In The Media
Fête Chinoise Article
July 2020
In this article on Fête Chinoise's website, Yollanda Zhang examines how parents’ attitudes towards their heritage language can influence their child’s willingness to learn the language.
Thanks so much, Claudio Rojas, for the great discussion about Girl. Strong. We really appreciated your outstanding interview skills to draw out all the elements of the program and our vision for young girls everywhere. For more information about joining Girl. Strong. and/or to support this great cause: www.wearegirlstrong.com.
Interview with Claudio Rojas
May 29, 2019
On Canada's Fairchild TV, Yollanda and the Panda Mandarin team are showcased in this Chinese language feature on the longest-running Chinese broadcasting companies.
Fairchild TV
December 2018
Neighbours of Lawrence Park North Magazine
December 2018
Yollanda and her family are featured in this local publication where they explore the teaching of language and self-confidence at. home and in her new programs, Girl. Strong.
The good people over at Torontoism sat down with our director, Yollanda, for a chat about Panda Mandarin, the importance of language learning in Canada, and Girl. Strong.! Be sure to have a read!
Torontoism Blog
August 2018
Huffington Post Blog
June 6, 2018
Read Yollanda's latest article in Huffington Post Canada! In it, she explores how cultural influences from our parents and people in their generation can play a part in the development of self-doubt and self-silencing. A must-read for anyone raising self-confident girls!
Yollanda sits down with CBC's Now or Never to talk about her amazing grandmother and the emotional significance of launching the Girl. Strong. program.
CBC Radio Interview
May 6, 2018
Yollanda shares how you can Make Your Child's Heritage Language An Everyday Part Of Family Life - Kids just want to fit in and speak English as their peers do. How can parents bridge the divide and give their kids the best of both worlds?
Huffington Post Blog
March 27, 2018
As part of a collection of stories on Canadian families keeping their traditions alive or even re-booting them, Yollanda shares how she is helping ensure her heritage and culture can be passed on to her daughter. Available on the CBC website or via your favourite podcast app!
CBC Radio Interview
February 16, 2018
The Globe and Mail Article
December 9, 2016
In this exciting article our founder and director, Yollanda Zhang, articulates her personal experience and those of whom she interviewed for this piece about the difficulties of heritage language learning.
Listen to our Founder & Director, Yollanda talk about her career changes that led to how Panda Mandarin came to be!
Visit CareerBuzz on 89.5FM here.
CareerBuzz Interview
November 11, 2015
Panda Mandarin Showcases
Panda Mandarin Showcases
Joyce Vanessa Testimonial v2
2018 Panda Mandarin Showcase - 3 Minutes
3 minute Panda Mandarin 2017 Showcase
2016 Panda Mandarin Showcase Highlight Video
End of Year Showcases
Take a look at what Yollanda had to say about the future of multilingual education in Ontario.
Ontario Multilingual Education Event - October 18, 2016
Video Presentation Part 1
Video Presentation Part 2
Fête Chinoise Article
July 2019
Check out Yollanda’s article on Fête Chinoise’s website, where she discusses the value of learning multiple languages.