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School Faculty

Kindergarten Team

JS Team

Middle School

Upper Senior School (Bilingual)

Upper Senior School (Domestic)

Both the Chinese and Foreign Principals, and the leadership team of Sedbergh School are highly experienced in education and teaching management. Leading an excellent international faculty team, they provide students with a quality education that draws on the strengths of Chinese and foreign education systems.


In such an environment where Chinese and Western teachers complement each other, students will develop an ardent love for Chinese culture, and perceive the charm of diverse cultures and gain a broad international perspective.

Chanrol Ren

Biology Teacher

Master of Biopharmaceutical Science, Fudan University

Holds a Teaching Qualification Certificate

7 years of experience teaching Biological Sciences at prestigious international schools in China

Expert in interdisciplinary teaching, technology-enhanced pedagogy, and inquiry-based learning

Proficient in cutting-edge technologies (e.g., sensors, AI) and integrates them into teaching to address disciplinary challenges

Accomplished badminton coach; led school team to municipal championship

Proficient in bilingual instruction

Tim Yan

Economics Teacher

The University of Manchester–Bachelor of Economics

The University of Manchester–Master of Economics

During university, an economics paper wrote was accepted and published at an international conference

Have been involved with IGCSE and A-Level courses, gaining extensive experience and a deep understanding of the curricula and exams since 2017

Fluent in Chinese, English, Cantonese, and Spanish

Herbert Yonathan

Head of Music

Adventist University of the Philippines–Bachelor of Music

University of the Philippines-Master of Piano Music

Saint Paul University Philippines–Doctor of Philosophy in Music Arts (Candidate)

With over 20 years of experience in music education and has served as a music teacher and even the school-wide music director at multiple international schools in Thailand and China

Works as a solo pianist, composer, choir conductor, vocal coach, etc., and has participated in numerous international music festivals and public concerts held both domestically and internationally

Has obtained professional certificates in music education, pop music teaching, jazz improvisation, and other music-related fields from Berklee College of Music in the United States

A member of various music organizations such as the Wibi Piano Academy in the Netherlands, the Beijing International Music Festival Association, and the Kodály Society of the Philippines

Has been invited to perform as a special guest for the President of Indonesia and members of the Thai royal family

Has received awards such as the Indonesian Embassy Music Award and the Government Service Award

Lene Dai

Art Teacher

Tianjin University of Commerce–Bachelor of Art Design

Central Academy of Fine Arts–Master of Art Design

Dalian Polytechnic University–Master of Art Design

With 10 years of teaching experience in IGCSE/A-Level, serving as an academic leader

An examiner for Art and Design subjects at Pearson Edexcel

Proficient in portfolio guidance for Graphic Design and Fine Arts

Has mentored numerous students who have been admitted to prestigious art schools worldwide, including University of the Arts London, University of Edinburgh, Glasgow School of Art, Pratt Institute, Rhode Island School of Design, Parsons School of Design, and Academy of Art University

Daniel Metcalfe

Design and Technology Teacher

University for the Creative Arts, UK - Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Photography

Holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Over 8 years of teaching experience, specializing in practical skills instruction including woodworking, metalworking, and electronics

Wendy Tan

Food Technology Teacher

University of West London–Bachelor of Hotel Management

Fluent in Chinese, English, and Malay

Has lived in Malaysia, Singapore, and the United Kingdom and possess over 10 years of experience in the hotel industry, including serving as a restaurant supervisor at a hotel

Holds an Advanced Certificate from the Boarding Schools' Association and has 4 years of boarding management experience

Has taught BTEC Level 3 Hotel Management courses for 3 years

Enjoys baking, cooking, traveling, and exploring nature

Franny Dimaano

Head of Computer Science

University of the Philippines–Bachelor of Computer Science

The National Open College,University of Applied Research and Development, UK-Master of Online Education

Central Luzon State University–Doctor of Philosophy in Developmental Education

Holds a Philippine Teaching License

Possesses 21 years of management and teaching experience in the Philippines,Thailand, Indonesia,and China

Qualified as an assessment expert for the Cambridge International Education Assessment Centre,UK,and the Oxford Cambridge and Royal Society of Arts,UK,among other qualifications

Phylicia Eu

Phylicia Yu

University of Malaysia Sarawak–Bachelor of Cognitive Science

University of Edinburgh–Master of Artificial Intelligence

Currently pursuing a Master's Degree in Education from the University of Glasgow,UK

Holds CELTA and TEFL certifications,and has extensive experience in teaching IGCSE and A-Level Computer Science

Proficient in multiple languages and skilled in various programming tools

Daniel Feng

Head of Business

Completed an accelerated Bachelor's to Master's program in Accounting (Top 10 nationally ranked program) at the University of Missouri-Columbia

Over 10 years of teaching experience delivering courses in Economics, Accounting, and Business Studies

Previously served 8 years as Accounting Supervisor at a prestigious Chinese international school, receiving Award-Winning Teacher honors in consecutive years

Served as Foreign Faculty Member and Graduate Student Supervisor for the School of Economics & Management at Shenyang Aerospace University

Native proficiency in both Chinese and English

Erin Zheng

Business Teacher

Kingston University–Bachelor of Accounting and Finance

Chartered Management Institute,Level 5 Certification in Management and Leadership

4 years of living experience with overseas students

Possess many years of boarding school management experience

Led students to participate in off-campus business competitions and multiple times led summer and winter camp activities at Sedbergh School

Loves life, enjoys traveling, and treats people with kindness and sincerity

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