Meet Our Team
Dedicated educators guiding students toward success and excellence.
Jim B.
CO-FOUNDER Academic Counselor
Jim, General Counselor at Zenith Study Lab. B.S. in Materials Science and Engineering. Member of American Counseling Association (ACA), Member of the National Counseling Association, and a candidate for public elementary and middle school teaching in California. He participated in some national and local scientific and technological research programs and school-enterprise cooperation projects, with strong research, developing, practicing and innovation abilities.
He comes from an educational family with 15 years of experience in education. As an inheritor of Yen-li school of philosophy, he skillfully uses the unique practical learning and teaching techniques to help many students passed the high-leveled courses as earlier as the 10th grade! As an academic counselor, he also has guided hundreds of students to enter the top 50 public and private universities in the United States and is deeply loved by them.
Jim is also enthusiastic in benevolent and charitable activities. He advocated and founded the Elite Volunteer Team, to lead volunteers to serve the community actively. The team and volunteers are highly appreciated by the people, some excellent volunteers received the President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA).
Roxanne T.
CO-FOUNDER, Artist and Study Tour Director
Roxanne T., Soul Artist, Educator. Graduated from Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM), Art and Fashion Design major. Founder of Your Story Soul Art Gallery. Honorable General Counselor in Art at Sunshine Elite Programs. She participates in a number of art societies, media events and art exhibitions globally.
She has been engaged in art education for more than ten years and has trained many art students in famous European and American universities, with a 99% admission rate. She has organized more than ten jointed and individual art exhibitions for students in the United States. She is one of the most famous senior art instructors in California too.
In her artistic career and travels, she has accumulated rich travel experience and integrated education and teaching into it, forming her own unique style, helping students find inspiration, and is deeply loved by students of different ages.
Mr. Russell
Historian & Biblical Studies Researcher
Mr. Russell is an accomplished historian and independent researcher, known for his influential work on the Greek sources behind the Hebrew Bible. With a unique blend of rigorous scholarship and original thinking, he has authored several books and numerous papers that explore the intersections of Hellenistic literature and biblical texts. His notable works include Berossus and Genesis, Manetho and Exodus and Plato and the Creation of the Hebrew Bible, both highly regarded in academic circles. Mr. Russell’s contributions have advanced our understanding of the historical and literary contexts of the Bible, making him a respected voice in his field. In addition to his books, he has published articles in leading journals and edited volumes, further cementing his reputation as a leading thinker in biblical studies and ancient history.
Ms. Carolyn
English & Writing Specialist
Carolyn “Care” Tracy has spent over twenty years helping students of all ages find joy and success in English and writing. Her students know her simply as “Care,” a name that reflects the empathy, humor, and personal attention she brings to every lesson. With a focus on making learning both fun and practical, Carolyn teaches grammar and structure through creative games and challenges. She combines a lighthearted approach with a deep understanding of the fundamentals, ensuring her students don’t just memorize rules—they genuinely enjoy using them. Carolyn’s goal is to nurture each student’s unique voice and create a lifelong love of writing. In addition to her teaching, Carolyn is a recognized writer with numerous accolades, including first-place awards for her creative works and features on PBS. She is also a member of respected writing organizations and has published articles, plays, and reviews. Her extensive experience and warm, engaging style make her a beloved mentor for aspiring writers.
Y.H. Ma
Cultural Educator
Ms. Ma is a Chinese teacher and Professional Makeup Artist. She graduated in Beijing Film Academy. China National Makeup Artist (the First Class). She served as a makeup artist and professional lecturer in the China Central Television (“CCTV”) Cinema Arts Center many years. In China and the United States, they are engaged in Chinese language arts education, traditional culture promotion (Peking Opera) and artistic makeup. As a Chinese language arts teacher, she has more than the 20 years’ experience at middle school in Beijing, China, as well as in the United States. She worked in China Youth and Children Education Foundation for youth education and counseling. After going to the United States, she served as a major makeup artist for many art associations and studios, and Chinese as second language teacher.
Cameron D.
Visual Storyteller
Cameron D. is an artist and photographer originally from Akron, OH. Her interest in people, culture and portraiture inspires most of her work. In 2012, she received a Bachelor’s degree in Photography from Columbia College Chicago. Mostly working with graphite, she enjoys drawing dogs and people portraits, as well as characters. In her photography work, she also enjoys photographing people, landscapes and documentaries. Derby has been in many exhibitions, curated by artists such as Skyler Grey and Dimitri Halkidis. She was the 2nd place finalist for 2015 OC Artist of the Year in Photography Award. She also enjoys supporting, and working with small magazines such as, The Isis Nicole Magazine, and San Diego based magazine, The Kove. Derby’s goal is to share her passion for art, and help other’s improve their craft.
Nadia P.
English and Performance Educator
Nadia P. is an actress and English Educator. With her international and career background, she has enriched experience in stage and screen acting and education. For English, Literature, and Performance Art leaners, she has a unique and individual teaching system for different students.
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