Departments
The departments at MUIDS favor a collaborative approach to instruction. Rather than treating each subject as distinct and separate, teachers at MUIDS work together to help students find common ideas across subjects, helping them develop a level of critical thinking and creativity needed to succeed in the 21st century.
Departments
The departments at MUIDS favor a collaborative approach to instruction. Rather than treating each subject as distinct and separate, teachers at MUIDS work together to help students find common ideas across subjects, helping them develop a level of critical thinking and creativity needed to succeed in the 21st century.
Mr. Madjid Hamlat
Head of Mathematics
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Mr. Madjid Hamlat
Originally from France, Madjid Hamlat holds a masters degree in microelectronics and telecommunication. He taught mathematics in his home country before relocating to Thailand where he taught at Cambridge College before working at MUIDS.
Mr. Hamlat currently teaches Algebra and Trigonometry at MUIDS. He enjoys sharing his passion for mathematics with his students whom he hopes will continue studying the subject well into the future.
Dr. Patraphorn Sanguansat
Head of Science
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Dr. Patraphorn Sanguansat
Dr. Patraphorn Sanguansat, a native of Thailand, earned a Master's degree in Polymer Science from King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang. She graduated first in her class, earning an honors award from the Tab Scholastic Foundation in the process. She later earned her Ph.D. at Mahidol University granted by the Royal Golden Jubilee (RGJ) Ph.D. Program (Thailand research fund).
Dr. Sanguansat has extensive experience as a researcher, having modified chemical properties and studied their internal structures while working at the University of Technology Sydney in Australia. She later worked as an educational consultant, helping companies develop instructional media as well as various other products. She currently teaches Accelerated Chemistry at MUIDS while overseeing the badminton club.
Mr. James Hanham
Head of Physical Education
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Mr. James Hanham
James Hanham is originally from Bristol, England. He received his Bachelors of Science in Sports Fitness from Cardiff Metropolitan University and a post-graduate, certification of education from the University of Nottingham. He previously taught at the Assumption College of Thonburi.
Mr. Hanham oversees the physical education department as well as the school’s athletics programs. He continues to push his students to strive for excellence both on the field and off it.
Mr. Tim Girard
Head of Information Technology
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Mr. Tim Girard
Mr. Tim Girard is Canadian and has extensive expertise in software development and computer programming, having previously worked at Motorola and Blackberry for over ten years. He received his Bachelor of Computer Science from Mcmaster University and holds certification in teaching English as a second language.
Mr. Girard oversees all I.T. courses at MUIDS. He specializes in teaching students the Python programming language and currently teaches all of the school’s robotics classes.
Mr. Matthew Allsopp
Head of Modern Languages
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Mr. Matthew Allsopp
Mr. Matthew Allsopp is from London, England where he attended Leeds Beckett University. After graduating with distinction, he earned his post-graduate certificate in Education from Nottingham University. He specializes in teaching English as a Second Language as well as training other teachers how to incorporate E.S.L. instruction into their subjects.
Mr. Allsopp previously worked at the Thewphaingharm School in its M.E.P. program before becoming chair of MUIDS’ Modern Languages department.
Mr. Natawut Kalayanamit
Head of Social Sciences
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Mr. Natawut Kalayanamit
Natawut Kalayanamit is the product of a Thai father and American mother. He has spent most of his life in Bangkok and attended Mahidol University International College where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences. He later attended Monash University in Australia and earned a Master of Arts in International Relations.
Mr. Kalayanimit worked for the Global Terrorism Research Center and later the Ministry of Foreign Affairs before beginning his teaching career at MUIDS. He oversees the entire Social Studies Department and currently teaches World History II and Introduction to Political Science.
Ms. Suwattana Maneechareon
Head of Thai Studies
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Ms. Suwattana Maneechareon
Ms. Suwattana Maneechareon is originally from Nakornpathom, Thailand. She received her B.A. in History with a Thai minor from Silpakorn University as well as a Master Degree of Arts in Historical Studies. She holds native level proficiency in both Thai and English.
Ms. Maneechareon previously worked at Kasestary University and Mahidol Wittayanusorn School before joining the Thai Studies Department at MUIDS. She specializes in Thai History, Southeast Asia History, Thai Literatures , and Contemporary Issues.
Ms. Rebecca Vickers
Head of Fine Arts
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Ms. Rebecca Vickers
Rebecca Vickers is from the United States and received her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Wisconsin at Madison. She earned a Master of Fine Arts from Silpakorn University in Bangkok and has extensive experience working for architecture and design magazines.
Ms. Vickers worked for the Madison Schools District in the United States before relocating to Thailand and becoming the department chair for MUIDS’ Arts Department.
