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Senior and Middle School Staff

 

 

AUS

Mr. Shawn Hutchinson - Head of Secondary 

Dip Ed. ; BA Arts (Educational Theatre). Shawn Hutchinson has worked in government, independent and international school sectors as a secondary school English, Theatre Arts, and Special Education teacher. He is currently the Head of Secondary at ACG International School, Vietnam. Shawn has been a secondary school principal for seven years and has also held Head of Department positions in a number of schools.

NZ
Ms. Alison Sae Sue - Secondary ELS / Humanities Teacher BSc.,PGCE.

Alison Sae-Sue is originally from the U.K., but has spent a significant amount of time living and working in New Zealand. Alison is an experienced international educator having worked for The British Council as a Senior teacher of English / ELS in Sri Lanka, Colombia, Thailand, Singapore, Japan and New Zealand.

FRANCE
Mr. Jean-Paul Seigner - Secondary ELS Teacher

Jean-Paul Seigner has a French and English background and a passion for languages. He has worked as an English teacher in Korea, Vietnam and New Zealand. He has an interest in history and geopolitics.
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 UK
Ms. Vivienne Owens - Secondary Science Teacher
BSc.,Cert Ed.

Vivienne Owens has previously taught in the U.K. at Boundstone Community College and Vardean School, Brighton and Hove. Vivienne Owens has experience teaching up to A Level Biology.
AUS
Mr. David Sands - Economics/Business Studies Teacher

David Sands is from Australia. He graduated from Griffith University and The University of New England. He has over 8 years of teaching experience including the delivery of Business Studies, Economics, Geography and Humanities subjects within the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and Middle Years Programme. He has previously taught at international schools in Australia and China and utilizes new technologies in his teaching practise.
UK
Mr. Paul Arbon - ICT

Paul Arbon is from the United Kingdom, and has many years of International experience. He has taught in Tajikistan, China, Russia and the UK, with both the Cambridge and IB curriculums. Paul’s personal interests are sport, travelling and music.
VNM
Ms. Trinh Thi Mai Phuong - Vietnamese National Studies Teacher
Miss Phuong is a graduate of Ho Chi Minh City University of Education and has taught in Vietnamese Public Schools for five years.
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Mr. Daniel Suarez – Secondary English/ ESL Coordinator
BA English, Certification English year 7 -13
Daniel Suarez is an American teacher with a Bachelor of Arts in English, and qualifications as IB Examiner and IB Workshop Leader. His previous posts in International Schools in Guatemala, Ecuador, Venezuela and Germany have given him extensive experience in the American, IB and Cambridge curricula.
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Mr. Erwin Utchanah - IBDP Coordinator and Design Teacher - Mauritius Institute of Education Dip. ed. Visual Arts/ Education
Erwin Utchanah brings 29 years of Art & Design teaching experience to ACG. He is a practicing artist and gained his qualifications in Visual Arts and Education from the University of Mauritius. Erwin previously taught at La Farandole Pre Kindergarten, a Fine Arts School in France, and held a Head of Department position at MEF International School in Istanbul.
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Mr. Frank De Ruyter – Secondary Physics Teacher
BS (Hens), MSc, BD, Dip, Tchg, ESOL Certified
Frank De Ruyter is an experienced Science and Mathematics teacher from New Zealand. He has an extensive background in Science and a Masters in Astronomy. Frank has previously taught in Pakistan, Australia and the UK, and recently at Rangiora High School. 
 
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Mr. Gabriel Ang  – Secondary Music Teacher
Bachelor of Information Technology, ABRSM Music Theory Grade 5, LCMM Pop Vocal Grade 6
Gabriel Ang is a talented musician from Singapore. He attended Wollongong University in Australia, and is an experienced Guitar and Piano tutor. Gabriel specialises in teaching music arrangement and composition using technology.
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Ms. Li Juan Ren – Secondary Chinese Mandarin Teacher
BA English
Li Juan Ren is from China, and has previously taught Mandarin Chinese in International Schools for the last 4 years. Li Juan Ren has experience with the IB curriculum and has a special interest in Art and Music.
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Ms. Angela Needham – Tok and Extended Essay Coordinator - B.A. and M.A
Angela Needham has been a Secondary teacher in New Zealand for the past 7 years. She trained to be a teacher after a successful career in Finance and Consultancy. In her previous role she had experience in Dean Pastoral Care, Curriculum and Staff Management.
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Ms. Maheswary Chelliah  - Secondary Mathematics Teacher
Bachelor of Science & Education (Hons)
Maheswary Chelliah is a fully qualified Mathematics teacher with eight years experience in Secondary Schools. She has a strong background in CGE level Mathematics, and has held Head of Mathematics and Timetabling positions in Kuala Lumpur.
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Mr. Alan He - Secondary Mathematics Teacher
Mr. Alan He joins the Secondary School team as a full time Mathematics teacher. Alan has previously taught Senior Mathematics at Taupo Nui-A-Tia College, New Zealand. He holds a Graduate Diploma in Secondary Education and a Masters Degree in Electronic Engineering from the University of Auckland.
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Ms Jin Hee An - Secondary Korean and Mathematics Teacher
Jin Hee An graduated from Victoria University in Wellington , and has since taught for 6 years in New Zealand. Originally from Korea, Jin Hee has moved to Vietnam with her husband Jean Paul Seigneur (Secondary ELS), and has personal interests in art, photography and music.
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Ms. Susan Hunter - Art and Design Teacher
Susan Hunter has experience teaching Visual Arts at International Schools in Ukraine and Japan. She was awarded a Master of Education from the University of British Columbia, and enjoys reading, yoga and painting in her spare time.
GBR
Mr. David Rosenberg - Secondary Mathematics Teacher
David Rosenberg has previously taught in the U.K. as a Mathematics and Physical Education Teacher. David holds a Bachelor of Science (Sports Science) and PGCE in Mathematics. David's previous teaching posts include the Crompton House School, Failsworth School, Bluecoat School and St. Peters High School.
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Mr Ryan Evans - Physical Education and CAS Coordinator
Ryan Evans is from Australia , and has over 8 years of Secondary teaching experience. His specialist skills include Physical and Outdoor education, and IB coordination. Ryan’s personal interests are spending time with his family and travelling.
USA
Mr. Gabriel Price - Secondary English and Humanities Teacher. Gabriel Price has had five years experience teaching English as a Second Language in Vietnam. He has taught at the University of Cambridge suite of examinations for English Language Learners as well as IELTS programmes.
USA
Ms. Kelli Thuman - Special Education
Kelli Thuman is from the United States of America , and her previous experience includes a special education position at Munich International School in Germany. She has taught the PYP curriculum, and her personal interests include American Sign Language, volleyball and the Special Olympics.
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Ms. Nicola Green - Science Coordinator

Nicola Green brings over 18 years teaching experience to the Science coordinator role at ACG. She has previously taught in Egypt and the United Kingdom, and has considerable experience in both Cambridge and IB curricula. When she isn’t in the lab, Nicola enjoys music and amateur dramatics.
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 AUS

Mr. Andrew Challinor - Secondary Physics Teacher

Andrew is from Australia, and has over 15 years of Senior School Physics teaching experience. He has a comprehensive, and thorough, theoretical background in the Physical Sciences & Mathematics, coupled with over a decade of teaching experience within this field in South Australia and Jordan

 

RSA
Mr. Michael Samuels - Librarian
Michael Samuels has over 22 years experience within education. He is a qualified teacher with IB experience, and a librarian who has held positions at Libraries in South Africa and China. Michael also has specialist skills in the Visual Arts.