Mr. Melo most recently served as Athletic Director, PE Leader, and Activity Coordinator in Shenzhen. Previously, he worked in Shanghai for two years as a PE teacher and Head of the Football Department. Prior to that, he spent nearly three years in Hangzhou as a PE teacher and Headteacher of Football, where he led his team to victory in the Hangzhou Inter-Schools Football Championship.

Mr. Melo is a certified UEFA football coach, he also played volleyball for over a decade and now enjoys Padel Tennis.

Mr. Melo is fluent in English and Portuguese.

Mr. Cooper holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Secondary Teaching, specialising in Health and PE (Level 7).

With two decades of sports experience, particularly in Rugby Union, Golf, and Basketball, Mr. Cooper has also coached Rugby Union for over six years, working with children aged 5 to 18.

He served as the Head of the Activities Centre at a school in New Zealand, where he focused on motivating students who face challenges in mainstream education.

Ms. Deng holds a Master's degree from the University of Leeds, focusing on the theory and practice of general and specialist English Language teaching.

With over two decades of teaching and management experience at bilingual schools in Guangzhou and Foshan, Ms. Deng has developed a deep understanding of the diverse needs of students across different age groups.

Ms. He holds master's degrees in Prevention Science and Practice from Harvard University and Mental Health Counseling from Boston College, and recieved clinical training in harvard medical school. Her expertise includes designing school bullying prevention programs and supporting children's and adolescents' well-being.

Ms. He has worked with students and families from the US and China. She addresses issues such as peer relationships, identity development, academic stress, and mental health concerns. Ms. He is also passionate about promoting healthy digital identities and integrating media and storytelling into psychotherapy and classroom practices.

Ms. Wang holds a master’s degree in Research Methods of Psychological Science from the University of Glasgow and graduated from a Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Beijing Normal University.

She has intensive experience in the psychological field, providing psychological assessments, mental health training, and attention training to children,  families and other clients.

This educational background has provided Ms. Xiao with a solid understanding of the developmental needs of young individuals. Moreover, Ms. Xiao is certified as both a positive discipline classroom facilitator and a parent facilitator, which enables her to effectively support students and collaborate with parents. 

Throughout her eight-year career in the field of education, her primary focus has been on nurturing students' social-emotional development. She has been working as a psychology teacher in bilingual and international schools located in Guangzhou and Foshan. Ms. Xiao strongly believes that fostering their emotional well-being is essential for their overall growth and academic success. 

Ms. Xiao primarily utilises Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Systematic Family Dynamic Therapy. By integrating these evidence-based practices, she strives to create a supportive and empowering environment that assists students in overcoming challenges and building resilience. 

Outside work, hobbies bring joy, such as swimming, ping pong, singing, and travelling. They are fulfilling, maintain a healthy work-life balance, and help her bring the best into counselling.