Meixi Dong is a native Mandarin speaker who was born in China and raised in Texas. As an educator, she is passionate about creating a welcoming and engaging environment where young children can develop their Mandarin skills naturally. She believes that language learning should be an enjoyable experience filled with curiosity, creativity, and meaningful moments. Through stories, art. and everyday conversations, Meixi encourages children to explore the language in a way that feels fun and natural. She hopes to help each child build a strong foundation in Mandarin while becoming comfortable and confident using the language and developing a lasting appreciation for Chinese language and culture.