Severino Sedeya
Mr. Severino is an experienced teacher with an honors degree in Applied Physics and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education. He received qualifications from National University of Science and Technology as well as the University of South Africa. Mr. Severino has 15 years of experience teaching high school Physics and Mathematics both in public and private schools. Mr. Severino’s instructional approach and interactive teaching style includes problem solving sessions, hands-on lab activities coaching, individualized teaching of key concepts in small group settings, enabling students to apply Physics concepts to solve problems in real life, and building a solid foundation for further courses related to Physics and Mathematics. Mr. Severino has a strong interest in chess and is the advisor of the Chess Club, he is also the advisor of Smile Club.
Shanesz Jayasinghe
Ms. Shanesz has been an educator for the past 30 years working in several international educational institutes, including a post-graduate university.
She has a Masters degree in Education from the University of Sunderland, UK and specialized certifications in Learning Technologies, Information Technology & Robotics. She is passionate about teaching technology and believes in building strong relationships that tap into students' interests, and designing lessons that allow students to make connections with the curriculum and the real world.
Ms. Shanesz teaches secondary school Technology, Coding and Robotics.
Shaun Mefford
Mr. Shaun is an academic advisor and college counselor. This is his 17th year in education and his ninth year at TCIS. He has filled the roles of a classroom teacher, Head of Math, Yearbook Coordinator, and is currently the AP Coordinator at TCIS.
Before moving abroad, he was a 5th-grade Math and Science teacher and grade-level Team Leader in Austin, TX. He enjoys helping students learn essential life skills, such as problem-solving, self-advocacy, responsibility, and independence.
Mr. Shaun loves playing games like Catan, Cribbage, Splendor, Gin, and Rummikub, working out, camping and trekking, and being creative through photography and skateboarding.
Shauna Le Conte
Ms. Shauna Le Conte is in her 8th year of teaching in Thailand, previously in Chiang Mai for 2 years and at TCIS for 5 years. Ms. Shauna has taught a variety of subjects over the years, including AP and IBDP mathematics. This year, Shauna teaches AP Calculus AB, AP Computer Science, Coding, and Algebra 1. So far, Shauna has taken on a supportive role with the Robotics club with lead, Ms. Shanesz, and will supervise when the team travels for competitions. Hobbies include trying out new hot sauces (current favorite is “Firepower” brand) and riding on two wheels. Always keeping safety in mind! Shauna is from Ontario, Canada.
Sheeba Kundu
Ms. Sheeba Kundu, originally from India, is an experienced educator with over 16 years of teaching and leadership across IB, CBSE, and IGCSE curricula. She has served as IBDP Life Science Coordinator at Pathways World School, Gurgaon, leading the teaching of Biology, Environmental Systems & Societies, and Sports, Exercise & Health Science for grades 6–12.
She brings to TCIS her expertise in curriculum design, faculty mentoring, and fostering student success through inquiry-based and collaborative learning. This year, she will be teaching AP Biology, Environmental Science, and Anatomy & Physiology. Her teaching philosophy centers on inspiring curiosity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love for science.
Songphorn (Aim) Ngoensungnoen
Kru Aim graduated with a B.A. English for International Communication from Rajamangala University of Technology Krungthep. She started with being a homeroom TA at TCIS for 9 years. Then she studied in the Graduate Diploma Program in Teaching Profession and changed the position to be a Thai TA for 2 years. While she had been a Thai TA, she had taught and worked with a small group in MS and HS Thai Foreign Tongue class. After she graduated in Teaching Profession and got the Thai Teaching License, she applied for the Thai teacher job and became a Thai teacher at TCIS.
Kru Aim always improves herself by learning and finding new teaching strategies to make her class fun. She always encourages the students to love learning Thai because it is very important to live in Thailand. She expects the students, especially foreign students, to live in Thailand and study at TCIS happily. She also believes that the best way to teach language is the teachers create fun activities and have the students participate in the class.
Moreover, Kru Aim loves traveling around Thailand because she can learn and have more experiences. She also loves watching news so she can share the news to anyone including the students
Thepvanee (Aom) Vinijkumthorn
Kru Aom was born in Bangkok. She graduated with Bachelor's degrees and Master's degrees from the Faculty of Education. Kru Aom chose the Faculty of Education because she knew that she wanted to be a teacher. After her first year of teaching at TCIS, Kru Aom designed to learn how to teach the Thai language to foreigners, and she received a certificate for this program from Srinakharinwirot University. Kru Aom has been teaching at TCIS since 2006, and currently, she teaches G5, G7 TMT, and G.6, G8 TFT. Kru Aom not only teaches her students the Thai language & culture, but she also teaches them morals and ethics, which are regularly discussed in class. She always encourages students to take responsibility for their own learning, such as doing their assignments and submitting tasks on time. Kru Aom also encourages Middle & High school students to join Thai dance activities in the Thai dance club.
Theresa Dieujuste
Ms. Theresa is a dedicated and passionate elementary certified educator with over 10 years of teaching experience. She was born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica, and migrated to the USA at the age of 15. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Education from The College of New Jersey and a Master's in Information Technology from the University of West Florida. Throughout her career, Ms. Theresa has worked with students at various grade levels, fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment where students feel empowered to succeed.
Her teaching philosophy centers on the belief that every child has the potential to grow academically, socially, and emotionally when provided with the right tools and encouragement. Known for her creativity in the classroom, Ms. Theresa incorporates a variety of instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of her students, including project-based learning, technology integration, and differentiated instruction.
Beyond the classroom, she actively participates in school committees, mentors new teachers, and is a strong advocate for lifelong learning. Her dedication to education and her genuine care for students have earned her the respect of colleagues, students, and parents alike.
When she’s not teaching, Ms. Theresa enjoys reading, shopping, traveling, and spending time with her family, especially her dog, Ryder.
Vitchuda (Pat) Kalapoch
Kru Pat is an ES Thai teacher. Her dream was always to be a teacher. She graduated from Ramkhamhaeng University with a Master of Arts degree. She loves to cook Thai food and Thai desserts. Her goal is to guide, encourage, and help her students to improve their literacy, become strong readers and writers in Thai, and fulfill their true potential.
Wansida (Nongsong) Kumrit
Kru Nongsong is an ES Thai teacher. She has been teaching at TCIS since 2019. She was born in Bangkok but lives in Samut Prakarn. Kru Nongsong graduated from Mahidol University with a major in Thai. She is currently doing her Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction. Kru Nongsong was an exchange student in the United States and gained a lot of experience abroad. She loves traveling and photography and believes that teaching is a labor of love.


