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Ms Mary Stevens
Head of English
Deputy Head of Sixth Form
Ms Stevens joins LEH Foshan as Head of English & Deputy Head of Sixth Form. She is a dedicated and successful English literature and language teacher, known for helping students surpass their target grades. Before joining LEH Foshan, she taught English at a renowned British school in China, covering CIE A Level literature, IGCSE Literature and First Language, IGCSE second language, and IELTS. All her literature and language students achieved A or A* grades in their IGCSEs and A levels over the past two years. In addition to her English teaching expertise, Ms Stevens possesses extensive experience in guiding students through exam preparation and university applications. Ms Stevens holds a Bachelor's degree in English Literature from University College London and an IPGCE in Teaching from the University of Nottingham.
Mr David Richards
Second in English Department
House Parent
Mr Richards joins LEH Foshan as the Second in English Department and House Parent with a passion for teaching English to learners of all ages. His areas of expertise include English language and literature, EAL, IELTS and university exam preparation and he has over 13 years of experience in teaching English in China, Mongolia and Vietnam. His key responsibilities at LEH Foshan include helping our A Level students to improve their academic English skills and guiding them through the university application process. Mr Richards holds a BA in Anthropology from Durham University and a MA in Education from the University of Sunderland. He also has the CELTA and IPGCE certifications.
Alongside his role in teaching English, Mr Richards is also one of our House Parents, working with the boarding team to ensure a ‘home away from home’ experience for our boarders.
Mrs Jenny Nelson
Head of Learning Support
Mrs Nelson joins LEH Foshan as the new Head of Learning Support, bringing over 15 years of diverse education experience from the UK, South Africa, South Korea, China, Peru, and UAE. Proficient in teaching English to native and non-native speakers, she covers levels from Year 1 to A Level and even university. Her dedication to teaching excellence was recognised with the Top Teacher in English award for Grade 12 from the South African Government in Johannesburg when she was teaching in South Africa. Mrs Nelson holds a Master’s Degree in Literary Linguistics from Nottingham University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Language and Linguistics (First-Class Honours) from the University of Ulster. Additionally, she earned a Certificate in TEFL with Distinction from London Teacher Training College.
Ms Nicole Homer
English Teacher
Ms Homer, a highly qualified English Teacher, joins LEH Foshan from the UK with over 10 years of extensive experience in the UK and Bahamas. Holding a BA in English and Religious Education (First Class) from Stirling University, an MA in Renaissance Literature (Distinction) from Queens University Belfast, and an MEd (Distinction) from Birmingham University, she possesses in-depth subject knowledge. Throughout her career, Ms Homer has excelled in various roles to enrich her students’ language learning experience, including phonics training, Personal Development classes, rota and intervention teaching, supporting extracurricular programs, organising trips and events, fostering student well-being, encouraging student voice, fundraising for charities, and completing Mind Space training.
Ms Abi Forrest
ELA Teacher & House Parent
Ms Forrest joins LEH Foshan as an ELA Teacher & House Parent. With a Bachelor's degree in Modern Languages from the University of Liverpool, Abigail’s passion for language education led her to embark on a teaching career in China. Prior to joining our school, she gained valuable teaching experience as an Oral English Teacher at a high school in China. As an English teacher, she is highly motivated and well-organised, excelling in cultivating students' English skills. With her upper-intermediate Chinese proficiency (HSK 4), Abigail can connect with our students on a deeper level, fostering cultural understanding and language acquisition.
Ms Wenjing Qiu
Head of Modern Foreign Language
Ms Qiu, a highly experienced educator, joins LEH Foshan as the Head of Modern Foreign Language. With over 15 years of teaching Chinese in international schools in Malaysia and Beijing, she brings a wealth of expertise to her role and has successfully taught Chinese to students ranging from Year 1 to A Level. Her leadership experience includes managing the department, overseeing curriculum matters, guiding teachers' professional development, setting strategic direction, conducting annual curriculum reviews, and nurturing internal and external relationships. Prior to joining LEH Foshan, she held the position of Head of the Mandarin Department at a renowned British school in Beijing. Ms Qiu's educational background includes a BA in English Literature from Geo-Science University of China and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education from The University of Nottingham.
Ms Sheryl Wang
Teacher of Chinese
Ms Wang joins LEH Foshan as a Teacher of Chinese. With 17 years of teaching experience in various schools and an NGO in Hong Kong, Zhejiang, and Guangdong, she brings a wealth of expertise to her role. Ms Wang's career has been diverse, including 9 years of experience in drafting and designing customised curricula based on specific school and student needs, alongside holding middle management positions in education. During her tenure in Hong Kong, Ms Wang served as the Foundation President of a local language learning NGO for 5 years. She passionately organised workshops and international Chinese teaching seminars, providing a platform for Chinese and Mandarin teachers to enhance their professional development. Ms Wang holds a Master's Degree in Chinese Language and Literature from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, along with a PGDE in Chinese and Putonghua (Mandarin) Teaching from Hong Kong Open University.
Ms Tina Zhou
Head of Prep Mandarin
Ms Tina Zhou joins LEH Foshan as Head of Prep Mandarin with a MA degree in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language from Sun Yat-sen University. She is an experienced Chinese teacher with 8 years of teaching in universities and international schools, home and abroad. Ms Zhou has taught Chinese Language and Literature to primary students with IB curriculum and taught Chinese as a second language to students from introductory to advanced proficiencies. From her experiences, she has further developed professional skills to design teaching plans based on the syllabus and to conduct engaging classroom instructions customised to learners' age, fluency, background and the length of study.
Ms Merlin Xu
Teacher of Chinese
Ms Xu brings her expertise as a Teacher of Chinese to LEH Foshan, boasting nearly 10 years of experience teaching Mandarin Chinese to international students. Her teaching journey has taken her to diverse locations, including Cambodia, Chile, and Indonesia. Prior to joining LEH Foshan, she contributed her teaching talents to an international school in Suzhou, China. Ms Xu excels in delivering high-quality and effective Chinese classes, skillfully planning and implementing curricula tailored to students' needs. Beyond the classroom, she actively supports school-wide activities, including Chinese New Year celebrations and cultural extracurricular events. Ms Xu’s academic qualifications include a Master’s Degree in Chinese International Education from Jinan University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages from Gannan Normal University. Additionally, she holds a Teacher Qualification Certificate.
Mr Antonio Lechado
Teacher of Spanish
Mr Lechado joins LEH Foshan as the Teacher of Spanish, bringing to our school over 8 years of language teaching experience in Spain and China. Before joining LEH Foshan, he was teaching Spanish from A1 to B2 (CEFR) as a lecturer at a college and a teacher in different academies in China for 6 years. Mr Lechado holds a bachelor's degree in English Studies from the University of Córdoba and a PGCE and Master's degree in Spanish as a Foreign Language Teaching from the University of Sevilla. He also attained the Certificate in Official Examiner for DELE examinations B1/B2 and an International Teaching Expert in IB Diploma in recent years.