Our Faculty

I am thrilled to have joined the Nakornpayap team as the new co-teacher in the K2 classroom! This is my first year living and teaching in Thailand and I could not think of a better environment to begin my journey. I graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a degree in Social Work and Spanish, and went on to receive my TEFL Degree from the International TEFL Academy in Chicago. I have years of experience in both early childhood education and child welfare settings, and I’m passionate about providing our youth with the tools and skills they need to become confident, well-rounded learners.

I have been working in Nakornpayap International School since April 2017. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education and a Master’s degree in Educational Management from the Philippines. I have 7 years of experience working in a Kindergarten ESL environment. I believe that young learners learn best when they are having fun and when they are provided with first hand meaningful learning experiences. Therefore, I use my creativity to produce and utilize teaching resources that are relevant in the classroom.

I am a support teacher in K.1 and this is my fifth year at NIS. I have a Bachelor of Business Administration from Rajabhut University in Chiang Mai.  I feel happy with my work and I love children.

I have worked in the Early Childhood Center (ECC) for five years. This year I became the Thai Language teacher for the Early Learners (K1) class. I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Silpakorn University, a teaching certificate from Sukhothai Thammatirat University and a Master of Science degree in Geosocial Based Sustainable Development from Maejo University. I like to be involved with young children’s education. My goal is to help students develop their learning in a friendly, fun, and encouraging atmosphere.

I have a Bachelor of Arts degree from Rajabhat University, Chiang Mai. I have been working at NIS since last year, and I enjoy every aspect of teaching. In my year at the school, I have come to realize that the children can teach us as much as we teach them. That is one of my favorite things about teaching. I am also proud and feel fortunate to be part of such a great group of teachers.

This is my first year at Nakonpayap International School, but I have been a support teacher in Thai schools for the past twelve years. I have a Bachelor of Education degree in early childhood education from Chiang Mai Rajabhat University, and I am a support teacher in the first year Kindergarten class (K.1). I love to play and learn with young children, and I think that the earliest years up to age five are extremely important. They are when the children begin to learn and develop. My goal is to help them do that to the very best of their ability. 

“I have worked as an Early Childhood Center (ECC) Support Teacher at Nakornpayap International School since August, 2015. I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Maejo University, Chiang Mai. I enjoy working with students in the classroom, and I love helping them gain independence in their work. It is a delight for me to observe our students build the foundations of their creativity, brick by brick. “

I have worked in the Early Childhood Center (ECC) program at Nakornpayap International School since October 2000 and have been a support teacher in ECC for 18 years. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Art from Rajabhat University, Chiang Mai. I have many friends at NIS and outside the school. I use art to teach students in class. I believe learning should be fun. I am happy to be at NIS and teaching at the Kindergarten level.

This will be my 16th year teaching first grade at Nakornpayap International School.  I graduated from Trent University, Peterborough, Canada with a Bachelor of Arts (honors) in Native Studies and Psychology and later obtained a Bachelor of Education degree (Primary/Junior divisions) from Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Canada.  I have a passion for teaching and love watching students reach their fullest potential by engaging them in high-energy and hands-on lessons.

This is my sixth year of teaching and my third year at NIS, and my second year as the Elementary Department Leader. I am a graduate of the University of Brighton, UK with a Bachelor of Arts degree with Honours in Globalization: History, Politics, Culture. I went on to complete a Post-Graduate Certificate in Professional Studies in Education with the Open University, UK. I am a big proponent of facilitating independence in the classroom, in order for students to take responsibility of their own learning. I strongly believe in creating a warm and creative environment for students to feel safe and realize their potential.

This is my seventh year teaching grade two at NIS. I have a Bachelor’s egree in Elementary Education, with a second major in Psychology, from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in the United States. I also have a Master’s Degree in Education from the same university. I believe that all children are unique, creative, and have an inborn desire to learn. My classroom is a happy, lively community of eager learners! I sincerely enjoy creating lasting relationships with the students and families of NIS.

I come from the south part of Ireland. As a Certified Mindfulness Instructor, I look forward to implementing mindfulness into our everyday routine. I believe that a happy child makes a happy classroom, so my first priority is to
make sure the emotional needs of each student are met. When a child feels safe and secure in a classroom, only then can the learning begin. 

One of my favorite quotes is: “Tell me, I’ll forget. Show me, I’ll remember. Involve me, I’ll understand.”

I have been working at NIS since 2014. Even though I grew up in Thailand and Laos, I graduated high school right here in Chiang Mai! I have a Master of Education degree from Johnson University, Tennessee, in the United States. I love teaching in an international school, since I share many of the unique educational experiences of the students here. I am a passionate supporter of science, math, and technology education.

I am honored to be teaching grade four math, science, and social studies for the fourth year. I am originally from Ohio, USA. I graduated from Bowling Green State University, USA with a Bachelor of Science in Middle Childhood Education, specializing in Mathematics and Language Arts & Reading instruction. I also have a TESOL certification accredited by Cornerstone University, USA. My goal as a teacher is to engage students in the learning process. I want to foster an environment where students feel motivated, and have the skills to be independent learners. My classes have a strong focus in citizenship: local, world, and digital. Respect Your Environment, Respect All Others, Respect Yourself!

I am delighted to continue with the NIS family this year as a grade 4 teacher. I am originally from Wisconsin in the USA. I attended the University of Wisconsin – Madison and received a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education Grades 1-9, as well as a certified minor in Spanish. I believe strongly in the NIS mission to nurture engaged, confident and empathetic students to become compassionate, life-long learners. In our classroom, I want to foster an environment where students feel inspired and gain confidence in their skills to tackle the challenges of independent learning.

I have a Bachelor of Business Administration from the ESCE International Business School in Paris, France. I also have a Diploma in Kindergarten Education (2.8 to 6 years) from the North American Montessori Center, Los Angeles, USA and a Bachelor of Education from the University of Winnipeg. A few years ago, my husband and I decided to try a new adventure. After a leisure trip to Thailand we decided this was where we really wanted to be and came back to stay. Between adjusting to the new culture, teaching and spending time with my family, there is never a dull moment. I just love teaching and teaching children to love learning.

During my last 20 years, I’ve had a variety of teaching experiences that shaped me into the teacher I am today. My three most strongly held beliefs about education center around open communication with students and families, setting high, clear expectations, and planning fun, engaging lessons to help students achieve to their highest potential.

I am so excited to be a member of the NIS staff and look forward to an amazing year!

This is my third year teaching at Nakornpayap International School. I have a Bachelor of Teaching and a Bachelor of Education from RMIT University, Australia. I have taught in Australia, the Middle East and Europe. My philosophy for teaching is that each child is unique, learns in their own special way, and it is the responsibility of the teacher to help each child discover that uniqueness and to bring it out into full fruition.

Having already worked in Thailand for a year, I am very excited to have the next chapter of my career teaching English Language Arts at NIS. I have a First Class Bachelor of Arts Honours degree in English Literature and Linguistics from Nottingham Trent University, England; a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) in English from the University of Nottingham, England; as well as a Cambridge Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages (CELTA). I enjoy teaching lessons that focus on the students’ interests and develop their creativity, critical thinking and social and moral awareness.

I have a Master of Arts in International Education and almost 30 years of experience in ESL and Language Arts. I worked as an ESL teacher trainer/curriculum writer for the US Refugee Program in the Philippines for seven years and lived in exotic locales such as Niger, India, and Saipan. I don’t like quiet classrooms. I like active noise where students work in cooperative groups, doing fun, thought provoking activities relevant to their lives. In my class they’ll learn to solve problems related to the Real World.

I have been a High School Mathematics teacher at NIS since August 2013, and the Mathematics Department Leader since August 2016. I have a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Engineering and a Master of Science in Mathematics from Queen’s University, Ontario, Canada. I am currently studying for a Master of Education degree from Assumption University, Thailand. I believe that good mathematical teaching comes not from an authority who has all the answers, but rather from an experienced guide who can lead the way through unfamiliar territory.

After years of teaching engineering courses, and conducting research and development activities in Canada, the Caribbean, India and Thailand, I joined NIS in 2003 to teach math and science subjects. I have a Ph.D from McGill University in Quebec, Canada. While teaching at NIS, I enrolled in a program with the University of Winnipeg, Canada, the completion of which led to my Bachelor of Education degree. The insight gained from sitting in those classes as a student and years of fieldwork have shaped my current classroom instruction. I strive to create an environment in which my students appreciate the applications of math and science in the real world, and provide encouragement to learn more about the topics taught in class.

I have over a decade of teaching experience; teaching electronic engineering at the London Electronics College (UK), physics at Hereford Sixth Form College (UK), Advanced Placement physics and math at the Ecole d’humanite (Switzerland) and various subjects, from consumer math to calculus, here at NIS. I have a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Imperial College (London), and Master of Science degree from the University of Westminster (London), England. In the classroom, I aim to foster an inclusive environment for all students and I am very much in favor of adopting a “hands on” approach to student learning.

I’ve been working as a Middle School and High School Mathematics teacher at Nakornpayap International School since 2008. I have a Bachelor of Mathematics from Naresuan University, and a Master of Science degree in Statistics from Chiang Mai University. Teaching students to truly understand math is something I’m very good at and I really enjoy doing it! I think math is amazing and fun to learn, so I work hard to help my students feel the same way about it as I do.

As a 6th grader I can recall a moment when I realized that I had a deep interest in science, and decided that I would be a scientist someday. I pursued science through middle and high school, became focused on Entomology (insects), and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Biology. However, during my last year of university, I became aware that although Entomology was interesting, it wasn’t a field that lent itself to helping people or improving the human condition. Therefore, after graduation, I enrolled in seminary with a goal of becoming a Youth Minister. I obtained a Master’s degree in Education, and while working as a Minister discovered teaching: a field where I could work with people and be involved with science. That was about 35 years ago, and I’m still teaching science today!

I have worked at Nakornpayap International School since August 2013 as the High School Biology and Advanced Placement Biology Teacher. I have earned a Master of Science degree in Environmental Science from Chiang Mai University. I also attended Chiang Mai University for my undergraduate studies, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. My teaching philosophy lies within John C. Maxwell’s quote, “students do not care how much you know, until they know how much you care.” I love teaching because it provides me the opportunity to connect with people and share my passion of biology. Thus, I think it is important to engage the community in learning about biology because we should also foster a general understanding and appreciation for the world around us.

I have worked as the High School Science Lab Technician at Nakornpayap International School since January 2007. The labs are used by grades 1-12 and it is my responsibility to ensure a safe learning environment for any and all science experiments that have been planned by the teachers. I also provide support to students in the science lab so that they can understand the scientific principles of each experiment. I earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Kashmir, India. I taught science in Kashmir for 7 years before moving to Chiang Mai.

I have been teaching at Nakornpayap International school for the past 8 years at both elementary and middle school levels. My home in the USA is Portland, Oregon, and that is where I taught for 19 years as a 4th and 5th grade teacher. I graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Portland State University and also earned a Master of Science degree in Science Education. As a teacher, it is my goal to help my students gain the confidence, knowledge, skills, and attitudes they will need to achieve happiness and success as they enter the adult world. I also wish to instill in my students the passion for life-long learning.

I have been teaching for over seven years, and this is my third year at NIS as the Business, Accounting, Economics, and Advanced Placement Microeconomics teacher. I have a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with minors in Economics and Criminology from the Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University, USA and a teaching certification through the University of West Florida Teacher Ready program. Before switching to a career in education, I spent over four years working in the U.S. as an investment analyst and consulting manager in the investment consulting industry, specializing on global equities and real estate. I use those experiences, as well as my experience running a small business in Thailand and trading in the foreign exchange market, to bring real-life business situations and case studies to the classroom. Overall, my goal is to prepare students for life beyond school by equipping them with the knowledge and skills to succeed in today’s complex and globally integrated business environment.

Due to the high level of academics as well our campuses warm environment, it has been easy for me to be committed to serving our students and community for over 15 years. I graduated from Oregon State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education, Social Sciences and have been teaching for over 20 years. In addition, with more than 30 years of experience in the vocations I am excited to bring this knowledge to our new and expanding Design Technology program.

As a Thai native who grew up in Baltimore, Maryland, USA, I’ve always missed the taste of street food and fresh markets. My husband and I moved to Thailand in 2014 to teach at Nakornpayap International School and we’ve been here ever since. This is my fourth year as the College Counselor and I teach Psychology and AP Psychology to 11th and 12th grade students too. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and Family Studies from Towson University’s School of Education, Maryland USA. I also earned a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Community Counseling from the Johns Hopkins University, USA. I am constantly learning as a teacher and that’s what I try to plant in my students: “never stop learning because no day is ever the same … EVER!”

“I am the Modern History and World Cultures teacher for high school at Nakornpayap International School. I grew up in a small town in Arkansas, USA where rice fields made up the surrounding scenery. Soon after I graduated from Arkansas State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Humanities, I began my teaching career in Asia. With over a decade of teaching experience, I have dedicated myself to providing a comfortable yet interactive learning environment where I adapt my teaching methods to meet the needs of my students. ”

This is my fifth year at NIS and I teach Computer Science and Digital Literacy to both Middle and High School, as well as Advanced Placement Computer Science. I have a Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Honors from the University of Brighton, United Kingdom; a BTEC Diploma in Computer Science from Mid Kent College; United Kingdom; a Diploma and a Professional Teachers’ Education Certificate in Education from Asia Pacific International University; and a Virtual Teacher Diploma from the University of California, Irvine. I aim to bring an open mind, a thirst for knowledge, a positive attitude, and high expectations to the classroom each and every day.

This is my fourth year as the NIS School Counselor and Spanish teacher. I have lived in Costa Rica, Spain, and served two years in the Peace Corps in Peru. Most recently I finished my Masters of Social Work at the University of Maryland, Baltimore USA. I have worked in the Social Service field for more than 10 years and am obsessed with street food. In addition to being the School Counselor and Spanish teacher, I’m also the Advanced Placement Coordinator in the High School, the Teacher Representative to the School Governing Board, and a basketball coach.

I have worked at Nakornpayap International School since May 2009 as a High School Chinese Teacher. I graduated from a Chinese school and continued studying at Kun Ming for almost a year. I have a Bachelor of Humanities, English Major from Chiang Mai University and a Graduate Diploma Program in Teaching Profession from Far Eastern University, Thailand. I recommend students study Mandarin Chinese not only to be able to connect with another culture, but to prepare themselves for the future.

I have worked as the High School Japanese teacher at Nakornpayap International School since August 2012. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Japanese and Japanese Teacher’s certification for high school and middle school from Keio University, Tokyo, Japan. I try to make my students get a solid knowledge of Japanese and Japanese culture by effective and active teaching. The most important thing to me is to build the relationship of mutual trust with each other.

This is my third year as the Elementary Music teacher at the Nakornpayap International School, and I currently serve as the Department Leader for the Arts. I am a graduate of the University of Connecticut, School of Fine Arts in the United States. I have over 12 years of experience working with various ensembles, from Drum Corps and Symphonic bands, to Saxophone Quartets and Elementary Recorder ensembles. I strive to maintain a high standard with all my students, and help them to establish a strong musical foundation at an early age. 

I have worked as the High School and Middle School music teacher at Nakornpayap International School since August 2009. I have a Bachelor of Music degree from St Francis Xavier University, Nova Scotia, Canada and a Bachelor of Education degree from University of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. I feel strongly about making positive relationships with all my students. And I try to create an environment that fosters a positive attitude towards learning and an appreciation of the Arts.

I am currently lucky enough to be the Elementary Art teacher at Nakornpayap International School. I fervently believe that art fosters creative thinking and aids problem-solving in all areas of life, in and out of school. Exploring the ideas and imagination of children and working with other teachers to combine subjects and topics makes my job extremely fun and rewarding. I currently hold a Bachelor of Arts (honours) degree in Fine Art, L.L.B (honprs) degree in Law and a Bachelor of Education degree.

I have worked as the Middle School, High School and AP Studio Art teacher at Nakornpayap International School since 2005. I have a Bachelor of Education degree from The Pedagogic Academy, Alkmaar, The Netherlands; a Bachelor’s degree of Fine/Visual Arts from Hoge School “In Holland”, Amsterdam, The Netherlands and a Master’s degree of Fine/Visual Arts from Chiang Mai University, Thailand. The development of skills or techniques in art is important, which are best learned as students challenge their creative and cultural expectations to express their own ideas, thoughts and experiences. Overall, I see art as an opportunity for students to discover more about themselves as critical thinkers and discover the world around them through the processes of visual media.

I have been working at Nakornpayap International School since March 2015. I have a Bachelor of Education degree in Physical Education from Rajabhat University, Chiang Mai. I also completed an Associate Degree in Physical Education from the Physical Education Institute, Chiang Mai and completed graduate-level coursework in Non-formal Education at Chiang Mai University. Before coming to NIS, I worked for ten years as a teacher at non-profit organizations educating underprivileged children. Through my years as a teacher and sports coach, I believe that physical education and sports have the power to motivate and transform children’s experience at school. Sports challenges students to push their limits and work together as a team to achieve a shared goal and vision. As students grow up and enter the real world, they will always be working in teams and the foundation from team sports will help them be successful in any environment.

I graduated from Chiang Mai University with a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Science and a Master in Education, majoring in Physical Education. I have been a Thailand National Team athlete and coach for over 20 years. As a competitive athlete, I am always challenging myself to do better – and I do the same with my PE classes at NIS since 2007. I use the lessons I have learned from my experience as an athlete and teach my students to love sports and physical education and to improve their skills with every class.

I have worked in the Early Childhood Center (ECC) at Nakornpayap International School as a Support Teacher since August 2015. I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in Modern Management Media and Technology from Chiang Mai University. I believe that a child’s education is the most valuable thing in the world. I’m happy to see the children grow up physically and emotionally, especially when they apply the skills that I taught them for their everyday life.

This is my fourth year as the NIS School Counselor and Spanish teacher. I have lived in Costa Rica, Spain, and served two years in the Peace Corps in Peru. Most recently I finished my Masters of Social Work at the University of Maryland, Baltimore USA. I have worked in the Social Service field for more than 10 years and am obsessed with street food. In addition to being the School Counselor and Spanish teacher, I’m also the Advanced Placement Coordinator in the High School, the Teacher Representative to the School Governing Board, and a basketball coach.

As a Thai native who grew up in Baltimore, Maryland, USA, I’ve always missed the taste of street food and fresh markets. My husband and I moved to Thailand in 2014 to teach at Nakornpayap International School and we’ve been here ever since. This is my fourth year as the College Counselor and I teach Psychology and AP Psychology to 11th and 12th grade students too. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and Family Studies from Towson University’s School of Education, Maryland USA. I also earned a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Community Counseling from the Johns Hopkins University, USA. I am constantly learning as a teacher and that’s what I try to plant in my students: “never stop learning because no day is ever the same … EVER!”