Shiyi Shen

I grew up in China and came to the U.S. for graduate study in 2016. I earned both my master's and doctoral degrees in Teaching and Curriculum, focusing on literacy and language learning, from the University of Rochester. As a passionate advocate for foreign language learning and early literacy development, I bring a wealth of experience from years of classroom teaching, curriculum development, and teacher professional development. My journey has been shaped by a deep curiosity about how young learners perceive and engage with the world. This curiosity has driven me to conduct extensive field practices and research projects with young learners. I absolutely treasure my time with children, deeply value their unique perspectives on learning, and believe they are our greatest teachers, guiding us with their curiosity and wonder.