About Us

Dr. Wil Chan

FOUNDER & DIRECTOR

(B.A. University of California, Berkeley; Ph.D. Washington State University)

Dr. Chan was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area to immigrant parents and studied at the University of California at Berkeley where he subsequently began his teaching career.He was recruited by Hong Kong International School (a leading U.S. based curriculum international school) in 1984 and was appointed the Associate Principal in 1987. After briefly serving as a public school Principal in the U.S., he returned to Hong Kong to serve as the HKIS Middle School Principal. He subsequently moved on to become the Chief Principal at the Hong Kong Baptist University Affiliated Wong Kam Fai Secondary and Primary School (a local through train DSS school). Since retiring from the HKBUAS, he was invited to serve as the interim Principal of the Canadian International School of Hong Kong (a leading K-12 IB international school).Dr. Chan’s personal and professional experiences perfectly embody the convergence concept of Kendall International Preschool.

Ms. Phyllis Tsang

PRINCIPAL

Bachelor of Education with Honours (Middlesex University, UK), Master of Education in Special Needs, Giftedness and Counselling with Distinction (The Education University of Hong Kong), Post Basic Diploma of Early Childhood Education (Canada), Certificate for Kindergarten Principals (Hong Kong Baptist University), Certificate in Supervisory (HKIHRM), Qualified Behavior Analysis

Phyllis came back from Canada in 2002, and has been working in the early childhood education field for over 20 years. Having been educated overseas and in international settings for many years. Phyllis believes that learning through play sets the foundation for children to build confidence in future learning. Children should also be able to express their creativity freely. She strongly thinks building on children’s character and confidence is more important than academic results when they are at a young age. Their characters determine their success later on in life and for them to develop to their full potential. We need to know children’s strengths and build on them, which will improve their confidence. Children who have more confidence are more likely to demonstrate better learning attitudes and abilities; which then will help with their academics, or their hobbies as they grow up.

Prior to joining Kendall, Phyllis worked in an International Kindergarten in Hong Kong for 17 years, 6 years as a teacher and then 11 years in a leadership position. Throughout the years, the path of learning has never stopped for Phyllis. During her spare time, Phyllis enjoys hobbies such as candle making, pastel art and western calligraphy.

Ms. Joice Chen

CO-PRINCIPAL & DIRECTOR OF CHINESE PROGRAMS

(Principal Certificate of Kindergarten (Chinese), Hong Kong Baptist University; MA in Early Childhood Education, Chinese University of Hong Kong; Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Zhejiang Normal University; Registered Childcare Supervisor and Worker; Registered Teacher)

Originally from Fujian, Ms. Chen feels blessed to have started her journey in Early Childhood Education since 2007, when she realized that she could shape someone’s future with efforts of positive nurture and care. Teaching children in Singapore, Australia and Hong Kong has signited her true passion for education while sealing it as her life-long career. She believes that the larger task of educating children can’t be done alone. We must work hand in hand in full collaboration with others to find common paths toward the successful growth and development of our younger generation. Kendall International Preschool is delighted to have Ms. Chen shares her passion for children and deep experience as Kendall’s Co-principal. We firmly believe that she will bring an incredible depth of professional knowledge and practice to help Kendall embed a strong thread of Chinese culture and value into our school curriculum for the benefit of all Kendall children and families.