Dr. Rena Li - Chinese Art Academy President

Rena Li, M.D., Ph.D. is a principal scientist and associate professor at the Sun Health Research Institute and University of Louisville Medical School. Dr. Li is closely involved with Chinese culture education in the Phoenix area. In addition to being a long time volunteer at the Contemporary Chinese School of Arizona, she has also served as a teacher for Chinese language, the school Principal, and the chair of the school board.

Promoting Chinese culture and educating the younger generation to keep their heritage has been an important activity in her life. As the director of the Chinese Art Academy, Dr. Li will help to promote bilingual education in the Children's Center and promote Chinese arts to the local community.

Ms. Diana Ho - Chinese Art Academy Principal & Director of Art

A graduate from Nankai University in advanced art studies, Diana is a well-established art teacher in the Phoenix community and has operated her art studio for over a decade. She teaches a multitude of art concepts ranging from basic pre-school to advanced adult levels.

Her paintings and ceramic pieces have received several awards and honors, and are coveted by numerous art lovers. Many of Diana's artworks have been displayed in various exhibitions throughout the U.S.

For more info about Diana, visit http://www.dianahoart.com 

Ms. Lihua Lu - Chinese Art Academy Vice-Principal & Director of Day Care
Ms. Lu has experience in day-care management and possesses more than 10 years of experience in young children education. Lihua has been a long-time Chinese school kindergarten teacher and has served as both the Vice-Principal of Academic Affairs and Chinese Committee Chair at the Contemporary Chinese School of AZ.

Ms. Yang Ying - Director of Dance
A top graduate and former faculty of the Beijing Dance Academy, Ying was honored as one of twenty "Cross Century Chinese Dance Artists" in China. A member of hte Chinese Dancers Association, she has won numerous national and international dance competitions, and led performances in many international tours throughout Europe, North America and Asia.

As an "Award of Excellence" teacher, she has taught college level dancers exclusively at the Beijing Dance Academy. Prior to joining CAA, she has been operating a successful dance school in the Phoenix area since 2001.

For more info about Ying, visit http://www.yang-ying.com