Meet Our Team

Leadership

The UWC Thailand Leadership Team takes responsibility for the constant pursuit of UWC Thailand’s mission and values. In order to bring these to life, the Head of School works closely with UWC Thailand’s Directors, Principals and key Coordinators to ensure that students’ best interests are at the centre of decisions.

Lural Ramírez

Head of School

Jonathan Field

Secondary School Principal

Kurtis Peterson

Primary School Principal

Phatcharaphorn (Yui) Phermkaaew

School Director

Amrita Singh

Director of Finance

Tapiwa Chikungwa

Director of Residential Life

Raquel Silva

Director of Admissions, Engagement and Communications

Sutarsinee (Coco) Suanplee

Head of Operations, Facilities and Risk Management

Robert (Rob) Carmichael

Director of Outdoor Experiential Education

Kerstin Bender

Director of Sport, Activities and Camps

Nicolette (Nicki) Robertson

Chief Advancement Officer

Heidi Oxley-Whitnell

Service Learning Coordinator, Creativity, Activity & Service Coordinator, and
Secondary P.H.E Teacher

Jen Friske

Primary Years Programme Coordinator

Emma Neuprez

Middle Years Programme Coordinator

Katharine (Katie) Feather

Diploma Programme
Coordinator

Kimberly (Kim) Young

Director of Mindfulness

Aleka Bilan

Director of Wellbeing

Len Peters

Head of Counselling & Comprehensive Counsellor

Laurie Stone

Comprehensive Counsellor

Kelsey Petersen

Comprehensive Counsellor

Leadership

Kurtis Peterson

Primary School Principal

Jen Friske

Primary Years Programme Coordinator

Caryl Medilo Crisóstomo

Early Years Programme Learning Leader and Junior and Senior Kindergarten Teacher

Tiffany Eaton

Primary Years Mathematics Learning Leader and Grade 3 Teacher

Rebecca Vasconcelos

Primary Years Literacy Learning Leader and Grade 5 Teacher

Kwansiri (Kwan) Sombat

Personal Assistant to Primary Principal

Junior & Senior Kindergarten

Caryl Medilo Crisóstomo

Early Years Programme Learning Leader and Junior and Senior Kindergarten Teacher

Amy Sharp

Junior & Senior Kindergarten Teacher

Watchareeporn
(Goong) Chavala

Junior & Senior Kindergarten Teaching Assistant and Tree Club Supervisor

Pharsara (Bowling) Konglerd

Junior & Senior Kindergarten Teaching Assistant

Grade 1

Grade 2

Grade 3

Grade 4

Grade 5

Specialist Staff

Siaji Otieno

English for Speakers of Other Languages Teacher

Nathaniel (Cece) Ovelar

Visual Arts Teacher

Masuni (Zone) Mawing

Art Teacher and Art Educational Assistant

Frederick Estrada

Music Teacher

Gantamanee
(Ying) Narinrat

Thai Teacher

Kunlatida (Por) Luangthep

Thai Teacher

Saruta (Nok) Paothong

Thai Teacher

Laura Neagos

French Teacher, and Subject Area Learning Leader

Zhenying Liang

Mandarin Teacher

Erica Lindberg

Learning Support

Renu (Pla)
Youthongkam

Learning Support Teaching Assistant

Thanatcha (Bow) Kunok

Learning Support Teaching Assistant

Chotika (Oil) Buachai

Learning Support Teaching Assistant

Sukanya (Lek) Julparn

Educational Assistant & Cover Teacher

Steve Wallace

Head of Football

Alejandro (Ali) Ramirez Urias

Physical Education Teacher, and Experiential Learning Teacher

Alison (Ali) Wyatt

Physical Education Teacher, and Experiential Learning Teacher

Michael (Mick) Carberry

Physical Education Teacher

Pramot (Jome) Indam

Physical Education Teacher

Dominique Thompson

Gymnastics and Dance Coach

Marco Zane Castro

Running Coach

Preyaphorn (Mook) Ulamai

Administrative Coordinator to School Activities, Services and Trips

Supakit (Yod) Duangngren

Outdoor Education Centre Manager

Leadership

Jonathan (Jon) Field

Secondary School Principal

Emma Neuprez

Middle Years Programme Coordinator

Katharine (Katie) Feather

Diploma Programme
Coordinator

Heidi Oxley-Whitnell

Creativity, Activity & Service Coordinator and
Secondary P.H.E Teacher

Chris MacLean

Subject Area Learning Leader - Individuals and Societies

Laura
Worasaktayanan

Subject Area Learning Leader - Secondary Learning Support

Susannah (Suki) Atherton

Subject Area Learning Leader - The Arts

Cameron Firth

Subject Area Learning Leader - Language and Literature

Mike Kelso

Subject Area Learning Leader - Theory of Knowledge

Chutimon (Goog) Bunchuay

Personal Assistant to Secondary Principal

Language and Literature

Cameron Firth

English Language and Literature Teacher

Catherine (Cat) I'Anson-Dove

Language and Literature and Individuals and Societies Teacher

Maria Silvana (Sil) Vazquez

English and Spanish
Teacher, Mother Tongue and Self-taught Coordinator

Mallory Verick

English Teacher

Kanokwan (Pum) Ongborirukkul

Thai Language and Literature Teacher

Srisuphak (MK) Boonbongkarn

Thai Teacher and Designated Safeguarding Lead

Zhenying Liang

Mandarin Teacher

Nathalie (Nat)
Stephanie Chotard

French Teacher and
Creativity, Activity & Service Educator

Laura Neagos

French Teacher, and Subject Area Learning Leader

Chris MacLean

Diploma Programme Global Politics and Theory of Knowledge Teacher

Ronald Smith

Business Management and Economics Teacher

Chantal Kruger

English and Individuals & Societies Teacher

Amanda Molnar

Business and Global Politics Teacher

Geoff Buck

Subject Area Learning Leader - Science and Mathematics & Theory of Knowledge Teacher

John Miller

Design and Literature Teacher

Jalal Tarazi

Science Teacher

Stephanie Douglas

Science and Mathematics Teacher

Joanna Firth

Science and Philosophy Teacher

Sidney Nabuurs

Science Teacher

Katharine (Katie) Feather

Diploma Programme Biology Teacher

Watanachai (Nox) Thinsom

Science Lab Technician

Diploma Core

The Arts

Transformative Learning

Learning Support

Laura
Worasaktayanan

Subject Area Learning Leader - Secondary Learning Support

Joel Fisher

Experiential Learning and Learning Support Teacher

Jessica (Jess) Beloded

Learning Support Teacher and Swim Team Coordinator

Natawadee (Ploy)
Srithongdee

Learning Support Teacher and Designated Safeguarding Lead

Pastrapond (Care) Boonchoo

Learning Support Teaching Assistant

Jay Anne Lua

Learning Support Teaching Assistant

Anchalee (An)
Ruangpradid

Learning Support Teaching Assistant

Specialist Staff

Steve Wallace

Head of Football

Alejandro (Ali) Ramirez Urias

Physical Education Teacher and Experiential Learning Teacher

Alison (Ali) Wyatt

Physical Education Teacher, and Experiential Learning Teacher

Michael (Mick) Carberry

Physical Education Teacher

Pramot (Jome) Indam

Physical Education Teacher

Dominique Thompson

Gymnastics and Dance Coach

Marco Zane Castro

Running Coach

Preyaphorn (Mook) Ulamai

Administrative Coordinator to School Activities, Services, and Trips

Supakit (Yod) Duangngren

Outdoor Education Centre Manager

Shared Services

Our administration and support staff work behind the scenes to keep the school’s operations running smoothly. Each department works closely with our teaching and learning staff to deliver a transformative educational experience for students.

ADMISSIONS, MARKETING AND ENGAGEMENT

Raquel Silva

Director of Admissions, Marketing and Engagement

Darunee (Kan) Ondam

Admissions Manager

Wendy Van Bramer

Diploma Programme Admissions & NC/GSP Liaison

Linjie Zhou

Bilingual Admissions & Communications Coordinator

Claire Hutley

Marketing and Communications Senior Manager

Petar Pirizovic

Social Media,
Communications and Events Coordinator

Piyawat (Bess) Thamsom

Receptionist

RESIDENTIAL LIFE

Tapiwa Chikungwa

Director of Residential Life

Pailin Panchalard

Boarding House Office Assistant

Nathalie (Nat) Stephanie Chotard

Boarding House Parent

Ismaël Fofana

Boarding House Parent

Petar Pirizovic

Boarding House Parent

Kerstin Bender

Assistant Boarding House Parent

Alison (Ali) Wyatt

Assistant Boarding House Parent

Demeke
Wondmagegn

Assistant Boarding House Parent

Stephanie Douglas

Assistant Boarding House Parent

Catherine (Cat) I'Anson-Dove

Assistant Boarding House Parent

Library

BUSINESS OPERATIONS

Rattana (Joyce) Suwannarat

Executive and Board SecretaryREAD MORE

Amrita Singh

School Finance Director

Sutarsinee (Coco) Suanplee

Head of Operations, Facilities, and Risk Management

Natchaya (Beer) Seejunjang

Assistant Office Manager

Saowalak (Pan) Chantasom

HR Manager

Ratree (Noona) Boonrattanang

HR Officer

Mutita (Zin) Boonsop

Procurment and Fixed Asset Associate

Yuranan (Arm) Thongwichian

Senior IT Manager

Montein Somnuek

Maintenance Officer

Thaifa (Tan) Khlaisuban

Head of Cleaners

Apinya Tanpoean

Cleaner

Duangtawan (Pae) Chaikhiri

Cleaner

Ratda Sangkasri

Cleaner

Rowsida Pleeta

Cleaner

Narumol (Pla) Korkittipong

Cleaner

Pasuk Sangphokaew

Cleaner

Kwanjai Srisamut

Cleaner

Supansa (Fon) Kingthong

Cleaner

Maitree Jarajit

Cleaner

Wanna (Na) Somnnuek

Cleaner

Pranom (Ann) Somboonnoi

Cleaner

Prayoon Choochart

Cleaner

Kwanta Prakobkit

Cleaner

Rinrada (Na) Patthalung

Cleaner

Samatchaya Wuttimongkol

Cleaner

Jintana (Apple) Songnopparat

Bus Monitor and Administrative Assistant

Thidarat (Preaw) Bumrungrat

Bus Monitor and Administrative Assistant

Surachai (Pu) Rayakul

Bus Driver

Wuttichai (Rid) Khiadnoi

Bus Driver