Kate Grant | Primary Principal
KateGrant@ishcmc.edu.vn
Kate Grant is a dedicated and passionate educator with over 40 years of experience in diverse international contexts, including New Zealand, Bhutan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Thailand, Paris (France), and Vietnam. Her extensive career has been shaped by her unwavering commitment to creating inclusive, student-centered environments where every child feels valued and supported.
Kate’s love for collaboration is at the heart of her work. Her belief in the power of teamwork ensures that teachers, staff, and students are all working together to create a vibrant and engaging educational environment.
Kate’s global teaching experience has enriched her understanding of different cultures and educational systems, and she continues to bring a fresh, open-minded approach to each new environment she encounters. Despite her extensive experience, Kate remains a learner, always eager to embrace new ideas that benefit her students and peers alike.
Joseph is a dedicated international educator committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive environment where students feel valued and empowered. He inspires wellbeing and learning, aiming to create a thriving community of engaged learners. Joseph believes in the boundless potential of each child and the power of community to nurture growth. He fosters a love of learning, guiding students to thrive in our changing world. Joseph’s philosophy prioritizes holistic growth and belonging. As a leader, he builds strong relationships and measures success by the growth of others. Joseph creates innovative, student-driven learning environments and believes education shapes a better world by nurturing compassionate, critical thinkers.
LeanneLe@ishcmc.edu.vn
Leanne is an energetic, patient and versatile teacher. She has worked at prestigious institutions where she has learned first hand the importance of a solid curriculum and a strong commitment to students’ overall well-being and performance in all areas of their education. Leanne routinely adapts her practices to ensure that her lessons are personalized, fun yet challenging, and inspirational. She aims to help students recognize the importance of being a caring and responsible individual in our community. Leanne values play-based, student driven learning, routinely allowing time in lessons for a bit of productive humor to help rejuvenate young learners. She aspires daily to foster a sense of curiosity, wonder, independence and creativity that will drive her students’ interest in understanding the world and their place within it.
Rebecca Tupling - PYP Coordinator
Rebecca is a passionate educator with over 18 years of experience, and her career has ranged from positions such as a homeroom teacher and PYP coordinator in Hong Kong, Thailand and Canada. Her commitment to fostering a love for learning extends beyond the classroom, as she believes in creating engaging and dynamic educational experiences for students and teachers. Outside of teaching, she is an avid runner, hiker, and yoga enthusiast, enjoying the balance these activities bring to my life. Reading is another passion of hers allowing her to explore new ideas and perspectives.
Adrian Daniel Elmo - Primary School Counselor - DSL & Counselor Lead
Aiden McGibbon - Primary Teacher
Alison Schmitt - Primary EAL Teacher
Amber Nelsen - Primary EAL Teacher
Ana Romero - Primary Spanish Teacher
Anna Gonzalez - Primary Teacher/EE4 Leader of Learning
April Snyder - Primary Teacher
Ashley Lai - Primary Teacher/Literacy Team Leader
Ashley Sims - Primary Teacher
Bagley Charles - Primary Teacher
Bui Thi Hanh Tam - TA (Classroom)
Cao Thi Phi Giao - Library Assistant
Chau Nguyen Phuong Thuy - TA (Classroom)
Daniel Ogle - Primary Music Teacher
Daniel Larrosa - Primary Teacher/Greade 3 Leader of Learning
Danielle Looney - Primary Enrichment Teacher
Dau Thi Hoai Nga - TA (Classroom)
Dinh Vu Thanh Hue - TA (Classroom)
Do Thi Nhu Anh- TA (Classroom)
Duong Phuong Dung - TA (Classroom)
Ebony OConnell - Primary Teacher/Grade 1 Leader of Learning
Eduardo Salegas - Primary EAL Teacher
Eleanor Bolger - Primary Teacher
Emily Gilchrist - Teacher Librarian
Emma Brookes - Primary Teacher/Arts Leader of Learning
Francilina Pabon - Primary Teacher
Gaby Guo - Primary Mandarin Teacher
Garris Nicole - Primary EAL Teacher
Greg Alksne - Primary Teacher
Hendricus Mourik - Primary Teacher
Huynh Kim Linh - TA (Classroom)
Huynh Minh Trang - TA (Classroom)
Irene Laura Van Dijk - Primary Teacher/Literacy Leader of Learning
J Craig Dwyer - Primary Teacher/Grade 2 and Maths Leader of Learning
Jack Lolait - Primary Teacher
Jack Briggs - Primary Visual Arts Teacher
Jade Whittock - Primary Teacher/KG Leader of Learning
Jonathan Quinn - Primary PE Teacher
Jongsoon (Sarah) Koo - Primary Counselor & DDSL
Joseph Cuddihy - Primary Teacher
Kaitlin Swala - Primary Teacher
Kalina Mihaylova - Primary Teacher
Katherine Ross - Digital Learning and Innovation Coach
Katrine Magno - Primary Learning Support Teacher
Krueger Jean - Primary Teacher
Labrini Stamatis - Primary Teacher
Laura Comerford - Primary PE Teacher & Athletic Director
Le Nguyen Ngoc Chau - TA (Classroom)
Le Phan Thien Phuc - TA (Classroom)
Le Thi Hoang Bich - TA (Classroom)
Le Thi My Dieu - Clubs & Activities Scheduling Coordinator
Le Thi Thanh Tam - TA (Classroom)
Le Thi Thien Thanh - TA (Classroom)
Le Thi Thien Thuong - TA (Classroom)
Libby Nguyen - Primary Teacher/EAL Leader of Learning
Luong Ngoc Duc - Primary Vietnamese Teacher
Mai Viet Ngoc Luan - Primary Pool Operator and Swimming Coach
Mary Quiambao - Primary Teacher
Matthew Pham - Primary Visual Arts Teacher
Muneton Sofia - Primary Teacher
Murphy Faye - Primary Teacher
Nakita Kelley - Primary Teacher
Nancy Campbell - Primary Teacher
Nevin MacLeod - Primary Teacher/Grade 4 Leader of Learning
Nga Tuyet Lai - Primary EAL Teacher
Nguyen Dac Thai Hang - Primary Vietnamese Teacher - World Languages Leader
Nguyen Pham Thuy Van - TA (Classroom)
Nguyen Phan Dung - TA (PE)
Nguyen Thanh Mai Truc - TA (Classroom)
Nguyen Thi Hanh Nguyen - TA (Classroom)
Nguyen Thi Oanh Kieu - TA (Classroom)
Nguyen Thi Quynh Tuong - TA (Classroom)
Nguyen Thi Thanh Xuan - TA (Classroom)
Nguyen Thi Thien Thuy - TA Art
Nguyen Thi Thu Ha - TA (Classroom)
Nguyen Thi Thu Hong - TA (Classroom)
Nguyen Thi Thuy Linh - Primary Vietnamese Teacher
Nguyen Thi Thuy Nga - Library Assistant
Nguyen Thi Thuy Nhien - TA (Classroom)
Nguyen Thi Vy Hang - TA (Classroom)
Nguyen Tran Kieu Duyen - TA (Classroom)
Nguyen Tri Dung - Primary Pool Operator and Swimming Coach
Nguyen Trong Nhan - Primary DT-IT Support Teacher
Nguyen Uyen Phuong - Learning Support Teacher
Nguyen Vu Thanh Thuan - TA (Classroom)
Nguyen Xuan Tuong Vi - Primary Vietnamese Teacher
Niamh Keating - Primary Teacher
Niamh Marie O Reilly - Primary Teacher
Niamh Hanly - Primary Teacher
Nuala Cawley - Primary Teacher
Parcells Trent - Primary Teacher
Park Na Eun (Tina) - Primary Teacher
Pham Thi Bich Thuy - TA (Classroom)
Pham Thi Huong Giang - Primary TA (Arts)
Pham Thi Mai Thao - TA (Classroom)
Phan My Phuong - TA (Classroom)
Phan Ngoc Phi - TA (Classroom)
Phan Ngoc Yen - TA (Classroom)
Phan Thi Mong Tuyen - TA (Classroom)
Phan Thuy Mai Phuong - TA (Classroom)
Restituto Camille - Primary Teacher
Sherri Ottova - Primary Teacher
Sierra Bray - Primary Teacher/Grade 5 Leader of Learning
Siri Barnett - Primary PE Teacher
Smith Jeslyn - Primary Music Teacher
Spicer Mary - Primary Music Teacher
Tang Thi Lai - TA (Classroom)
Tejesh Vishnu Parsekar (TJ) - Primary Teacher/PE Leader of Learning
Thai Vinh Chi - TA (Classroom)
Tran Huynh Thien Ha - TA (Classroom)
Tran Ngoc Vy Dan - TA (Classroom)
Tran Thi Ha Ninh - TA (Classroom)
Tran Thi Tuyet Nhung - TA (Classroom)
Tran Trong Thuy Anh - TA (Classroom)
Truong Thi Quynh Dao - PA to the Primary Principal
Truong Thi Thu An - Primary School Secretary
Truong Thuy Y- Primary TA (Music)
Truong To Khanh - TA (Classroom)
Vo Thi Hao - TA (Classroom)
William Fenton - Primary Teacher/Mindfulness Lead