About Us

CEP is made of a team of motivated high school students with a passion for sharing their knowledge of Chinese language and heritage.
By dedicating their time to create fun, hands-on learning experiences for local elementary students, these exceptional young leaders aim to inspire appreciation and curiosity for this rich culture in the next generation.

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Our Mission

Through a nurturing mentorship program, high school students bolster their own Mandarin proficiency while guiding younger elementary school students to establish core language competencies. This mutually beneficial initiative helps both age cohorts practice communication abilities as it aims to encourage cultural exchange and spread awareness of the Chinese language and heritage.

The program encourages high school students' interest in education and tutoring careers while building lasting mentorship connections with younger students.

Meet our CEP Co-Founders

Our expert team combines top academics, dedicated teachers and experienced coordinators to provide an exceptional Chinese learning experience for high school students. 

Sofia Chi

Co-Founder & Punahou Chapter: 4th/5th Gr. Lead Teacher
Native Mandarin Chinese Speaker, taking Chinese 3 Honors

Sofia manages CEP social media accounts, updates the CEP website, edits newsletters to parents, creates recap videos, and assists in developing lessons.

Charles Ye

Co-Founder & Punahou Chapter: 2nd/3rd Gr. Lead Teacher
Native Mandarin Chinese Speaker, completed AP Chinese

Charles creates lesson plans and activities, manages classroom supplies, plans activites/lessons, and assists in planning events. 

Chloe Liu

Co-Founder & Punahou Chapter: 2nd/3rd Gr. Lead Teacher
Native Cantonese Speaker, taking Chinese 2 Honors


Chloe writes and edits CEP newsletters to parents, serves as the key communicator with our advisor, plans activities/lessons with help from her teammates.

  Punahou Chapter

Lily T.
  • Class of '24

  • Non-native speaker, completed AP Chinese

  • Group Leader [Gr. 2&3]

Owen R.
  • Class of '26

  • Native speaker, completed AP Chinese

  • Group Leader [Gr. 4&5]

Yinan Y.
  • Class of '26

  • Native speaker, completed AP Chinese

  • Group Leader [Gr. 4&5]

Ziyu D.
  • Class of '25

  • Non-native speaker, taking Chinese 2

  • Group Leader [Gr. 2&3]

Steven Y.
  • Class of '27

  • Native speaker

  • Group Leader [Gr. 4&5]

Chloe W.
  • Class of '27

  • Non-native speaker, taking Chinese 2 Honors

  • Teach Assistant

Chris W.
  • Class of '25

  • Native speaker, taking Chinese 4 Honors

  • Group Leader [Gr. 4&5]

Cara S.
  • Class of '26

  • Non-native speaker, taking Chinese 2

  • Group Leader [Gr. 2&3]

Mio A.
  • Class of '25

  • Non-native speaker, taking Chinese 2 Honors

  • Teacher Assistant

Ruyi L.
  • Class of '27

  • Non-native speaker, taking Chinese 5 Honors

  • Group Leader [Gr. 4&5]

Emma R.
  • Class of '24

  • Non-native speaker, completed AP Chinese

  • Teacher Assistant

Maile Y.
  • Class of '27

  • Non-native speaker, taking Chinese 2 Honors

  • Group Leader [Gr. 4&5]

Brandon W.
  • Class of '24

  • Native speaker, completed AP Chinese

  • Teacher Assistant

Katie W.
  • Class of '27

  • Non-native speaker, taking Chinese 2

  • Teacher Assistant

Emily Y.
  • Class of '25

  • Native speaker

  • Group Leader [Gr. 4&5]

Lauren C.
  • Class of '27

  • Non-native speaker, completed AP Chinese

  • Teacher Assistant

Serena C.
  • Class of '27

  • Native speaker, completed AP Chinese

  • Teacher Assistant

Kea D.
  • Class of '25

  • Native speaker, completed AP Chinese

  • Group Leader [Gr. 4&5]

Kaylee A.
  • Class of '27

  • Non-native speaker, taking Chinese 2

  • Teacher Assistant

Aaron C.
  • Class of '27

  • Native speaker

  • Teacher Assistant

Teyla C.
  • Class of '26

  • Non-native speaker, completed AP Chinese

  • Teacher Assistant

Joy S.
  • Class of '26

  • Native speaker, completed AP Chinese

  • Teacher Assistant

Joe L.
  • Class of '25

  • Native speaker, completed AP Chinese

  • Group Leader [Gr. 4&5]

Brix K.
  • Class of '24

  • Non-native speaker, taking Chinese 2

  • Group Leader [Gr. 2&3]

Quinn H.
  • Class of '27

  • Non-native speaker

  • Teacher Assistant

  Kaiser Chapter

Everley Zhao
  • Class of '25

  • Native Speaker

  • Chapter Leader

Joy S.
  • Class of '26

  • Native speaker, completed AP Chinese

  • Group Leader [Gr. 4&5]

Kea D.
  • Class of '25

  • Native speaker, completed AP Chinese

  • Group Leader [Gr. 4&5]

Kaylee A.
  • Class of '27

  • Non-native speaker, taking Chinese 2

  • Group Leader [Gr. 2&3]

Aaron C.
  • Class of '27

  • Native speaker

  • Group Leader [Gr. 4&5]

Exceptional Expansion in Chinese Language Education

30+

Classes Taught

180+

students enrolled

40+

High School Volunteers

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