Academic Leadership

Linling Chawla | 蔡林伶
Elementary Program Coordinator

Born in Anhui Province and raised in Jiangsu Province, Linling earned her BA in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language at Nanjing Normal University and MA in Curriculum and Instruction at Michigan State University. She holds Chinese teaching certificates (K-12) in Michigan and Illinois, and completed the Leading Learning, Leading People, Leading Change certificates from Harvard Business School Online. She began her teaching career in the US in 2010, and joined PKS in 2015.

Linling co-authored Teaching is a Journey: The Frog in the Well with Amanda Fox and Elodie Resurreccion; the article was published in the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics journal Mathematics Teacher: Learning & Teaching PK-12 in November, 2023.

Peipei Chen 陳詩沛
Preschool Instructional Coach

Peipei embarked on her educational journey as a kindergarten teacher in Taiwan, dedicating six years to accumulating rich experience in child development, curriculum design, and effective pedagogical strategies. Her academic background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education with a Minor in Special Education, earned at National Taitung University (formerly National Taitung Teachers' College). She is especially suited to provide personalized guidance to a diverse spectrum of young learners, including those with unique needs. Peipei also earned a Master’s of Science in Education in Psychological Services at the University of Pennsylvania, expandeding her comprehension of the psychological dimensions of education, encompassing child psychology, counseling, and behavior management.

Her teaching philosophy revolves around striking a precise balance between structure and creativity within the classroom. She is passionate about providing a structured yet exploratory learning environment that empowers students to flourish. Currently, in her role as the Preschool Instructional Coach, Peipei maintains a dedicated focus on ongoing professional development, staying informed about educational advancements, research, and best practices. Peipei also loves working with, and mentoring, new faculty members.

Angela Dumalig
Head of High School Counseling, Grade 7 Math

Angela started teaching in 2011 and joined PKS in 2024, bringing a deep appreciation for each child’s unique strengths and talents. A native of San Francisco, she earned her BA in Liberal Studies at San Francisco State University and Multiple Subject Teaching Credential and University of San Francisco. She is also a Certified Professional Coach, Energy Leadership Index Master Practitioner by the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching.

Charlotte Mooney
Project Based Learning & English Lead

Charlotte Mooney has taught every grade level at PKS, and is excited to be the school's first Project Based Learning and English lead. Prior to working at PKS, she taught in Scotland, Canada, Thailand, Korea and Ghana. She has spent time studying many languages, but her strongest are Mandarin, French and Latin. She loves helping students to develop their own passions and explore the ways that they learn best.

Charlotte holds a BA in Media and Communications from Goldsmiths College, a teaching credential from Edinburgh University, and a Masters in Language and Literacy Education from San Francisco State University. She first joined PKS as a visiting STEM educator in 2014, where she taught coding to our Pioneer class, who were then just tiny first graders! She now works with students and teachers across the school. Charlotte lives in the Sunset district with her family, and can often be seen arriving at school on her big orange cargo bike!

Sinan Wang | 王思楠
Chinese Literacy & Curriculum Lead

Sinan began her teaching career in 2010 and joined PKS in 2013. She earned her BA in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language and Nanjing University, and MA in Instruction and Curriculum and Michigan State University.