Candice Min

Physics Teacher, Chief of the grade

Candice holds a Master's degree in Engineering from Shanghai Maritime University. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Physics Education and has 14 years of frontline experience in international education. She is well-versed in the unique characteristics of international schools and various international curricula.

Candice teaches AP Physics 2: Electricity and Magnetism, Principles of Physics, and Onboarding: Green Efficiency House. She focuses on developing students' analytical and interpretative skills essential for real-world problem-solving and fostering their collaborative abilities through project-based learning. As the Grade 10 grade head, Candice is passionate about promoting open communication with students, parents, and the teaching team, creating a supportive and collaborative learning environment. She works closely with the coaching team to cultivate students’ social-emotional skills, adhering to the principle of prioritizing the holistic development of each learner. With genuine care and dedication, she ensures that every student receives the support they need to thrive academically and personally.

Passionate about education, Candice is dedicated to nurturing each student with patience and care. She emphasizes the alignment of teaching, learning, and assessment, striving for a balance between academic performance and skill development. She integrates Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) into her teaching, prioritizing students’ mental well-being and social-emotional growth, ensuring that every student is supported both academically and emotionally.

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Energy Hacker-Reviving Spaces for Efficiency

Disciplines/Subjects: Physics, Mathematics, Environmental Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Sustainable Development and Energy Management Key Themes: Sustainable Development, 3D Printing, Energy Management This project focuses on creating an energy-efficient renovation system for school classrooms through innovative energy technologies and design methods. We are developing a comprehensive energy efficiency improvement plan aimed at maximizing classroom energy efficiency and minimizing energy waste through the use of renewable energy and energy-saving technologies. Traditional energy renovations often rely on manual intervention, which is costly and difficult to scale. Our system leverages scientific energy surveys, heat loss calculations, and the application of energy-saving technologies to provide an energy management solution that can be continuously assessed and improved, helping schools reduce energy consumption and lower carbon emissions. The core of this project is a data-driven analytical engine that provides quantifiable energy-saving solutions by calculating classroom energy consumption, heat loss, and the effects of energy-saving measures. Through detailed energy surveys and heat loss analysis of the classroom, students will propose the most suitable energy-saving renovation plans based on data, ensuring that the renovated classroom maintains efficient energy use under various environmental conditions. To better demonstrate the results of the energy-saving renovation, students will create 3D-printed models simulating the energy consumption of the renovated classroom. Through these models, such as adding insulation, installing solar panels, and upgrading the lighting system, students will visually understand how spatial design can enhance energy efficiency. Indoor circuit design will also be integrated, with students designing and simulating new lighting and energy systems to demonstrate how proper circuit design can reduce energy waste. For the thermal energy aspect, students will create a thermal energy demonstration model, visually showing heat loss and heat flow to demonstrate how different building materials and design solutions impact energy efficiency. This model will help students understand how to reduce heat loss in classrooms by improving insulation materials, enhancing window and door sealing, and installing energy-saving devices. Through this intelligent energy-saving design and feedback mechanism, students will gain a systematic energy renovation experience, learning how to improve classroom energy efficiency while reducing environmental impact through reasonable design. We believe that through this project, students will not only enhance their environmental awareness and practical skills but also bring sustainable energy solutions to the school, contributing to the achievement of sustainable development goals. This project is not only a technical tool but also a social transformation aimed at improving the energy efficiency and environmental quality of schools.