Chao Sun grew up in Tianjin, and attended Syracuse University graduating with a master's degree in Linguistics. She taught college Mandarin to undergraduates while pursuing her degree at SU, and started teaching at EPA after graduation in 2012; she has taught different grade levels since then including 4K, kindergarten, first, second and fourth grade. In her spare time, she enjoys music, reading, yoga, and spending time with friends and family.