Expertise:
Education, Entrepreneurship, Cultural Competence
Educational Innovation in Asia
Dave is a highly experienced teacher, education consultant, entrepreneur, and cross cultural trainer. As a stockbroker turned educator, Dave has had the unique opportunity to work and serve in both public and private schools in China, Taiwan, and the U.S..
Dave has also founded a number of small businesses aimed at developing cross-cultural solutions through education and training. During the fifteen years that he’s been involved in the development and delivery of cross-cultural workshops, Dave has gleaned wide-ranging experience in teaching, training, and consulting, teaching and coaching individuals from all walks of life.
Not only has he provided professional development and instruction to students and teachers in a school setting, but he’s also had the opportunity to conduct group and individualized training for numerous Fortune 500 companies. Dave most enjoys approaching his craft as a teacher/trainer and his ability to combine educational expertise, entrepreneurship, and cross-cultural understanding, has set him apart in the world of consulting.
Dave’s life and vocation is made up of a variety of experiences and opportunities that have brought together China and the U.S. in multiple ways. Dave grew up in Taiwan as a child of missionaries. He lived at an orphanage that his parents ran and attended a local Chinese school. He is fluent in Mandarin Chinese and has a deep understanding of both eastern and western mindsets.