Faculty

Kao Tung Tang

Bachelor of Arts in Chinese Literature from National Chung Hsing University Master of Arts - Teaching Chinese as a Second/Foreign Language from National Kaohsiung Normal University

Ms. Tang has a Bachelor degree in Chinese Literature from National Chung Hsing University and a Master’s degree in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language from National Kaohsiung Normal University in Taiwan. She teaches both Chinese Mother Tongue and Chinese Foreign tongue class in Elementary school.

Kathleen Joy Poole

Bachelor of Secondary Education from Ateneo de Zamboanga University

Ms. Joy has been a teacher for twenty-one years, sixteen internationally. She graduated with a Bachelor's Degree of Secondary Education with a major in History at Ateneo de Zamboanga University. She has gained much of her teaching experience working in different school departments. She worked as a teacher in early childhood education as well as in science, math and social studies in different elementary schools. Ms. Joy has lived in Thailand for fourteen years. Most of her teaching experience in Thailand has been spent teaching English as a second language to students of all ages from pre-Kindergarten to high school. She believes that hands-on learning and active engagement are key to helping students learn effectively and achieve their full potential.

Kelly Ann Schroer

B.A. in Spanish and Linguistics, Lawrence University M.A. in Language, Literature, and Translation, University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee M.A. in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), Middlebury Institute of International Studies

Ms. Kelly is originally from Minnesota, USA. As a teenager, she fell in love with language learning, and now speaks fluent Spanish and intermediate Mandarin Chinese, amongst others, conversationally. Her passion for teaching language comes from her appreciation of learning and, most importantly, using language to create global connections. She began her career as a Spanish teacher, translator, and interpreter 15 years ago, and has been teaching ELL internationally for 8 years. Throughout her studies and work, she has lived in Buenos Aires, Shanghai, and Madrid, and she is thrilled to be continuing her career in Bangkok. When she’s not in the classroom, Ms. Kelly is an avid traveler, sewist, and musical theater fan.

Kelsey Gabriela Jimenez

B.A. in English, University of Florida, with minors in Latin American studies and Spanish, M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction, University of Denver (2014), M.Ed. in Educational Leadership, Framingham State University (2021)

Ms. Kelsey grew up participating in international summer camps, so it’s no surprise that she loves working with youth and being a part of communities around the world. She earned her first degree in English, cultivating a passion for reading and writing, and returned to school for two Master’s degrees in education. After leaving the United States, Kelsey lived the last decade in Costa Rica and is so excited to have a new home base in Thailand. She’s taught all ages from preschool to college and a wide range of modalities from traditional to alternative, but these days, Kelsey most enjoys teaching high school ELA courses. She believes in promoting 21st-century skills, leadership, and cultural responsiveness in her students, weaving these pillars into her course curriculum and any other opportunities she gets. As a fantasy reader, Kelsey also believes the same pillars play a prominent role in her favorite stories.

Kevin Gantner

Bachelor of Arts in Education and Master of Education

Born in Indianapolis, Indiana (USA) but raised in Alaska, Kevin Gantner (Mr G) comes to TCIS with 15 years teaching experience having taught in Alaska, Brazil, Singapore and Tokyo. During this time as an educator Mr G has taught lower elementary (1st, 2nd and 3rd grades). He also has been active with his school’s athletic programs coaching basketball and softball. This is Mr G’s first year in Thailand and at TCIS and he’s excited to be a part of the TCIS community. Currently, Mr G is teaching Grade 2 and the homeroom teacher for the learners in 2B.

Kornvida (Yim) Srisupa

Master's Degree in Education from Chulalongkorn University Certification in Teaching Thai as a Second Language from Srinakharinwirot University Teaching Classes : PK3, Thai Foreign Tongue G.2 and Thai Mother Tongue G. 4

Kru Yim lives in Bangkok. She has a Masters Degree of Education from Chulalongkorn University, Certification in Teaching Thai as a Second Language from Srinakharinwirot University and 13 years of teaching experience at TCIS, including teaching Thai Foreign Tongue to PK3 and Grade 2, and Thai Mother Tongue to Grade 4. Kry Yim loves teaching because she loves the energy and excitement that small children display. She likes to help and solve children's problems, inspiring students not only academically but personally, and helping them to achieve their best. Kru Yim enjoys traveling and gardening. The places that she wants to travel to again are India and Nepal. Her motto is do not fail to try.

Kristen Blatta

Bachelor of art in French language studies with a minor in Developmental Studies. Bachelor's degree in Education

Ms. Kristen is so excited to be joining TCIS this year. She is from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada and this is her second year teaching in Bangkok. Ms. Kristen graduated from the University of Winnipeg with a bachelor degree in French language studies and a Bachelors of education with a minor in Developmental Studies. She has taught in a wide variety of educational settings including in a grade one/two and four/five split classroom, at a refugee organization for newcomers to canada, and online tutoring.

Krongchanok (Cream) Hsieh

M.A. in Art Education from Srinakharinwirot University. B.A. in Communication Art, Major in Graphic Design and Minor in Performance Design from Srinakharinwirot University

Ms. Krongchanok Hsieh (Cream) is a Thai educator who received an international education when young and has 25 years of working experience teaching in international schools. She has a master's degree in art education and a bachelor's degree in Communication Design from Srinakharinwirot University. She also received specialized certifications in Special education and Art therapy. She has experience teaching art at both Elementary and Secondary levels and served as a Thai Principal and Visual Arts communication lead at TCIS for several years. In addition to teaching, she is an author of G.1 - G.6 Master Art textbooks, exercise books, and teacher’s edition textbooks, which have been published for students and art educators throughout Thailand. She worked as a lecturer and a facilitator of the Gifted and Talented Art program of Bangkok, participating in both government and private schools. She won art competitions from several organizations, displayed her artworks in several exhibitions, and was selected to be a judge for many art competition events. She strongly believes that creativity and imagination are a part of life that can be stimulated by art. Through art activities, the brain, hands, and eyes will be developed to help every child reach their highest potential. Currently Ms.Cream is teaching Art for ECE, ES, and MS (G.5-7) students.

Lichou Chen

Doctor degree in Musicology (University of Pavia); Master degree in Baroque Cello (Conservatory of Novara); Bachelor degree in Vocal singing (Tainan School of Home Economics Foundation at Tainan University of Technology）

Lichou Chen is a teacher, musicologist, cellist, and singer from Taiwan. Born in Changua, she studied at the Tainan Junior College of Home Economics and graduated with a Vocal major with Prof. Lu Yi-chan.
After her graduation, she went to Italy where she studied a Major in Musicology at the University of Pavia, graduating in 2005 with a dissertation about Pipa during Tang Dynasty and a comparison of the Lute and the Ud. Her dissertation was well appreciated by the board of examiners.
Apart from her academic studies, in Italy, she continued to practice music as both a cellist and singer. She got a Baroque cello degree from the Conservatory of Novara under the guidance of Prof. G. Nasillo. Among her most relevant vocal experiences, she has sung as a soloist in the female Gregorian Chant Chorus Sorores, conducted by G. Baroffio, and for several years she has been a member of the polyphonic choir, Costanzo Porta, in Cremona, conducted by A. Greco. As a member of these choirs, she participated in International Music Festivals in Ravenna, Monteverdi Festival in Cremona, and Maggio Musicale Fiorentino in Florence.
She has been a Vocal teacher and Chorus conductor at the University of Medicine of Kaohsiung (Taiwan); and a Cello teacher and Chorus conductor at the Assumption University of Bangkok. Since 2008 she has taught AP Music theory, Choral, String music, and Symphonic Orchestra conducting at TCIS. Lichou is also a promoter of cultural exchanges among South-East Asian countries and Italy, and an organizer of summer camps for high school Asian students in Europe (England and Italy), conducting these activities under the patronage of the Italian Embassy in Thailand.

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.