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    Our Team

    Meet the experienced, dedicated educators and staff who make BCIS a place where every child thrives.

    Senior Leadership

    Leadership Team

    Our senior leaders bring decades of experience in British and international education. They set the vision, culture and academic standards that define BCIS.

    Dr Marc Coleman

    Dr Marc Coleman

    Senior Leadership

    Head of School

    Pakhamon Rattanakran

    Pakhamon Rattanakran

    Senior Leadership

    School Director / Manager

    Qualifications

    • Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction
    • Bachelor of Arts
    Kenneth Bernaldez

    Kenneth Bernaldez

    Senior Leadership

    Special Educational Needs Coordinator

    Teaching Staff

    Our Teachers

    Every teacher at BCIS holds a recognised teaching qualification and brings international experience. They are passionate about their subjects and dedicated to every child's progress.

    Sarah Choumar

    Sarah Choumar

    Early Years

    Homeroom Teacher Reception

    Celestyna Hoefle

    Celestyna Hoefle

    Early Years

    Early Years Teacher

    Qualifications

    • BA in Psychology
    • MA in Counseling
    Lewis Hardy Khan

    Lewis Hardy Khan

    Primary

    Homeroom Teacher Year 2A

    Qualifications

    • PGCE and QTS (University of Leeds)
    • BA Design (York St. John University)
    Ellice Hey

    Ellice Hey

    Primary

    Homeroom Teacher Year 2B

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor of Arts (History and Business)
    Julie Szambelan

    Julie Szambelan

    Primary

    Homeroom Teacher Year 3A

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Anthropology
    George Downham

    George Downham

    Primary

    Homeroom Teacher Year 3B

    Qualifications

    • MA Material Futures (Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London)
    • BEng Product Design and Manufacturing (University of Nottingham)
    Andrew Burley

    Andrew Burley

    Primary

    Homeroom Teacher Year 4A

    Qualifications

    • BA (Hons) Classical and Archaeological Studies
    • PGCE with QTS in Primary Education (5-11)

    Departments & Support Staff

    Beyond our teaching team, BCIS employs dedicated support staff across administration, IT, facilities and student welfare — all working together to create the best possible environment for learning.

    English & Humanities4 staff
    Mathematics & Science3 staff
    Creative Arts & Music3 staff
    Physical Education2 staff
    Thai Language & Culture3 staff
    Learning Support & EAL2 staff
    Early Years4 staff
    Administration & Operations5 staff

    Join the BCIS Team

    We are always interested in hearing from talented, passionate educators who share our values. If you are looking for a rewarding role in a warm international community in Chiang Mai, we would love to hear from you.