Kelsey Gabriela Jimenez
Ms. Kelsey grew up participating in international summer camps, so it’s no surprise that she loves working with youth and being a part of communities around the world. She earned her first degree in English, cultivating a passion for reading and writing, and returned to school for two Master’s degrees in education. After leaving the United States, Kelsey lived the last decade in Costa Rica and is so excited to have a new home base in Thailand. She’s taught all ages from preschool to college and a wide range of modalities from traditional to alternative, but these days, Kelsey most enjoys teaching high school ELA courses. She believes in promoting 21st-century skills, leadership, and cultural responsiveness in her students, weaving these pillars into her course curriculum and any other opportunities she gets. As a fantasy reader, Kelsey also believes the same pillars play a prominent role in her favorite stories.
Kevin Gantner
Born in Indianapolis, Indiana (USA) but raised in Alaska, Kevin Gantner (Mr G) comes to TCIS with 15 years teaching experience having taught in Alaska, Brazil, Singapore and Tokyo. During this time as an educator Mr G has taught lower elementary (1st, 2nd and 3rd grades). He also has been active with his school’s athletic programs coaching basketball and softball. This is Mr G’s first year in Thailand and at TCIS and he’s excited to be a part of the TCIS community. Currently, Mr G is teaching Grade 2 and the homeroom teacher for the learners in 2B.
Kornvida (Yim) Srisupa
Kru Yim lives in Bangkok. She has a Masters Degree of Education from Chulalongkorn University, Certification in Teaching Thai as a Second Language from Srinakharinwirot University and 13 years of teaching experience at TCIS, including teaching Thai Foreign Tongue to PK3 and Grade 2, and Thai Mother Tongue to Grade 4. Kry Yim loves teaching because she loves the energy and excitement that small children display. She likes to help and solve children's problems, inspiring students not only academically but personally, and helping them to achieve their best. Kru Yim enjoys traveling and gardening. The places that she wants to travel to again are India and Nepal. Her motto is do not fail to try.
Kristen Blatta
Ms. Kristen is so excited to be joining TCIS this year. She is from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada and this is her second year teaching in Bangkok. Ms. Kristen graduated from the University of Winnipeg with a bachelor degree in French language studies and a Bachelors of education with a minor in Developmental Studies. She has taught in a wide variety of educational settings including in a grade one/two and four/five split classroom, at a refugee organization for newcomers to canada, and online tutoring.
Krongchanok (Cream) Hsieh
Ms. Krongchanok Hsieh (Cream) is a Thai educator who received an international education when young and has 25 years of working experience teaching in international schools. She has a master's degree in art education and a bachelor's degree in Communication Design from Srinakharinwirot University. She also received specialized certifications in Special education and Art therapy. She has experience teaching art at both Elementary and Secondary levels and served as a Thai Principal and Visual Arts communication lead at TCIS for several years. In addition to teaching, she is an author of G.1 - G.6 Master Art textbooks, exercise books, and teacher’s edition textbooks, which have been published for students and art educators throughout Thailand. She worked as a lecturer and a facilitator of the Gifted and Talented Art program of Bangkok, participating in both government and private schools. She won art competitions from several organizations, displayed her artworks in several exhibitions, and was selected to be a judge for many art competition events. She strongly believes that creativity and imagination are a part of life that can be stimulated by art. Through art activities, the brain, hands, and eyes will be developed to help every child reach their highest potential. Currently Ms.Cream is teaching Art for ECE, ES, and MS (G.5-7) students.
Lichou Chen
Lichou Chen is a teacher, musicologist, cellist, and singer from Taiwan. Born in Changua, she studied at the Tainan Junior College of Home Economics and graduated with a Vocal major with Prof. Lu Yi-chan.
After her graduation, she went to Italy where she studied a Major in Musicology at the University of Pavia, graduating in 2005 with a dissertation about Pipa during Tang Dynasty and a comparison of the Lute and the Ud. Her dissertation was well appreciated by the board of examiners.
Apart from her academic studies, in Italy, she continued to practice music as both a cellist and singer. She got a Baroque cello degree from the Conservatory of Novara under the guidance of Prof. G. Nasillo. Among her most relevant vocal experiences, she has sung as a soloist in the female Gregorian Chant Chorus Sorores, conducted by G. Baroffio, and for several years she has been a member of the polyphonic choir, Costanzo Porta, in Cremona, conducted by A. Greco. As a member of these choirs, she participated in International Music Festivals in Ravenna, Monteverdi Festival in Cremona, and Maggio Musicale Fiorentino in Florence.
She has been a Vocal teacher and Chorus conductor at the University of Medicine of Kaohsiung (Taiwan); and a Cello teacher and Chorus conductor at the Assumption University of Bangkok. Since 2008 she has taught AP Music theory, Choral, String music, and Symphonic Orchestra conducting at TCIS. Lichou is also a promoter of cultural exchanges among South-East Asian countries and Italy, and an organizer of summer camps for high school Asian students in Europe (England and Italy), conducting these activities under the patronage of the Italian Embassy in Thailand.
Lin Fang
Ms. Lin Fang has taught at TCIS for five years. In addition to teaching, she actively participates in organizing Chinese events with students. Her classes are fun and full of energy.
Louise O’Donnell
Ms. Louise O’Donnell currently serves as the Whole School Inclusion Coordinator at TCIS. She brings over a decade of experience supporting students with English language needs and special educational needs across international schools in the UK, Qatar, and Thailand.
Ms. Louise has held leadership roles, including Head of Inclusion, SEN Coordinator, and School Counselor. She has coordinated ELL (English Language Learner) and SEN support in both IB and British curriculum schools, overseeing multidisciplinary teams and developing school-wide systems to track student progress and deliver targeted interventions. Her experience includes managing student support programs for over 600 students and training more than 50 staff members in inclusive practices.
She has worked extensively in Speech, Language, and Communication Centres integrated within mainstream schools, supporting children with a range of learning, emotional, and language development needs. Louise is certified in both Primary Teaching and Educational Leadership, and has completed specialized training in WIDA Standards, bilingual education, and inclusive classroom strategies.
Ms. Louise is deeply passionate about advocating for children who require additional support—regardless of the area of need—and believes in building strong partnerships with teachers and families to ensure every learner can access success.
Mansel Beaumont
Mr. Mansel has been an educator for many years, working in elementary and middle school classrooms within the international school network. He has taught in his home country of Canada as well as in Japan, Korea, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Thailand. While the classes and subjects have changed over the years, one constant has been his joy and passion for teaching.
Mansel has returned to TCIS after spending four years away. This time, he will be teaching in middle school, having previously taught in elementary. When he’s not teaching, Mansel can be found walking in nature, staying active with sports, or relaxing with a good book, video game, or movie.
Matthew Cannon
Matthew Cannon is a second-year teacher at TCIS where he teaches Pre-Algebra, Geometry, and Algebra II. Matthew is an American teacher from the state of Georgia, where he was born and raised in the Metro Atlanta Area. He attended Georgia College & State University in Milledgeville, Georgia, where he earned a B.S. in Health Education and a Master of Business Administration (MBA). In addition to Thailand, he has taught internationally in both Vietnam and China.