Faculty

Lin Fang

Bachelor of Science from National Hsinchu University of Education

Ms. Lin Fang has taught at TCIS for five years. In addition to teaching, she actively participates in organizing Chinese events with students. Her classes are fun and full of energy.

Madeline Chappell Wight

Bachelor or Music: Music Education, (Shenandoah University) Masters of Music: Wind Conducting (University of Massachusetts)

Madeline Wight is an experienced music educator known for her positive and energetic classroom. She holds a Bachelor of Music in Music Education from Shenandoah Conservatory, along with a certificate in Oboe Performance. Recently, she acquired a Masters in Wind Conducting from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

Madeline’s teaching career has spanned diverse settings, from Virginia to China and now to Bangkok. She has taught secondary band, orchestra and choir, and IB DP music. She was awarded Teacher of the Year at Nanjing Foreign Language School for the 2020-2021 school year.

Outside of her teaching, Madeline nurtures her interests in reading, cooking, and exploring her new home in Thailand. Her genuine commitment to her students and her enthusiasm for music and life make her an engaging and impactful educator.

Matthew Cannon

Master’s of Business Administration (MBA), B.S. Health Education-Kinesiology From Georgia College & State University

Matthew Cannon is a second-year teacher at TCIS where he teaches Pre-Algebra, Geometry, and Algebra II. Matthew is an American teacher from the state of Georgia, where he was born and raised in the Metro Atlanta Area. He attended Georgia College & State University in Milledgeville, Georgia, where he earned a B.S. in Health Education and a Master of Business Administration (MBA). In addition to Thailand, he has taught internationally in both Vietnam and China.

Matthew loves to make content approachable for all students. He continues to learn creative strategies to create an engaging learning experience for all students. Matthew enjoys spending time with his wife and exercising outside the classroom.

Michael Ryan Snow

B.A. Political Science; M.Ed Elementary Education

Mr. Snow was born and raised in Maryland, USA just outside Washington D.C. From an early age he discovered a passion for reading and intellectual curiosity, which eventually led him to China to study Chinese while in university. After arriving he discovered his love for teaching as a result of volunteering at a public school in Shanghai. Since then, he has spent the last 11 years teaching in various schools in the United States, Indonesia, China, and now Thailand. His guiding belief in education can be summed up in the quote: “show me a reader and I’ll show you a leader.”

Miho Katsumata

BA in American and British Studies, Tenri University, Japan MA in Applied Linguistics, University of Durham, UK MC in Counseling Psychology, Assumption University of Thailand PhD in Counseling Psychology, Assumption University of Thailand

Dr. Miho is a qualified teacher and counselor and has been in education for more than 20 years. She worked in several international schools in Thailand as counselor / teacher and she is experienced in helping children and adolescents who have various challenges in their life. She has a passion for supporting the personal growth and academic success of young people through teaching and counseling.

Nial Water Jones

Bachelor's in Elementary Education with an emphasis in Language Arts, Central Michigan University Master's in Reading Education, University of Kansas.

Nial Jones is from Lansing, Michigan, United States. His credentials include a Bachelor's in Elementary Education with an emphasis in Language Arts from Central Michigan University and a Master's in Reading Education from the University of Kansas. Nial is also a certified reading specialist. He is licensed to teach in the United States (Board of Education from the state of Michigan) and the United Kingdom (QTS). He possesses over a decade of teaching experience in the United States, China, and now Thailand! Throughout that time, Nial has focused on building a trusting, caring classroom environment in which all students feel comfortable taking risks and making mistakes. Nial believes that it is his job to help students not only grow academically, but to help them develop as well-rounded human beings. Outside of the classroom, he loves to watch movies, read (especially history), travel, support Michigan State basketball, and learn from others. Nial is looking forward to a great year!

Nilar Win Buasuwan

Bachelor's Degree in Arts, Graduate Diploma in Teacher Education

Ms. Nilar has taught as an early childhood educator for pre kindergarten and kindergarten in TCIS since 2001. Before joining TCIS, she has also worked as an early childhood educator in other schools in Bangkok as well as other countries including Laos, the Philippines and Myanmar for more than six years. Ms.Nilar is a deeply passionate and devoted individual when it comes to educating young minds.She wholeheartedly believes that when early childhood education is nurtured successfully,it lays the groundwork needed for students to become well rounded lifelong learners. She has been living in Thailand for the past twenty five years and has two children that have graduated from TCIS.

Onuma (Ben) Malaisawan

BA Thai Language

Ms.Onuma (Kru Ben) has a Bachelor of Arts in Thai language. She has been teaching at TCIS since 2014. Kru Ben received the Outstanding Teacher Award from the Private Educational Association in 2018. She teaches Thai language and culture in secondary school to both Thai and Non-Thai students. She believes that all students are unique and the classroom is a free space for students to speak and meet their full potential. Kru Ben also works with the Thai Red Cross Youth Bureau (TRCY) and provides support for TCIS Red Cross Youth Volunteers.

Prapatsorn (Koong) Ketchan

M.A. in Teaching Thai as a Foreign Language at Srinakharinwirot University

Kru Koong is a Middle School Thai Teacher. She is teaching grade 5FT, 6MT, 7FT, and 8MT classes. Throughout the year, students will learn and improve their skills through fun and engaging tasks and activities. Thai classes still retain Thai traditions and ethics. She also hosts a Thai Traditional Dance Club for MS/HS students who always perform well and a Meditation Club before class starts.

Rachel Lynn Kauffman

B.A. Teaching English and English as a Second Language from the University of Northern Iowa

Mrs. Rachel is a first year teacher at TCIS teaching 8th & 9th grade English. She was born and raised in Iowa, USA. During college she did her student teaching experiences in both China and India. Doing that she found a passion for working and teaching abroad. She has lived and taught English in Bangkok for the last five years at an international school. She loves inspiring kids to be creative scholars that are reflective and responsible. She is a football coach and loves to inspire kids both on and off the field to work hard and be team players. She is so excited to be working at TCIS and can’t wait to have an amazing year.