I was born in Guangzhou, China. I never thought that I would leave my province when I was in high school. However, my favorite subject in high school, math, allowed me to become a high school math teacher in the United States. After working with students for several years, I noticed the students’ curiosity in Chinese and realized the benefits for students who learn Chinese today. I went back to school and received a Chinese teaching certificate in December, 2009. I transferred to Boulder Creek High School in August, 2011 and started the first ever Chinese program there.