This weekend, Mrs. Qin Chen and I had an absolutely amazing conversation with the owner of Twin Oaks Tavern Winery, Michelle Spear. Nestled in the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains, this winery is truly a hidden gem! Michelle shared that, amidst all the craziness happening in our country, especially being so close to Washington DC, the winery offers a warm and inviting home-like atmosphere that lets visitors escape the chaos and rediscover the tranquility and beauty of nature

My comments in front of Dr. McDade and the PWPS school board on 11/5, 2025. Good Evening Dr. McDade and School Board Members, A couple weeks ago, I came to talk about how we might do everything with an equitable mindset. This evening, I am here again with a specific ask for your consideration. First of all, I would like to express my sincere and deep appreciation for having a school calendar recognizing various religious and cultural holidays and celebrations. However, the qu

Below is my recent comments in front of our board of Prince William County Public Schools. Whether or not there is ongoing equity focused conversations or PDs, this is important work to fulfill the needs of every student, to advance together and to balance the society as a whole. After serving on the superintendent’s advisory council of equity for 2 years, I would like to share some of my insights from this journey.  First of all, what does equity actually mean? For me, the a