School Leadership

Our leadership team is highly dedicated, enthusiastic, experienced, and qualified in both teaching and educational management.

Managing Board

Ms. Tran Thi To Nhu

Head of School

Bachelor of Literature (University of Social Sciences and Humanities)
American International Institute of Management and Technology, USA
Certificate of Designing and Leading Learning Systems, USA
American International Institute of Education, USA
Certificate of Pedagogy (University of Social Sciences and Humanities)
Certificate in Australian International Education (AEI)
IBDP Approaches to Learning, Cat. 3 (2019)
DP Language A: Vietnamese Literature Mixed Cat.1 & 2 (2019)
DP Vietnamese A: Language and Literature Mixed Cat.1 & 2 (2022)
Certificate in Educational Leadership and Management
Workshop on Supporting K-10 EAL/D Learners in Western Australian Curriculum in Malaysia (2019)
IB ASEAN Education Workshop on Developing Lifelong Learners Through IB Education (2019)
Leading School Strategy and Innovation: A CSML Course - Harvard Business School Online (2023)
DP Vietnamese A: Language and Literature Mixed Cat.1 & 2 (2023)

Mr. Gustavo Páez

Principal of International Programs

Master of Education: Educational Entrepreneur, Monterrey Institute of Technology, Mexico
Master of Psych Pedagogy, Nebrija University, Spain
Certificate of International School Leadership, Principals’ Training Center, USA
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Academy of Fine Arts at Brera, Italy
TEFL Teaching English to Young Learners Certification
Cambridge International Diploma for Teachers and Trainers, University of Cambridge, UK
IB Cultures of Thinking Cat.3, Project Zero, Harvard University, USA (2018)
DP Extended Essay Management Cat.3 (2017)
IB Leadership Training for School Heads in the USA (2017)
DP Coordination Cat.3 (2015)
Workshop on Assessment Leadership in the International School, Principals’ Training Center, USA (2017)
Workshop on Creating an Effective School, Principals’ Training Center, USA (2015)
Workshop on Issues in Contemporary Education, Oxford University, UK (2014)
Workshop on Instructional Supervision and Evaluation: Planning, Assessment and Student Results, Principals’ Training Center, USA (2014)
Workshop on Curriculum Leadership in the International School, Principals’ Training Center, USA (2013)

Ms. Nguyen Thi Hoi

Principal of MoET Program

Bachelor of Education - Major in Primary Education - Quy Nhon University of Education
Intermediate Diploma in Political Theory
Certificate in General School Education Management - Ho Chi Minh City School of Education Management
Certificate in School Inspection and Control
Certificate in Office Information Technology
16 Years of Management Work in Public Schools
6 Years of Management Work in International Schools

Ms. Nguyen Trong Truc Thanh Tuyen

Principal of WASS Kindergarten, 35 Nguyen Huu Canh Campus

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education - Ho Chi Minh City University of Education
Diploma in Early Childhood Education Management - National College of Education, Ho Chi Minh City
STEAM Certificate of Preschool Education
Certificate of Education and Physical Development for Preschool Students
CKA Training Program of Preschool Education
Workshop on "Promoting Emotional Intelligence in Preschool Education"
Workshop on "Positive and Happy Teaching Program"

Ms. Ngo Thi Thanh Tam

Principal of WASS Kindergarten, 260 Dien Bien Phu Campus

Master of Education in Advanced Teaching, University of the People in Collaboration with International Baccalaureate Organization, USA
Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Saigon University
Certificate of Kindergarten Principal Training Course, Ho Chi Minh City University of Education (2018)
Certificate of Parental Burnout: Diagnostic and Treatment, Training Institute for Parental Burnout, Belgium (2020)
Certificate of Children's Rights in Theories and Practice, Harvard University, USA (2021)
Certificate of Making the PYP Happen in the Early Years: Implementing Agency, International Baccalaureate Organization, Switzerland (2023)
HEI Schools Teacher Diploma Program, HEI Schools, Finland (2022)
Reggio Emilia Approach Training Program (REP), Global Embassy, Vietnam (2021 - 2023)
Over 1 Decade of Experience in Teaching and Management in Early Childhood Education

Ms. Kelly Scott

Vice Principal Of International Programs

BA (Hons) Media Arts with Theatre and Performance, (2004), University of Plymouth, UK
MA Education, (2024), University of Nottingham, UK
Qualified Teacher Status (2019), Department for Education, UK
TEFL 180 Hour Diploma (2012), China
Reflective Safeguarding Practices for International Schools (2024), TES Institute, UK
Pastoral Care in International Schools (2024), TES Institute, UK
Dealing with a Disclosure (2024), TES Institute, UK
Children's Mental Wellbeing for International Schools (2024), TES Institute, UK
Child Protection for International Schools (2024), TES Institute, UK
Adverse Childhood Experiences (2024), TES Institute, UK
Embedding IPC: Level 2 (2023), Workshop, Vietnam
Teaching IPC: Level 1 (2017), Workshop, China
Teaching Character and Creating Positive Classrooms (2015), Relay Graduate School of Education, USA
13 Years of International Teaching Experience K-12
7 Years of Experience in Leadership Positions

Mr. Do Manh Tuan

Vice Principal of Secondary and High School Partial Integrated Program

Bachelor of Science in Business Admistration, Major in International Managment, Troy University, Alabama, USA (2017)
Master of Art in International Education, Major in Applying Technology in Teaching and Learning, Horizons University, Paris, France (2022)
Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma Educational Leadership and Management, Traning Qualifications UK - London Examination Board, London, UK (2022)
Training Course: Educational Leadership & Management Course, Veritas University College, Malaysia (2019)
Training Course: Strategic Leadership & School Improvement - Leading Digital Education - Singapore Management University, Singapore (2019)
Training Course: Organisational Culture and Change - Research in Educational Leadership & Management, Assumption University, Thailand (2020)

Ms. Nguyen Thi Kieu Nhi

Vice Principal of Secondary MoET Program

Bachelor of Vietnamese Language and Literature Teacher Education - Ho Chi Minh City University of Education
Bachelor of Journalism - College of Radio and Television II - Voice of Vietnam
Certificate of Journalism Profession - Ho Chi Minh City Journalists Association
Certificate of Training for School Staff Management - Ho Chi Minh City School of Personnel Management
Conference on "Linguistics and Applications" - Ho Chi Minh City University of Social Sciences and Humanities
Graduate Student - Linguistics Major - Ho Chi Minh City University of Social Sciences and Humanities

Mr. Tran Quoc Bao

Vice Principal of Primary Partial Integrated Program

PhD Candidate in Educational Leadership at Edgewood College, Wisconsin, USA (2024)
MA TESOL, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University in Ho Chi Minh City (2014)
MSc Water Resources Management, UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education, The Netherlands (2016)
Certificate in High School Educational Leadership and Management (2022)
DP Theory of Knowledge Cat.1 (2017); Cat.2 (2020)
DP Counseling Cat.1 (2018)
DP Coordination Cat.1 (2018); Cat.2 (2019)
DP Managing the Extended Essay (2021)
DP Examiner in Theory of Knowledge (2022)
Certificate in Cyber Security and Awareness, University of Adelaide, Australia (2021)
World Scholar's Cup Coordinator and Debate Adjudicator at Regional Round, Global Round and Tournament of Champions (2019 - 2024)
Certification of Participation in Workshop on IB Higher Education Forum (2019)
Scholarship Holder of the Nobel Prize Teacher Summit Conference 2019 "Climate Change Changes Everything" in Sweden (2019)
Certification of Participation in IB Global Conference in The Hague, The Netherlands (2022)
Team Leader of American Summer Camps 2023 and 2024.

Ms. Pham Thi Hong Le

Vice Principal of Primary MoET Program

Master of Education Science - Major in Education (Primary Education) - Ho Chi Minh City University of Education
Bachelor of Primary Education - Ho Chi Minh City University of Education
Certificate of Completion of the Training Program for General School Managers, Institute for Educational Management HCMC (2023)
Workshop on "Learning with Apple"
Workshop on "Developing reading culture in primary schools in Ho Chi Minh City" by the Department of Education and Training of Ho Chi Minh City
Workshop on "Discipline of Love"
Workshop on Portrait of a "Real Learning" Teacher by EXIM Institute for Economic and Educational Development Research
6 Years of Experience in Primary School Teaching and Professional Development

Ms. Pham Thi Thu Huyen

Vice Principal of WASS Kindergarten, 260 Dien Bien Phu Campus

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education - Ho Chi Minh City University of Education (2014 - 2018)
Diploma in Early Childhood Education Management - Ho Chi Minh City University of Education (2017)
Diploma in Kindergarten Principal - Ho Chi Minh City University of Education (2018)
Diploma in Educational Staff Management - Institute for Educational Management, HCMC (2023)
Certificate of Professional Training for Early Childhood Education Staff Management (2023)
Over 6 Years of Experience in Teaching and Managing Early Childhood Education

Ms. Duong Hoang Phuong Anh

Vice Principal of WASS Kindergarten, 35 Nguyen Huu Canh Campus

Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, a Joint Program between the University of Education and Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand (2024)
Bachelor in English from Ho Chi Minh City University of Foreign Languages and Information Technology (2015)
10 Years of Experience in Teaching and Education Management

Advisory Board

Mr. Mark D. Hogue

Program Advisor

Doctor of Philosophy, Kent State University, USA
CEO of American Curriculum consulting group (ACC) providing qualified international schools to educational programming, esp. The American Diploma Pathway (ADP) program.
Graduate Coordinator of Slippery Rock University’s (SRU) Principal Certification Program.
Principal certification, California University of Pennsylvania
High school principal and director of secondary curriculum and instruction at Greenville High School (GHS), Greenville, PA
Named one of four members on the University of Pittsburgh’s College in High School Administrative Advisory Board

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