Ms. Mai graduated from Monash University and completed her master’s degree in General Education. After graduation, she continued to enhance her teaching skills by completing TEFL and all TKT modules.

With 5 years of teaching experience, she brings passion and liveliness to every class, making learning enjoyable and interactive for her students. 

She is a person who is passionate about life and her career. In her eyes, it's a wonderful thing to embrace diversity.

Ms. Xi’s teaching career covers a wide spectrum of learners—from university English majors to K–12 students in universities, language institutes, and international schools. She is adept at ESL instruction, exam preparation for international curricula, and immersive language programs, grounding every lesson in adaptive pedagogy.

Most recently, as ESL Coordinator and Head of Junior School English at an international bilingual school, she has led curriculum design and driven whole-school language development. Her enduring passion is to craft inclusive, student-centred spaces where language learning becomes a bridge between cultures.

As the mother of two daughters, Katharine also brings a parent’s insight and a teacher’s expertise to every conversation—instinctively balancing what families hope for with what children truly need.

Ms. Wendy graduated from Nanfang College of Sun Yat-Sen University, majoring in English. She has over three years of experience working in the teaching department at an international school with IB PYP curriculum. 

 Throughout the past six years, her entire career has been dedicated to education, and she is deeply passionate about children and learning. She strongly believes that children perform better when they feel good, and that it is important to be both kind and firm in her approach.

Ms. Agudelo holds a Master's degree in Education from the Liverpool John Moores University with a major in International Business. She is currently pursuing an MBA at the University of East London.

With an impressive teaching background, Ms. Agudelo has nearly 20 years’ experience teaching in prestigious schools across Bangladesh, China and Estonia. Her passion for teaching is driven by an enthusiasm for sharing knowledge and interests with students.

Ms. Agudelo is fluent in Spanish, French and English. She is also an accomplished pianist, having played since childhood.

Mr. Skouri holds a Master's in Education and Digital Pedagogical Development, as well as a Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française C2 from Alliance Française. He is extensively certified in the IB programme, including qualifications in Investigating Inquiry, PYP, MYP and DP.

With a rich professional background, in prestigious schools across Colombia,  Bangladesh, and Estonia, Mr. Skouri specialises in French language teaching and curriculum development.  In addition to his teaching and coordination roles, Mr. Skouri has been actively involved with the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) as a visitor.

Mr. Skouri is deeply interested in technology and enjoys staying updated with the latest tech trends. He is fluent in French, English, Arabic, and Spanish.

Ms. Liang earned a Master's degree with Dean’s honor in Leading Innovative Learning Organizations at the Education University of Hong Kong. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Electronic Information Science and Technology in Education. 

Ms. Liang is an ISTE certified educator, Microsoft Innovative Educator, and Apple Teacher. 

With a decade of experience in teaching and leadership, Ms. Liang is passionate about EdTech, particularly in facilitating innovative STEAM programs and running makerspaces. Her professional background includes serving as an Innovation Coach and STEAM coordinator at top-tier international schools in Beijing and Guangzhou. She also supports students in AI projects, virtual reality, robotics, and inquiry-based learning initiatives.

Mr. Elmes holds a Graduate Diploma of Teaching and has over 35 years working experience in international schools, including in Thailand, Japan and New Zealand as a Materials Technology teacher and Specialist Team Leader and homeroom teacher.

His passion lies in real-world, authentic project-based learning. He creates opportunities for students to collaborate, bringing and developing a wide range of skills and knowledge to meet genuine, real-world design challenges.

Mr. Barry has extensive teaching experience in Chemistry and Physics across international and bilingual schools, where he has led curriculum design, academic strategy, and university guidance. His roles have included mentoring senior students, coordinating enrichment programmes, and promoting pedagogical excellence.

Mr. Barry is passionate about fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and confidence in learners, believing that education should challenge and empower students to reach their full potential. He has worked in both the UK and China, bringing a global perspective to his teaching. Outside the classroom, he enjoys sports, martial arts, music, and lifelong learning.

Ms. Li holds a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Biological Science from UCLA, and a Master's degree in Educational Leadership in Practice from the University of Manchester.

Her professional qualifications include a PGCE, an IBDP Biology Teacher Training Certificate, and registration as an AP Biology and Chemistry teacher.

Ms. Li's career includes roles as Academic Head, Head of Science, and Science Teacher. She has extensive experience teaching various curricula including AP, IGCSE, IB, and HKDSE. Her contributions have been instrumental in establishing international curriculum systems and organising teaching seminars.

Mr. Kyrie Wu holds a Bachelor of Engineering from a top university in China, where he developed a strong foundation in mathematics and science. He later earned a Master of Education from the University of Melbourne, combining his STEM background with evidence-based teaching methods. 

With experience in leading educational institutions and international schools, Mr. Wu specialises in making abstract physics concepts accessible by linking them to real-world phenomena. He supports inquiry-based learning for international curricula and helps students sharpen their exam skills. His approach ensures students master knowledge and develop critical thinking to apply physics in new situations. 

Mr. Wu believes physics is the language for understanding the universe. His teaching encourages observation, questioning, and reasoning rather than rote memorisation. 

Bilingual in Chinese and English, he delivers engaging, precise lessons in both languages. Outside the classroom, he enjoys basketball and hiking, activities that keep him energetic and focused—traits he brings to his teaching every day. 

Ms. Gao holds a BSc in Biotechnology and a MSc in Conservation Biology from The University of Queensland in Australia. She worked as a coastal and environmental consultant at WWF and several education NGOs, which brought together her passions for science and teaching. 

Prior to joining Benenden Guangzhou, Ms. Gao taught A-Level and IGCSE Biology in both public and international schools. Ms. Gao enjoys teaching all levels of science but especially enjoys biology. Getting to know students outside of the classroom through coaching is also a favourite past time of hers. As a strong believer in student empowerment, Ms. Gao values a curious mindset, active learning, and student voice. She endeavours to always be learning something new with her students. 

In her free time, she can be found with her family, reading, hiking or practising yoga.

Mr. Kuchkarov holds a Postgraduate Certificate in International Education and a BA in Computer Science. His teaching experience includes instructing Data Science courses at university level and serving as an ICT and Computer Science teacher in K-12 schools.

Mr. Kuchkarov's educational philosophy is founded on the belief that learning is a lifelong journey. He is fluent in English, Chinese, Tajik, and Russian.