Ms. Yuan Hui is a highly respected international education expert with nearly three decades of experience. She holds a Master's degree in Education from Indiana University Bloomington (USA) and professional teaching certifications from both the United States and Australia. Her distinguished career spans prestigious institutions such as Harvard University, as well as public and private schools, where she has accumulated award-winning teaching and leadership experience across K-12 and higher education. She has also held leadership roles in state-level teacher associations in the U.S. and city-level associations in Australia.

Core Philosophy and Practice:

Excellence in Science Education:

As the Executive Director of the Shenzhen Bay Laboratory (a provincial key laboratory) Science Outreach Center, she leads a team of over 100 scientist volunteers, successfully organizing 360+ science outreach events across 60 schools. These initiatives have benefited approximately 70,000 students, significantly enhancing scientific literacy and curiosity among youth in the Greater Bay Area.

Rooted in Respectful Development:

Through her leadership in Shenzhen Bay Laboratory’s parent-child science camps (held during winter and summer breaks for four consecutive years) and the founding of the "Wandou Hui" Family Education Association, she has designed activities that deepen parent-child bonds and foster family values. Her philosophy—"respect for individuals, knowledge, and collaboration"—has earned high praise from over 1,700 employees.

Pioneering Home-School-Community Collaboration:

Ms. Yuan is a leading advocate for the "Home-School-Community" education model in Shenzhen. She actively contributes to family education initiatives by the Shenzhen and Guangming District Women's Federations (e.g., the "Good Family Growth Program") and shares her expertise at key platforms such as the "Envision Guangming" International Education Symposium, municipal/district education bureau

conferences, and the Pingshan Education System Summer Learning Sessions, making a broad impact.

Her outstanding contributions have been widely recognized:

· Commendation from the Basic Education Department of China’s Ministry of Education

· Recognition by the Shenzhen Municipal Education Bureau

· Praise from the Shenzhen Municipal Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC)

· Letter of appreciation from the Guangming District Education Bureau

Ms. Yuan Hui and her husband, Professor Yaoqi Zhou (a world-renowned scientist), have raised two daughters who are currently undergraduate students at Harvard University and MIT. With her profound expertise and dedication, she continues to inspire student growth and infuse the Shenzhen Merchiston International School community with innovative energy and a global perspective.