Mr. Andrew earned his Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of Wisconsin--Green Bay and his Bachelor of Arts in both Spanish and Political Science from the University of Wisconsin--La Crosse. He is licensed to teach all subjects in Elementary and Middle School and in addition, he has licenses in High School Social Studies, Spanish, English as a Second Language, and Bilingual-Bicultural Education. Prior to coming to TCIS, Mr. Andrew was a Bilingual Elementary teacher in Green Bay, Wisconsin. In this role, he worked with native Spanish speakers, teaching in both English and Spanish. From this experience, he brings a depth of knowledge in the instruction of English learners. As an educator, he works hard to build relationships and to help all students gain proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and listening in English. He is currently in his fifth year at TCIS and teaching MS/HS Social Studies.

Axel is a first-year teacher here at TCIS. Previously, he has 2 years of teaching experience in Physics, AP Physics, AP Calculus AB, Precalculus, Geometry, Algebra 1 & 2, and Excel & LaTeX. He is a motivated and focused teacher with a passion for science and mathematics. He enjoys coming up with simple analogies that help students understand topics more effectively and deeply. Science is not just for scientists and engineers; it is for everyone! He hopes to inspire this upcoming generation to use the knowledge that they will learn, not only in the classroom, but also to apply it in real life.
Axel also enjoys going on motorcycle rides, running, CrossFit, hiking, playing games, and watching movies. He enjoys video editing drone footage, too!

Ms. Bree was born and raised in Bangkok, Thailand, and is a proud alumna of TCIS, graduating with the Class of 2016. She pursued her undergraduate studies in Taiwan, driven by a love of science and a passion for saving animals. As her interest in human behavior and emotional well-being grew, she pursued advanced studies in counseling to support the holistic development of students. Ms. Bree is committed to supporting students’ academic, emotional, and social growth while helping them navigate their K-12  journey. Her door is always open, whether it’s to talk through a tough day, celebrate good news, or chat about the latest K-pop comeback.

Ms. Brianna is from Georgia and taught middle school English Language Arts and English as a Second Language in Houston, Texas, for 5 years prior to joining TCIS. She has experience teaching grades 6-8. She is entering her first full year at TCIS and will be teaching 8th-grade English Language Arts and 9th-grade Foundational Literature. Ms. Brianna’s favorite thing about being an educator is the ability to build trust and rapport with her students so that the learning process runs smoothly and is of the highest benefit to students. She prioritizes meeting students where they are and doing whatever it takes to help them succeed.

Ms. Brianna comes from the United States. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology in 2015, and her Master of Business Administration degree in 2016 from The University of Tulsa. After some time in the educational nonprofit sector, she then went on to pursue a career in education abroad. She has taught in China, Vietnam, and now in Thailand. Brianna has 3 years' experience teaching students from 2 years old up to Grade 6.

Ms. Chalita Srikasikit (Kru Fai) has a Bachelor's Degree of Education from Chulalongkorn University. Kru Fai's interest is in working in the field of education, especially working with primary and kindergarten children. She has gained plenty of experience through both teaching in a school system and tutoring students. Before working at TCIS, she worked as a Thai language and Thai Cultural teacher at Pan-Asia International School, teaching Grade 1-8 students for 2 years. It has been a long-time interest of Kru Fai to educate the young, and working at TCIS she gets to fulfill her passion and work in an environment where she genuinely enjoys her work.

Mr. David was born in Quebec City, Canada, where he learned both French and English at a young age. After first pursuing a few careers in science, he realized his calling was in teaching. In order to gain some international experience, he left Canada to spend a few years teaching in a private school in Taiwan, all while picking up some Chinese along the way. It marked the beginning of his professional journey.

This year, along with assuming Head of Department duties, Mr. David will be teaching Chemistry, AP Chemistry and Health Science. He will be bringing his diverse work experiences and scientific background to his lessons as well as continue to foster a learning environment that is both challenging and supportive. Mr. David aims to inspire curiosity and a love for understanding phenomena, encouraging students to explore and question the world around them. His teaching philosophy emphasizes the idea that education should bring students to think critically and develop a profound understanding of the subjects they study.