Christine is a second-generation Chinese Canadian woman who was born and raised in Prince Rupert, B.C.. Christine completed a BSc in chemistry with a concentration in mathematics at UBC then a BEd degree in secondary education. She started her teaching career in Sechelt, B.C. and taught primarily secondary mathematics. Christine completed her MEd degree from SFU in curriculum and instruction while teaching full-time in public schools, then left the practice to pursue a doctoral degree in educational leadership from SFU. During that time, Christine was elected as a school trustee and served two terms in addition to 3-years on the BCSTA Board of Directors. Christine developed curriculum with the Ministry of Education, First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC), and OpenEd BC. In 2017, Christine completed her dissertation titled, "The Professional Learning Experiences of Non-Mathematics Subject Specialist Teachers: A Descriptive Study.” She taught at SFU and St. Mark’s College at UBC as a sessional instructor, then joined UNBC in the Fall of 2018 with the School of Education.

At UNBC, Christine played an active role in the BEd Program Redesign and MEd Program Redesign Committees in 2019/2020 and currently enjoys being a member of Senate to participate in university governance. Christine’s research interests include policy and practice, teaching and learning, mathematics education, professional learning, subject matter acquisition, and culture and mathematics. She teaches in both undergraduate and graduate level courses in education. Christine loves to learn and motivated by putting what is learned into action. In her teaching practice, she is currently exploring portfolios, land-based learning, and community-based learning (and action research). Christine engaged in unique teaching and learning opportunities such as “in situ” learning, interweaving portfolios, and anti-racist curriculum as part of the redesigned BEd program implementation and relationships built with the K-12 community.