Message From Principal

Dear students, families, and teachers:

     Welcome back to School! I hope you all had a restful and relaxing summer.

     My name is An, Lian (安 莲). I am an assistant professor of Economics of Coggin
Business College at the University of North Florida. I am newly appointed to
principal of the JCA Chinese School. It is a great honor to be in this
position. Thanks to the JCA Board of Directors for their trust and confidence in
me.

     I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to my predecessor: Dr. Song, Zuorui,
who is also the founder of JCA Chinese School. Dr. Song and his team of school
officials have left us with a valuable legacy of a thriving Chinese school
that enjoys diverse, open-minded, friendly atmosphere. Ever since the
foundation of the JCA Chinese School in the year 2003, it has taken the
leadership in Jacksonville to provide first-class Chinese language education
to the community. In several short years, more than 500 students have received
specialized Chinese education from the school.

     To my mind an educational institute is not just about bricks, mortar and
concrete, but about building character, enriching minds and about enriching
experiences that lasts a lifetime. Life is not a set of instructions but is a
series of experiences and learning process. Learning Chinese is no exception.

     As such, the JCA Chinese school board, teachers and students work together in
a learning community characterized by civility, mutual respect and harmony.
Specifically, our goals are the following: 1. teacher-student interaction of
highest quality; 2. promoting profound Chinese culture as well as elegant
Chinese language; 3. Transformational learning that results in a positive
shift in the way the community think and view China.

     We operate with very limited resources. Therefore it is a challenge, a
challenge that requires everybodys participation in order to succeed. I have
adopted an Open Door Policy as one of my management styles. I invite you to
find out more about our and share your ideas and opinions with me. Let us
work together!

Thanks.

Lian An (安 莲), PH.D, CFA

Principal of JCA Chinese School

E-mail:

Tel: 904-620-3962