David Tanner - Our Team

Phong grew up in Portland Oregon, the beautiful Pacific Northwest of the USA. As Vietnamese immigrants, his family of 8 was put in public housing in the early 80s with other immigrants from Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, and Thailand. They found comfort in this community where everyone had the same struggles, uncertainty, and dreams of a better life while also bringing a diversity of traditions, foods, and language into this strange, scary, new, and exciting environment. Phong’s parents emphasized the importance of education and allowed them the independence to learn, not by choice but by necessity as they worked hard to provide for the family. This autonomy allowed Phong to thrive as he was constantly outside playing with his friends, exploring the neighborhood, and soon finding school enriching as it helps him answer so many of his curiosities of the world.

Phong earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Oregon before embarking on a six-month backpacking journey across Western and Eastern Europe. This life-changing adventure shaped his worldview and deepened his appreciation for cultural and social differences, the very things that make people and communities so unique and beautiful.

Phong has always had a great passion for sports, especially basketball, so he started Tsunami Basketball in Portland Oregon. It is a program for Asian American youths to build confidence through sports as they learn fundamental skills, discipline, compete, and most importantly have fun during this process. After 12 successfully joyous years helping hundreds of kids achieve their goals, his wife’s job brought his family with three kids to Hong Kong. He brings his love for teaching kids here, with energy, joy, laughter, compassion, and kindness. After being a teaching assistant at another school in Hong Kong for four years, he’s now here at Bloom KKCA Academy, excited to make a positive impact and bring greater joy and energy to help them learn and thrive!

Amy Guan is an enthusiastic and dedicated professional excited to join Bloom KKCA Academy as a teaching assistant. With over 17 years of experience in administration and customer service, Amy has developed strong organizational and interpersonal skills that will enable her to support both students and educators effectively.

Amy's journey into education has been driven by her passion for teaching and her desire to make a positive impact on children's lives. She has spent the last several years in an educational environment, where she engaged with students and parents, managed events, and fostered a nurturing atmosphere for learning.

Fluent in Mandarin, Cantonese, and English, Amy is committed to enhancing communication within the school community, ensuring that all families feel included and valued.  She has recently graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree and plans to further her education with a PGCE program, reflecting her dedication to becoming a qualified educator.

Beyond her professional work, Amy enjoys sports, music, and spending quality time with her family. She values teamwork and community, often taking part in activities that encourage social connection and personal growth.

At Bloom KKCA Academy, Amy is eager to contribute to a supportive and engaging environment, helping students thrive in their educational journeys.

Hilda was born and raised in Hong Kong. Growing up in this international city enabled her to develop biliteracy and trilingualism, skills which help her understand her students' needs and build meaningful relationships at Bloom.

She earned her Bachelor's degree in Special Education from the Education University of Hong Kong, minoring in Early Childhood Education. This strong academic foundation equipped her with specialised teaching strategies tailored to diverse learning styles, enabling her to create inclusive environments where students feel safe to explore and engage.

During her practicum, Hilda gained valuable experience working with a non-governmental organisation (NGO), where she collaborated closely with students with special educational needs. Witnessing children actively participate in activities such as art, music, sports, and STEM further strengthened her commitment to unlocking each student’s potential. She is dedicated to nurturing every child’s unique talents and providing a supportive environment for their academic, social, and emotional development.

Her multicultural background, professional training, and practical experience make her a passionate and empathetic educator, dedicated to shaping the next generation of confident, capable learners. She is committed to continuous professional growth and strives to make a positive difference in her students’ lives.