Dr. Claudia W.K. Liu
Session Speaker
Dr. Liu is a distinguished leader in education and a scholar with extensive expertise in
educational administration, curriculum design, and school governance. Currently
serving as the Principal of St-Johannes College, she manages both the Primary and
Kindergarten sectors.
She obtained her dual Doctor of Education (EdD) from Vern’ University and IBES
(2023–2025), attained a Master of Education in Leadership and Administration from
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (2008–2010), earned a Bachelor of Science in
Mathematics from Hong Kong Baptist University (2002–2006), and got a Certificate
for Principal-ship.
With nearly twenty years dedicated to enhancing education landscape in Hong Kong,
Dr. Liu has held prominent leadership positions, including Secondary School Principal
at Hong Kong Baptist University Affiliated School Wong Kam Fai Secondary and
Primary School, as well as Chief Principal at Merchiston International School, where
she supervised three K-12 campuses in Shenzhen. She implements extensive
educational programs that adhere to both local and international curricula for children
aged 2 to 18.
Throughout her career, Dr. Liu has demonstrated exceptional capabilities in areas such
as school leadership, curriculum development, assessment strategies, staff training and
professional growth, financial resource management, and building relationship with
local and global communities. Additionally, she contributes to higher education as a
guest lecturer at The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Metropolitan
University, and Hong Kong Baptist University, where she guides aspiring educators in
leadership, management and Mathematics education. She is also the author of
Mathematics in Focus, published by Educational Publishing House, continuing her
contributions to the field of Mathematics Education.
As the founder and chairperson of ConnectEdU Future Limited Company and the
convener of the BEYOND sub-committee under The Hong Kong Council for Early
Childhood Education Services, Dr. Liu is committed to fostering educational innovation
and multicultural cooperation. Driven by a passion for nurturing future leaders
equipped with creativity, critical thinking abilities, and a global outlook, Dr. Liu
remains dedicated to promoting educational excellence and innovation within Hong
Kong and beyond.
Hong Kong's education system is currently undergoing a significant transformation, driven by
the integration of new curriculum guidelines and digital technology policies designed to
cultivate 21st-century skills and innovative teaching practices. Despite these advancements, the
prevalence of passive pedagogies—characterized by rote learning and teacher-centered
instruction—continues to impede the development of critical thinking and active engagement
among students. This situation highlights the urgent need for transformative leadership
strategies that can effectively reconcile the vision for innovative education with traditional
teaching methodologies.