Hi! Welcome to Ask Alice!
Photography by Zoë Elaina
Alice Kuo Shippee has been an educator since 1994. She brings her special brand of lively teaching to every workshop and session. Her love of deep conversations, theater, and the arts, along with her genuine ability to build connections with students makes every class fun and filled with meaningful challenges. She has high expectations for herself and her students, and she provides support and materials that are innovative and practical.
Alice’s background includes growing up in Illinois, Virginia, and Taiwan, and her creative experiences extend beyond education into the visual arts and dance.
Alice is the proud parent of two daughters and a son, and has been married for 20 years to her husband Max, who is a writer, actor, performing arts teacher, and fitness coach.
CREDENTIALS—30+ Years in Education
Private Tutor & Workshop Educator
Arts, Literature, & Multidisciplinary Teacher & Curriculum Developer; Teacher Evaluator; Parent Education Workshop Leader, The Knowing Garden
Director of Curriculum, Research & Professional Development, Yu-Tsai Bilingual Elementary School
English Teacher of the Year, Department Chair, English, Photography & Dance Teacher–Beverly Hills High School
California State Teaching Credentials in English & Photography, CLAD Credential
English & ESL Teacher–Los Altos High School
Masters of Arts in Education–Stanford University
Bachelor of Arts in English–UCLA
Native in English, fluent in Mandarin Chinese
Every teacher has a niche, and mine is teenagers. I am truly inspired by their energy, their joie de vivre, & their hard work. I am excited to hear about their goals & to get to know them, so that I can help bring out their unique qualities in their writing & help them show universities who they are, how they think, & what they can accomplish & contribute to their college communities.
I look forward to working with you!
~ Alice
In my classroom at Beverly Hills High School pre-2006, when printing photos out was still a thing.
The root of the word education comes from the Latin word educare, meaning “to draw out.” My philosophy of education is based on this original meaning, and I regard my role as a teacher as one of drawing out from within students the passion, talent, skill, and experience that is already there, as well as building a bridge between new material to those inner qualities. Learning is an alchemy of interest and inquiry. Good teaching and demonstrated learning both make the invisible visible.
~Alice Kuo Shippee
At my UCLA graduation in 1993, with my parents who instilled in my sister and me a great love for learning, the utmost respect for teachers, and a deep gratitude for all opportunities given and made. I am so proud to carry on the family legacy of being an educator.
CONNECT WITH ALICE
You are welcome to text me directly at 310.699.7756 or email me at askalicecourses@gmail.com.
I will usually respond within 24-48 hours, with exceptions for some weekends and holidays.
You can also use the easy online scheduler to Zoom with me!