San Jose, California

Cheu Wong

With a unique blend of artistic talent, technical expertise, and early childhood education experience, Cheu Wong brings a creative and thoughtful approach to teaching art. She holds a B.A. in Art from San Jose State University with a concentration in Pictorial Art, as well as a B.S. in Computer Science from Wichita State University. She also completed early childhood education coursework at De Anza College.

Over the years, Cheu taught art at Montessori Preschool and led community-based art lessons and art playgroups, fostering creativity and cultural appreciation in young children. Her skills span a wide range of artistic disciplines, including painting, drawing, ceramics, graphic design, and textiles. She is also fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese, which allows her to connect with students from diverse backgrounds.

Cheu’s goal as an art educator is to inspire students of all ages to explore their creativity, build confidence, and discover joy through artistic expression.

Hyeong Joon Choi

Hyeong holds a B.F.A. in Visual Development from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco and brings over six years of freelance experience in the art industry. His work spans local art studios, independent entertainment studios, advertising, and promoting art education.

Passionate about teaching, Hyeong has also volunteered as a teaching assistant at local art studios in Santa Clara, where he mentored middle and high school students. He shared insights from his college experience, guided portfolio development, and offered advice on admissions and creative careers. This experience inspired him to pursue a graduate degree at San Jose State University in Teaching Credential and an M.A. in Teaching to further his impact in art education.

Hyeong’s art journey is fueled by curiosity, passion, skill, and dedication to education and innovation. He strives to inspire the next generation through innovative art education, blending traditional and modern techniques to nurture lifelong creativity, confidence, and joy.

Alongside his passion for art, Hyeong occasionally engages in songwriting and music production to complement his artworks.

Lucky & Shirly Effendi

For us, art is much more than just a creative outlet—it’s a vital part of a child’s development. Art encourages emotional expression, fuels imagination, and enhances critical thinking. We’re passionate about creating an environment where children can explore their artistic potential, building confidence and fostering lifelong skills through creativity.