Kids Legend English Learning Initiative 

Clara Wang is a senior student at Adlai E Stevenson High School. She has been a volunteer English tutor for Chinese students for over six years, leading the volunteer team to continuously improve the curriculum, enhance students' learning interest, and promote better volunteer service. She has a deep interest in linguistics and is fluent in both Chinese and Spanish. She is also a member of the Spanish National Honor Society. In her free time, Clara enjoys reading, listening to music, and drawing. She finds particular relaxation in immersing herself in books, completely oblivious to the outside world. Furthermore, Clara is on the high school swimming and water polo varsity teams, with the water polo team winning the state championship for three consecutive years. 

Michela Chou is a dedicated young musician and community volunteer who is passionate about using her talents to make a positive impact. She began performing piano for residents in nursing facilities at age eight during the holiday seasons, bringing happiness and joy to the elderly community. Since 2024, Michela has volunteered with Blueivy, an organization providing free English education to underprivileged children in China. She is also the co-founder of her high school's volunteer group, which brings music to local venues and shares the joy of live performance with others. Music has been a central part of Michela's life since she began studying piano at age seven and cello at age 11. An accomplished pianist and cellist, she has earned recognition in piano competitions, including the most recent performance at Carnegie Hall in 2026, served as principal cellist at Osborne Middle School for three years, participated in the Georgia All-State Orchestra, and currently performs with the advanced Chamber Orchestra at Mill Creek High School. Through her volunteer service, leadership, and artistic pursuits, Michela strives to serve others, foster meaningful connections, and make music and education accessible to her community and beyond. 

My name is Evelyn Chao. I’ve been committed to community service since 2022. I value giving back to my community and enjoy finding ways to make a positive impact. I’m currently involved in HOSA(Health Occupations Students of America), Science Olympiad club, and NHS at James B. Conant Highschool. In addition, I serve as the Activities Director for Conant’s Chinese Club, and I help lead AAPI( Asian American Pacific Islander) club, where I enjoy collaborating with others and contributing to my school community. I’m passionate about learning about different cultures and sharing that interest by participating in my school’s annual International Fair, where students showcase their cultural traditions and dances. Outside of school, I also volunteer at CNSCS to help teach Mandarin and coach badminton. Through volunteering, I enjoy sharing my knowledge with others while helping them develop new skills. In my free time, I enjoy drawing, making crafts, and baking. I also enjoy staying active through my favorite sports, volleyball and badminton. Between my involvement in school clubs and community service, I enjoy staying engaged in activities that allow me to challenge myself and take on responsibilities.

Lucas Huang is a senior student at Torrey Pines High School in San Diego, California. Since eighth grade, he has dedicated over 300 hours to tutoring through BlueIvy English Learning Initiative (2022-2026) and Kids Legend English Learning Initiative (mid-2026 to now). As a Teaching Team Leader, he helps students improve their English skills and trains high school volunteers. He also serves as Vice President of his local Tzu Chi youth chapter, helping plan monthly volunteer training sessions and participating in community service activities, including recycling, fundraising, and preparing meals for families staying at the Ronald McDonald House. Lucas is passionate about electrical engineering, computer architecture, and artificial intelligence, and enjoys exploring how technology can solve real-world problems through research and hands-on projects. In his free time, he plays baseball and enjoys learning about new technologies. He values teamwork, continuous learning, and opportunities to make a positive difference in his community.

Hi!! My name is Olivia Huang and I am a sophomore at  John Hersey High School. I am one of the English tutors and have been doing this for around 2 years now. I enjoy drawing, video editing, crocheting, and knitting, and I am also a part of Tech Crew, book club, and badminton at school. 

Hello! My name is Sophia Huang (pictured in right), and I am currently a senior at John Hersey High School. This is my second year as one of the volunteer tutors teaching English online. I also volunteer at my local chinese school as a TA and have experience in serving in nursing homes through NHS projects. I enjoy playing the violin, leading to volunteer work of spreading music in nursing homes as well through Hearts for Harmony. I am also involved in District Honors Orchestra, chamber orchestra, and pit orchestra. My experiences in orchestra have brought me to lead by being part of the Orchestra Council as the Chamber Librarian and Librarian Chair and as a TA for concert orchestra. I also play badminton, being part of the JHHS team for four years. My aim is in medicine and veterinary, interning at Oakton Animal Hospital has cleared doubts of my vision. In my free time, I enjoy wildlife photography, spending time with family, and discovering more about the world.

Alex Wang is a high school sophomore student committed to helping animals and doing various types of service. Alex participated in a variety of service clubs and projects at his school and also plays on the Adlai E Stevenson golf team. He’s also won a variety of awards such as the Ambassador Award for two years in a row and he’s also won athletic awards such as Student of the Week at his school. His passion for helping animals and others has also led to doing volunteer work for different animal organizations and charities, and in addition raising money for different charities for impoverished communities. Outside of volunteering, Alex enjoys playing golf, watching soccer and hanging out with friends.

Hi everyone! My name is Yunlang, and I’m a specialized high school student in New York City. Outside of school, I enjoy drawing, gardening, and wrestling. I’m excited to volunteer with Kids Legend to help children learn English and build confidence in a welcoming environment. I look forward to meeting new faces!

Andrew Yan has been actively involved in volunteering since 2024. He is currently a middle schooler attending Fulton Science Academy. In school, Andrew serves on the Student Council and National Junior Honors Society (NJHS). He also competed in the Model United Nations (MUN) and Science Olympiad, where he attended the national competition in Los Angeles in summer of 2026. Andrew regularly tutors English to kids in China, and also is a part of Kids Toastmasters—also known as InspireKids—where he teaches public speaking to first through third graders. Outside of school, he enjoys playing soccer, swimming, and hanging out with his friends. Andrew is interested in astronomy, math, and science in general.