Grade 4 Teacher

DARIUS HEDAYATI

Kia ora! My name is Darius and I am a primary teacher from Auckland, New Zealand. On top of being from a land far down under, I have mixed Filipino and Persian heritage. I hold a Bachelor of Arts and a Graduate Diploma in Teaching from the University of Auckland. Previously, I have taught as a classroom teacher at a central Auckland school, teaching age groups ranging from 6-10. I am very grateful to return to a familiar classroom setting, where I can build relationships and foster student success! In my spare time, I enjoy anything to do with sport - playing it, watching it live, or on TV! I see myself also as a bit of trivia nut, and love a pub quiz night too.

Grade 2 & 3 Teacher

Kirstin McGregor

Ms. Kirstin McGregor is from Cape Town, South where she completed her Bachelor of Education Degree at the University of Stellenbosch, which provided her with the foundational knowledge and skills to become an effective educator.

After completing her studies, she embarked on an exciting journey of teaching in both South Africa and China, where she gained invaluable experience and developed a deep appreciation for diverse cultures and teaching approaches.

When not in the classroom, Ms. McGregor loves spending time in nature with her family and friends, immersing herself in the natural beauty that surrounds her.

As a little girl, Ms. McGregor always knew teaching was her calling and her passion has only grown stronger with time. She is excited to join to the Maple Leaf Foreign Nationals School and cannot wait to meet all the wonderful students and staff.

Grade K/1 Teacher

Olivia Li

Ms. Li grew up in Melbourne, Australia. She graduated from The University of Melbourne with a Master's degree in Teaching and from Western Sydney University with a Bachelor's degree in Arts. Olivia taught in primary schools and kindergartens in Melbourne for three years before joining Maple Leaf. She started her Maple Leaf journey in 2020 at Ordos and Shenzhen campuses. She enjoys traveling and watching movies in her leisure time. Olivia is very much looking forward to teaching K/1 class this year!

Preschool Teacher

Victoria Zhao

Ms. Victoria graduated from the University of Prince Edward Island, PEI Canada with a Bachelor of Education, specializing in International Education. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts from the Dalian University of Foreign Languages. She has been an educator for 5 years with one year in PEI, Canada, and four years in international education in Dalian. Ms. Victoria enjoys watching movies, cooking, and spending time outdoors. She has a passion for working with students and loves the challenge of meeting the needs of each individual student in her care.

Bilingual Teacher

Steve Li

Mr. Steve graduated from Jilin Normal University, majoring in Chinese education. He likes reading books and often goes to the library to borrow books in his spare time.

So far, he has been engaged in education for eight years, and has accumulated a lot of experience in teaching. He likes children very much and can feel the pure beauty from their innocent smiling faces. He is very happy to live and study with his children every day and spread Chinese culture.

Mandarin Teacher

Nancy Cui
Nancy Cui, graduated from North China Institute of Aerospace Engineering and majored in Secretarial Science. Her master major is International Chinese Language Education at Zhejiang Normal University. She is passionate about learning and teaching.
Student engagement and student leadership are also her strengths. She loves education and she is committed to inspiring, appreciating and expecting every student to succeed with love.