Over the past century, Nanjing Xiaozhuang University has always been closely associated with the destiny of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. It has played an active role in educational reform and development. Many renowned educators such as Tao Xingzhi, Cai Yuanpei, Zhao Shuyu, Chen Heqin, Huang Qisheng, Chen Zhiquan, Yang Xiaochun, Bingzhi, Jiang Wenyu, Zhang Zonglin, and Tian Han once taught here. The school adheres to the essence of Tao Xingzhi's educational thought and has formed the school motto of "Teaching, Learning and Doing as One", the school spirit of "Teaching to Seek Truth and Learning to Be a True Person", and the spirit of "Bringing a heart full of love, leaving nothing but a pure heart".