Belmont Hill is proud to announce the arrival of Ms. Chiu, a valued addition to our campus community within the modern language department for the upcoming academic year. She joins us as a one-year teaching fellow, filling in for Mr. Shen who is on sabbatical. Her responsibilities encompass teaching Chinese 1 and 4, as well as the more advanced levels of Chinese 4 and 5. In addition to her teaching role, Ms. Chiu will assume the role of a dedicated coach for the middle school cross-country team, and she will be lending her support to Dr. Tift’s advisory. When asked for her favorite thing about Belmont Hill so far, Ms. Chiu replied, “I think this is a very professional school because not only the teachers but the faculty and staff really care about their students and are giving all their energy to make the students better.” Ms. Chiu also expressed her gratitude for the hard work and dedication of the students, stating, “I really like the atmosphere. The students are great, they always prepare for my class, they do the homework, and they try to engage in class activities, and teaching at Belmont Hill has been a very good experience.”
Originally growing up in Taiwan, Ms. Chiu brings a wealth of experience, having previously taught Chinese at Salem State University. While at Salem State, she taught part-time, but now she has the opportunity to immerse herself in full-time teaching. She is a member of the New England Chinese Teacher Association and holds a Master of Applied Linguistics Studies in Foreign Languages from UMass. Beyond her professional qualifications, Ms. Chiu has a passionate love for running, making her an ideal fit for coaching the middle school cross-country team this fall. Furthermore, she is a devoted mother to Sylvia, her daughter. Ms. Chiu’s enthusiasm for teaching aligns seamlessly with the values we uphold here at Belmont Hill. We are confident she will be an exceptional addition to our educational community. We extend our warmest wishes for a successful and fulfilling year of teaching, Ms. Chiu!
