Marcus Sherwood

Principal

Marcus is the Founding Principal of the Prince of Wales Island International Primary School (POWIIS Primary). He has worked as a teacher and leader in schools across the world for nearly 30 years. After qualifying and working in New Zealand, he has worked in schools in the UK, Malaysia and South Korea. His international schools’ experience began at The Alice Smith School in 2007 and it was here he began his association with the FOBISIA organisation, playing a role in the development of the CPD and JAWs initiatives. In 2013, he moved to his first Headship with Dulwich College Seoul. In 2018, he came to Penang where he spent a year assisting in the setting up of POWIIS Primary. The school opened in September 2019 with 385 students. Marcus has taught across the age ranges from KS3-EYFS and filled leadership roles in both the pastoral and curriculum areas. The development of the arts ,sport and after-school provision feature prominently in his ‘vision’ of education as does the importance he places on kindness.

Anna Glossop

Deputy Principal

Guiding young children has been Niumai’s passion and vocation since she studied to become a Montessori teacher at the Montessori Centre International in London. She has over 15 years of experience in Montessori schools in Oxford, Henley and Brussels and as an early years teacher in international schools in Rome, New Delhi and Phnom Penh. Niumai graduated from the University of Wales, UK with a Bachelor of Arts (Early Years Education) and also has a Master of Arts (Childhood and Youth Studies) from Oxford Brookes University. Niumai has extensive knowledge and experience guiding children during their early years, including the understanding of children’s social and emotional wellbeing. She has a particular interest in helping children learn in a multilingual and multicultural location. She is a firm advocate of child-centred learning and ensuring parents are active participants in their children’s learning. Niumai has a wide range of interests including tennis, travelling, and learning about different cultures.

Niumai Hamilton-Peach

Assistant Principal (EYFS & KS1)

From September 2020, POWIIS Primary will welcome Tom into the lower KS2 team. Hailing from Grimsby in the UK, he has taught for 6 years at an innovative junior school holding roles as Leader of P.E and Reading. He believes that great teaching and learning is based on positive relationships that are rooted in mutual respect and trust. Moreover, he believes that, at its best, learning in school is linked to the world around us through real experiences. Graduating from The University of Sheffield with a degree in Human Geography, Tom embarked on a journey to find a career that would fulfill his desire to help others. After working as a Teaching Assistant and subsequently gaining his PGCE from Bishop Grosseteste University, he became a teacher and never looked back. Beyond the four walls of the classroom, he is passionate about football, (and sport in general), music, and children’s literature. He simply cannot wait to get started with learning at POWIIS Primary and life in Penang.

Thomas Warman

Assistant Principal (KS2)

From September 2020, POWIIS Primary will welcome Tom into the lower KS2 team. Hailing from Grimsby in the UK, he has taught for 6 years at an innovative junior school holding roles as Leader of P.E and Reading. He believes that great teaching and learning is based on positive relationships that are rooted in mutual respect and trust. Moreover, he believes that, at its best, learning in school is linked to the world around us through real experiences. Graduating from The University of Sheffield with a degree in Human Geography, Tom embarked on a journey to find a career that would fulfill his desire to help others. After working as a Teaching Assistant and subsequently gaining his PGCE from Bishop Grosseteste University, he became a teacher and never looked back. Beyond the four walls of the classroom, he is passionate about football, (and sport in general), music, and children’s literature. He simply cannot wait to get started with learning at POWIIS Primary and life in Penang.

Matthew Deegan

Assistant Principal (KS3)

From September 2020, POWIIS Primary will welcome Tom into the lower KS2 team. Hailing from Grimsby in the UK, he has taught for 6 years at an innovative junior school holding roles as Leader of P.E and Reading. He believes that great teaching and learning is based on positive relationships that are rooted in mutual respect and trust. Moreover, he believes that, at its best, learning in school is linked to the world around us through real experiences. Graduating from The University of Sheffield with a degree in Human Geography, Tom embarked on a journey to find a career that would fulfill his desire to help others. After working as a Teaching Assistant and subsequently gaining his PGCE from Bishop Grosseteste University, he became a teacher and never looked back. Beyond the four walls of the classroom, he is passionate about football, (and sport in general), music, and children’s literature. He simply cannot wait to get started with learning at POWIIS Primary and life in Penang.

Niumai Hamilton-Peach

Nursery Teacher

Guiding young children has been Niumai’s passion and vocation since she studied to become a Montessori teacher at the Montessori Centre International in London. She has over 15 years of experience in Montessori schools in Oxford, Henley and Brussels and as an early years teacher in international schools in Rome, New Delhi and Phnom Penh. Niumai graduated from the University of Wales, UK with a Bachelor of Arts (Early Years Education) and also has a Master of Arts (Childhood and Youth Studies) from Oxford Brookes University. Niumai has extensive knowledge and experience guiding children during their early years, including the understanding of children’s social and emotional wellbeing. She has a particular interest in helping children learn in a multilingual and multicultural location. She is a firm advocate of child-centred learning and ensuring parents are active participants in their children’s learning. Niumai has a wide range of interests including tennis, travelling, and learning about different cultures.

Errin Attard

Nursery Teacher / Eco-Sustainability Co-ordinator / House Leader (Gandhi)

Errin is from Queensland, Australia. Her teaching qualifications include a Diploma in Community Services (Children’s Services), Bachelor of Education (Primary and Middle Years), and a Masters of Education (Inclusive and Special Needs and Behavior Management). In her 17 years of teaching, Errin has taught children aged 18 months to 7 years in a range of educational settings. She has focused her educational practice on child-led, play and nature-based learning, as well as embedding elements of the Reggio Emilia approach into her teaching. Errin believes all children are competent and capable and their voice is powerful. She strives to encourage and empower each child to embrace the possibilities of their future. Errin loves to be creative and enjoys making jewellery and sewing in her spare time as well as exploring beautiful Penang with her young daughter.

Sally Gillespie

Reception Leader

Before moving to Penang, Sally was a Reception Class Teacher and Year Group Leader at Discovery Bay International School, Hong Kong. She graduated with a Bachelor of Education Honours Degree. Sally has been teaching for 14 years and has held a range of teaching and leadership roles. Sally’s extensive Early Years knowledge and experience ensures a child-centred and holistic approach to the care and education of her students. She is passionate about supporting children’s personal, social and emotional wellbeing and is committed to working in active partnership with parents, carers and the wider community. Beyond the classroom, Sally has a wide range of interests including hiking, gardening, reading and exploring new countries and cultures.

Jaylyn Burgess

Reception Teacher

Lai is originally from England and moved to Hong Kong in 1994. She began her teaching career there in 1995 where she taught in both state and international schools, primarily between the ages of 3 to 6 years old. Prior to joining POWIIS Primary she taught at Harrow International School Hong Kong and joined as part of its inaugural team. With over 16 years of Early Years teaching experience she holds a Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree in Design and went on to complete her Postgraduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education. She believes in play-based learning, allowing opportunities for creativity through individual expression, freedom to explore and discover, and ensuring all children’s learning and achievements are celebrated. She is extremely thrilled to be part of the founding team at POWIIS Primary, teaching in a warm and friendly multi-cultural community and striving to foster the growth of unique global citizens who are passionate about learning.

Sophie Murray

Year 1 Leader

Sophie graduated from Northampton University, UK with a Bachelor of Arts (Drama) in 2013. Through her interest in drama and the performing arts, Sophie has a great interest in supporting children’s language acquisition and building self-confidence and using play and performance to engage children in a variety of subject areas. She then went on to do her PGCE, where she specialised in ages 3 – 7 at Oxfordshire, UK. Outside of school, Sophie has a variety of interests including photography, the arts and baking. Having grown up and spent many years in the Middle East, Sophie is looking forward to her move to Penang, experiencing the new opportunities Malaysia has to offer and joining the POWIIS Primary team.

Mazel Lim

Year 1 Teacher

Mazel’s accomplishments include CICTL with Distinction. She is a PGCEI graduate and is currently pursuing a Masters in Education (UK). She was educated at Roedean School, UK where she boarded from the age of 9. Mazel lived in the UK for 26 years. She has several years’ experience working in International schools and held the post of Milepost 1 leader in an IPC school. Her goal is to enable students to achieve a well-rounded education, and she is passionate in the pursuit of holistic wellbeing. She has worked in many countries, travelling to over twenty international destinations. She loves learning about different cultures and how the world lives. She is always looking for ways to further develop herself especially in the area of technology. Beyond the classroom, she enjoys keeping up with current affairs, humanitarian issues and general global affairs. She loves to create and enjoys art, design, swimming, baking vintage cakes, cycling and most of all family time.

Coral Anne-Osborn

Year 2 Leader

Lai is originally from England and moved to Hong Kong in 1994. She began her teaching career there in 1995 where she taught in both state and international schools, primarily between the ages of 3 to 6 years old. Prior to joining POWIIS Primary she taught at Harrow International School Hong Kong and joined as part of its inaugural team. With over 16 years of Early Years teaching experience she holds a Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree in Design and went on to complete her Postgraduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education. She believes in play-based learning, allowing opportunities for creativity through individual expression, freedom to explore and discover, and ensuring all children’s learning and achievements are celebrated. She is extremely thrilled to be part of the founding team at POWIIS Primary, teaching in a warm and friendly multi-cultural community and striving to foster the growth of unique global citizens who are passionate about learning.

Amy Fraser

Year 2 Teacher

Sophie graduated from Northampton University, UK with a Bachelor of Arts (Drama) in 2013. Through her interest in drama and the performing arts, Sophie has a great interest in supporting children’s language acquisition and building self-confidence and using play and performance to engage children in a variety of subject areas. She then went on to do her PGCE, where she specialised in ages 3 – 7 at Oxfordshire, UK. Outside of school, Sophie has a variety of interests including photography, the arts and baking. Having grown up and spent many years in the Middle East, Sophie is looking forward to her move to Penang, experiencing the new opportunities Malaysia has to offer and joining the POWIIS Primary team.

Amy Dennis

Year 3 Teacher

Mazel’s accomplishments include CICTL with Distinction. She is a PGCEI graduate and is currently pursuing a Masters in Education (UK). She was educated at Roedean School, UK where she boarded from the age of 9. Mazel lived in the UK for 26 years. She has several years’ experience working in International schools and held the post of Milepost 1 leader in an IPC school. Her goal is to enable students to achieve a well-rounded education, and she is passionate in the pursuit of holistic wellbeing. She has worked in many countries, travelling to over twenty international destinations. She loves learning about different cultures and how the world lives. She is always looking for ways to further develop herself especially in the area of technology. Beyond the classroom, she enjoys keeping up with current affairs, humanitarian issues and general global affairs. She loves to create and enjoys art, design, swimming, baking vintage cakes, cycling and most of all family time.

Simon Burgess

Year 3 Teacher

Lai is originally from England and moved to Hong Kong in 1994. She began her teaching career there in 1995 where she taught in both state and international schools, primarily between the ages of 3 to 6 years old. Prior to joining POWIIS Primary she taught at Harrow International School Hong Kong and joined as part of its inaugural team. With over 16 years of Early Years teaching experience she holds a Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree in Design and went on to complete her Postgraduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education. She believes in play-based learning, allowing opportunities for creativity through individual expression, freedom to explore and discover, and ensuring all children’s learning and achievements are celebrated. She is extremely thrilled to be part of the founding team at POWIIS Primary, teaching in a warm and friendly multi-cultural community and striving to foster the growth of unique global citizens who are passionate about learning.

Ransher Thind

Year 3 Teacher

Sophie graduated from Northampton University, UK with a Bachelor of Arts (Drama) in 2013. Through her interest in drama and the performing arts, Sophie has a great interest in supporting children’s language acquisition and building self-confidence and using play and performance to engage children in a variety of subject areas. She then went on to do her PGCE, where she specialised in ages 3 – 7 at Oxfordshire, UK. Outside of school, Sophie has a variety of interests including photography, the arts and baking. Having grown up and spent many years in the Middle East, Sophie is looking forward to her move to Penang, experiencing the new opportunities Malaysia has to offer and joining the POWIIS Primary team.

Thomas Warman

Year 4 Leader

Mazel’s accomplishments include CICTL with Distinction. She is a PGCEI graduate and is currently pursuing a Masters in Education (UK). She was educated at Roedean School, UK where she boarded from the age of 9. Mazel lived in the UK for 26 years. She has several years’ experience working in International schools and held the post of Milepost 1 leader in an IPC school. Her goal is to enable students to achieve a well-rounded education, and she is passionate in the pursuit of holistic wellbeing. She has worked in many countries, travelling to over twenty international destinations. She loves learning about different cultures and how the world lives. She is always looking for ways to further develop herself especially in the area of technology. Beyond the classroom, she enjoys keeping up with current affairs, humanitarian issues and general global affairs. She loves to create and enjoys art, design, swimming, baking vintage cakes, cycling and most of all family time.

Charlotte Jowett

Year 4 Teacher

Lai is originally from England and moved to Hong Kong in 1994. She began her teaching career there in 1995 where she taught in both state and international schools, primarily between the ages of 3 to 6 years old. Prior to joining POWIIS Primary she taught at Harrow International School Hong Kong and joined as part of its inaugural team. With over 16 years of Early Years teaching experience she holds a Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree in Design and went on to complete her Postgraduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education. She believes in play-based learning, allowing opportunities for creativity through individual expression, freedom to explore and discover, and ensuring all children’s learning and achievements are celebrated. She is extremely thrilled to be part of the founding team at POWIIS Primary, teaching in a warm and friendly multi-cultural community and striving to foster the growth of unique global citizens who are passionate about learning.

Katie Biles

Year 4 Teacher / Math Subject Leader

Sophie graduated from Northampton University, UK with a Bachelor of Arts (Drama) in 2013. Through her interest in drama and the performing arts, Sophie has a great interest in supporting children’s language acquisition and building self-confidence and using play and performance to engage children in a variety of subject areas. She then went on to do her PGCE, where she specialised in ages 3 – 7 at Oxfordshire, UK. Outside of school, Sophie has a variety of interests including photography, the arts and baking. Having grown up and spent many years in the Middle East, Sophie is looking forward to her move to Penang, experiencing the new opportunities Malaysia has to offer and joining the POWIIS Primary team.

Roger Linton

Year 5 Leader

Mazel’s accomplishments include CICTL with Distinction. She is a PGCEI graduate and is currently pursuing a Masters in Education (UK). She was educated at Roedean School, UK where she boarded from the age of 9. Mazel lived in the UK for 26 years. She has several years’ experience working in International schools and held the post of Milepost 1 leader in an IPC school. Her goal is to enable students to achieve a well-rounded education, and she is passionate in the pursuit of holistic wellbeing. She has worked in many countries, travelling to over twenty international destinations. She loves learning about different cultures and how the world lives. She is always looking for ways to further develop herself especially in the area of technology. Beyond the classroom, she enjoys keeping up with current affairs, humanitarian issues and general global affairs. She loves to create and enjoys art, design, swimming, baking vintage cakes, cycling and most of all family time.

Kelly Blucher

Year 5 Teacher

Lai is originally from England and moved to Hong Kong in 1994. She began her teaching career there in 1995 where she taught in both state and international schools, primarily between the ages of 3 to 6 years old. Prior to joining POWIIS Primary she taught at Harrow International School Hong Kong and joined as part of its inaugural team. With over 16 years of Early Years teaching experience she holds a Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree in Design and went on to complete her Postgraduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education. She believes in play-based learning, allowing opportunities for creativity through individual expression, freedom to explore and discover, and ensuring all children’s learning and achievements are celebrated. She is extremely thrilled to be part of the founding team at POWIIS Primary, teaching in a warm and friendly multi-cultural community and striving to foster the growth of unique global citizens who are passionate about learning.

Chene Beyers

Year 5 Teacher

Sophie graduated from Northampton University, UK with a Bachelor of Arts (Drama) in 2013. Through her interest in drama and the performing arts, Sophie has a great interest in supporting children’s language acquisition and building self-confidence and using play and performance to engage children in a variety of subject areas. She then went on to do her PGCE, where she specialised in ages 3 – 7 at Oxfordshire, UK. Outside of school, Sophie has a variety of interests including photography, the arts and baking. Having grown up and spent many years in the Middle East, Sophie is looking forward to her move to Penang, experiencing the new opportunities Malaysia has to offer and joining the POWIIS Primary team.

Alex Montgomery

Year 6 Leader

Mazel’s accomplishments include CICTL with Distinction. She is a PGCEI graduate and is currently pursuing a Masters in Education (UK). She was educated at Roedean School, UK where she boarded from the age of 9. Mazel lived in the UK for 26 years. She has several years’ experience working in International schools and held the post of Milepost 1 leader in an IPC school. Her goal is to enable students to achieve a well-rounded education, and she is passionate in the pursuit of holistic wellbeing. She has worked in many countries, travelling to over twenty international destinations. She loves learning about different cultures and how the world lives. She is always looking for ways to further develop herself especially in the area of technology. Beyond the classroom, she enjoys keeping up with current affairs, humanitarian issues and general global affairs. She loves to create and enjoys art, design, swimming, baking vintage cakes, cycling and most of all family time.

Andrew Dennis

Year 6 Teacher

Lai is originally from England and moved to Hong Kong in 1994. She began her teaching career there in 1995 where she taught in both state and international schools, primarily between the ages of 3 to 6 years old. Prior to joining POWIIS Primary she taught at Harrow International School Hong Kong and joined as part of its inaugural team. With over 16 years of Early Years teaching experience she holds a Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree in Design and went on to complete her Postgraduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education. She believes in play-based learning, allowing opportunities for creativity through individual expression, freedom to explore and discover, and ensuring all children’s learning and achievements are celebrated. She is extremely thrilled to be part of the founding team at POWIIS Primary, teaching in a warm and friendly multi-cultural community and striving to foster the growth of unique global citizens who are passionate about learning.

Helen Savage

Year 6 Teacher/ English Subject Leader

Sophie graduated from Northampton University, UK with a Bachelor of Arts (Drama) in 2013. Through her interest in drama and the performing arts, Sophie has a great interest in supporting children’s language acquisition and building self-confidence and using play and performance to engage children in a variety of subject areas. She then went on to do her PGCE, where she specialised in ages 3 – 7 at Oxfordshire, UK. Outside of school, Sophie has a variety of interests including photography, the arts and baking. Having grown up and spent many years in the Middle East, Sophie is looking forward to her move to Penang, experiencing the new opportunities Malaysia has to offer and joining the POWIIS Primary team.

Jasinta Christofi

Year 7 Teacher / Drama Subject Leader

Mazel’s accomplishments include CICTL with Distinction. She is a PGCEI graduate and is currently pursuing a Masters in Education (UK). She was educated at Roedean School, UK where she boarded from the age of 9. Mazel lived in the UK for 26 years. She has several years’ experience working in International schools and held the post of Milepost 1 leader in an IPC school. Her goal is to enable students to achieve a well-rounded education, and she is passionate in the pursuit of holistic wellbeing. She has worked in many countries, travelling to over twenty international destinations. She loves learning about different cultures and how the world lives. She is always looking for ways to further develop herself especially in the area of technology. Beyond the classroom, she enjoys keeping up with current affairs, humanitarian issues and general global affairs. She loves to create and enjoys art, design, swimming, baking vintage cakes, cycling and most of all family time.

Silvia Vuong

Science Subject Teacher

Lai is originally from England and moved to Hong Kong in 1994. She began her teaching career there in 1995 where she taught in both state and international schools, primarily between the ages of 3 to 6 years old. Prior to joining POWIIS Primary she taught at Harrow International School Hong Kong and joined as part of its inaugural team. With over 16 years of Early Years teaching experience she holds a Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree in Design and went on to complete her Postgraduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education. She believes in play-based learning, allowing opportunities for creativity through individual expression, freedom to explore and discover, and ensuring all children’s learning and achievements are celebrated. She is extremely thrilled to be part of the founding team at POWIIS Primary, teaching in a warm and friendly multi-cultural community and striving to foster the growth of unique global citizens who are passionate about learning.

A.J. Ocampo

Science Subject Teacher

Sophie graduated from Northampton University, UK with a Bachelor of Arts (Drama) in 2013. Through her interest in drama and the performing arts, Sophie has a great interest in supporting children’s language acquisition and building self-confidence and using play and performance to engage children in a variety of subject areas. She then went on to do her PGCE, where she specialised in ages 3 – 7 at Oxfordshire, UK. Outside of school, Sophie has a variety of interests including photography, the arts and baking. Having grown up and spent many years in the Middle East, Sophie is looking forward to her move to Penang, experiencing the new opportunities Malaysia has to offer and joining the POWIIS Primary team.

Grace Geng Li

Head Of Mandarin

Graduated from University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines with a Bachelors Degree in Fine Arts majoring in Industrial Design. AJ is an accomplished designer, graphic artist and entrepreneur in the Philippines before pursuing as an educator in visual arts. His goal is to ignite the interests of students in the Arts, develop their skills into greater heights, and share his professional knowledge as an artists to inspire students in unlocking their full potential. During his spare time, he enjoys creating artworks, cooking and serving in church.

Jessmine Kong

Mandarin Teacher

Orla hails from Ireland and holds a B.Ed (Hons) from Trinity College, Dublin and an M.A. (Ed.) from the University of Nottingham. An extremely experienced teacher, Orla will be leading our learning support team. She has taught in public and private schools in Ireland, the UK and the Cayman Islands. She has also worked as a SENCo and as a School Inclusion Specialist, running a specialist centre for pupils unable to access mainstream education. Orla is passionate about ensuring all children fulfil their potential and looks forward to using her expertise to support the children of POWIIS Primary. Outside of school, Orla enjoys good food, exploring new places and reading. She has called Penang home since September 2019 and loves the warmth and welcome this special island has to offer. Orla is actively involved in the community through her role on the Penang Irish Association Committee and looks forward to further strengthening her community connections as a member of the POWIIS team.

Li Lian Yeong

Mandarin Teacher

Florence graduated in 2018 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education (Hons) from the University of Tun Abdul Razak (UNITAR). Prior to beginning her degree, she gained extensive experience in a kindergarten setting, where she developed a range of pedagogy skills and managed administration duties. During her degree, she completed teaching placements in a Malaysian government school and privately tutored English and History. Since joining POWIIS Primary in August 2019, Florence has built her teaching repertoire through her role as a Teaching Assistant. She has joined the EAL team in 2021 to encourage and help enhance the language rich classroom culture. In her free time, she has a passion for music, singing, dancing and reading interesting books. She is committed to nurturing children and developing their natural abilities.

Zheng Wan

Mandarin Teacher

Chean Yen is a hands-on, visual educator, continuously evolving in her craft. She considers both teachers and learners as co-creators of the learning process. Chean Yen enjoys adding gamification in her lessons to engage and help learners to better assimilate their learning. While she supports her learners in their learning journey, she continues to upskill and lead her own inquiry of best practices and emerging instructional technologies to flow with the fast changing landscapes of education. Chean Yen graduated from Tunku Abdul Rahman University with a Communications degree and completed her Postgraduate Diploma in Education at University of Malaya. Her experience includes teaching preschoolers using the Waldorf pedagogy and teaching language, design and technology subjects in public secondary schools. She recently became part of the POWIIS Primary EAL team after gaining experience as a Teaching Assistant in 2020. Beyond the classroom, she enjoys learning different languages and being in nature.

Asta Hodgson

Head Of Music

Originally from the UK, Asta has been living in South East Asia for the past six years, teaching in Yangon before Penang. Prior to that she was Primary Music Coordinator at an international school in Moscow. She believes strongly in using singing as a tool in the classroom, exposing children to a variety of musical styles and equipping them with the vocabulary and confidence to discuss their experiences, and building ensemble skills. Her specialist area is string teaching, and she also holds a Dalcroze Certificate. Asta is currently studying for a distance learning MA in Psychology of Music in Education, Performance, and Wellbeing with the University of Sheffield. She is a member of the Actors Studio Chorus in Penang, and has used the MCOs as an excuse to take up golf.

Sheuezei Hong

Music Teacher

Sheuezei Hong is a music instructor at Cempaka Cheras in Selangor, under Cempaka Group of Schools. She has been teaching early years and lower primary school children for over a decade and will be joining POWIIS Primary in 2020/2021 academic year. Miss Hong graduated from University Putra Malaysia with Bachelor of Music, majoring in Music Education and minor in Preschool Education. She gains great satisfaction from teaching; she describes the smile of children after her music lessons as being priceless. Miss Hong actively participates in various music education workshops, courses and conferences, both locally and internationally. She strives to constantly learn new and different ways to teach music effectively. In 2014, she obtained her Diploma in Kodaly Pedagogy from Kodaly Pedagogical Institute of the Liszt Academy of Music in Hungary. She enjoys interacting with other music teachers, sharing her ideas about music classroom teaching with teachers’ support groups and to her juniors at her alma mater as an invited guest lecturer. Miss Hong hopes to contribute in the promotion of music education and nurture the love of music in children. She enjoys walking in nature, reading, practicing yoga, attending concerts, as well as indulging in fashion and makeup.

Ju Lin Teoh

Music Teacher

Ju Lin has been working with us since March, having joined the school as Mrs Li Lian Yeong’s maternity cover. With the departure of Ms Ker, she will teach Mandarin and support our music team for the next academic year. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in Performing Arts (Music) from the University of Malaya in 2008 and is an exceptional pianist with a notable and distinguished performance background. She has taught students across the age range in both Mandarin and music and spent nearly 10 years with Penang Han Chiang Private High School as a choir conductor and Mandarin teacher.

Matthew Deegan

Acting Head of PE

Grace received her Bachelor of Education from Shanxi University and was lucky to be chosen as an exchange student to study at Aston University, UK. Since 2007, she has worked in international schools in China, Spain, Kuala Lumpur, and Ho Chi Minh City. Grace has experience teaching in Early Years, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. Learning language is rewarding experience and she believes that this learning should be enjoyable and creative. Outside of school, she enjoys cooking with friends and learning new recipes, she also likes travelling and exploring new places and is looking forward to her role of Head of Mandarin at POWIIS Primary.

Benji Wong

Head of Aquatics

Benji joins the PE team as a swimming teacher, covering Mrs Evans’ maternity cover for the 2021-22 academic year. He has been working as a swim coach with SSA smart Swim Academy in Selangor for 4 years, the last 18mths affiliated with a British Curriculum school teaching curriculum swimming. In his time with the school, he established a primary and secondary school swim squad and took a number of students to compete at the Selangor State Swimming Competition. Benji graduated from Tunku Abdul Rahman College in 2018 with a bachelor’s degree in Corporate Administration and is now looking forward to working with our swimmers at POWIIS Primary.

Nicholas Lim

Aquatics Teacher

Jessmine graduated from University Science Malaysia with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Housing, Building and Planning. She then went on to complete her Cambridge International Certificate in Teaching and Learning at Methodist College Kuala Lumpur. Jessmine has taught Mandarin classes at different levels prior to joining POWIIS Primary team, from key stage 1 to secondary key stage 4. She has also been a Mandarin IGCSE oral examiner and Head of Mandarin, where she was involved in curriculum design and structure. She believes in celebrating diversity and is constantly searching for new methods to help students to grow. Jessmine has been a mentor for student interns as well. Outside her classroom, Jessmine has a wide range of interests including swimming, travelling, arts and sewing. She also volunteers in her church as a Sunday school teacher.

Hannah Miller

PE Teacher

Li Lian experience ranges from a Mandarin language school in Penang, where she taught Mandarin and led the team as the Head of School and in an international setting at Fairview International School in Penang as a Mandarin teacher and Head of Mandarin Department for over 5 years. Li Lian has taught students of all ages and graduated from National University of Malaysia with a Bachelor of Nutritional Sciences (Hons) Degree in 2007. After a career change, she went on to complete her Cambridge International Diploma for Teachers and Trainers (CIDTT) from University of Cambridge. She has also obtained a Grade 2 Level A in the Putonghua Proficiency Test Certificate from People’s Republic of China, Ministry of Education and The State Language Work Committee in 2014. In the same year, she joined the Teachers of Chinese as a Foreign Language Training Program at Beijing Language and Culture University. In 2017, Li Lian went to Jinan University in Guangzhou China to participate in The Education Training Program for Overseas Chinese Teachers and passed Chinese Teacher Certification Test. Li Lian enjoys learning, as much as teaching. Beyond the classroom, Li Lian likes to listen to the music, play the piano, travelling, hiking and yoga.

Suresh Kumar

PE Teacher

Suresh previously taught Primary P.E class at Crescendo HELP International School, Johor, Malaysia. He has enjoyed teaching PE and he has been a dedicated, proactive member of the P.E team for a year. He has enjoyed teaching P.E within CHIS and has found great success with inter school sporting competitions. He is an avid football fan and also has been coaching football to all age groups. During his time in CHIS Suresh, has successfully completed his CICTL. He is passionate about education and is an eager sportsman. Beyond the classroom Suresh has a wide range of interests including daily gym sessions, swimming, and gardening. He favourites past times is to spending quality time with his family.

Hyun Ju Yang

EAL Teacher

David is from Anglesey, North Wales. Growing up, David had always shown a passion for sports, particularly rugby union. After finishing high school, David studied Sports and Exercise Science. During this time, he was talent spotted by the Llanelli Scarlets rugby club and invited to join the North Wales Academy. After College, David spent time in the sports leisure industry in Wales, delivering a wide range of sports coaching to all ages in his district. In 2013, David moved to Malaysia and joined St Christopher’s in Penang as a full time member of the Physical Education team. During his time at SCIPS, he was able to complete his international Post Graduate Certificate in Education. He is now extremely excited to be leading the Physical Education Department at POWIIS Primary.

Florence Raj

EAL Teacher

Suresh previously taught Primary P.E class at Crescendo HELP International School, Johor, Malaysia. He has enjoyed teaching PE and he has been a dedicated, proactive member of the P.E team for a year. He has enjoyed teaching P.E within CHIS and has found great success with inter school sporting competitions. He is an avid football fan and also has been coaching football to all age groups. During his time in CHIS Suresh, has successfully completed his CICTL. He is passionate about education and is an eager sportsman. Beyond the classroom Suresh has a wide range of interests including daily gym sessions, swimming, and gardening. He favourites past times is to spending quality time with his family.

Chean Yen Tan

EAL Teacher

Benji joins the PE team as a swimming teacher, covering Mrs Evans’ maternity cover for the 2021-22 academic year. He has been working as a swim coach with SSA smart Swim Academy in Selangor for 4 years, the last 18mths affiliated with a British Curriculum school teaching curriculum swimming. In his time with the school, he established a primary and secondary school swim squad and took a number of students to compete at the Selangor State Swimming Competition. Benji graduated from Tunku Abdul Rahman College in 2018 with a bachelor’s degree in Corporate Administration and is now looking forward to working with our swimmers at POWIIS Primary.

Farah Amirah

Bahasa Melayu Teacher

Coming soon

A.J. Ocampo

Art Teacher

Rose completed a Bachelor of Engineering Electronics (Hons.) from the Multi-Media University in Melaka in 2015 and has her Swimming Levels 1 and 2 in Coaching qualifications from the American Swimming Coaches Association (2018). She recently completed the Bronze Medallion Lifesaving Certification with RNLI and LSSM (2019). Her teaching includes having taught a range of aquatic activities to a children of all ages. Her last teaching stint was as a Physical Education Teacher and Aquatics Leader at the International School of Pearl City (GEMS) in Penang. In addition, Rose speaks English, Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin, Hokkien and Cantonese, which allow her to support and care for EAL learners in the international school context. Further, she is actively involved in a variety of charitable organisations, including Habitat for Humanity, World Assembly of Youth and The Women’s Centre for Change.

Doreen Cheah

Art Teacher

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Lydia Loh

Librarian

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Beth

Nurse

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Khamini

PE, Arts and Music Technician

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Ambiga Vadamalai

Teaching Assistant

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Bharati Gunasekaran

Teaching Assistant

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Rishanthi Kulasekaran

Teaching Assistant

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Bhavitira Kalimuthu

Teaching Assistant

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Azlina Iqbal

Teaching Assistant

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Kunaseellan Shanker

Teaching Assistant

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Puspa Shanmugam

Teaching Assistant

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Priya Murugeson

Teaching Assistant

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Sinthu Mariapah

Teaching Assistant

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Sharifah Syed Haron

Teaching Assistant

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Subashini Rahavan

Teaching Assistant

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Uma Amavasi

Teaching Assistant

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Rebekah Santhanasamy

Teaching Assistant

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Margaret Pakiam

Teaching Assistant

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Geevitha Balan

Teaching Assistant

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Corina Ram Kumar

Teaching Assistant

Corina was born and raised in a small, local town situated within the suburb of Air Itam. She grew up knowing the difficulties that children these days are blessed not to have to endure. These challenges propelled her to become independent, strong and witty. Corina is also an excellent Malay novel writer and loves reading when she has time to spare. Corina loves the great outdoors and travelling to widen her view on life. Through her persistent attitude, Corina graduated with a Bachelor of Psychology and worked at a retail outlet part-time knowing she was destined for a greater and more rewarding occupation. Corina’s dream of becoming an educator eventually came true when she got the opportunity to work with Penang’s finest, Prince of Wales Island International Primary School. Corina became a Teaching Assistant and has loved every minute, being able to interact and educate children under her umbrella. Corina also loves to dance as she finds it a good way to release stress and to better express herself. Corina also manages to do Yoga as it helps her to wind down after a long day at work.

Athyira Marshood

Teaching Assistant

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Puvaneswary Anthony

Teaching Assistant

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Jothee Dass

Teaching Assistant

Corina was born and raised in a small, local town situated within the suburb of Air Itam. She grew up knowing the difficulties that children these days are blessed not to have to endure. These challenges propelled her to become independent, strong and witty. Corina is also an excellent Malay novel writer and loves reading when she has time to spare. Corina loves the great outdoors and travelling to widen her view on life. Through her persistent attitude, Corina graduated with a Bachelor of Psychology and worked at a retail outlet part-time knowing she was destined for a greater and more rewarding occupation. Corina’s dream of becoming an educator eventually came true when she got the opportunity to work with Penang’s finest, Prince of Wales Island International Primary School. Corina became a Teaching Assistant and has loved every minute, being able to interact and educate children under her umbrella. Corina also loves to dance as she finds it a good way to release stress and to better express herself. Corina also manages to do Yoga as it helps her to wind down after a long day at work.

Elysia Ong

CEO of MTT Learning Academy

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Carlson Doss

IT Manager

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Jeraline Lim

Principal’s Assistant & Office Manager

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Kevin Loo

Facilities & Operations Manager

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Priya Elangovan

Human Resource Manager

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Sherree Hodge

Admissions & Data Manager

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Zainuddin Yusoff

Facilities Assistant Manager

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Joy Cheong

Assistant Marketing Manager

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Chyn Yun Ong

Finance Executive

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Jeanni Tseu

Human Resource & Admin Executive

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Sharon Soh

Assistant Registrar

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Shahril Sabir

Student Services Officer

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Wai Fun Lee

Procurement Officer

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Ana Moe

Customer Service / Front of House

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Cassandra

Customer Service / Front of House

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Ann Marie Lee

Parent Services & Event Coordinator

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Muhammad Farid Bin Ahmad

IT Technician

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Mohd Hafiz MD Ali

Maintenance Technician

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Danny Gunaselan

IT Engineer

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