About NCA Chinese School

Language learning powered by community

Founded in 2008, NCA Chinese School is an Omaha nonprofit serving about 60 students through weekly Saturday Chinese and enrichment classes.

Our mission

Help children and adults build lasting Chinese-language skills and cultural connection in a welcoming, community-centered school.

A volunteer-led school

Experienced teachers lead the classrooms, while dedicated volunteers administer the school and connect families with the broader Omaha Chinese community.

NCA Chinese School is affiliated with the Nebraska Chinese Association.

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Our team

The people behind the school

Board members, language teachers, and enrichment instructors all contribute to the school.

School Board

  • Jing ChangPrincipal
  • Hua GaoVice Principal
  • Yan ChenVice Principal
  • Bin DuanFinance Director
  • Wei WhitbeckTeaching Director
  • Jianghu DongBoard member
  • Zijun LuoBoard member
  • Meng XiaBoard member

Language Teachers

  • Daru ZhangKindergarten Chinese
  • Bin Li1st Grade Chinese
  • Pingping Miao2nd Grade Chinese
  • Suyan Zhang3rd Grade Chinese
  • Shuang Yuan4th Grade and Easy Chinese
  • Mina Geng4th Grade — Section B
  • Meng Xia5th Grade Chinese
  • Xia Li7th Grade and Beginning Adult Chinese
  • Autumn VandenabeeleIntermediate Adult Chinese

Enrichment Teachers

  • Jun AnAcrylic Painting
  • Ava Zimmerman & Hailey ChenAdult English
  • Ellie DuanDance
  • Dave DuttaChess and Table Tennis
  • Alice Liang & Noelle WhitbeckArts & Crafts
  • Peter WilgerConcert Band