Meet the Teacher (#TEACHERFEATURE) is a St Andrews Bangkok community series that will give you a chance to get to know our outstanding educators – their thoughts, ideas and experiences.
Mr Sam, our new Year 1 teacher at the Primary School, holds an Upper Second-Class Honours (2:1) in (BEd) Primary Education and has been teaching early years for many years before joining our school.
Your education and other work experience(s)
After I completed my degree at University, I spent 5 years at a school in Bristol, UK. For the first 4 years I taught in a Reception class and then went on to teach in a Year 1 class. Since then I have completed 3 more years in Year 1 at a British International School in Phuket.
International school experience.
I have spent the last 3 years at an International British School in Phuket. I have loved living and working in Thailand; eating amazing food, meeting wonderful people and visiting the most beautiful places.
What’s your favourite thing to do and why?
I love to explore and am a big lover of animals. I enjoy diving in beautiful dive sites where there are thousands of sea creatures as well as exploring jungles, looking for the most wonderful wildlife.
What hobbies do you have and what do you love about them? And what are your other interests?
I am quite competitive and enjoy taking part in a whole host of sports. I particularly enjoy running and I am always looking for races to take part in. My aim is to run 3 marathons before I’m 30! I also enjoy playing football and watching the greatest football team in the World; Chelsea FC.
What do you feel most passionately about and why?
I truly feel blessed to be a teacher as it is such a rewarding profession. It is so satisfying seeing children get excited about learning and watching them grow into confident, independent learners. “Teamwork makes the dream work” is a phrase I often use in my class. Successful teams support each other, have positive relationships and respect everyone. I want my team to believe they are the best and can do anything that they set their minds to.
Ms Lauren, our new Head of PE at the High School joins us this 2023/2024 academic year with experience in teaching in Malaysia, Hong Kong and Slovakia. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Education in PE with Honors from Edinburgh University.
Mr Keiran, our new Chemistry teacher at the High School is joining us in the upcoming 2023/2024 academic year from the British International School Ho Chi Min, Vietnam. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Science with Education and QTS.
Ms Jasmine, our new Drama teacher at the High School joins us this 2023/2024 academic year. She taught Drama and Dance at UNIS Hanoi in Vietnam for two years and Drama at the International School of Penang (Uplands) in Malaysia for four years. She holds a Master's Degree in International Performance Research from the University of Warwick, another Master's Degree in Theatre Studies from the University of Amsterdam, and PGCEi from the University of Nottingham.
Eloise reflects on her experiences representing St Andrews International School at the annual Remembrance Day service hosted by the British Club in Bangkok. She expresses her deep gratitude for honouring the sacrifices of fallen soldiers and the pride she feels in continuing a family tradition while representing her school and community. Eloise emphasises the importance of this meaningful event in fostering remembrance and appreciation.
