Meet The Team
Meet Our Team
HGL ART’s distinguished leadership team works in close collaboration with each other to develop thoughtful and unique programming for our preschool and enrichment classcommunity. With backgrounds in Educational Leadership, Business, Art Education, and more, our women-led team is committed to providing innovative and creative opportunities for the children and families that we serve.
Jia He
Founder of HGL ART
Nancy Dillon
Education Director
Zaozao Wang
Director of Admissions and Enrollment
Jia He
CEO of HGL ART
Nicole Isabelle
Art Education Advisor
Shimeng Xie
Art Specialist
Carol Funke
Management Associate
Shimeng Xie
Art Specialist
Carol Funke
Management Associate
Carol Funke
Brand Identity
Implementation Specialist
Bella Tabellione
Associate Teacher
Shimeng Xie
Art Specialist
Carol Funke
Brand Identity
Implementation Specialist
Our Teachers
Our dedicated team of exceptional educators is committed to providing a nurturing and supportive environment where children can thrive. Our teachers are experienced professionals who are passionate about early childhood education and have a deep understanding of child development. Each classroom is staffed by exceptionally qualified Head Teachers and Associate Teachers. To ensure consistent instruction, we have also assigned Classroom Support Specialists who work collaboratively with all classes throughout the day. These specialists are readily available to assist as needed and to fill in for any absences. Your child will consistently be taught by familiar educators whom they know and trust. Our classrooms are intentionally staffed to exceed the DOHMH-mandated student-teacher ratios. This allows us to provide a more personalized and enriching educational experience.
Carr
Head Teacher
Bella Tabellione
Associate Teacher
Kellyrose Marry
Assistant Teacher
Dr. Zhanar Toktarbay
Mandarin Immersion Teacher
Dr. Amy Wang
Mandarin Immersion Teacher
Shimeng Xie
Art Specialist
Elaine Chai
Art Specialist
Dr. Nini Qiao
Music Teacher
Carol Funke
Management Associate
Carrington Johnson
Head Teacher/Spanish Immersion Teacher
Samantha Mears
Head Teacher
Dr. Zhanar Toktarbay
Mandarin Immersion Teacher
Dr. Amy Wang
Mandarin Immersion Teacher
Glo Chu
Mandarin Immersion Teacher/ Art Teacher
Shimeng Xie
Art Specialist
Kellyrose Marry
Assistant Teacher/Spanish Teacher
Dr. Nini Qiao
Music Teacher
Carol Funke
Management Associate
Shimeng Xie
Art Specialist
Carol Funke
Management Associate
Shimeng Xie
Art Specialist
Carol Funke
Management Associate
Carol Funke
Brand Identity
Implementation Specialist
Bella Tabellione
Associate Teacher
Shimeng Xie
Art Specialist
Carol Funke
Brand Identity
Implementation Specialist
Shimeng Xie
Art Specialist
Carol Funke
Management Associate
Arleny Salomon
Spanish Immersion Head Teacher
Bella Tabellione
Associate Teacher
Faculty Leader
Arleny Salomon
Spanish Immersion Head Teacher
Bella Tabellione
Associate Teacher
Our Teachers
Our dedicated team of exceptional educators is committed to providing a nurturing and supportive environment where children can thrive. Our teachers are experienced professionals who are passionate about early childhood education and have a deep understanding of child development. Each classroom is staffed by exceptionally qualified Head Teachers and Associate Teachers. To ensure consistent instruction, we have also assigned Classroom Support Specialists who work collaboratively with all classes throughout the day. These specialists are readily available to assist as needed and to fill in for any absences. Your child will consistently be taught by familiar educators whom they know and trust. Our classrooms are intentionally staffed to exceed the DOHMH-mandated student-teacher ratios. This allows us to provide a more personalized and enriching educational experience.
Admissions
Proceso de Admisión
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