Dr. Christine TN Wong established TOC Education Resources in 2002. As an independent consultant and educator supporting culture and language education, Christine is also a Certified Tea Master and cultural photographer.

Christine is originally from Hong Kong where she studied Chinese language and literature. She holds a doctoral degree in educational leadership from Simon Fraser University, Canada. With major research interests in Cantonese, Chinese philosophy, tea culture, transformative learning and lifelong education, Christine is now embracing an integrated journey in language, tea, photography and various kinds of cultural activities.

Between 2002 and 2014, Christine offered Chinese language and culture classes through TOC Chinese Program 拓思中文課程. Moving beyond geographical boundaries, Christine is now working on the cantonese project, WALK chinatown, and Leaf Behind.

Courses delivered at institutions between 2006 and 2021

Simon Fraser University, Continuing Studies

LIB201 A Self-Discovery Journey with Tao Te Ching

PLUS346 A Living Tradition: A Cultural Journey through Vancouver's Chinatown

PLUS275 The Art of War

PLUS111 A Self-Discovery Journey with Tao Te Ching

SCFC914 Five Fascinating Chinese Cities: A Virtual Tour

AHCH 228 Adventures in China: A Tour of Six Cities

SCFC 794 The World of Tea

AHCH 206 The More You know--Learning for Life

SCFC 766 Sun Tzu's The Art of War for Modern Life

SCFC 748 Confucius the Teacher: What do the Analects Mean Today?

SCFC 675 Eastern Wisdom for Modern Life II: Tao Te Ching

SCFC 535 Eastern Wisdom for Modern Life I: Confucius

Cantonese for Adults

Langara College, Continuing Studies

Cantonese Level 1 - 5; Intermediate 1

International Tea Education Institute

Chinese Tea and Culture

Vancouver School Board, Continuing Studies

Tao Te Ching for Modern Life

Vancouver School Board, Continuing Studies