Team
Ocean Lu
President / CEO
Born and raised in Beijing, China, Ocean Lu arrived in Canada in 1999 and finished her BSc and Master degrees in Economics and Statistics at the University of Victoria. Ocean is currently teaching full-time at Camosun College, and prior to that, she was working as an Economics Analyst, Population Analyst and Senior Statistical Officer at BC STATS with the Government of British Columbia.
Ocean is very passionate about international education and seeks every opportunity to reach out to students who experience cultural, language and social difficulties. In her spare time, Ocean also thrives in another profession as a professional choreographer, and a certified Chinese dance instructor teaching Beijing Dance Academy Chinese Dance Graded Examination Syllabus, and she is running Ocean Rain Arts Academy since 2008, and very established in the Chinese community.
With a multicultural approach that celebrates the diversity of students from all backgrounds, Ocean Rain Arts Academy quickly gained recognition from the community for their contributions to the local arts community and local charities like BC Children’s Hospital Foundation and Victoria Chinatown Care Foundation.
As a mother of two, a full-time college instructor, and a business owner, Ocean was struggling a great deal to find a quality child care facility in Victoria. Instead of sitting around and complaining, together with her partner, Raina Wang, Ocean Lu brings an exciting new approach to early childhood education in Victoria, one that marries the best of Eastern and Western educational philosophies to integrate math and the arts.
Melody Wang
Director of Operations – Shelbourne Location
Melody was born and raised in China. She came to Canada in 2011 to attend University of Victoria where she obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Child and Youth Care. Melody has more than 10 years of experience working with children, youth and families from diverse backgrounds. She has been working with Ocean Rain Daycare since 2017. She demonstrated great self-efficiency, problem-solving skills, communication techniques, and cross-cultural knowledge. She is looking forward to working with each family who joins Ocean Rain!
Christine Li
Daycare Manager – Hillside Location
Christine was born and raised in China before moving to Victoria to further her education. Over the past six years, she has gained extensive experience in the childcare industry, including roles as a head teacher in infant and toddler classrooms, a preschool and school-aged activity coordinator, and a manager in childcare facilities. Her professionalism is evident through her direct work with numerous children and families. Christine believes that each child is unique and that many learning opportunities arise during the crucial early years of development. She is fluent in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese, and has some knowledge of sign language. Christine is excited to continue working with each family and individual at Ocean Rain, as we collaboratively strive to create a dynamic and nurturing environment for learning and growth.