Our Teachers

Management

Kelly Chu

Director

Founder and CEO of PA College Prep and Pacific Academy
25+ years experience in education
Helped thousands of students get into their dream schools

Cindy Ma

Program Director

MBA, Johnson & Wales University
8+Years of College counseling experience

Iriss Jiang

Assisant Director

B.A., in Spanish Language and Literature, Nanjing University
University of Southern California, M.A.T - TESOL

Science & Math

Ben Chen

Director of Mathematics

Curriculum

SAT Mathematics Specialist. More than 50% of Ben's students have achieved perfect SAT II Math scores.
16+ years of SAT teaching experience

Francis Vu

Science & Math Teacher

B.S., Biology, UCLA
ACT, Math & Science, AP Chemistry and Biology

Alan Su

Math Teacher

B.S. California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
J.D. Washington University, St. Louis, MO

Catherine Chu

Math Teacher

M.S., Computer Science and mathematics,
Cal State Long Beach
B.S., Health and Nutrition, Taipei Medical University

Mandy Tsai

Math Teacher

Ph.D. study in Toxicology, UCLA (1994-1995)
M.S. Environmental Science, UCLA
B.S. Mathematics, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
B.S. Cellular and Molecular Biology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Andy Luong

Physics & Biochemistry Teacher

B.S. in Biochemistry at UCLA
M.S. In Biomedical science at UCSD
Four years of research experience in the Cardio Surgery Lab at UCLA

Yiching Lio

Math, Chem, Biochemistry

Ph.D. Biochemistry, University of California, San Diego
M.S. Biochemistry, University of California, San Diego
B.S. Chemistry, National Taiwan Normal University

Scott Agostini

Math, Physics, & Chemistry

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Cal Poly Pomona
Professional Experience in STEM Education & Applied Engineering

Mr. Agostini is an educator and engineer with over 10 years of experience teaching math, physics, and engineering. He combines clear explanations with real-world problem solving to help students master complex concepts and build lasting confidence. His instruction emphasizes critical thinking, precision, and curiosity; empowering students to excel in advanced coursework and STEM pathways.

English, Writing & ESL

Francesca Santoro

English & Writing Teacher

PhD History, University of Missouri - Columbia
M.A., Ancient History and Mediterranean Archaeology, University of California, Berkeley
B.A., Classics; B.A., History, University of California, Irvine

Austin Troutt

English Teacher

B. A. in Political Science, UCI
Master's in Teaching, UCI

Charity Norton

English Teacher

B.A., English Cal State, Fullerton
M.A., Southern New Hamsphire University
AP Language Specialist, English and Test Prep Teacher/Tutor

Charity is a dedicated educator with over twenty years of teaching experience, specializing in AP Language as well as testing preparation for the SAT, TOEFL, and ISEE. With a proven record of helping students achieve high scores on the AP exam, Charity uses a student-centered approach that focuses on mastering rhetorical analysis, sophisticated argumentation, and engaging in close, analytical reading.

Kramer Sullivan

English / SAT&ACT Teacher

M.A., Learning and Teaching, University of Redlands
B.A., English, California State University of San Bernardino

Basketball Coaches

Jing Yuan

Basketball Coach Lead

Former Chinese Women's National Basketball Team Player

Matthew Fogarty

Basketball Coach

Former Division 1 Player
M.A., Sports Management, St Leo University
B.A., Sports Management, Rocky Mountain College

Theodore Fletcher

Basketball Coach

Coach at Bishop Mora Salesian High School in Los Angeles (2014-15).
He was assistant coach to the Dixie State women's team for two years.
In his current role, he coaches high school basketball at the varsity level.