Jenny Yun-Chen Chan

Team Members

Yi Shen

PhD student

I love working with children! During my MEd, I worked as a research assistant (part-time) in the Laboratory for Early Childhood Research at the University of Hong Kong. My research interests are extensive. Currently, my research mainly focuses on children’s mathematical thinking and learning, cognitive development, educational technologies, and learning sciences. I have also performed studies related to computational thinking and language development. Additionally, I have teaching qualifications and have worked as a teacher intern in several kindergartens while working as a research assistant in my undergraduate.

Valerie Yi-Jie He

PhD student

Working with children presents a unique opportunity to have a profound and lasting impact on their lives. The formative years are critical in shaping a child's future, and the experiences, guidance, and love they receive during this time can greatly influence their development.

As an experienced research assistant, my work has involved organizing participatory design workshops with parents and teachers to develop educational games, designing surveys and play-based experiments, analyzing data, and drafting reports and manuscripts. With a strong interest in SFON (Spontaneous Focusing on Numerosity) and picture book reading, I am dedicated to exploring innovative teaching strategies to support children's math learning.

Leran Meng

EdD Student

I am an EdD candidate with extensive academic training in child psychology, early childhood education, and developmental psychology. My research focuses on young children’s early mathematics learning and cognitive development, with a particular emphasis on learning-related behaviours and their role in supporting working memory and mathematical achievement. I am passionate about advancing educational practice through innovative research and practical implementation, and I enjoy collaborating with others to contribute meaningfully to academic work.

Crystal Tsz-Ying Lam

Research Assistant

With a background in Early Childhood Education and a master’s in Child and Family Education, I am dedicated to implementing effective strategies that enhance learning experiences. I believe that nurturing relationships between children and their families can have a profound impact on their overall well-being and success.

Sharon Pui-Kay Law

Research Assistant

I believe that working with children is not just about teaching; it is about learning alongside them. There is nothing quite like witnessing a child grasp a new idea, their eyes light up, and a door opens.

With a background in Mathematics, Early Childhood Education, Visual Art, Special Educational Needs Education (SEN), and a Master of Arts in Child and Family Education, my research explores how parent–child interactions support young children's spontaneous focusing on early mathematical cognition and the role of family engagement in play-based learning.

Whether through experiments, workshops, or working directly with children, I enjoy translating research into practice and developing innovative, evidence-based strategies that make learning both effective and joyful.

Winnie Yan-Ping Chan

Research Assistant

Working with children brings immense joy and fulfillment. Witnessing the progress and growth that children make, seeing their faces light up when they grasp a new concept, and knowing that I played a part in their journey is incredibly rewarding.

Yvonne Jing-Zhang

Research Assistant

As an educator with extensive experience, I derive immense satisfaction from collaborating with children and observing their turning points. I believe learning should be an engaging journey, which is why I am passionate about how playful methods can enhance cognitive growth. I look forward to applying my background to help develop maths games that are not only educational but genuinely fun for children and their families.

Jolene Zi-lin Deng

Research Assistant

MA Child and Family Education, the education university of Hong Kong Proactive student with great passion for musicology and early child education. Abundant work and internship experience in related field. Bring forth a positive attitude to adversities and have the motivation to take new challenges. Decent adaptability and communication skills. Ready to keep up my diligence and enthusiasm for advanced education.

Gloria Mei-Yi To

Research Assistant

I am a social work student with a passion for frontline practice, deeply convinced of the unique potential within every child. My experience ranges from offering emotional support to SEN students in schools to researching the impact of family environments on early social development. Currently, I am eager to deepen my knowledge in family and child welfare, whilst actively using board games as a tool to foster inclusive learning, confidence, and social skills. It is my belief that when children grow up in a safe environment where they feel understood, they are able to step by step discover their own value and strengths.

Cherie Wing-Lam Ng

Research Assistant

Given my background in ECE, I work as a Part Time Research Assistant supporting Dr. Jenny Chan’s team — an enriching experience that has deepened my understanding of mathematics learning and cognitive development. This role has also given me valuable insight into the broader picture of child development.

Ruru Yu-rou Peng

Research Assistant

As an enthusiastic learner in early childhood education, I find great joy in working with young children and deeply cherish all the educational opportunities and experiences from our interactions. I firmly believe in mutual growth between educators and children —— each child is a unique teacher to me. I aim to bring more positive educational experiences to the field of early childhood education through my future work.

Jesse Yu-jie Wei

Research Assistant

Honorary Members

Pinky Lau

Teaching Assistant

My goal is to provide children with a joyful childhood and give them the 'best.' To ensure that young children achieve optimal development, we need to employ various teaching methods. Therefore, even with extensive frontline experience, we should strive for progress and change. Research is essential in helping us benefit both children and their parents.

Di Zhang

Postdoctoral Fellow

I am currently a postdoctoral researcher specializing in the field of early childhood mathematics education. My research interests encompass various aspects of mathematics education, including assessment in mathematics education, mathematical learning motivation, mathematical reasoning, and proof, as well as the relationship between mathematics and reading. At present, I am conducting a longitudinal project that explores the developmental trajectories of children's spatial abilities, numeracy skills, and mathematical problem-solving, along with their relationship to family environment.

Alumni

Hailey Hoi-Lam Cheng

Student Assistant

I enjoy playing with kids. Gaining happiness and being a witness to children's growth keeps reminding me of my educational philosophy which is to construct knowledge by thinking out side the box.

Yi-Qi Mai

Student Assistant

I enjoy working with children. My undergraduate major is Early Childhood Education. I am pursuing a master's degree in Positive Psychology in Education at the Education University of Hong Kong. I hope to continue to learn more about education awareness and methods that can promote education development.

Angel On-Ki Wan

Student Assistant

I have been a kindergarten teacher for 5 years. I am currently studying for a master's degree in educational counseling.

Hermione Tsang Cheng

Research Assistant

I have always wanted to work with kids and am interested in knowing more about how they learn and acquire knowledge as they grow up. I would like to gain more research and hands-on experiences to explore the field of child development and math learning.

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