Teachers

	Kristen Brennan attended University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education in 2002 Prior to teaching Kindergarten, she taught three years as a preschool teacher in area schools. She recently taught two years in Austria, at Vienna Christian School, as an English teacher for 1st through 5th grade students. This is Kristen's second year teaching Kindergarten at PTCS, and her seventh year as a teacher. Kristen was married last year in July to her wonderful husband, Todd Brennan. He is also a teacher. They currently reside in Chicago, with their cat, Malcolm and two noisy parakeets.

	Steven Yu is from South Brunswick, New Jersey, where his parents and two sisters still live. They are from Kaohsiung, Taiwan, and he likes to visit Taiwan every chance he gets and he recently graduated from Wheaton College with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education. He has always had a heart for children, and took every opportunity he could to serve kids at his church in New Jersey. He began this year as the Elementary P.E. and Computer teacher, but recently began teaching 1st grade at the school, which he enjoys very much. He loves watching and helping children learn and be excited about the world they are exploring in their minds, hearts, and bodies.

	Michelle Moroney was born and raised in Grand Rapids, Mi, but has lived in Chicago for almost 9 years. She recently got married and is excited to be teaching second grade at Pui Tak Christian School. She received her B.A. in Elementary Education from Trinity Christian College five years ago and has spent time in both first and fifth grade.

	Tesh Frackiewicz was born in Chicago and grew up both in the city and more recently Skokie, Illinois with her parents and two younger sisters. Her family originated from Gutemala, and Poland. She recently graduated from Wheaton College with a B.A. in Elementary Education, an Illinois teaching certificate, endorsements in Language Arts and Spanish, and a Bible minor. She is currently teaching third grade.

	Miss Emily Meyer grew up in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. After realizing that she wanted to serve the Lord by teaching in a Christian School, she moved to Chicago to attend Moody Bible Institute and get her ACSI certification. She taught JSP at the Pui Tak Center and then began teaching 5th and 6th grade at Pui Tak Christian School. Miss Meyer loves to travel, read, run by the lakefront, and cook. She loves to share these interests with her students. She is currently pursuing a Master's Degree in Library and Information Science from Dominican University.

	Yen Tse grew up in Vancouver, Washington; the third of four children. From birth, she attended church, but she didn't become Christian until she was twleve. From that age, she helped with children's programs at church, ut it wasn't until high school that she decided she would be a teacher. She immediately began the work toward elementary education, but a trip to China in 2002 led her on the path to her Master's in ESL. She loves teaching because of the chance it gives to invest in the lives of others. When she is not teaching, she enjoys reading, watching movies, baking, and playing tennis and volleyball.

	Mrs. Bonnie Ho received her masters degree in Performing Arts from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Master's degree in Biblical Studies from Moody Graduate School and is currently a candidate for a Master's of Art in Teaching & Early Childhood at Condordia University. She believes to be an effective teacher one must not stop learning. After 12 years in radio ministry she found herself called to spending children's ministry, where she has been for the past 9 years. It is not easy but in the beauties of children, we can see God.

	Jennifer Cantu has enjoyed working for Pui Tak Christian School since 2008, first as a substitute and now as a full-time teacher. She graduated from The University of Texas at Arlington in 2002 earning B.A. in Communication & Advertising. Shortly after graduation she moved to New York City where she met and married her wonderful husband, James. She has worked with a wide range of children ever since she can remember, teaching in different settings such as Sunday School, mentoring, interim director of children's ministries and school teacher. She loves teaching the three year old Pre-Kindergarten class at PTCS because students at this age are so fun and curious. They are excited and eager to learn everything about the world around them, and she feels privileged to be able to teach your precious chilren. In her free time she enjoys reading, art, skiing, traveling and spending time with friends and family.

	Miss Esther Tsai was born in Taiwan; she moved to the States at the age of twelve and grew up in New Jersey. Upon her college graduation, she moved to Taiwan for a year and taught as a 3rd grade classroom teacher in an American school in Teipei. Her love for traveling and adventure later brought her to Korea, and taught high school Mandarin and special education at Taejon Christian International School. After a short-term of traveling overseas, Miss Tsai returned to New Jersey and became a middle school special education teacher. However, the fond memory of being a Mandarin techer in Korea made her want to continue teaching as a Chinese teacher. Moving to Chicago and being able to teach Mandarin and dance ministry at PTCS is one of the greatest blessings that Miss Tsai has from God. In her free time, Miss Tsai likes to listen to music, sing, do arts and crafts, learn hip-hop dance, watch Korean dramas, and talk to her family on the phone.

	Yio-Hsien Wang is the Jr. Kindergarten and Kindergarten Chinese Teacher. Yio-Hsien studied at Taipei University of the Arts and received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in teaching Dance She achieved her Master's in dance studies in France and at the University of Oregon. Prior to joining Pui Tak Christian School, she taught Chinese in Portland Chinese School and Taiwan. She also volunteers as a translator for the non-English speaking parents and for the President of the Policy Committee at her daughter's school.

	Jared Lee, Accelerated Math/P.E. Gr. 3-6 Teacher, B.A. in Finance & Accounting; M.S. in Accounting

	Sarah Green, After School and Volunteer Coordinator; Americorp Intern

	Alvin Tse, Computer Teacher and Technology Specialist; Americorp Intern