well as a Master’s degree in Mental Health and Psychological Practice from the University of Edinburgh. He is also a licensed school administrator through the UK Government’s Department for Education. 

Sean Simkins has taught across all age ranges, and is passionate about inquiry-led education that gives students the agency to explore, express themselves and build confidence. He believes that student wellbeing and academic achievement are equally important in supporting growth and successful outcomes. Outside school, Sean enjoys travelling around the world and continuing to learn about different cultures, other people and himself.

Helen Luo holds a Master’s degree in Education Management and a certificate as a second language teacher in English. Since 2014, she has been working at THIS as a teaching assistant head, Primary Director Assistant, and now she works as the Associate Primary Director. She has been in charge of multiple tasks such as teacher professional development, and has written different papers. She cares about the holistic development of students in international education and believes that education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.

Graduating from Middlebury College and Johns Hopkins/Nanjing University, Bernard Geoxavier has worked in K-12 education in both China and the US for over 15 years. He began as a Chinese teacher in the United States, transitioning to work as a Dean of Students and High School Assistant Principal before moving back to China to oversee the whole school Student Success Teams and pastoral care. Passionate about building resilience and academic excellence, he enjoys the work at THIS and developing people the world needs.