Name: Visaria Wang (TA)

Class: Preschool

Qualification: Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education, with a minor in Art, from Concordia University of Chicago, IL.

Family: I am the only child in my family, though I always wish to have siblings. I currently live with my mom. She is a very loving and devoted person, her passion and love for the children and elders are always something that I should learn from. I guess I’m also influenced by her for my decision in becoming a teacher.

Hobbies: I like visual art, especially photography. I love going to museums and exploring around such as going on an adventures to explore abandoned buildings. I also enjoy playing tennis, badminton, table-tennis, ice-skating, bowling, etc.

Music: The type of music that I like the most is mostly soft and quiet. I enjoy listening to classical music, nature or meditation music, as well as Christian music.

Movies: I tend to like movies that are inspirational and artistic, as well as those that keep me thinking like those mysterious and adventure movies; or movies that make me cry or touched my heart.

Nobody would believe: I am a fan of roller coasters and I like to learn karate.

Food: I’m a picky eater, though I love fruits and vegetables, especially durian and mangosteen are my favorites. However, garlic is my big enemy at all times.

Books: Inspirational, photography and architecture books, as well as books written by Max Lucado.

Name: Helen Buss

Class: Preschool

Qualification: I have a Bachelors of Arts from Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, IN. I planned to pursue a Masters in Early Childhood Education in the near future.

Family: I have a wonderful husband and a son and daughter, who are angels.

Hobbies: Cleaning! I know, I know....

Music: I enjoy music that has a good beat and gets me moving and dancing. I also love to listen to Andrea Bocelli.

Movies: My favorite movies are "Facing the Giants" (a must see), and "Horton Hears a Who"(a tear shedder). I cried at the end.

Nobody would believe: I do have some "fat" on my body.

Food: I'm not picky. I love and appreciate all foods. My favorite food however, is french fries.

Books: I enjoy reading Personal Development/Inspirational books. I also love the books: "Pumpkin Circle" by George Levenson, "Leaf Man" and "Snowballs" by Lois Ehlert.