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.
Ms. Parunee Kaosayapandhu
Head of Mathematics
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Ms. Parunee Kaosayapandhu
Ms. Parunee Kaosayapandhu is originally from Bangkok, Thailand. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of California at San Diego, followed by a Master of Secondary Education in Mathematics and a single subject teaching credential from San Francisco State University.
Ms. Kaosayapandhu taught Math and Physics at schools around the San Francisco area before returning to Thailand. As the Head of the Mathematics department at MUIDS, Ms. Kaosayapandhu oversees the development of the Mathematics curriculum, various electives, and provides instructional guidance to MUIDS' mathematics teachers.
Ms. Pusadee Khanijou
Head of Science
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Ms. Pusadee Khanijou
Ms. Pusadee Khanijou is of Indian descent but was born and raised in Thailand. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science from Mahidol University International College with a minor in Psychology. Afterwards, she received a Masters of Science in Education from the State University of New York, Buffalo College and holds supplementary certification in teaching English as a Second Language.
Ms. Khanijou worked at the New International School of Thailand before beginning her teaching career at MUIDS. She currently teaches Biology and believes that the study of science will help students make good decisions in life by thinking critically through a scientific lens.
Mr. Stuart Hill
Head of Physical Education
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Mr. Stuart Hill
Mr. Stuart Hill was born and raised in the United Kingdom. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Studies from Southampton Solent University, then a post-graduate certification in education from Nottingham University.
Before teaching at MUIDS Mr. Hill taught physical education at Assumption College Thonburi as well as Anglo Singapore International School. He oversees all aspects of physical education at MUIDS as well as the school's involvement in A.I.S.A.A., a sports league for international schools. From a young age he has always had a passion for sports and hopes to pass it on to his students.
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 Kasestart 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.
Mr. Chanon Viriyasatien
Head of Counseling
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Mr. Chanon Viriyasatien
Mr. Chanon Viriyasatien was born and raised in Bangkok, Thailand. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Chinese and a minor in Psychology from Kasetsart University as well as a master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Chulalongkorn University. He previously worked as an intern counselor at Traimit Wittayalai School, and as a teaching and research assistant at the Chulalongkorn Faculty of Psychology. Later, he worked as a social worker, helping urban refugees at the Bangkok Refugee center before transitioning to MUIDS.
Mr. Viriyasatien is the head counselor at MUIDS. He oversees the development of programs that assist students with university and career placement, academic development, and socio-emotional learning.
