With over 25 years of experience in education, the founder of Sparkling Minds Education has dedicated her career to supporting the growth and development of young people. Beginning her teaching journey at the age of 21 as a secondary school teacher, she has remained passionate about helping children discover their strengths, build confidence, and find their place in the world. After immigrating to New Zealand, she became actively involved in community education, serving as a Chinese language teacher, Youth Leader, choir member, and volunteer across various community organisations. Through years of working with children from diverse cultural backgrounds, she developed a strong belief that some of life’s most valuable lessons are learned beyond the classroom. Inspired by this philosophy, she founded Sparkling Minds Education in 2021. What began as a way to keep children connected during the pandemic has grown into a vibrant experiential learning platform that combines outdoor exploration, cultural experiences, science, arts, leadership development, and community engagement. She believes that:​“Education is not merely the transfer of knowledge. It is the process of inspiring lives.”