Panda Mandarin

We’re proud to share a meaningful update from our founder, .✨

With 18 years in education, including 7 years as a high school math and physics teacher, Yollanda has worked closely with youths and parents across schools, community programs, and nonprofit spaces. As an engineer turned educator and Mandarin school founder, she deeply understands the academic, cultural, and emotional pressures many young people and families navigate—especially in bilingual and high-expectation environments.

Yollanda has now stepped into a new chapter as a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and practicum student, continuing her lifelong commitment to supporting youths and families. Her clinical work focuses on teens and parents, particularly within the Asian diaspora and culturally diverse communities, supporting identity development, family communication, and emotional wellbeing.

She is currently welcoming a limited number of clients for virtual therapy sessions in English and Mandarin, with some reduced-cost spots available during this supervised training period.

We’re grateful to see our founder continue this work with the same care, integrity, and belief in whole-child development that has always guided our school. 💚

Complimentary consultations can be booked using the QR code in graphic or link in ’s bio.

“What started as a basketball game… is now a full-blown celebration of Asian creativity, community, and culture.” 🏀🎤🍜✨

We’re excited to share that ARC World (formerly CCYAA Celeb Classic now ) is back—bigger and bolder than ever! 🎉

Last year, a group of our Panda families joined the fun at Youth Jam, and we had the best time together. This year’s event is open to all and packed with exciting activities for all ages—from food to performances to inspirational talks.

🗓️ Saturday, July 12 | 10:30am–6:00pm
📍Toronto Metropolitan University (341 Yonge St.)
🎟️ $18.88 adults / $8.88 kids (ages 3–12)
🎫 Tickets: asianrootscollective.org/arcworld

🌟 Featuring:
• ARC Next: Performances from Ava Ro, AJ & Alyssa Rafael + a slam dunk comp
• ARC Talks: Speakers include , , KoolMac, Janice & Sonia Lee
• ARC Eats: Delicious bites from Chef Eva Chin (Yan Dining), Chef Nuit (Pai), and more
• ARC Market: Shop Asian-owned brands, art, collectibles + interactive booths

All proceeds go to the Jeremy Lin Foundation and Asian Roots Collective, supporting youth programs across the community.

Let us know if you’re going—we’d love to gather another Panda crew! 🐼

Had to jump on this trend. Wouldn’t it be great to have a Panda Mandarin teacher like Wu Laoshi (吴老师) at home to teach and practice Chinese? Well, you can with the convenience and flexibility of our 1:1 and small group online classes or in-home private classes. DM us for more info!

Panda Mandarin is proud to support the next generation of language teachers from oiseuoft through practicum placements where they get to learn from our experienced Mandarin teachers. It’s so meaningful to help these students teachers grow and develop their teaching skills in the real world. Best of luck to all of the Master of Education in Language & Literacies students with the rest of their degree! 🙏👏