During the municipal and provincial election campaigns, I heard some groups repeat three simple messages: “No NDP. No drugs. No SOGI.” These slogans were easy to remember. But now that the elections are over, we need to look carefully at what those promises would mean in practice. I want to reflect on the two promises… Read more: Reflection 24 “No SOGI”—What Happens After the Slogan? | 「不要 SOGI」——口號之後，是甚麼？

The ballots were counted, and the elections — municipal and provincial — are behind us. But if we’re honest, something feels larger now, not smaller: the distance between us. Some have already claimed victory. I want to ask a simple question: victory for whom? An election can settle who holds office. It cannot settle who… Read more: Reflection 23 There Is No Victory If It Is Not for Everyone | 若勝利不屬於所有人，便不是勝利

We can live close to people and know very little about their lives. Behind a familiar door may be an older person who rarely has visitors, a parent struggling with bills, or a young person who feels they have nobody to talk to. Through my ministry and community work, I have learned how easily hardship… Read more: Reflection 22 Caring for Our Neighbors | 關愛鄰里，守望相助

During the election campaign, I knocked on doors and spoke with people across Richmond. I heard concerns about children, schools, safety, and the future of our city. People often shared similar hopes, even when they disagreed about what needed to change. Those conversations reminded me how much we miss when we judge someone before hearing… Read more: Reflection 21 Listening, Across Differences | 跨越差異，彼此聆聽

I came to Canada as a teenager, learning English and finding my place in a new country. I know that belonging takes time. It grows through relationships, participation, and a willingness to understand the home we share. I cherish my Chinese heritage and am proud to be Canadian. For me, multiculturalism means bringing our different… Read more: Reflection 20 Many Cultures, One Shared Home | 多元文化，共同家園

Across federal, provincial, and local election campaigns, I am concerned when “no drugs” becomes a slogan that overshadows almost everything else. It can create the impression that only the candidates using it care about our children, while others are to blame for addiction. But drawing attention, stirring fear, and blaming others do not amount to… Read more: Reflection 19 Our Children Need More Than “No Drugs” | 孩子需要的，不只是一句「反毒」口號

When a child experiences bullying, parents want to know: Is my child safe? Are we being heard? Will anything actually change? Recently, I heard a school trustee candidate claim that the current trustees had not done their job and had not responded to requests for help. My own experience supporting a parent does not support… Read more: Reflection 18 Tackling Bullying: Policies, Partnership, and Meaningful Change | 面對校園欺凌：從政策、家校合作，到真正的改變

How well are Richmond’s public schools preparing our children for further education, meaningful work and a changing world? As a parent and school trustee candidate, I believe our community’s development and competitiveness depend on how well we develop every student’s potential. Reading, writing and mathematics provide foundations that young people need wherever life takes them.… Read more: Reflection 17 Building Richmond’s Future: Strong Foundations for Every Path | 建設列治文的未來：為每一條出路打好學習根基

There is an auto mechanic in Richmond whom I have trusted with my cars since I moved here. Recently, the owner told me something about his story. He took an automotive mechanics class when he was in high school. That experience sparked his interest, and he discovered work that he truly enjoyed. He has been… Read more: Reflection 16 Every Student Needs a Path to Success | 每一位學生，都需要一條通往成功的路

As I run for Richmond School Trustee, I have been thinking deeply about what “inclusion” really means in public education. For me, it begins with a simple principle: every student matters, and every student belongs. Our schools should be places where every student can learn, feel safe and be treated with dignity. This includes LGBTQ+… Read more: Reflection 15 Why Inclusion Matters in My Campaign for Richmond School Trustee | 為何「共融」是我參選列治文學務委員的重要理念

Recently, I attended the first ever Richmond Community Climate House at Sanctuary Cafe in Steveston, organized by For Our Kids Richmond, Richmond Sue Big Oil volunteers, and Climafide. What I appreciated most was the spirit of conversation. Many of us did not know one another, so we began with icebreaking activities and then moved into… Read more: Reflection 14 Talking About Climate Change: Preparing the Next Generation | 談氣候變化：為下一代作好準備

Recently, an educator read my reflection, “Supporting Richmond’s Immigrant Students: A Story from My ESL Past | 支持列治文移民學生：我在 ESL 的親身經歷,” and offered me a very thoughtful and insightful response. In that reflection, I shared my own experience as a teenage immigrant learning English in Canada. I wrote about the importance of helping newcomer students move… Read more: Reflection 13 From Integration to Inclusion: Listening and Learning | 從「融入」到「共融」：在聆聽中學習

When I arrived in Canada from Guangzhou in 1990, I was only sixteen. I was old enough to understand responsibility, yet still young enough to feel overwhelmed by a new country, a new language, and a new education system. My parents did not know English and did not understand how schools worked here, so it… Read more: Reflection 12 Supporting Richmond’s Immigrant Students: A Story from My ESL Past | 支持列治文移民學生：我在 ESL 的親身經歷

Every September, families across Richmond feel the excitement of a new school year. New backpacks, fresh supplies, and the hope that our children will walk into a classroom where they feel safe, welcomed, and ready to learn. But for many elementary students and parents, that excitement is quickly replaced by weeks of uncertainty. Because enrolment… Read more: Reflection 11 Ending the “September Shuffle”: A Parent’s Reflection on Stability for Young Learners | 告別「九月大搬班」：一位家長對幼兒穩定學習環境的思考

One of the highlights of my campaign for Richmond School Trustee has been sitting down with residents for casual coffee chats. I love these conversations because they offer a relaxed, open space to talk about what truly matters: the future of our children and our community. During a recent coffee chat, a local resident brought… Read more: Reflection 10 Coffee & Conversation: Answering the Big Questions About Faith, Inclusion, and Our Public Schools | 咖啡香裡的坦誠對話：關於信仰、包容與公共教育的深層反思

Recently, I had the opportunity to have a thoughtful conversation with leaders from the labour movement about public education, the people who make our schools successful, and the important role of a school trustee. I appreciated the openness of the conversation. We spoke about the challenges facing public education today, including staffing, funding, the role… Read more: Reflection 9 Listening, Learning, and Working Together for Our Students | 聆聽、學習、同行——攜手成就每一位學生

Recently, I had the privilege of sitting down with several passionate leaders and members of our local arts community, including representatives from the Richmond Arts Coalition (RAC). Connecting with local artists, creators, and advocates is always an inspiring experience. It serves as a powerful reminder of the rich, diverse cultural tapestry that makes Richmond such… Read more: Reflection 8 Nurturing Creativity: Why Arts Education and Our Creative Community Matter for Richmond’s Youth | 培育創意：為何藝術教育與創意社區對列治文青年至關重要

Introduction: A Story That Reveals a Larger Problem Over the past year, I have been accompanying a Richmond family through a painful and unsettling experience. For privacy, I will call the parent A, the child B, and the school C. Their story is not shared to blame individuals, but to reflect on deeper questions facing… Read more: Reflection 7 When the Youngest Are Hurt, the Whole System Is Called to Reflect | 當最年幼的孩子受傷時，整個教育系統都需要一起反思

Sometimes the smallest moments in family life reveal something much larger about the world our children are growing up in.  Recently, our family had one of those moments. My son attends elementary school. For a long time, he used a small thermos for his lunch, but as he grew, it simply wasn’t big enough anymore.… Read more: Reflection 6 When a Pink Thermos Becomes a Teachable Moment | 粉紅色保溫瓶帶給我的一個反思時刻

Recently, I got to know Pastor Timothy more personally. He is my senior, and for more than a decade he was involved in street ministry in Hong Kong, walking alongside people who were struggling, hurting, and often forgotten by society. Pastor Timothy is also a very gifted musician. Today, one of the ways he gives… Read more: Reflection 5 Prevention Begins with Meaning, Belonging, and Joy | 預防，從意義、歸屬感與喜樂開始

Public education is one of the most important shared responsibilities in our community. It shapes not only the future of our children and youth, but also the kind of city we are becoming together. In Richmond, our schools serve families from many cultures, languages, backgrounds, beliefs, and life experiences. This diversity is one of our… Read more: Reflection 4 Public Education in Richmond: Listening First, Moving Forward Together | 列治文公共教育：先聆聽，然後一起前行

Over the past few days, many people in Richmond have been discussing the recent changes to elementary school track meets in the Richmond School District. News reports, online discussions, and social media comments have revealed strong emotions and very different perspectives. Some parents and students feel disappointed and frustrated by the removal of placement ribbons… Read more: Reflection 3 Beyond Ribbons and Track Meets: What Kind of Schools and Communities Are We Building Together? | 超越獎牌與運動會：我們究竟希望建立一個怎樣的學校與社區？

The Digital Threat: Understanding the 764 Network The recent designation of “764” as a terrorist entity by the Government of Canada is a serious and timely reminder of how the environment shaping our young people has changed. Unlike traditional extremist organizations with clear political agendas, 764 is a decentralized, transnational network that operates primarily through… Read more: Reflection 2 764 and Our Youth: A Wake-Up Call for Schools and Communities | 764與青少年：我們如何守護與同行？

When I think about what matters most in a child’s school experience, I return again and again to one word: belonging. Before academic success, before extracurricular achievements, before any measure of performance — every child needs to feel that they are welcomed, valued, and safe. Belonging is not created by programs alone. It grows through… Read more: Reflection 1 Belonging: The Heart of Education | 歸屬感：教育的核心