We incorporate the top programs with our coaching to challenge the brilliant mind.  In addition, we offer support to build character, develop talents, discover passions, promote collaboration, and apply leadership to recognize each child’s unique quality and ability. 

More than a learning center, Avid is an open community to connect gifted youth from all corners—public, private, and home schools.  We partner with families, teachers, school administrators and businesses to provide the meaningful development opportunities to gifted youth. 

Like a sport, intellectual pursuit is achieved through individual excellence and team building.  Avid provides a nurturing environment to gifted youth to explore, expand, and excel in their journey of learning.

Dr. James Li, Executive Director

An accomplished researcher in instructional design and a founder of award-winning e-learning and knowledge management companies, Dr. Li has over twenty years of professional experience in designing and delivering innovative learning solutions for many leading corporations worldwide.  Combining his expertise in training the 21^st century workforce with a lifelong passion in learning, Dr. Li advocated for gifted education through personal involvement over the years and consequently found his calling in identifying and educating talented youth, bright and early.

Dr. Li received his Ph.D in Educational Psychology and Technology and M.S. in Computer Science from University of Southern California. He has a B.S. in Physics and Informatics from East China Normal University, Shanghai.  As one of the key founders and sponsors of the Friends of San Diego Math Circle, Dr. Li provided seminars to educate parents in developing math talents in gifted children. He also enjoys volunteering as a math coach at his children's school in South Orange County.

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