Dr CHEUNG Shuk-yee, Alice



With a career spanning over three decades in Hong Kong education, Dr CHEUNG Shuk-yee, Alice brings a wealth of experience, profound academic insight, and unwavering commitment to nurturing future generations.

Her journey began at her alma mater, Diocesan Girls’ School (DGS), where she first honed her teaching craft and devoted herself to nourishing students with her whole-hearted love. During a pivotal era of Hong Kong’s education reform, Dr Cheung served as Curriculum Mistress at DGS, playing a crucial role in navigating and shaping educational change in the school.

Dr Cheung’s leadership capabilities thrived as Principal of SKH Lui Ming Choi Secondary School. In this role, she was instrumental in creating an environment where students were empowered to discover and unleash their potential, consistently guiding them towards achieving higher personal and academic goals.

She returned to DGS as Deputy Headmistress out of love for her alma mater, taking on significant responsibilities encompassing pastoral care, student development, academic affairs, and the comprehensive management of school facilities, demonstrating her versatility and deep understanding of holistic school operations.

Her expertise extends beyond individual school leadership. Dr Cheung is a respected voice in teacher development, having served as a speaker and course instructor for the Education Bureau’s seminars and training programmes and as a guest instructor for teacher training programmes at The University of Hong Kong (HKU) for years.

Her academic foundation is strong, holding a Bachelor’s degree in English from The Chinese University of Hong Kong, a Master of Philosophy degree researching Child Language Acquisition from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Education with Distinction in Teaching from HKU. She further solidified her scholarly credentials with a Doctor of Education degree from HKU, focusing her research on training students in informal reasoning.

In recent years, Dr Cheung has expanded her impactful service beyond the traditional school setting. She has served as an Education Consultant for Wofoo Social Enterprises, putting her efforts into enhancing student wellness and holistic development. Concurrently, she held the position of Deputy Director of Education Services at the HKSKH Education Services, where she committed herself to helping with the implementation of the HKSKH’s education policy and vision across its institutions.

Complementing her professional dedication, Dr Cheung is deeply committed to community service. She actively volunteers to serve the elderly, participating in meaningful activities such as home visits, regular phone calls, and delivering essential daily necessities to those living alone.