"Don't be afraid to start over. this time, you're not starting from scratch. You're starting from experience." - Internet? Hey there! My name is Liya, and I'm a high school student from Maryland who enjoys painting, writing (especially poetry), reading (my favorite right now is "The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel"), and baking in my free time. I'm a former member of the Schoolhouse Scholars Guild and the Welcoming Team. I am a student leader at my school district (Working with SMOB) and a major Potterhead ⚡ Super excited to be a part of Schoolhouse!

I am Joseph Z, a homeschooled high school senior from China. At Schoolhouse, I mainly tutor literature, history, mythology, Chinese, and host community events. I am also a volunteer at Schoolhouse with many accomplishments. - Sep 2023 to Dec 2023: initiated the founding of the R&W Subworld. - Nov 2023 to Jun 2024: member of the Welcoming Team. - Nov 2023 to Jun 2025: Moderator of the R&W Subworld. - Jan 2024 to Now: Dialogue Club President. - Jun 2025 to Aug 2025: Moderator of the Tutors Subworld. - Aug 2025 to Now: Community Engagement Moderator. I am passionate about history, geography, and the English language; I am planning to study education for my college degree. In my free time, I also have several hobbies. - Literature: I am extremely intrigued by fantasy fiction, such as A Song of Ice and Fire, Harry Potter, Assassin's Creed, and The Hobbit. - Sport: I enjoyed playing football (aka soccer), as well as rollerblading, swimming, table tennis, and other group activities. My favorite football player is Kylian Mbappé. - Art: I am very passionate about art, mainly sketching and digital art. I enjoy drawing in black and white, with lines instead of shades. I also design fantasy world maps. - Music: I play the instrument Hulusi (gourd flute), a traditional Chinese instrument, and passed the top level in 2022. I also have fundamental knowledge of piano and the Chinese bamboo flute. I sing occasionally, but I enjoy listening to music more; my favorite artist is Charlie Zhou Shen. - Video game: I play video games from time to time, mainly Honor of Kings (Pro), Arena Breakout, FC Mobile, and Minecraft. - Other fun facts: ENFP-A, Ravenclaw I am a very active tutor at Schoolhouse, and I enjoyed connecting tutors and learners through my game nights and other community events! I enjoyed making friends, so feel free to reach out with anything you might need help with, and I am willing to lend a hand if it is within my power.