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Zhou, Nina

Email: nina.zhou@spps.org

Nina Zhou

Ni Hao 你好! My name is Nina Zhou, students call me Zhou Laoshi.

I grew up in Wuxi, Jiangsu Province in China. In 2010, I earned my master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University, and later enrolled in a PhD program. Initially, I planned to pursue a career in engineering, but after spending several years teaching my own children, I discovered education is a meaningful and rewarding job.

In 2020, I joined Jie Ming as a Special Education Teacher Assistant, and later, as a Kindergarten teacher during the pandemic. Shortly after, I moved to upper grade to teach math, and over the past three years, I’ve realized that math is not only a passion but also a field that aligns perfectly with my strengths. It’s a joy to see my students grow and succeed in their math learning.

This year, I’m stepping into a new role as Math Support, working closely with 2nd to 5th-grade students in small groups alongside classroom teachers and support staff. I believe every student is unique and capable of learning, and I’m committed to supporting them by setting high expectations, fostering a safe environment, and guiding them through every step of their math journey to help them reach their personal best.

Beyond teaching math, I’m dedicated to instilling values such as respect, honesty, diligence, and self-control—qualities that will benefit my students throughout their lives. Teaching has also been a journey of personal growth, which has helped me cultivate greater patience, compassion, and humility.

In my spare time, I enjoy being with my family. We love going biking, hiking, fishing, reading together, and playing board games.

I look forward to another successful year of growth and learning!