Name (Pinyin): Zhang Yani
School: Lake Creek Montessori International School
Location: Austin, Texas
Name (Chinese): 张娅妮
School (Chinese): 湖溪蒙特梭利国际学校
Location (Chinese): 奥斯汀, 德克萨斯州
Teaching Philosophy: A teacher’s role is to use pictures, gestures, stories, and other tools to make language clear and engaging, while creating a relaxed environment where students are not afraid to make mistakes. 老师的工作就是利用图片、手势、故事和其他工具，让语言清晰有趣，并营造一个轻松的环境，让学生不怕犯错。
Hobbies: Traveling, reading, meditating, and cooking. 旅行、看书、冥想、烹饪。