New Teachers 2011

	Jane Griffiths Hello, my name is Jane Griffiths, I am Welsh and I have a Masters of Education Degree from Oxford University. I am married and have two grown-up children; Ben who is a chef and guitar player in a rock band and Megan who is studying for a degree in Early Years Education at a University in England. In my spare time I enjoy travelling and spending time with my family. I enjoy photography, music and art and I read when I have a quiet moment. I have been a Primary School Teacher in different parts of the UK for nearly 30 years, teaching children from aged 3 to 13 in many different schools in Portsmouth, Hampshire, Oxfordshire and Somerset, and I have been a Primary School Headteacher (Principal) for 8 years. So I bring with me wide experience of the British National Curriculum and Primary School Leadership which I look forward to offering to Traill International School.   Robin Hamilton I was born in Windsor and grew up in Dorset, graduating with degree in English & Media from the University of Southampton. After various interesting jobs I gained a Post Graduate Certificate of Education from the University of Bath and then taught English and Media Studies in Weymouth before becoming Manager of Adult Continuing Education at City of Bath College, where I also learned British Sign Language - an additional programme I was responsible for. I have learned to speak basic Malay/Bahasa Indonesia and have set myself the challenge of speaking fluent Thai in under a year! In the past I have introduced a film animation initiative in a young offenders’ institution (a national first in the UK) and have spoken on TV about this initiative. I have two grown-up children (one of each). My daughter lives in Southampton and my son runs his own on-line business for which I provide backing and consultation.   Andrew Mayers My name is Mr Andrew and I’m from Wales (the nicest part of the United Kingdom). I did my English degree at the University of London before also studying at Cardiff University and City University, London. Before coming to Traill, I taught at international schools in Hong Kong, Hanoi and Bangkok. As Bangkok is the city I like most, I am very happy to be working at Traill. In my spare time I enjoy wandering aimlessly with a camera and a book. I will soon be starting a Master’s in English Literature with the University of Sheffield, which means I will have lots of homework to do.   Benjamin Aulton My name is Benjamin Aulton, I am from Derbyshire, England, and I am the new ICT teacher here at Traill International School. I graduated in Multimedia Technology (BSc) from the University of Lincoln, and gained a PGCE in Secondary ICT from the University of Exeter. I am a keen enthusiast in the advances of technology, where I am always keen to get my hands on the latest gadgets. I am a huge football fan; however I am possibly the only Derby County fan in Thailand! I have a musical side to my personality, where I have been playing electric and acoustic guitar for around 6 years. I have also recently begun teaching myself how to play piano. My favourite band is Muse, where I have seen them live no less than 10 times.   John Tessitore Mr. Tessitore comes from New York City in the United States of America. He received his BA in English and Art History from Wesleyan University, Connecticut; he finished an MA in Archaeology from California State University, Los Angeles, California. Mr. Tessitore continued his graduate studies in Southeast Asian archaeology at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Before becoming a high school teacher, Mr. Tessitore worked as a field archaeologist for ten years. He received his teaching credential from California State University, Los Angeles, in English and Social Studies. He has been teaching English and Humanities for more than twenty years in the United States, Turkey, Vietnam and Thailand.   Nampetch Khampradab Name : Nampetch Khampradab Nickname : Jum Date of birth : October 13, 1987 Nationality : Thai Country of birth : Bangkok Graduated from Srinakharinwirot University, Faculty of Fine Arts in performing arts /Thai dance. I’m interested in Thai culture as well as Thai classical and folk dance. This is one of my main interests because Thai dance is so graceful and it contributes to such a major part to our Thai culture. I look forward to teaching the beauty and meaning of dance to all our students.   Paul Ferrandino Hello my name is Paul Ferrandino, I was born in the Blackburn (UK) to and Italian father and British mother, which means I have dual nationality. I have taught in London, England for the last 5 years, mainly in years 5 and 6. I graduated from Royal Holloway, University of London and completed a primary PGCE at London Southbank University. Outside of school I enjoy reading, films and watching and playing in a variety of sports, however, my main sport is football! I am looking forward to teaching at Traill in Bangkok and meeting lots of new people.   Rebecca Wongwiboonchai I am Mrs. Rebecca and I was born and educated in England. I graduated from The University of Brighton with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Primary Education and I have been teaching in England for the past 8 years. When I’m relaxing I enjoy many different activities including swimming, yoga and visiting interesting places. My first few weeks at Traill School has been exciting and I look forward to the year ahead and getting to know parents and students.