Ping HONG (China) Director
The founder of Gateway Language Village, Hong Xiu Ping, completed
his Master's degree at Purdue University, Indiana. After working several
years in the USA he returned to China to contribute to its future
development. Ping realised that the most important factor in helping
people learn a language was the creation of the right environment.
The total immersion method (TIE) used at Gateway has been successful
in helping many thousands of students to quickly build up their skill
and confidence in using English.
James Yi (China) Hangzhou GLV Director James Yi, comes from Hubei province. A tough childhood life had made him strong and enthusiastic. He has been a management officer in business enterprises, and successfully set up his own commercial company. He was a GLV student five years ago. He enjoys Total Immersion English a lot and appreciates GLV's concept of teaching and education. He is easy-going and has a strong enterprising spirit. He enjoys the challenges of life and works towards a "harmonious life". Interests include friends and travel.
Alan Fryback (USA) Senior Management/Finance Consultant Born in the USA but lived mainly in Colombia and Macau . Education focused on physics, mathematics and education. His work experience has enabled him to see new opportunities and develop new programs and activities. As director of the School of the Nations in Macau , his task was to build educational, financial and management systems for the school in the kindergarten, primary and secondary levels. He hopes his experience in school administration, financial management and ability to create educational material will contribute positively to GLV's development.
Gina Zhang (China) Administrative Vice Director Gina, who is from Hainan Province, graduated from the English Department of Hainan University, She has been working in GLV since 2000 and knows the function of every department. As Administrative Vice Director of GLV, she knows how to manage the school affairs very well. Gina is outgoing and positive. She has a strong interest in management and psychology.
Arthur Zhang ( China ) Manager of Customer Service , HR Assistant Manager Arthur zhang, from Langzhou city. He began to work at GLV as web designer in December, 2001. He independently re-created the GLV website and has been responsible for building the marketing website. Currently, he is doing work on student service, public relations and is assistant the human resources manager. He is a modest and patient person, and is popular among colleagues. His leisure activities include swimming and football.
Tommy Jia ( China ) Manager of Marketing Tommy, from ShanDong Ji Ning city, joined GLV in November, 2002. He was in charge of directing the school's internal computer program. In September, 2004, he began to work in the school information department, and was in charge of website marketing promotion. In April, 2006, he became the manager of marketing, and he also assists in the school administrative office as well. His leisure time activities are playing football and making friends.
Claudia Swan (USA.) English Program Administrator
Claudia Swan, from the USA, has lived in the Zhuhai area for more than 16 years.She is chiefly responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the school. A professional teacher, she has a Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction and is one of the most experienced language teachers in South China. She has taught at many schools and universities and has developed language programs for many schools, major companies and government agencies.
Kelly Morine (Canada) English Program Training and Development Administrator
Kelly was born in Eastern Canada and was a business woman and entrepreneur for over 10 years in her native country.She is a highly qualified, TESOL trained teacher and one of GLV's most experienced teachers.In over 6 years in GLV, in addition to teaching in the TIE program she regularly teaches company and business classes. As part of the Management team, she was the Teaching Coordinator for a 3 year stint. Her current position is as the Training and English Program Development Administrator. Her educational background is in the fields of Business Management and Administration, Communication and Education.
Jene Bellows (USA.)
Jene Bellows serves the school primarily as Senior Consultant and advisor for strategic planning, development and intercultural communication. She has been intimately associated with Chinese people all over the world, and most particularly in China for more than 18 years. Mrs. Bellows has been involved with the school since its inception. She, with her husband, Bob Bellows, lives in Zhuhai.
Tom McDowell
(USA)
Tom has been a teacher at GLV since the beginning of 2003. Tom's past experience serving in the U.S. Navy from 1968-1972 and his extensive travel to over a dozen countries has given Tom a unique view of cultures around the world. Tom participated and was a teacher assistant in the Dale Carnegie courses in the U.S. Tom has also learned and taught leadership to men in the Mankind Project for ten years. Tom's business experience as a plant manager in three metal processing plants and his five years sales if insurance has also given Tom the experience needed to give students a well rounded perspective on American business.
Mary Lewinski (USA)
Mary Lewinski come from Detroit, Michigan. She worked for the State of Michigan in the information technology arena (computers) for over 30 years. She was also a part time teacher at Macomb Community College where she taught Systems Analysis and Introduction to Computers. She and her husband Tom McDowell live in Tampa, Florida and now make Zhuhai their home, where they hope to serve the people of China.
Sandra Lee (USA.) From Kauai, Hawaii, Sandra Lee is an English language teacher with a master's degree in Psychology and many years experience as a public speaker, counselor and professional trainer in the USA. She has helped people from many different cultures adjust to the pressures of modern life in the West and is an expert in personal communication skills. She has worked for many organizations and companies and has a great interest in the future of China. She lived for several years in Japan and has a profound respect for the wisdom of Asian cultures.
Ed Muttart (Canada)
Ed was born in Canada, studied at the Carnegie Institute of Technology in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,(Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Management) and later obtained a Master of Education Degree from the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. He has taught children, youth, and adults in many parts of the world and also worked for many years in the house building industry. Ed has traveled to 28 countries and all continents and is happy to share his knowledge and experience with students at GLV. He has been at GLV for more than three years and has recently married a delightful lady from Nanning. The newly-weds share 5 offspring and 7 grandchildren.
Zuber Shaikh (India)
Zuber Shaikh graduated from an Indian university and taught for 5 years in India, teaching English and commerce/business. Taught English for a year to Kindergarten? Primary and Middle school students in Huizhou city Guangdong Province. He has been teaching at GLV for over 4 years and has received TEFL Certificate. He loves dance and music, and has been a dance instructor and choreographer for the past 9 years.
