M. & B. (Architectural Design), PGDE (Early Childhood Education), Cert. (Kindergarten Principals)
Mrs. Aileen Doyle is delighted to be joining Malvern College Pre-School as Senior Principal and becoming part of the Malvern family. She looks forward to meeting the pupils, families, and colleagues, and to working together to create a nurturing and inspiring environment for young learners.
Her career in early childhood education spans over a decade across international schools and kindergartens. She last served as the Nursery Lead at Shrewsbury International School Bangkok City Campus. Previously, she was the Early Years Lead at Shrewsbury International School Hong Kong for six years, where she also liaised between the school and parent associations. As Principal at Hamilton Hill International Kindergarten, she spearheaded the implementation of the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum and managed comprehensive staff operations.
She holds a Postgraduate Diploma of Education in Early Childhood Education from The Education University of Hong Kong, the Certification Course for Kindergarten Principals from Hong Kong Baptist University, and a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Design from The University of Edinburgh. This unique combination of educational expertise and creative design thinking informs her commitment to providing high-quality, best-practice education.
As an educator and leader, she is passionate, approachable, and fair. She is committed to fostering strong relationships with pupils, colleagues, and parents, and to creating meaningful learning experiences where children can explore, challenge themselves, and grow.
Oxford Brookes University
Ms. Kat Griffin is pleased to be joining the Malvern College Pre-School team and looks forward to getting to know everyone and welcoming families to the school.
After training at Oxford Brookes University, specialising in Early Years education, she began her teaching journey in London before moving to Hong Kong. Working with many students from diverse linguistic backgrounds and a range of learning needs, she developed a strong foundation in inclusive practice and the importance of responding to every child’s unique needs.
Her professional philosophy is anchored in three interconnected principles: children leading their learning, the environment itself as a powerful partner in learning, and play as a legitimate and essential vehicle for learning. She views play as learning itself—authentic, complex, and developmentally vital, where children can develop the foundational skills that prepare them confidently for further school and beyond.
As Principal, her aim is to unite the community around a shared purpose: working together to create a nurturing environment where children are at the heart of every decision. Every choice made, big or small, is guided by one question: Will this positively impact the children’s development? When holding that shared commitment at the centre of everything, a school is built where children thrive.
She looks forward to working alongside the staff, families, and pupils of Malvern College Pre-School to bring this vision to life—where every child leads, every voice matters, and every day is grounded in play, purpose, and partnership.
BEd (ECE)
Ms. Wan Ying Liao (Virginia) serves as the Chinese Principal for both the Island West and Coronation Circle campuses. Born in China and raised in Hong Kong, she brings over 27 years of comprehensive experience in Early Years Education, having worked across both international and traditional Chinese schools. Throughout her career, she has held key leadership positions including Curriculum Coordinator, Lead Teacher, and Mandarin Curriculum Coordinator. She completed the Hong Kong Kindergarten Principal Course in 2019 and finished the Senior Leaders and Middle Leaders Programme within the Malvern Pathway.
Ms. Virginia has extensive experience implementing both Mandarin and EYFS curricula, coordinating schoolwide events, and maintaining an interactive, inclusive learning environment. She firmly believes that every child is unique and learns differently. Her educational approach focuses on nurturing a child’s natural love for learning, supporting independent exploration, and instilling a lifelong enthusiasm for knowledge from a young age.
UK Teacher Qualifications, HD (ECE)
Ms. Kabeeta Gurung brings over 28 years of experience in early childhood education, having most recently served as a Head of Kindergarten. Throughout her extensive career, she has nurtured young learners across the UK, Singapore, Nepal, and Hong Kong. She received her formal teaching qualifications in the UK and completed her Higher Diploma in Early Childhood Education in Hong Kong.
Leveraging her rich international background, Ms. Kabeeta creates a positive, inclusive, and engaging classroom where every child feels valued and supported. She is a strong advocate for home-school partnerships, placing great importance on collaborating closely with parents throughout a child’s learning journey. She looks forward to welcoming new and returning families to the Malvern College Pre-School community.
MEd (ECE), BA (Translation), C (CEC)
Ms. Viola Choi (Cai Laoshi) serves as the Mandarin Coordinator and Chinese Teacher at Malvern College Pre-School, Coronation Circle, having been a valued member of the Malvern family since 2019. She brings over 23 years of experience in early childhood education across Hong Kong and China, holding various roles ranging from classroom teacher to school principal. She holds a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from The Education University of Hong Kong and offers 16 years of school leadership experience.
Passionate about professional growth, Cai Laoshi regularly explores key topics such as emotional development, early literacy, and life education. This enables her to design engaging, inquiry-based learning activities that foster critical thinking and strong communication skills. She firmly believes that every child can thrive when given the right support, and actively promotes close collaboration between parents, teachers, and the school to create an optimal learning environment.
MA in International Education, PGCE
Ms. Emily Hampson serves as the EYFS Coordinator and English Teacher at the Island West Campus, delighted to welcome pupils and families to Malvern College Pre-School for the upcoming academic year.
She completed her PGCE through the University of Sunderland in Hong Kong and subsequently achieved a Master’s degree in International Education. Her academic training and extensive background have provided her with a deep understanding of early childhood education within international settings.
Passionate about the early years, Ms. Emily is a firm believer in the power of play-based learning. She loves supporting children as they explore the world through their individual interests, finding constant inspiration in those magical “light bulb” moments of discovery.
Her goal is to cultivate a warm, engaging, and nurturing environment where children feel confident, curious, and excited to learn. By prioritizing child-initiated experiences, she strives to offer opportunities that build independence, foster creativity, and instill a lifelong love of learning, and she looks forward to partnering with families to support each pupil’s growth throughout the year.
MA
Ms. Emma Wang (Wang Laoshi) serves as the Mandarin Coordinator and Mandarin Teacher at the Island West Campus. Thrilled to be a part of the Malvern College Pre-School family, she looks forward to welcoming her class and embarking on an enriching journey of learning and growth together this August.
Her journey in Hong Kong began in 2014 when she moved to pursue her Master’s degree at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Prior to this, she taught early childhood English in Shanghai. Over the past nine years in Hong Kong, Ms. Wang has dedicated her expertise to early years education, teaching both Chinese-speaking and non-Chinese-speaking children.
Believing that early childhood is fundamental in shaping personality and character, Ms. Wang embraces the philosophy that children are endowed with “a hundred languages” to express their unique ideas, emotions, and perspectives. As an educator, her goal is to guide and empower young minds to effectively utilize these symbolic languages in their daily lives.
