Faculty & Staff

Pei Jing
Founder

Member of the Board of Darrow High School, Member of the Board of Beijing BISS International School, Member of the Board of Trustees of Private High Schools in the United States, and also a developer and promoter of project-based learning
Post-graduate with a Master's degree from the School of Public Policy, Brown University, a famous Ivy League school, majoring in education policy. Worked in the governor's office of Rhode Island, Puerto Rico New Economy Think Tank, etc.

Richard Pratt
Principal

A veteran intercultural educator with over thirty years of experience in top schools around the world, Mr. Pratt has held teaching leadership positions at Eton College in the UK for fifteen years. He has also been the founding Director of Hangzhou Chinese International School since 2012, the Director of Education for Charterhouse School in Asia since 2018, the Foreign Principal at Avenues: The World School in Shenzhen since 2022, and a member of the Board of Directors of Teach for China. He holds a degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from the University of Oxford, Masters degrees in Education and Psychology from the Open University and University College London, and professional teaching qualifications from the University of Melbourne and the University of Huddersfield.

Danyu Mo
Executive principal

Ms. Mo got her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Mathematics from Beijing Normal University, a Master's degree in Education from the United States, and certification as an International Education Consultant from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
Head of the "Study Abroad Chronicles" program at China National Radio and a specially appointed Study Abroad Expert for the China Association for International Education. With over ten years of experience in the international education industry, they have previously held positions at the High School Affiliated to Renmin University of China, the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and in high-level roles at a large international education group."

KHONGOR ENKHBAATAR (Kei)
Associate Dean of Students

He graduated from the University of International Business and Economics, majoring in International Trade and Economics.He has more than 10 years of experience in international education, and has taught ESL courses in London, England, and founded a company.An educational consulting firm that advises more than 100 students and adults on academic and career decisions Inquiry service.
He is enthusiastic, hard-working and reliable, and is a rare blend of international education, management and strategic development.Experience as an educator.

ERASMUS FREDERICK JACOBUS
Head of Elementary School

He graduated from North-West University in South Africa with a degree in Social Science (majoring in Psychology and Sociology) and holds a TEFL teaching qualification. As an IB PYP teacher and an IBEN workshop facilitator, he has been deeply engaged in international education for many years, focusing on the implementation of the IB framework at the primary level and on teacher professional development.
He has served as a homeroom teacher at multiple international schools, gaining extensive cross-cultural teaching experience. He has experience building teacher training systems from scratch and has led numerous professional development sessions for teachers, supporting cross-departmental collaboration and operational goals. He consistently participates in IB official workshops to enhance his professional expertise, and is committed to providing strong support to teaching teams through instructional coaching and insight into student learning needs.
He believes that the core of education lies in creating an environment conducive to children’s learning and growth. He looks forward to bringing his experience and passion to a new role, working alongside the team to continuously improve the quality of teaching and learning in the primary school.

Peter lan Chesterton
Head of Junior High School

He graduated from Waikato institute of technology majoring in communication and journalism, and then from the University of Waikato, one of the top eight universities in New Zealand, and was listed on the Dean's list for Academic Excellence for his work in sociology and anthropology. He has worked as an academic coordinator in international schools in China, and taught IELTS, TOEFL, ESL, EAP, and academic English courses for undergraduate and postgraduate students. He has worked as a director in sales managing and training employees in marketing positions. He is experienced in organizing academic teaching, curriculum design, student activities, etc. 

Xinshu Huang
Head of Art

Ms. Xinshu, our Head of Arts, is a distinguished pianist and educator. She graduated from The Boston Conservatory at Berklee with both Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Piano Performance, studying under Michael Lewin—Head of Piano, Juilliard alumnus, Steinway Artist, and Grammy Award winner. She has performed as a soloist with orchestra at the Music Fest Perugia in Italy.
With over seven years of teaching experience, she has instructed students from kindergarten to graduate level in both Boston and online across China, and has organized numerous quarterly recitals. SIn addition to her performance and teaching career, Ms. Xinshu brings diverse skills in songwriting, singing, electronic music production, and concert video/audio recording.

Hongliang Zhou
Head of STEM

Mr. Zhou has a bachelor's degree from the University of Technology, Sydney, majoring in mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering, and a master’s degree from the University of New England. When he was studying at the university, that was very fun to solve all kinds of problems and to have the mind to create and design as an engineer, his experience made him fit in the position of JPED completely. Here, it’s an environment of people with empathetic understanding, and dedication, which he has the pleasure of teaching and the absolute joy of collaborating with all colleagues and students.

Yu Bi
Co-founder

Co-founder and Board Member at JPED Academy, involved in board strategic decision-making with a focus on the planning and development of arts education. Possesses a multidisciplinary academic background and cross-sector practical experience: graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) with a degree in Mathematical Economics, earned a Master's degree in Risk Management from Columbia University, an MBA from the University of Hong Kong, and completed coursework in filmmaking. Previously held a core position at a leading global energy company, along with knowledge and experience in filmmaking. Brings extensive cross-industry management and operational expertise, dedicated to advancing deep innovation and integration in education.

Lucy Lu
Marketing &Branding Director

She holds a Master’s degree in IMC (Integrated Marketing Communications) from Hong Kong University Business School and a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from Dongbei University of Finance and Economics. With over 10 years of experience in end-to-end brand and marketing management across new consumer, finance, and education industries, she specializes in driving business growth through brand upgrading, resource integration, and digital innovation. She has led and executed more than 30 large-scale events and integrated marketing campaigns, achieving a 20% increase in regional market share and driving over 30% annual revenue growth for the companies she served.
As a former brand director at an education group, she independently redefined and upgraded the brand’s visual identity system, built a multi-platform content matrix, and ensured consistent brand asset output. She also has extensive experience incubating brands from scratch, having successfully built a health-focused light meal brand that topped the local lifestyle ranking as a brand partner.

Anna Song
College Prep Director

She holds a master’s degree from Beijing Normal University and has been working in the education industry for nearly a decade, specializing in college counseling and accumulating extensive experience in guiding students through the application process. She has helped her students gain admission to world-renowned universities, including the University of Chicago, Johns Hopkins University, Northwestern University, Dartmouth College, Cornell University, and the University of Oxford.
She loves exploring this amazing world alongside her students, integrating college counseling into everyday conversations and guidance to make the process both relaxed and meaningful.
Through her professional guidance, she hopes to help students ease the pressure of applications, encounter a better version of themselves, and move forward toward their dream universities.

Yanyan Wei
Head of Competitions and HTW

She received her Master's degree in Education from the University of Bath and her Bachelor's degree in Law from Jinan University
She loves the education industry and is good at communicating with students and understanding the university application requirements of various English-speaking countries.
She helps students match academic competitions and public welfare projects to enhance their academic background and enrich their volunteer experience.

Ruijie Lu
Admissions Director

She holds a bachelor’s degree from Tsinghua University and a master’s degree from Newcastle University in the UK. With years of experience in the education sector, she excels at building meaningful connections with students and parents, and has a keen ability to understand each student’s unique traits and developmental needs. In her role, she focuses on fostering students’ holistic growth, guiding them through key stages of their educational journey. Through her expertise and student-centered approach, she has helped numerous students gain admission to their desired schools, serving as a trusted guide along their path to success.

Isabella Chen
School Counselor

She holds a Master’s degree in Educational Psychology from the University of Bristol (ranked 27th in the QS World University Rankings). She is a member of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and holds a teaching qualification certificate for high school mental health education.
She previously worked at Beijing No.4 High School International Campus as an AP Psychology teacher and school counselor, where she also served as an academic mentor guiding students to win awards in psychology competitions. As a school counselor, she accumulated over 3,000 hours of counseling experience, providing professional psychological support and crisis intervention for students, while also participating in parent workshops to enhance home-school communication.
She served as a research assistant at Peking University’s Graduate School of Education, contributing to several national education research projects. She was a member of the editorial board of the Blue Book on High School Education Development (2019-2020), conducting in-depth research on college entrance exam reform policies and test design trends. She also contributed to the National Survey on Graduate Employment Status and participated in organizing multiple national education summits and principal salons, including the “Challenges of the New College Entrance Exam Reform to High School Education Management” summit and the “Rooting Education in China” National Education Summit.

Sha Shi
Human Resources Director

She holds a Master's Degree in Financial Engineering and a double Bachelor's Degree in economics and mathematics from Malardalen University, in Sweden. During her time abroad, she served as the head of the Swedish non-profit organization SIFE. She has over 7 years of educational experience in Northern Europe that helped give her a deep understanding and knowledge of the world and global community. Ms. Sha has also received her PBL certification from Kupu Hou Academy, which helped her bring an innovative sprit and approach to her position at JPED Academy.

Lingxiao Fang
Logistics Director

graduated from Beijing Sport University
Professional golf coach, engaged in events for many years, has organized many events, and has rich experience in event organization.
At the same time, he has carried out professional training for genetic counselors with Chinese Genetic Association, and served as the lecturer of Beijing minimally invasive medical products.

Bill Sun
Head of Sports/Head of CCA

He graduated from William Carey University in the US and was a registered college athlete in the NAIA. With nearly a decade of experience at top international schools in Shanghai, he organizes over 200 sports competitions annually—creating valuable opportunities for students to enhance their university applications. He has facilitated direct partnerships with the NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers and NBA China, bringing professional-level experiences to campus. With 11 years of youth basketball coaching experience, he has recruited and trained over 50 coaches and developed comprehensive sports curricula.

Xiaohua Chen
Finance Director

Graduated from University of Science and Technology Beijing, she has more than 20 years of financial work experience, serving as the financial manager of the group, the financial manager of the project company, the accounting supervisor and the accountant for many years, and has a comprehensive grasp of the accounting business. She has worked in the financial department of several group management companies, involving production, sales, medical treatment, property management, investment, aquaculture, tourism, energy, education and other fields. She has rich experience in financial management and certain experience in corporate financial management. She has accumulated rich experience in financial system formulation, financial budget, financial final accounts, accounting treatment, tax treatment and other aspects, and has the ability of multi-caliber financial accounting and financial analysis to ensure the company's financial operation and business operation.