School Leadership Team
Shaun Porter
Principal (International Program)
Shaun Porter
Principal (International Program)
Welcome to Dalton School Hong Kong! It is a privilege to work alongside such passionate educators, parents, board members, and students. After spending the past 12 years as an educator in the New York City Department of Education and districts across the U.S. and Canada, I am honored to serve the Dalton families of Hong Kong.
I chose to leave New York City because DSHK offers a unique approach and philosophy that has the potential to transform the lives of its’ students, as well as the broader landscape of education across the world. Our founding board has crafted a powerful mission and vision, and it has assembled a diverse and talented team of educators to bring this transformation to life.
What makes DSHK so special? Through the Dalton plan and philosophy, students are the leaders, and it is our responsibility to trust their intelligence and build upon our students unlimited capacity. This alone allows us to dig deeper than standard curriculum allows and put human skills like creativity and empathy at the forefront. Additionally, DSHK recognizes the global dynamics of the world and uses a Dual Language model that gives students greater access to different people and cultures by valuing and developing bilingualism, biliteracy, high academic achievement, and socio-cultural competence. Furthermore, DSHK’s strong emphasis on Chinese culture and values ensures that our students will not only be leaders, but leaders with strong principles and compassion for others. Lastly, our child-centered approach provides each child with an individualized approach built upon strong relationships with adults and peers, an emphasis on developing the whole child, and a focus on engagement and rigor.
Our dedicated faculty and families, along with the founding board’s commitment to world class professional development, help DSHK realize this educational dream. It is with great hope and enthusiasm that we embark upon this transformational journey. I can’t wait to see where our students lead us next…
Ivy Yip
Principal (Glocal Program)
Ivy Yip
Principal (Glocal Program)
Welcome to Dalton School Hong Kong!
Prior to joining Dalton, I was an experienced educator and school consultant, serving as the Principal of an aided school for nine years. During my tenure, I launched meaningful reforms and transformations, pioneering the "internationalization of an aided school." I am now honored to join the Dalton families, bringing my diverse experiences to here.
Guided by the school founders' passion and aspirations for education, DSHK is committed to a child-centered approach, emphasizing triliteracy and four languages. We offer a positive learning environment that blends local and global elements, empowering our students to become the critical thinkers of the 21st century.
I look forward to working closely with you to foster an enriching and transformative educational journey for our students. Together, we will cultivate a community of lifelong learners, equipped to navigate the challenges and opportunities of the ever-evolving world.
Wenhong Zhu
Vice Principal (International Program)
Wenhong Zhu
Vice Principal (International Program)
Welcome to Dalton School Hong Kong!
As a dual language school, DSHK ensures bilingualism, bi-literacy and cross-cultural competence are targeted student learning outcomes, aimed at cultivating learners to have a Chinese soul and an international perspective.
In addition, our partnership with Tsinghua University Primary School highlights the power of Chinese elements in a child’s early education. This partnership will ensure that students who study in this specific “east meets west” context will naturally acquire Chinese culture and Chinese values. Utilizing the Tsinghua University Primary School’s theme-based teaching and learning approach will especially help to develop well-rounded learners with strong and confident personalities.
As a result of this comprehensive approach to student learning, the deep cooperation between Chinese and Western teams at DSHK will allow students to gather insights and positive influences from both education systems. This bi-cultural learning perspective will help students retain the rigorous, reflective tradition from the Chinese side, while benefiting from the analytical, open characteristics of the western educational approach.
We believe the unique philosophy and student-centered model of the DSHK will open up an extraordinary learning journey for all children!
Pamela Tse
Vice Principal (Glocal Program)
Pamela Tse
Vice Principal (Glocal Program)
I am delighted to see everyone at Dalton School Hong Kong.
Teaching at Dalton School Hong Kong is truly a new milestone. With over twenty years of teaching and administrative experience, I hope to collaborate with the principal and a group of innovative and courageous teachers to facilitate students growing in a visionary and multicultural environment.
I sincerely hope that students will enjoy learning at Dalton School and leverage the advantages of an international school so that they can connect with the world seamlessly and become global citizens in the future.
Let us work together, grow together and explore the world together!
Yvonne Yeoh
Chief Operating Officer
Yvonne Yeoh
Chief Operating Officer
DSHK is a homegrown institution born for the 21st century. We nurture young minds to develop into individuals empowered to thrive in the constantly changing world.
What makes DSHK truly exceptional is its commitment to prioritizing students’ individuality and fostering a love for learning. The school’s emphasis on personalized instruction empowers students to explore their passions and develop critical thinking skills. Witnessing the growth and transformation of students as they discover their own unique abilities is a constant source of inspiration for me.
We are moving into our new campus and expanding our schooling pathways through the offering of the international and local stream curricula in the 2024-2025 school year. This much enlarged space enables us to gradually evolve into a through-train institution spanning kindergarten, primary and secondary schools. My team ensures the most robust infrastructure is in place to facilitate the students and staff’s most seamless integration and the school’s long-term success.
It is certainly an exciting time for the DSHK. Upon turning this new leaf, we continue to celebrate the diversity of the faculty, the students, our offering, and our privilege of extending the progressive Dalton Plan’s accessibility to a more and more inclusive community of students.
I am elated to be part of DSHK’s journey as it reshapes the education landscape in Hong Kong!