Yajuan Zhang (Principal) Ms. Yajuan Zhang graduated at Shanghai Normal University in China for her Bachelor’s degree, majoring in English. She served as an associate professor at Ningxia Medical University, teaching university students English In addition, Ms. Zhang also served as the Deputy Director of the Foreign Language Department for the University. Ms. Zhang received her first Master’s degree from Ningxia University, China, majoring in Curricula and Teaching Theories. Her second Master’s degree majoring in TESOL was granted from SIT Graduate Institute in Vermont.

Ms. Zhang started her Chinese teaching career with CLSC in 2010. In addition, she has been teaching Chinese language and culture at public and private schools in the Connecticut. As a language-teaching activist, Ms. Zhang is passionate for exploring and implementing opportunities to bridge the connection between American students and Chinese language and culture.

Katy Myers (Art, Culture and Community Outreach Director) - was born in Taiwan (ROC) and came to US is 1971. She is a graduate of Parson's School of Design and has worked as assistant and substitute teacher for grades pre-K, K and I in Redding Elementary School. Katy lives in Redding CT with husband Tom and daughter Emily. Katy has been with CLSC since its inception in 2002 and has taught a variety of classes.