Mr. De Kock comes from the beautiful city of Cape Town, South Africa. He obtained his Bachelor’s Degree - majoring in History - from the University of South Africa in 2006 and then his Post-Graduate Certificate in Education from the Cape Peninsula University of Technology in 2007. He has over 18 years of experience, including being a Head of Discipline (Vice Principal in South Africa) and has also taught ESL in South Korea. Mr. De Kock has been with Maple Leaf for five years now and was previously based in Dalian. He looks forward to serving the Xi’an Dynasty in his new role as Educational Coordinator. 

Ms. Meng's passion for teaching can be traced back to her pre-professional days. Whether as a Graduate Assistant at Indiana University or being an Intern at Culver Academy, IN. Ms. Meng is passionate about teaching, especially being the person to inspire her students about the way of thinking. Ms. Meng has refined her teaching skills since 2015 with students from various cultural background in California, Indiana, Hong Kong, and the mainland of China. 

Mr. Rabbah is a dedicated English teacher focused on providing innovative, fun and inspiring classroom. Mr. Rabbah tracks record of encouraging students to master English while also nurturing their love of the language committed to finding new methods to get better results and improve the English program.

Ms. Shi was born and raised in Korla, China. She got her first bachelor’s degree of Engineering in Xi’an and gained a bachelor’s degree of Education in Canada. Ms. Shi is an educator who passionate for teaching in a multicultural environment. She has taught in a foreign national school in Maple Leaf Education System for one year and now she is working as a math teacher in Maple Leaf Xi’an campus. Ms. Shi believes that every student is unique and all of them deserves the best education.

Ms. Zhou is a science teacher at MLIS-Xi’an, teaching Chemistry 11 and Biology 12. She grew up in Hubei province, China and attended high school at MLIS-Wuhan. After graduation, she earned her Honours Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Education with First Class Standing at Lakehead University in 2022. Her teaching philosophy values students’ learning progress and employs a growth mindset in the integration of pedagogies. 

Nevern Presence was born and bred in a small town called Strand in Cape Town, South Africa. He went to the University of Western Cape where he attained his Honours degree in Afrikaans and Nederlands. He is a hard worker and believes that no matter how arduous a task may seem, with the right attitude, it will be conquered. According to Nevern, his greatest strengths as a teacher is his enthusiasm, patience, responsibility and his ability to explain difficult things in a simple way.

Ms. Mondilla hailing from the beauteous islands of the Philippines has a track record of successful teaching and education reform, her vast experience in teaching various age groups young learners to adults through both online and offline across the world, from different walks of life has made her the teacher she is today. Ms. Mondilla took up her Bachelor's Degree in Education majoring in English on a full academic scholarship. After graduation, she passed the Board Exam for License Professional Teachers in her country. She decided to pursue higher education and took up her Master's Degree in English Language Education. She is also a TESOL and TEFL Certified with experience in training teachers and curriculum designing and development to meet the needs of the learners. Teaching has always been a delightful profession for her regardless of the kind of learner. Her main goal is to create an environment of warmth and care while using her experience and expertise to help students nurture their natural skills in learning and socializing so they can maximize their talents and abilities.

Bongiwe Mfeka is a science teacher who teaches Environmental Science 12, Science 10 and Visual Art 10 courses at MILS-Xi'an. Bongiwe believes that every student can learn and can achieve to his/her totality. When she arrived in China 2018, she first taught at Guizhou Province and later at Maple Leaf International Primary School as an ESL Teacher. Bongiwe holds Bachelor degree in Education and Honors Degree in Inclusive Education from the University of South Africa.

Mr. Denver Siblagan graduated with a Bachelor of Secondary Education, majoring in Music, Arts, Physical Education, and Health, from the University of the Cordilleras in September 2014. He also holds a Master’s degree in Educational Management from Philippine Christian University, earned in March 2024. With 9 years of teaching experience, Mr. Siblagan is a licensed and versatile educator who has taught a wide range of subjects, particularly electives such as General Physical Education, Sports, Personal Development, Psychology, Leadership, Music, and Art. A passionate basketball enthusiast, Mr. Siblagan has excelled as a coach, leading his teams to numerous victories in various games and tournaments. His love for music is equally profound; he enjoys singing and is skilled in playing several instruments, including the guitar, ukulele, bass guitar, bandurria, and piano.

Ms. Rosario is a focused, creative, and multiculturally flexible facilitator of knowledge transmission, a well-driven person who never ceases to discover new and effective teaching ways and refuses mental stagnation. She is an experienced teacher and a professional, licensed educator who has unwavering passion for learning, incalculable patience, dedication, and self-motivation to work.

Ms.Zheng holds a double-degree in Mathematics and Education from Lakehead University in Canada, and has a Master of Education from the University of Sydney. It combines math's logical rigor with educational insights. Ms.Zheng is certified to teach high school in Ontario, Canada. Additionally, Ms.Zheng has obtained an IB DP Mathematics Teacher Certification from the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO), enabling her to design effective math lessons and boost students' academic performance.

Ms. Rosalyn Palomo has been a teacher now for over 18 years. She graduated with a Bachelor Degree in Education. She obtained her TESOL Certification from De La Salle University. Ms. Palomo is also a licensed teacher. Before coming to China Ms. Palomo worked in many schools teaching various age groups and nationalities. Aside from teaching, Ms. Palomo also worked as a team leader at SELC-Global Center Philippines Corporation for 4 years. She previously taught at EtonHouse International School Dongguan for two years as an EAL teacher before working for Maple Leaf International School Xi’an. Ms. Palomo looks forward to working together with you as partners in your child’s growth and development.

Ms. Judy is from Xi’an, China. She obtained her Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Education (Sec) STEM from Thompson River University in Summer of 2022. Judy's eight-week certifying practicum in Kamloops, Canada at South Sa-Hali Elementary Secondary School. Before she completed her BEd, Ms. Judy worked as a Teacher Assistant on the Xi’an Maple Leaf campus. In her free time, she enjoys spending time outdoors, travelling, cooking, and staying active. She is passionate about inclusive education and hands-on, student-centered learning.

Mr. Smith is from the Caribbean Island of Jamaica. He has studied at South China University of Technology and North -West University where he earned a Bachelor of Economics in International Economics and Trade and a Post Graduate Certificate in Education, respectively. He has worked in China for two years as an ESL Teacher. He believes that every student has the potential to succeed. He is excited to be a part of the Maple Leaf community and is looking forward to creating an environment where students can achieve their personal goals and become the next generation of global leaders.

Erin Smith is a high school English teacher with two years of classroom experience. Origianlly from Atlanta, Georgia, in the United States, she earned her bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia. Passionate about literature and helping students strengthen their reading and writing skills, Ms. Smith strives to create an engaging and supportive learning environment where every student can grow as a critical thinker and communicator.

Originally from South Africa, known as the Rainbow Nation, Rebecca thrives in multicultural environments and loves exploring different cultures. With a warm and approachable personality, she is also a dedicated academic. Rebecca holds a BSc in Agriculture, a Post Graduate Certificate in Education, an Advanced Certificate in Teaching Life Science, and an Honours Degree in Education Management and Leadership. For the past seven years, she has been an active member of the South African Council for Educators, passionately teaching students from diverse backgrounds. As she joins Maple Leaf Xi’an, Rebecca looks forward to inspiring and engaging young minds in a fun and impactful way.

Ms. Luo earned her Bachelor of Science and Master of Teaching from the University of South Australia. With previous teaching experience at Xiangyang Maple Leaf Campus, she is committed to fostering a positive and stimulating educational environment. Looking ahead, Ms. Luo is enthusiastic about continuing to contribute to student development and is excited about the opportunities for growth and learning in the future.

Sienna earned a double bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Education in Canada, with a minor in Science, and holds teaching qualifications in both Mathematics and Science. She has extensive teaching experience across STEM subjects, humanities, and languages, allowing her to bring a broad and balanced perspective to the classroom. In addition to classroom teaching, she has provided academic support, organized learning activities, and managed administrative tasks. Sienna is committed to helping students succeed and improving learning outcomes through practical and effective teaching.