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Meet our teachers!

Mrs. Sichol Rattanawong

School Director

Degree: Master of Education in Education Administration
Certification: Certified Educational Administrator, Certified Teacher, and Certified Education Evaluator

Opened Theodore International School in 2014 with the hope to inspire and challenge young minds, provide quality education, and spread the love of Jesus.

Email: admin@tis.ac.th

Mrs. Morgan Moellering

Academic Head (Principal)

Degree: Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education, Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Master of Education in Teacher Leadership
Certification: Certified Teacher from America, Certified Cambridge Examiner, Certified SAT Instructor, and Certified in Child Protection: Children's Rights in Theory and Practice
Previous Educational Experiences: I've taught Toddlers, Early Childhood Students, and Elementary Students over the span of 10 years. I've tutored and led small groups for students ages 2-20.
Hobbies: traveling, crafting, spending time with family, watching and playing sports with my husband
Fun Fact: I was awarded the EdIncites Educator of the Year award for the 2019-2020 school year out of all 50 United States.

Email: morganmoellering@tis.ac.th

Toddlers

Toddler Homeroom Teacher

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Email: toddler@tis.ac.th

Miss Mahalia Bunch

Pre Kindergarten Homeroom Teacher

Degree: BS in Social and Behavioral Sciences
Certification: TEFL, CELTA
Previous Educational Experiences: Taught ESL in Warsaw, Poland. Taught ESL at Neues Leben English Camp in Wolmersen, Germany. Homework tutor for Boys & Girls Club of America
Hobbies: Swimming, cooking, creating/editing videos, fishing, camping.
Fun Fact: I played Defensive Lineman for the only female American Football team in Poland.

Email: 1prek@tis.ac.th

Mrs. Victoria Benson

Pre Kindergarten Homeroom Teacher

Degree: Environmental Studies, BA
Certification: TEFL
Previous Educational Experiences: Tutored college student english, worked at a PreK school
Hobbies: Anything in the ocean, birding, hiking, travelling
Fun Fact: Worked in a wildlife hospital caring for sick, injured, and orphaned wildlife for 4 years

Email: 2prek@tis.ac.th

Mr. Levi Moellering

Kindergarten Homeroom Teacher

Degree: Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Masters Degree in Infectious Diseases
Certification: Certified Teacher
Previous Educational Experiences: Tutoring students of all ages
Hobbies: I love to spend time going on adventures with my wife, being outdoors, and my new hobby is playing badminton.
Fun Fact: I had malaria in Africa before and almost died!

Email: kindergarten@tis.ac.th

Mr. Devon Benson

Grade 1 Homeroom Teacher

Degree: BS of Science in Athletic Training
Certification: TEFL
Previous Educational Experiences: Tutored university level students in Anatomy/Physiology I/II
Hobbies: Working out, basketball, going to the beach
Fun Fact: Interned with the Boston Red Sox

Email: grade1@tis.ac.th

Mr. Alex Della Rosa

Grade 2 Homeroom Teacher

Degree: Actuarial Science BSc.
Certification: CELTA, TEFL, Diploma in Teaching Education
Previous Educational Experiences: 4 years, teaching in Nakhon si Thammarat
Hobbies: tennis, painting by numbers, chess
Fun Fact: Drove 2000 Kms in April around 5 provinces in southern Thailand

Email: grade2@tis.ac.th

Miss Caris Gradwell

Grade 3 Homeroom Teacher

Degree: BA English Literature/ Masters Public Relations
Certification: TEFL
Previous Educational Experiences: Primary, Middle, Secondary English Teaching (Grades 3, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11)
Hobbies: Football and workout
Fun Fact: Taught in Dubai for 2 years and travelled to Sydney to backpack

Email: grade3@tis.ac.th

Miss Chandler Duhe

Grade 4 Homeroom Teacher

Degree: Middle School Math and Science (4-8) and Masters in Educational Leadership
Certification: Certified Teacher, Level 2
Previous Educational Experiences: 5 years experience 7th grade science and math tutoring, Science Wetland Conservation group leader for 15 years, BETA sponsor 5 years, Chemistry club sponsor 2 years, 2 years of Religion Teacher, Team Leader for 3 years
Hobbies: Yoga, Eating, Camping, Hiking, Social Media, Cooking/Baking, Netflix, Reading
Fun Fact: Will be getting my yoga teaching certification to eventually teach around the world, TBA…

Email: grade4@tis.ac.th

Miss Briana Owens

Grade 5 Homeroom Teacher

Degree: B.A. in Elementary Education (Grades K-6) and M.Ed in Curriculum and Instruction with a Concentration in Teaching English as a Second Language
Certification: North Carolina Elementary Teaching License
Previous Educational Experiences: I have taught 5th grade (all subjects) for the past 4 years in the United States.
Hobbies: Hiking, Exploring, Camping, Reading
Fun Fact: I studied abroad in South Africa for a month during college. I went paragliding and shark cage diving!

Email: grade5@tis.ac.th

Mr. Mark Lundy

Grade 7 Homeroom Teacher

Degree: BFA, B.ED
Certification: Ontario College of Teachers
Previous Educational Experiences: ELL, MYP, Kodally Music Method
Hobbies: practising instruments, sailing, and sports
Fun Fact: I like to read biographies and history documentaries

Email: grade7@tis.ac.th

Mr. Kendall Pryor

Grade 8 Homeroom Teacher

Degree: Bachelor's degree in business management, emphasis in Human Resources, minor in Psychology
Certification: TEFL certified, completed teacher training from Aston Educational Group based in China
Previous Educational Experience: Teaching English to Pre-K in Xi'an, China, and religious teaching to young adults/adults in America
Hobbies: I love to exercise, create things, do art projects, and make music!
Fun Fact: I love space, and I can identify around 30 constellations in the night sky!

Email: grade8@tis.ac.th

Mr. Robert Rodin

Grade 10 Homeroom Teacher

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Email: grade10@tis.ac.th

Mr. Paul Lomax

Grade 11 Homeroom Teacher

Degree: Bachelor of Science Education
Certification: Certified teacher of math and science
Previous Educational Experiences: 3 years teaching in New Jersey, USA and 6 years teaching throughout Thailand
Hobbies: cello playing, making "amature" transcriptions, arrangements, and orchestrations of (mostly) existing works, and motorcycling
Fun Fact: I've ridden the tallest, second fasted, roller coaster in the world in the front row!

Email: grade11@tis.ac.th

Mr. Adisorn Premlek

Music Teacher

Degree: Diploma of Arts in International Music and Bachelor of Arts Degree in Classical Music
Certification: Bachelor of Education in Guidance Program
Previous Educational Experiences: 1999-Present: Teaching music throughout Thailand
Hobbies: practice music, listen to music, play sports, planting trees, traveling

Email: musicteacher@tis.ac.th

Miss Churiphon Meyer

Thai Teacher

Degree: Bachelor Degree in Computer Education
Certification: Certified Teacher
Previous Educational Experiences: 2004-2005: Computer Teacher in Thailand National Sports University Chumphon Campus. 2005-2009: Thai teacher in English Samui Education School.
Hobbies: traveling, playing badminton, reading, sewing, listening to music, and watching movies
Fun Quote: Life is short, smile while you still have teeth.

Email: thai1@tis.ac.th

Miss Nuttarika Lohajeerang

Thai Teacher

Degree: Bachelor Degree in Language Communication and Business
Certification: Certified Teacher
Previous Educational Experiences: 2019-2020 Interns teaching Thai and English in Niramon Chumphon School
Hobbies: Listen to music, singing, taking photos, traveling