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I'm Dr. Echo

I’m ready to empower you to build your

own online legacy.

Every greatness begins with a single childhood dream.

This is the story of how mine led me across the globe to help you build yours.

The Dreams that Drive This Mission

The Dreams that Drive This Mission

My journey began with a dream to fly high — the very inspiration behind my Chinese name, which led me from rural China to a global academic career. Yet, as an educator and a woman of color, I have known the pain of being undervalued and the stress of the endless "hustle."
Ensuring you don’t have to face those same struggles or get lost in years of wasted effort is the heart of this mission. By distilling 35+ years of teaching and research into a strategic shortcut, I help you bypass the tedious and repetitive hurdles I once faced.
By distilling 35+ years of teaching and research into a strategic shortcut, I help you bypass the years of uncertainty I once faced.
I am here to help you package your life’s wisdom into a legacy, moving you straight toward a life of impact, success, and freedom.

My journey began with a dream to fly high — the very inspiration behind my Chinese name, which led me from rural China to a global academic career. Yet, as an educator and a woman of color, I have known the pain of being undervalued and the stress of the endless "hustle."

Ensuring you don’t have to face those same struggles or get lost in years of wasted effort is the heart of this mission. By distilling 35+ years of teaching and research into a strategic shortcut, I help you bypass the tedious and repetitive hurdles I once faced.

By distilling 35+ years of teaching and research into a strategic shortcut, I help you bypass the years of uncertainty I once faced.

I am here to help you package your life’s wisdom into a legacy, moving you straight toward a life of impact, success, and freedom.

A Growth Path Defined by Perseverance

The Early Years: The Girl Who Dreamed to Fly High

My story began in rural northwest China, in a household of significant contrasts. My father was a respected history professor; my mother was a peasant’s daughter with no formal education. As the 4th of five siblings, I realized early on that I had to work harder to be noticed.
I spent my childhood dreaming of a "great escape" to see the wide world. Driven by a restless spirit, I was always looking toward the horizon, imagining a life far beyond the borders of my hometown.

1974~1985: From the Sidelines to the Great Leap

I started school as a frail 6-year-old, often sidelined by chronic arthritis pain. After my teacher deemed me too weak for our annual Sports Day, I decided I would no longer be that vulnerable girl. With my father’s encouragement, I began running miles every morning before school. That discipline transformed me into a long-distance champion, eventually breaking a city record for the 3,000-meter run.
By 1985, I was ready for my biggest leap. I boarded a train alone for a three-day journey to a top university in Beijing. I arrived with heavy suitcases and swollen ankles, stunning the university counselor. She told me she had never seen a student travel so far from home entirely on her own.

1985~1989: The Awakening of Mind and Spirit

These were among the most memorable years of my life. Driven by a deep hunger for knowledge, I embraced a life full of firsts: earning my first income tutoring; witnessing history unfolding at Tiananmen Square; falling in love; and making lifelong friends while exploring the Great Wall and many big cities.
Such experiences taught me how to be a person of character and how to learn from everyone around me. It was my true transition into adulthood.

1989~1998: Resilience & Radical Change

After graduation, I faced a challenging transition. Returning to my remote hometown, I spent three years in a career that felt misaligned with my ambitions. Driven to find more, I adventured to the southern booming frontier, before moving to Hong Kong to start my new life.
These years were a whirlwind of milestones, including welcoming my first child in 1995. Despite the joy of motherhood, I struggled to find my professional identity. It was this uncertainty that finally pushed me back into higher education to reclaim my future.

1998~2007: Three Continents, Three Degrees

Determined to redefine my path, I launched a quest for mastery that took me across the globe. This journey led me to Sydney for my first Master’s Degree in 1998, then to the University of Hong Kong in 2002.
By 2004, I arrived at the University of Virginia. There, I became the 2nd student in the school’s 100-year history to complete a manuscript style Ph.D. within three years. Throughout this decade, I worked part-time while pursuing further education across three continents.

2007~2020: Academic Leadership & The Nobel Study

Transitioning from learner to leader, I spent over a decade teaching and researching at universities in Hong Kong and the US. During this time, I embarked on a mission to decode success by interviewing 21 Nobel Prize winners.
Despite the prestige, I was trapped in a 24/7/365 schedule. When the university eliminated the gifted program and I was denied tenure, it felt like a humiliation — but it was actually the "Lucky Escape" I needed to finally quit working for anyone else. Forever.

2021~2025: Mastering Both Worlds

Since 2021, I have turned my rigor toward the digital frontier. These years were spent in deep research, mastering strategic marketing alongside the world’s top experts to complement my decade of scholarly work.
Today, I bridge the gap between two worlds: the academic Ivory Tower and the online marketing arena. I am now ready to share my unique insights with professionals worldwide.

2026: The Year of the Fire Horse – Your Legacy Begins

As 2026 arrives — the Year of the Fire Horse — a dynamic window for bold transformation opens. In the Chinese zodiac, this rare year represents a spirit of courage and unstoppable progress, offering a unique chance to break free from the past.
I am determined to help professionals like you harness this energy to build a life of freedom and purpose. It's your moment to gallop toward your dreams, and I'm here to ride side-by-side with you.

The Science of Potential

The Nobel Connection

What does it take to reach the absolute pinnacle of human achievement? Over the course of a decade-long research journey, I had the extraordinary opportunity to interview 21 Nobel Prize winners — 12 of these deep-dive interviews were conducted in person and 9 over the phone. I set out to decode the "secrets" of their success, looking beyond early education to find the deep patterns of mindset and strategy that allow a human being to reach their highest possible peak. These conversations were a masterclass in the height of human potential.

Explore the Wisdom

Meeting these legends in person and over the phone allowed me to look beyond their academic papers. I decoded the "Secret Wisdom" of their success — specific patterns such as clear goals, perseverance, determination, and focused effort. While these findings are currently being finalized into a book, I am already integrating these transformative principles into everything I teach.

Wisdom Decoded for You

My team and I didn't leave this wisdom in the ivory tower. We took these world-class lessons and integrated them into the DNA of Teaching Online 123 (TO123). We discovered that the same patterns used by Nobel Laureates to achieve global impact can be used by you to build your own "empire" of knowledge.

Theory to Impact

By combining this elite research with over 35 years of teaching experience and modern marketing mastery, my team and I have created a blueprint and a crystal-clear direction with a shortcut to achieve your success. I invite you to join us on this journey, where you will not only learn how to sell a course—but you will know the right direction to package your life’s wisdom for maximum Impact, Identity, and Income.

Credentials & Impact - The Facts

A Career Built on Excellence

I believe that true mastery is measured by both academic rigor and real-world results. Over the past three decades, I have dedicated myself to the pursuit of educational excellence and the empowerment of professionals worldwide. These milestones are the foundation of the expertise I bring to you.

The Global Journey

  • 3 Continents, 3 Degrees, 3 Jobs: My journey spans the educational systems of Australia, Hong Kong, and the United States, providing a truly global perspective on learning and success.

  • The Ph.D. Record: I completed my doctorate at the Curry School of Education at UVA in just 3 years—becoming only the 2nd person to do so in the school’s 100-year history.

  • Distinguished Institutional Leadership: I served as a Professor at EdUHK, a Visiting Professor at UVA, and a Professor and Director of the Center for Gifted Studies at MSU.

Scholarly Authority

  • The Nobel Study: I conducted 21 intensive interviews with Nobel Prize winners to decode the blueprint of human potential—12 in person and 9 over the phone.

  • Decades of Mentorship: I bring over 35 years of teaching experience, ranging from secondary students to doctoral candidates and high-level professionals.

  • Published Thought Leadership: I am the author of multiple peer-reviewed publications and a forthcoming book on the "Secret Wisdom" of global achievers.

The Digital Transformation

  • Marketing Mastery: Since 2021, I have invested thousands of hours and significant resources into mastering digital marketing, funnel architecture, and sales psychology.

  • The TO123 Blueprint: My team and I developed a proprietary system that merges the "Science of Potential" with modern marketing to help experts build their own knowledge empires.

My Values & Philosophy

The "Scholar-Marketer" Standard

I stand at the intersection of academic rigor and digital entrepreneurship. My philosophy is simple: Marketing should never come at the expense of Truth. I am committed to taking the highest level of human wisdom and making it accessible and profitable without ever diluting its substance.

Global Perspective & Mentorship

Excellence knows no borders. Having lived and worked across three continents, I’ve learned that the patterns of human potential are universal. I bring this global lens to my mentorship, focusing on the intentional transfer of wisdom. My goal is to guide you with the same precision I used to mentor doctoral candidates—helping you see and reach your highest potential.

The 3-I Framework: Impact, Identity, and Income

I believe a successful knowledge business must be built on three pillars:

  • Impact: Genuinely transforming the lives of your students.

  • Identity: Reflecting your true authority and unique voice.

  • Income: Ensuring you are rewarded for the decades of work you’ve invested. I don't believe in shortcuts or shallow tactics; I believe in building respected, lasting empires.

As an experienced educator with over 30+ years of teaching experience, I have truly enjoyed teaching and conducting research. I have published over 50 journal articles, 3 books, and interviewed 21 Nobel Prize winners regarding their parenting experiences (both their parents & themselves as parents).

As a lifelong learner, I earned advanced degrees from top universities including UIR at Beijing (B.A.), UNSW at Sydney (M.Ed.), HKU at Hong Kong (M.Phil.), and UVA at Charlottesville, VA (Ph.D.). I was an Assistant Professor at HKIEd in Hong Kong (2007-2011); a Visiting Professor at the University of Virginia (2011-2012); and then an Assistant Professor & the Director of the Center for Gifted Studies at Murray State University and the Supervisor of the Super Saturdays and Summer Challenge programs (2012-2019).

As a dedicated researcher, I received many awards, including the AERA (American Educational Research Association) award for research; the prestigious national award from the Chinese ambassador in Washington DC in recognition of my accomplishments and contributions to the field of gifted education; and numerous grants and fellowships.

Now, as the proud Founder of Teaching Online University, I am determined to help fellow educators and other well-trained professionals pursue a lifetime career they love, make a large impact on the world, and help more people with their own unique expertise and knowledge.

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I grew up in a rural area in the west of China...

Since then, I have lived in many places, traveled to 5 continents & over 30 countries, and have been teaching for over 30 years at every level, K-20 & beyond.
In 2007, I graduated from UVA with a Ph.D. degree in Gifted Education, and started teaching as a professor, first in Hong Kong, then in the USA. While my love for teaching and passion for educational research was fulfilling, I had very little free time, and instead was under constant pressure and stress (which seems to be typical to a college professor especially in the US)!
24/7, 365 days a year, my mind had been on preparing and teaching classes, designing & conducting research, providing services, writing journal articles, publishing books, attending conferences...
My personal life was greatly affected by the endless demand, and I began to burn out in both the academic sphere and my personal world.
In 2017, I was very fortunate to meet Rick, a wonderful, caring and loving man, who I married two years later. There was quite a distance between our jobs and it was truly troublesome that Rick had a 2-hour commute to and from work every day. I seriously started to consider teaching online exclusively.
In 2018, I was still a professor and the Director of the Center for Gifted Studies at the university (MSU). Due to a huge federal budget cut, the university's new administration decided to eliminate the Gifted Program completely without considering how valuable this program was to the public. It was such an appalling action that showed how little the university administration and those in charge of the college of education cared about the school districts, the teachers, parents and especially the students, who still desperately needed support for gifted education.
Although it's typical that only a small part (20-25% in the USA) of faculty members are tenured, it was still upsetting when I didn't receive the expected tenureship. I could move on with annual contract staying in academia, while having more burden on my shoulders and less security. It's not what I dreamed for my life, and it's especially not what I hoped for a beautiful future with Rick in it. I decided to quit -- quit being unappreciated and exploited, quit having to tolerate the politics in academia, and quit working for others... Forever!
When Rick and I moved to TN to be close to his family in 2020, the pandemic had just started. It was the perfect time for me to start to be my own boss, creating my own online program, and building this life-time career that I could enjoy.
Soon it turned out that leaving the academic field as an employee was simply THE most "Divine Decision", and THE best choice I chose in my whole life -- It has led me onto this fascinating journey of teaching & coaching online, which I love so much, every minute and every day...
I Thank God each sunrise for opening the door and showing me how beautiful and amazing life can be while doing what I desire. I'm helping people in need, earning what I deserve, and having so much more family time. The pitiful salary, the stressful job environment, and the unrewarded sacrifices I had experienced from the past job as an academic have all "Gone With the Wind" - And what a blessing!!
So, if I can do this - living a life of my dream, YOU can do this too! You can set your new life goals and get on this journey NOW and start to build a beautiful life for yourself and your loved ones, just like what I'm doing. All the wild dreams you thought were impossible before can all become true - either helping more people with your knowledge & experience, buying a beautiful house for your family, traveling all around the world, retiring early, or doing whatever you love every single day...

You can have what I consider to be the most important 3 "I"s in our lives:

~~ A big Impact

~~ A large Identity

~~ A great Income

These are all possible for YOU. Let's go get it!

Dream Your Best Dreams,

And Live Your Best Life!

Like you, I have had many dreams.

When I was young, I dreamed to fly high like a bird (my Chinese name is a bird). As an eight-year-old, I dreamed to be a pianist. Once I hit my teenage years, I dreamed to be a better teacher than the teachers I had at the time.

Later on, I dreamed to have a wonderful family and be a happy wife and loving mother. At the forefront of my hopes for many years, I dreamed to have a successful and fulfilling career, and to be able to enjoy my life every single day.

My journey so far has taken me to many places where I had been learning, teaching, and experiencing different cultures and lifestyles in different areas.

Through many years of perseverance, I am so fortunate to have fulfilled my dreams to do what I love (although I may still learn how to play the piano! Lol), to find the love of my life, and to be a super proud mom of two intelligent adult children who are flying high in their own lives.

Like you, I also had many struggles.

Thinking back on the life I've lived so far, I can tell you that it was not always a smooth journey as I wished it would be. It has not been short of difficulties and struggles.

As an educator and a woman of color, there were times I suffered, cried, stumbled, and felt scared, daunted, and unappreciated at some critical moments of my life.

While I was pretty sure that the perseverance and determination I inherited from my parents might have led me to strive to be successful, I still knew that something was missing.

I was lost in the small classroom with limited students, I was being underpaid with very few benefits, and I was not able to make more impact or income.

That is why I can totally relate to your stress and frustration.

I can understand your stress and frustration, and the pressure you put on yourself by wanting to achieve more and to help people.

I experienced the pain and struggles you have experienced - or you may still experience today.

I feel your anxiety not being able to earn higher income to support yourself & your family.
I know the guilt deep in your heart of not being able to spend more time with your spouse/partner and children.
I relate to you and see the anguish you have for not being financially able to travel the world or not having the time to fully enjoy your personal life and hobbies...

Now, finally, I have found my MISSION!

In the past few years, there have been big changes in my life. They are positive changes, for which I am extremely grateful.

The driving force inside of me is a great desire to fly high and fulfill my dreams. I have finally found my Life Purpose, my Mission, and my Destiny! That is:

Helping professionals like YOU to create and sell your own online course, part-time or full-time, while being happier and healthier, enjoying life fully, and not sacrificing your time and energy!

I have learned through many trials and failures. I have invested tens of thousands of dollars learning from other successful online entrepreneurs, doing extensive research, and seeking for more opportunities.

I am so thankful that all these ups and downs in life have led me to a bright, prosperous
future.

NOW I have created an amazing online program, TO123! This program will help you (1) create your own course or coaching program in a VERY SHORT period of time and (2) sell your program online in the EASIEST way that you have never known. I will show you the strategies on how to skip all the pains & struggles that I have experienced.

You need HELP. You may find that there are many people or companies claiming they can help you build your online business.

BUT...

You need HELP from the RIGHT person.

You need HELP from the RIGHT person who UNDERSTANDS how you feel as a PROFESSIONAL.

And I am the RIGHT person to help you.

I have specifically created my TO123 Coaching Program AND the TO123 Course for professionals like you, so you can go through a hands-on training that helps you:

>> Find the quickest and easiest way to get started;

>> Narrow down and identify the specific niche you can work on to create a successful course;

>> Design your course content that fits the exact needs of your audience;

>> Choose the best course platform, and set up your marketing pipelines from the starting point (no email list or website) leading to the final sales;

>> Build your contact list and develop your email sequence in a short period of time;

>> Write your email copy without headache and attract the perfect audience to your course;

>> Sell your course in the best way that will not only build value to your audience, but also build their trust in you;

>> Create a roadmap specifically for your online course, and business;

>> Build a profitable, enjoyable, and long-lasting educational business!

My step-by-step process will help you achieve your goal within 90 days. You will be able to spend less time working, earn more income, have a much greater impact, and enjoy your daily life more than ever!

I wish I could hold your hands, and look into your eyes and tell you: You Can Do It!

I can help you become more confident in yourself, more successful in life, and much happier every day, and knowing that: You Deserve A Better Life!

I love my life. I only found my life's purpose after I turned 50 years old. No matter how old you are now, you don't have to wait any longer.

TO123 can help you find your life purpose.

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