Where were you born?
Mr. Shainguu Hsieh: I was born in Taiwan. Both of my parents were born in Mainland China.
Where did you go to school?
Hsieh: I came to America was I was halfway through 8th grade. I went to high school in Johnson County, KS. For college and graduate school I went to the University of Kansas.
Are you teaching your kids Chinese?
Hsieh: Yes, I have a three-year-old daughter and a two-year-old son. I speak only Chinese at home, so they are raised bilingual. Their mother is Caucasian and she can only speak English, she is picking up a little bit of Chinese here and there.
Why do you like teaching?
Hsieh: Teaching is one way that I thought I could make a difference. It is a great job, and I also enjoy working with kids.
What are your hobbies?
Hsieh: I like to run and I like to read. I like to swim and I like to make money, well I like to save and invest.