Faculty
Vicky Zhang
Assistant Mandarin Teacher
Vicky Zhang holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in translation and literature from Shanghai International Studies University, and brings extensive professional experience in student advising, cross-cultural education, and educational program coordination. As native Mandarin speaker, Vicky is dedicated to creating an engaging, supportive, and immersive Mandarin learning environment for middle school students. She is student-centered, detail-oriented, and passionate about fostering students’ language growth and cross-cultural awareness. Outside of school, Vicky volunteers in local community farms and assists with food distribution and environmental cleanup activities. She also enjoys reading, hiking, and cross-cultural exchange.
Other Faculty for This Grade
Gerry Branner
Upper School Physical Education Teacher, Upper School Athletic Director, and Dean of Upper School Student Citizenship
Jerry Kennedy
Seventh and Eighth Grade Music Teacher, Band Director
Performed music in South Africa during the end of legal apartheid.










