胡靖 James Hu

Board of Directors of Adcote School and Myddelton College

Engaged in the overseas education industry for nearly two decades; a prominent figure in international education and overseas service; a distinguished Chinese business figure in Asian international education; possesses a wealth of experience gained from many years of study and professional endeavors in both the UK and Australia.

张南 Johnny Zhang

Vice President of Ray Education Group

Graduated from the University of Nottingham in the UK, Johnny Zhang oversees the entire group's marketing strategies and spearheads the market recruitment efforts for the international education campuses within the group.

李远 Liam Li 

Principal of Adcote School (China)

Mr. Liam Li is passionately committed to guiding students in their journey of self-discovery, nurturing their unique personalities, and empowering them to lead remarkable lives. With an impressive tenure of 30 years in education and school establishment, he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Ray Education Group and Adcote's campus in China.

Mr. Li Yuan, originally from Jiangsu, graduated in 1990 from Nanjing Normal University's Department of Political Education with a Bachelor's degree in Law. He served in the Bright Scholar (Country Garden) Education Group for 22 years. During this time, he held positions such as Assistant Principal at Guohua Memorial Middle School and Vice Principal at Guangdong Country Garden School. He has experience in all management positions within a school, except for the General Affairs Supervisor. In 2013, he founded the second 15-year IB international school of Country Garden, the Jurong Country Garden School, and served as its Principal. In 2015, he was recognized as an Outstanding Manager of Country Garden Group and was named the most innovative Principal of private schools in Jiangsu Province for two consecutive years in 2015 and 2016. In February 2018, he joined the Ray Education Group as Vice President and Principal. "Ray Education Group is committed to building global campuses, integrating the advantages of Chinese and Western education and dedicated to cultivating Chinese scholars who embody the essence of cultural heritage, the spirit of innovation, the courage of independence, and the traits of leadership, empowering them to navigate the global stage with confidence and grace. This vision represents a lifelong dream that I am wholeheartedly committed to. It's a privilege to be part of Ray Education, a milestone that stands as a highlight in my journey in the field of education."

许飞 Fiona Xu

General Manager of Ray Education Group

Dean of the Ray Excellence Academy

Ms. Xu Fei holds an MBA degree (full scholarship) from Walden University in the USA and has been engaged in the international education industry for over 15 years, successfully assisting nearly a thousand students in planning their studies and employment. She is an officially certified Australian education planner (certification number BSBEDU301A) and a registered education planner with the Shanghai Self-Funded Study Abroad Industry Association. She is also a certified college consultant by US NEWS. Ms. Xu Fei is the initiator of the 'Mock Career Challenge' for youths.

She has been featured and commented on study abroad trends and information by several media outlets including the 'Global Times' and 'Hurun Report'. Her prominence in the field has also led to her being a special guest on various prestigious platforms, including Oriental Finance, China Central Television Channel 2, the 'Morning News' , the Education Channel of Oriental TV, and the esteemed Sina Education channel.

Ms. Xu Fei has served as a representative in China for universities in Singapore and Canada, and is familiar with the integration and connection between Chinese and Western education systems. Her unwavering commitment lies in nurturing young minds to blossom into global citizens. She is fervently dedicated to cultivating an international learning atmosphere, fostering diverse collaborations, and unlocking innovative opportunities for the youth of today.

张朝霞 Kathleen Donovan

Assistant Principal of Adcote (China)

Headmistress of Adcote School Shanghai

Graduating with a Master's degree in Education from the University of Nottingham, Kathleen Donovan has been distinguished as one of Forbes' top ten emerging international school principals. Her profound grasp of multicultural dynamics is a testament to her 26 years of dedicated service in the realm of international education. Kathleen's expertise extends across the three leading international curricula, showcasing her vast management prowess. She stands out as a principal initiator and coordinator of the innovative Adcote AGP program, marking a significant contribution to the field.

At Adcote, we are committed to providing high-quality educational services to each individual. Every child is carefully nurtured, discovered, and cultivated with great attention by our teachers. I look forward to every student who joins Adcote, hoping they can unfold their nature, develop their potential, and achieve comprehensive and thorough personal development through our rich curriculum design. I also anticipate that students who step out into the world from Adcote, carrying forward the century-long quality of Adcote and continuing the cultural lineage of the Chinese nation, will become global Chinese citizens with academic literacy, social responsibility, innovative spirit, and independent thinking

万明珠 Mingzhu Wan

Headmistress of Adcote School Suzhou

The principal at Adcote School in Suzhou brings a rich tapestry of nearly 30 years in the realm of international education, both in teaching and administration. She also serves as a mentor for professional degree master's students at Zhejiang Normal University. In 1994, she joined Bright Scholar Education Group, where she ascended through various roles, including the Academic Director at Guangdong Country Garden School, Principal of the Academic Department at Jurong Country Garden School, and later as the Vice Principal. In 2017, she pioneered the founding of the Changzhou Foreign Language School Bilingual School, leading as its inaugural principal. In 2020, she joined the Shanghai Ray Education Group as the Assistant Principal of the China Region and the founding principal of Zhejiang Adcote School, successfully launching Adcote's global campuses.

She has not only cultivated many students for world-renowned universities, including Oxford and Cambridge, but also led a group of teachers to grow into IB coordinators, examiners, authorized visitors, and principals.

葛玉峰 Yufeng Ge

Principal of Shanghai United International High School, Hefei Campus

Leader of the English Subject in Anhui Province

In 1989, he graduated with a Bachelor's degree in English from the Foreign Languages Department of Anhui Normal University.

In 2007, he completed his doctoral studies in English Pragmatics at Beijing Normal University. Since 2009, he has been engaged in international education management, successively serving as the principal of Sino International Education, the principal of Hefei No. 1 High School’s Canadian High School program, and the principal of the A-Level Center at Hefei University of Technology’s International Education College.

He has received numerous provincial and ministerial honors, including Anhui Province's First Teaching Star (1996), the Ministry of Education's Outstanding Teacher (1997), Anhui Province Model Teacher, and Anhui Province Education System Labor Model (1997). He has also participated in several provincial-level and Ministry of Education research projects, serving as the chief editor and author of five English teaching monographs totaling two million words.

He believes that understanding education is the key to providing education, and only by returning to the essence can one truly shape individuals."

钟浈 Zhen Zhong

Principal of Cambridge International School LITAI College, SISU

Zhen Zhong, currently the principal of Cambridge International School LITAI College of SISU, holds a Bachelor of Education from East China Normal University and a Master of Public Administration from Zhejiang University. With over twenty years of experience in both domestic and international education, he is a seasoned educator in the British A-level and international curriculum fields. Starting with his assistance in establishing Shanghai's first Cambridge International High School (originally the Shanghai Normal University Cambridge International Center), he has successively helped to found and develop three renowned Cambridge International Schools in Shanghai. He has held positions such as Assistant Principal of the original Shanghai Normal University Cambridge International Center, Vice Principal of Guanghua Cambridge, and Principal of the Pudong Campus of Shanghai Cambridge International School. He possesses extensive practical experience in international education, especially in the management and enhancement of international high schools."

Johannes Van Baardewijk

Academic Principal at Cambridge International School LITAI College, SISU

Holds dual doctoral degrees in Mathematics and Business Administration, and a postdoctoral in Applied Mathematics and Statistics. Johannes Van Baardewijk boasts a distinguished history in academia, having served as a lecturer at King's College London, where he imparted knowledge in mathematics. His professional journey is further enriched by his active involvement in various international projects, encompassing teaching, research, and the practical execution of these initiatives, highlighting his diverse expertise and commitment to global education.

Dr. Xianming Zhou 周宪明博士

Principal of Adcote Matrix International School

Originally from Taiwan, he obtained his Ph.D. in Material Science from Michigan State University, USA, in 1988. Dr. Zhou, who had been a university lecturer, shifted to international education due to his passion for teaching, contributing over 30 years to the field.

Since joining SMIC School in 2008, he has served as the principal and executive board member of the Beijing and Shanghai schools for 13 years, with a strong focus on innovative education and character development of students. Dr. Zhou has established international K12 schools in various global cities including Taipei, Bangkok, and Jakarta, bringing extensive experience in overseas school management. He has also been involved in the founding of the first mainland China school of "Shrewsbury School," one of the nine great public schools of Britain.

Andrew Allman

Principal of  Myddelton College UK

Andrew Allman, with a career spanning over 20 years in teaching, is not only a member of the Welsh Independent Schools Council but also an esteemed inspector for the Welsh Education Inspectorate. His expertise extends to serving as an examiner for AQA, the British qualifications and examinations board. He holds a Master's degree in Education from Durham University.

Victoria Taylor

Headteacher of Adcote School UK

Senior OCR Examiner, with over 20 years of teaching experience; member of the National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH)