Teachers

"At my old school, the teachers just follow rules from the government and teach because they have to. At Halio, the teachers follow the needs of the students and teach because they love to." Michon Hundman, age 11

Our staff of highly educated, world traveled, experienced teachers are well equipped to design courses to both accomplish international standards and to further explore the curiosity and personal passions of the students. In every course we’ve offered, student achievements have exceeded parents’ and teachers' goals.

All of the teachers share a firm commitment to serve, guide, protect and support the children to be the best they can be. The teachers teach from their hearts with a passion to deliver the best possible educational experience to our students. We know we are successful when our students love their classes and love learning.

Every teacher has unique strengths. By allowing teachers freedom to trust their instincts, and teach their passion, the interest and enthusiasm is directly communicated to the students. That is our most powerful learning device. When teachers and students work together based on shared interest and excitement about learning, a dynamic relationship develops that allows the student to take possession of their own knowledge and learning. They naturally begin to express their highest potential, and naturally develop their own intelligence.

Kittipong Potirucht (Thailand)
License Holder
MA in Marketing & BA in Engineering

Padma Fischer-White (USA)
Founder
BA Psychology
22 years teaching experience

Vincent Deacon (UK)
Principal
MA International Education
PGCE with Qualified Teacher Status
BA (Honors) Drama Literature and Education Studies

11 years teaching experience

Celden Tashi (Bhutan)
Certified Play Therapist (in progress)

BA English Literature and Linguistics
10 years teaching experience

Christopher Miranda (USA)
MA Education (Licensed in CA)

BS Atmospheric, Oceanic and Environmental Science
14 years teaching experience

Chaweewan Kumprasert (Thailand)
Academic Diploma for Secondary Education
51 years teaching experience

Melanie Taqueban (Philippines)
AB Mass Communication
18 years teaching experience

Janechira Chantarakul (Thailand)
BA Business Admin: Innovation Management
7 years teaching experience at Halio

Francis Henyoh (Ghana)
Certified Football Coaching License
13 years international coaching all ages

Kumari Chaisi (Thailand)
Kindergarten Teacher
7 years teaching experience at Halio

Chad Pedlar (South Africa)

Honours: Branding, Marketing and Communications

BA Business Administration

11 years teaching experience

Sherab Lhamo (Bhutan)
BA Mass Communication and Advertising
1 year teaching experience

Supaporn Uhirun (Thailand)
BA Mass Communication
(minor in Sociology and Anthropology)
5 years teaching at Halio

Thitinun Thongyu (Thailand)
BA (Honors) Music Education
37 years teaching experience

* Part time teachers and volunteers *