Juan Hui

Year Appointed: 2013

House Mandela

Mrs. Hui brings more than 15 years of Mandarin language teaching experience and a passion for helping students become confident global communicators. Originally from Clemson, South Carolina, she earned a Bachelor of Music Education from Northeast Normal University and has completed extensive professional development in International Baccalaureate education and language acquisition, including IB Primary Years Programme training, MYP Language Acquisition training, and Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling (TPRS).

Since joining IST in 2013, Mrs. Hui has taught Mandarin to students from Pre-K through Middle School, helping cultivate a love of language and Chinese culture through engaging, inquiry-based learning experiences. Prior to IST, she taught Mandarin in Austin-area public, charter, and community language programs, working with learners from elementary school through high school. She believes language learning should be joyful and interactive, incorporating games, movement, storytelling, and playful activities that inspire students to communicate with confidence.

Outside of school, Mrs. Hui enjoys traveling and singing. One of her favorite aspects of IST is the school’s engaged students, supportive families, collaborative faculty, and celebration of diverse cultures. She is passionate about creating an encouraging classroom where every student feels excited to explore new languages and perspectives.