SENIA Hong Kong Board
June 2026
The SENIA Hong Kong Board comprises special educators, psychologists, practitioners, and advocates for neurodivergent children and adults. The Board works on a voluntary basis to support the mission and values of SENIA.
Learn more about our team below!
Kimberley Fung
Kimberley is currently the Head of Student Support at Chinese International School, and has worked in inclusive schools in Hong Kong for over a decade. Prior to this, she worked in NGOs in Hong Kong serving adults and children with learning differences. She serves on the Board of the ISLES (International School Leaders of Educational Support) where she advocates for high quality student support at the systems level in international schools. As an autism sibling, her advocacy for the neurodivergent child has been an embedded part of her identity for as long as she can remember! In her spare time, she is an amateur photographer, a keen (vegetarian) foodie, and wannabe surfer.
Aaron Van Borek
Over the past two decades, Aaron has cultivated a deep commitment to the transformative power of education through diverse roles—including teacher, instructional coach, Associate Division Head, and Vice Principal—at schools across the globe, spanning Canada, St. Vincent, Mexico, the United Arab Emirates, Brazil, and Hong Kong. Inspired by his family’s experiences navigating inclusion challenges in Hong Kong, Aaron has spent the last three years pursuing doctoral studies focused on fostering belonging for students with additional needs within the city’s international schools. Grounded in DisCrit theory and transformative leadership, he approaches advocacy and equity work through an intersectional lens, driven by the belief that education’s primary purpose is to nurture both private and public good, while recognizing that a student’s holistic development is deeply tied to their sense of belonging. Currently, Aaron serves as Vice Principal at ESF Sha Tin Junior School and he looks forward to collaborating with the SENIA community to improve the experiences of students, families, and educators alike.
Clarise Chen
Clarise is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and holds a Master of Education in Educational Psychology. She currently works as the Supervisor of Transition and Educational Support at the Children’s Institute of Hong Kong and supports high school students at Harbour School. She also teaches accredited QABA board-approved courses to QBA candidates and SEN teachers. As an educator and trainer for over a decade, Clarise has worked in a variety of settings in Hong Kong, Mainland China, and Macau. Her experiences include curriculum design, classroom teaching, parent and teacher training, and behavior intervention. In her free time, Clarise enjoys reading sci-fi and mystery books, as well as exploring recent tech updates.
Christine Ainsworth
Christine is a dedicated educator with over 23 years of international teaching experience, specialising in inclusion and special educational needs. Currently the Learning Diversity Leader at ESF Glenealy School in Hong Kong, she leads inclusion, DEI, admissions, and transitions across the school as part of the Senior Leadership Team. Christine holds a Master of Education in SEND. Having worked extensively within the ESF network and with previous involvement in SENIA Beijing and as a SENIA Hong Kong Teacher Representative, she brings strong leadership, collaboration, and advocacy skills. Christine is passionate about advancing SENIA’s mission to foster equity, respect, and empowerment for all learners in Hong Kong.
Noah Knobloch
Noah‘s relationship with international schools is unlike most — he has experienced them across four continents and the Middle East, first as a student navigating new cultures and classrooms, and now as an educator shaping them. That dual perspective sits at the core of everything he brings to his work as a Grade 2 teacher at Hong Kong International School.Holding a Master’s in Teaching and a deep commitment to inclusion and neurodiversity, Noah believes in strength-based strategies that support the whole student ecosystem. At the heart of his approach is a simple conviction: parents, teachers, students, and administrators all want the same thing — for every child to succeed. Getting there is about the right tools, open communication, and making sure every family genuinely feels like they belong.Noah is excited to collaborate with the SENIA community to advance that mission across Hong Kong‘s international school landscape. Outside of school, you’ll find him exploring nature, traveling to new places, playing basketball and volleyball, or getting lost in a good book.
Alejandra Arreaga
Alejandra is a Special Educator with over eight years of experience supporting neurodivergent and diverse learners across Guatemala, Spain, Kenya, and Cambodia. Throughout her career, she has held roles in teaching, intervention, learning support, and inclusion leadership, developing a strong commitment to neurodiversity-affirming practices.
Passionate about creating equitable and inclusive learning environments, Alejandra collaborates with students, families, and educators to ensure every learner is recognized for their strengths and has access to meaningful support. Her work focuses on fostering belonging, reducing barriers to learning, and supporting school communities to build sustainable systems of support. In August 2026, she will join Hong Kong Academy as a Secondary Inclusion Teacher.
Through leadership, advocacy, and collaboration, Alejandra is dedicated to advancing inclusive education and championing the values at the heart of SENIA. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, running, and exploring new places and cultures, and is excited to begin her next chapter in Hong Kong.
