Dear Avenues Families,
Welcome to Avenues Shenzhen Secondary Division! We are thrilled to begin this journey with your child and feel honored to be part of your family’s story this year.
To support a smooth and confident start to the 2025–2026 school year, we’ve prepared a Welcome Guide that includes key class information, important dates, tips to help your child transition into school, and introductions to your teaching team. We hope this guide helps you and your child feel ready, supported, and excited for the year ahead.
We look forward to partnering with you and watching your child grow, explore, and thrive—together.
Class Information
Please click the button below to view the class list and schedule：
WoW Days
August 21 & 22 | Welcome Days
During the WoW days, students will experience special schedule, get to know their teachers and classmates, and get ready for the new school year.
- Arrival Time: 7:45–7:55 a.m.
- Location: A8-5F Common Space
- Dismissal Time: 4:00 p.m. (Wed 3:00 p.m.)
- Drop-off and Pick-up Location: School gate of A8, Lishui Road
The regular learning journey will start from August 25.
Meet Your Dean and ADH
Xuefei Zheng, Dean of Students
Ms. Xuefei joined Avenues Shenzhen in 2019 as a founding member. She is an experienced educator with a diverse background in teaching and leadership. Holding an MBA from Peking University and a degree in Electronic Engineering from Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, she has a strong foundation in both business and technology and teaching experience from elementary school to high school.
Email: xuefei.zheng@avenueschina.cn
Nico Wu, Associate Division Head
Ms. Nico graduated from Sichuan University and the University of Edinburgh and holds a master's degree in linguistics and a master's degree in education. She is a founding member of the Avenues Shenzhen Secondary Division. She participated in the localization of Avenues' global curriculum and building the secondary faculty team. During her 15 years of experience in education, Ms Nico has been a language teacher and a project teacher, dedicated to innovative educational research and teacher training.
Email: xun.wu@avenueschina.cn
Meet Your Teachers
Samuel Rathke, English Project Teacher
Mr. Rathke joined Avenues Shenzhen in 2022 and is a dedicated middle school teacher with extensive experience in both the United States and China. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from DePaul University in Chicago, with minors in Community Service Studies and Sociology.
Charlene Xu, Chinese Project Teacher
Ms. Charlene joined Avenues Shenzhen in 2023, bringing a decade of teaching experience and a strong academic background in Education, Psychology, and Linguistics. Her expertise in interdisciplinary project-based learning enhances the educational experience for her students.
Shayne Xuan, Math Teacher
Ms. Shayne joined Avenues Shenzhen in 2023. She holds a double bachelor's degree in Mathematics and Finance and a master of science degree in Business Analysis from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. She has a wealth of experience in teaching mathematics in secondary schools.
Luccas Neves Stangler, Humanities Project Teacher
Mr. Luccas has spent over a decade teaching English and humanities across Brazil, Thailand, and China. Currently, he is completing a master’s degree at Brandenburg University of Technology, focusing on urban villages in Shenzhen.
Lashanda Wildgoose, Science Project Teacher
Ms. Lashanda is a dedicated educator with over 7 years of experience as a middle school science teacher and 3 years as a self-contained teacher. She has a bachelor of science in Biology and a master’s in Education specializing in Curriculum and Instruction.
Michelle Liu, Language Support Specialist
Ms. Michelle, with a bachelor’s degree in English Language and a Master’s in Second Language Education, has 10 years of experience teaching English as a second language across different age groups.
Oscar Yu, Chinese Language and Culture Teacher
Mr. Yu is a Chinese language and culture teacher with a bachelor’s degree in Chinese Language and Literature and a master’s degree in Global Communication. Over the past 11 years, he has taught Chinese language and literature in Shanghai, Singapore, and Bangkok.
Jessica Smith, English Project/Art Teacher
Ms. Jessica joined Avenues Shenzhen in 2022. She graduated from Arcadia University with a degree in Art Education and has been teaching in several international schools in China for many years.
Chee Kang Koh, Music Teacher
Dr. Koh, a Singaporean educator, joined Avenues Shenzhen in January 2022. He received his master and doctoral degrees in Music Education from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He was Head, Performing Arts at the Singapore International School (Hong Kong) and worked as Senior Music Specialist with the Ministry of Education, Singapore for many years.
Tim Lu, Technology Integrator
Mr. Tim joined Avenues Shenzhen in 2023. After receiving his bachelor's and master's degrees in information science from Cornell University, he started as a Product Designer/UX Designer and has taught at Avenues New York.
Iris Xiang, Library Media Specialist
Ms. Iris joined Avenues Shenzhen in 2021 and is one of the founding teachers of the Secondary Division. She holds a Master's degree from the Minzu University of China and had been a Chinese teacher at CET-FS and BASIS International School Guangzhou for six years before joining Avenues.
Leo Liu, WAM Teacher
Mr. Liu graduated from Beijing Sport University and the University of Nottingham in the UK. He has 11 years of experience in teaching sports and is looking forward to joining Avenues Shenzhen in the new school year.
Wilson Wang, School Counselor
Mr. Wilson holds dual master’s degrees from East China Normal University and Lesley University. As an experienced counsellor for students and families, he is well-versed in engaging families and school communities and creates counseling, social-emotional learning, and embodied parenting workshops that incorporate varieties art.
Personal Belongings Preparation
Please bring the following items to school:
ID Badge
iPad
Laptop
Water Bottle
School Bag
Exchange cloths after WAM
Communications in Secondary Division
Strong school–home communication is key to a successful start to the school year. We encourage you to stay closely connected with the Deans and teachers—whether through email, scheduled phone calls, or in-person conversations—to support your child’s growth and exploration throughout the year. Deans will be in regular communication with students and provide prompt advise and encouragement to students and families.
We look forward to starting this new adventure with your child soon!
Best Regards,
Grade 7 Teachers
