Winnie was born and raised in Macao and has conducted various teaching and research projects across several institutions in the region. She earned both her Master’s and Doctoral degrees from the University of Cambridge, specialising in the design of merged education and special education curricula, the effects of student self-regulation on studying, and qualitative research methodology in education. As the founder of ‘Building Joy’, Winnie is dedicated to promoting children’s self-regulation, literacy, numeracy, and interpersonal skills through play-based learning using creative approaches. Her research interests and academic pursuits include developing novel curricula, advising students on their academic and professional paths, and training educators. At present, Winnie holds the position of visiting professor at the University of Saint Joseph in Macao, while concurrently providing ongoing supervision for undergraduates in the Faculty of Education at the University of Cambridge.
