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 Lewis, our new Economics teacher at the High School, completed his PGCEi at the University of Nottingham and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management and Economics from Nottingham Trent University. He brings several years of experience in teaching Business Studies and Economics.
Your education and other work experience(s)
Nottingham Trent University and University of Nottingham.
Business Studies and Economics Teacher for over 3 years at Thai-Singapore International School, Samut Prakan, Thailand.
Who do you admire and why?
I admire people who have a positive outlook on life and make an effort to help and support others around them. With all of the modern day distractions, it is easy to become caught up in our own world and lose perspective on what really matters. Seeing people give up their time and make an effort for others really inspires me to do the same.
What areas of research/topics continue to capture your attention in your field and why?
Economic inequality and development. Living in Bangkok, we get to witness great amounts of inequality on a daily basis. It makes me think of what causes this and how we can help tackle these issues.
What hobbies do you have and what do you love about them? And what are your other interests?
I love to exercise and play various sports - mainly football, tennis and running at the moment. I love it because I can socialise whilst doing something healthy and it's great for improving my mood!
What do you feel most passionately about and why?
Making the most out of life by doing things that are challenging and fun, and surrounding myself with the right people. This is important so we can enjoy each day and look back on life without regrets.
Ms Donna, our new Year 3 teacher joins us this 2023/2024 academic year. She has spent the past four years working in a British international school on the island of Phuket. During her time there, she had the privilege of teaching Year 2 and 3, as well as leading English across the whole school and working alongside SLT as a phase leader.
Mr Harry, our new Year 6 teacher joined us this 2023/2024 academic year. He holds a First Class Honours degree from Manchester Metropolitan University and a Bachelor's Degree in Primary Education with a minor in Children's Literature and Art. He has worked for one year in a British International School in Pattaya and has spent the last four years working at a British International School in Bangkok.
Ms Bonnie is our new Mathematics teacher at the High School. She holds a PGCE in Secondary Maths from the University of Exeter and a Bachelor's Degree with Honours in Mathematics from King’s College London University.
