Halina Trela graduated from the Eugeniusz Geppert Academy of Arts and Design in Wroclaw, Poland, earning a master’s degree in fine arts. Her work gained national recognition, and her diploma was included in the collection of the Lower Silesian Society of Fine Arts, fueling her dedication to fostering creativity in young minds.

Since 2018, she has worked at Changchun American International School in China. As a Visual Arts teacher, Halina teaches students from diverse backgrounds and is committed to creating an inclusive learning environment. Outside the classroom, she is active on the CAIS Curriculum Committee, serves as Art Director for CAIS Film Productions, and presents at the ACAMIS Art Conference. She engages students in service-learning projects and supervises extracurricular activities.