Year 1
Ms. Christie Coles
Head of Year 1 & Year 1 Homeroom Teacher
- Bachelor (Hons) in Teaching, Learning and Child Development, Edge Hill University, Lancashire, UK
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in Primary Education, Tudor Grange SCITT, UK
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) in Primary Education, Birmingham City University, UK
- Worked and taught in both England and the United States as a primary class teacher, specialising in literacy instruction
Ms. Chok Hui Shan (Christine)
Year 1 Bilingual Class – Mandarin Teacher
- Masters of Education, Asia E University
- B. A. in East Asian Studies, University of Malaya
- Over 4 years teaching experience in Mandarin
- Experience in organising the National Varsity Chinese Debating Championship in Malaysia
Ms. Joanne Taylor
Year 1 Homeroom Teacher
- Bachelor of Primary Education, Plymouth University, UK
- Over 4 years of teaching experience in the UK and Malaysia
- Wide range of teaching experience in Year 1 – Year 4
Ms. Barbara-Anne Mulhearn
Year 1 Bilingual Class – English Teacher
- International Diploma in Early Childhood Education, London Montessori Centre, UK
- Certificate in Classroom Management, Meerilinga Training College, Australia
- Cambridge International Certificate in Teaching and Learning (CICTL)
- Over 20 years of teaching experience
Year 2
Mr. James Marwick
Head of Year 2 & Bilingual Class – English Teacher
- Bachelor of Science double majoring in Economics and Geography, University of Canterbury, and Diploma in Science and Technology, Massey University, New Zealand.
- Graduate Diploma in Teaching from the New Zealand Graduate School of Education.
- Experience as a primary school teacher in both New Zealand and Malaysia
Ms. Yong Jin Voon
Year 2 Bilingual Class – Mandarin Teacher
- BA in Chinese Language and Literature, Ching Hsing University, Taiwan
- Masters in Education – Teaching Chinese as a Second Language, Fudan University, Shanghai
- Teaching Certificate of Chinese as a Foreign Language in Elementary and Secondary Education
- Over 5 years of teaching experience
Ms. Susannah O’Shea
Year 2 Homeroom Teacher
- BA with Qualified Teacher Status in Primary Education, St. Mary’s University, London
- Over 5 years teaching experience in the UK as a Key Stage 1 teacher
Ms. Anisha Gill
Year 2 Homeroom Teacher
- Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Montessori Methods
- Cambridge International Certificate of Teaching and Learning (CICTL)
- Over 8 years of teaching experience with children between the ages of 3 and 12, involved with lesson development, curriculum planning and student performance evaluations
Year 3
Ms. Natalie Cook
Head of Year 3 & Year 3 Bilingual Class – English Teacher
- BA (Hons) Primary Education, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK
- Over 5 years experience as a Reception and Key Stage 1 teacher
- Taught in Ecuador, China and the UK
Ms. Lily Wong
Year 3 Bilingual Class – Mandarin Teacher
- Bachelor of Science (Hons.) majoring in Biology with first class honors, University Technology Malaysia (UTM)
- Pursuing her Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Microbiology in University Putra Malaysia (UPM)
- Undertaking Cambridge International Certificate in Teaching and Learning (CICTL)
- Served in the Mandarin Dept at HIS since 2020
Ms. Tayla Radovanovich
Year 3 Homeroom Teacher
- Masters in Primary Teaching, Victoria University, Wellington, New Zealand
- BSC in Geography, Victoria University, Wellington, New Zealand
- 3 years teaching experience, most recently as Key Stage 1 teacher in New Zealand
Ms. Tan Mei Mei
Year 3 Homeroom Teacher
- Bachelor’s (1st Class Honours) in Education, specialising in Primary Education, Taylor’s University, Malaysia.
- Has a strong science background, and was the gold medalist and best presenter recipient of the International STEM Teaching & Educational Manipulatives Festival 2019
- International teaching experience
Year 4
Ms. Diana Dennis
Head of Year 4 & Year 4 Homeroom Teacher
- Bachelor of Science majoring in Elementary Education, Indiana State University, USA
- Credits towards a Master’s degree in Elementary Education (to complete by December of 2023), Indiana State University, USA
- Wealth of international school experience in Malaysia and also state schools in Indiana, USA
- 14 years of leadership experience
Mr. Ian Michael Wong
Year 4 Homeroom Teacher
- B.A. (Hons) Business Administration, University of East London, UK
- Diploma in Business Administration from Tunku Abdul Rahman College, Malaysia
- Cambridge International Certificate in Teaching and Learning (CICTL)
- Over 12 years of teaching experience
Ms. Tamara Murray
Year 4 Homeroom Teacher
- PGCE in Primary Education, Greenwich University, London
- BSc in Education studies, De Montfort University, Leicester, UK
- Over 3 years primary teaching experience in London and Panama, most recently as a Key Stage 2 teacher
Ms. Carmen Khong
Year 4 Homeroom Teacher
- Bachelor of Laws (Hons) – Aberystwyth University, Wales UK
- PGCE (International) – University of Strathclyde, UK
- PG Dip – Professional Training for the Bar – BPP Law School London
- Cambridge International Certificate in Teaching and Learning (CICTL) with Distinction
- Cambridge CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
- 4 years experience teaching and preparing Key Stage 4 students for the IGCSE FirstLanguage English examination
Year 5
Ms. Gabriella Henry
Head of Year 5 & Bilingual Class – English Teacher
- Bachelor of Science (1st Class Honours) and Postgraduate Diploma in Primary Teaching, University of Canterbury, New Zealand
- 11 years of teaching experience
Ms. Vannesa Louis
Year 5 Homeroom Teacher
- PGDT (Post Graduate in Teaching), Open University Malaysia (OUM)
- BSc (Hons) degree in Biotechnology
- Over 3 years teaching experience in Mongolia and Malaysia
- Has experience includes curating lesson on both IB and British curriculums in Malaysia
Mr. Robert Lindsay
Year 5 Homeroom Teacher
- Bachelor of Education in Primary Teaching, University of Otago, New Zealand
- Over 4 years teaching experience in New Zealand
- Background in classical singing and performance
Ms. Shannon Dunn
Year 5 Homeroom Teacher
- Graduate Diploma of Teaching Primary, Waikato University, New Zealand
- Bachelor of Communication Studies, AUT University, New Zealand
- Over 5 years teaching experience
Year 6
Mr. Jamie Speakman
Head of Year 6 and Year 6 Homeroom Teacher
- BA in Media Communication and Culture, University of Lincoln, UK
- PGCE with distinction, University of Nottingham, UK
- Apple Distinguished Educator (Class of 2019)
- Over 8 years experience in teaching in Saudi Arabia, Thailand, UK and Malaysia
Ms. Sarah Benedict
Year 6 Homeroom Teacher
- B.A. Mass Communications, Murdoch University, Australia
- PGDE, Wawasan Open University, Malaysia
- Master of Teaching and Learning, Taylor’s University
- Cambridge International Award in Teaching & Learning (CIATL) with distinction
- Over 10 years of teaching experience
Mr. Max Harris
Year 6 Homeroom Teacher
- Qualified Teacher Status in Primary Education, Kingston University, London
- BSc in Zoology, University of Roehampton, London
- Over 4 years teaching experience in London
Ms. Felicia Cheong
Year 6 Homeroom Teacher
- Master of Teaching (Primary) with first class honours, University of Melbourne
- MEd (TESL) with a top scholar’s award, University Malaysia Sabah
- BA (Media and Communications/English Studies), University of Melbourne
- Cambridge International Certificate in Teaching and Learning (CICTL) with Distinction
- Over 10 years of teaching experience
Mr. Thomas Cathro
Year 6 Homeroom Teacher
- Master of Teaching and Learning (Primary), Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand
- Bachelor of Arts (Politics) & Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting, Finance Minor), University of Otago, New Zealand
- 5 years teaching experience
Specialist Teachers
Mandarin
Ms. Jocelyn Seah Shu Fen
Mandarin Teacher
- Master of Education, specialisation in Instructional Technology, Asia e University.
- BA. in Business Administration majoring in International Marketing, University Putra Malaysia (UPM)
- Cambridge International Diploma for Teaching and Learning (CIDTL) with distinction
- Teaching Certificate of Chinese as a Foreign Language in Elementary and Secondary Education with distinction
- Over 15 years of teaching experience.
Ms. Chia Yin Mooi
Mandarin Teacher
- Bachelor in Arts, National Cheng Chi University, Taiwan R.O.C.
- Cambridge International Diploma in Teaching and Learning with Distinction
- Over 8 years teaching experience
Ms. Chong Ling Li
Mandarin Teacher
- B.Soc. Sc. (Hons) Psychology, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR), Malaysia
- M.Sc. Development Psychology, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Malaysia
- Cambridge International Certificate in Teaching and Learning (CICTL)
- Over 11 years of teaching experience
Ms. Phyllis Wong
Mandarin Teacher
- B.A. in Mandarin and Business Administration, Universiti Putra Malaysia
- Cambridge International Diploma for Teaching and Learning (CIDTL)
- Over 18 years of teaching experience
Ms. Esther Siew Pui Wey
Mandarin Teacher
- Diploma in Early Childhood Education from Methodist College Kuala Lumpur.
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Early Childhood Care and Education from Institute of Technology, Tralee (Ireland). Now known as Munster Technological University.
- Master of Education specialisation in Educational Management from Asia e University.
- Cambridge International Certificate in Teaching and Learning (CICTL) with distinction.
Bahasa Malaysia
Ms. Huda Azemi
Bahasa Malaysia Teacher
- B.Ed. (Hons) TESL, Management and Science University, Malaysia
- M.Ed. (Teaching and Learning), HELP University, Malaysia
- Over 9 years of experience
Ms. Nurulhuda Edy Muslim
Bahasa Malaysia Teacher
- B.Sc. in Environmental Science and Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
- Cambridge International Certificate in Training and Learning (CICTL)
- More than 15 years of teaching experience
Ms. Nor Hafizah Addnan
Bahasa Malaysia / Agama Teacher
- Master of Science Education with Information Technology, Universiti Malaya
- Bachelor of Biochemical (Biotechnology) Engineering, International Islamic University Malaysia
- 8 years of teaching experience
Music
Ms. Low Li Yien
Music Teacher
- Master in Kodály Music Pedagogy, Kodály Institute of the Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music, Hungary
- Australian Kodály Certificate in Music Education in both Primary and Early Childhood
- Associate Diploma in Piano Recital, Trinity College London
- 13 years of experience teaching vocal, choir and classroom music to primary and secondary students
Remedial Reading
Ms. Abby Lee
Remedial Reading Coordinator
- BECE (Hons) Early Childhood Education, HELP University, Malaysia
- Cambridge International Certificate of Teaching and Learning (CICTL)
- Over 8 years of teaching experience
Ms. Kam Sze Wei
Remedial Reading Teacher
- Diploma in Montessori Method of Education
- Cambridge International Certificate in Teaching & Learning (CICTL)
- Over 20 years of teaching experience
Ms. Siti Shyamimi Mokhsein
Remedial Reading Teacher
- Bachelor of Psychology, HELP University
- Cambridge International Certificate in Teaching and Learning (CICTL)
- Over 5 years of teaching experience
Ms. Lyanne Lim
Remedial Reading Teacher
- Bsc Psychology, Nottingham UK
- Masters Education Admin, UNSW
- Over 14 years teaching experience
Maths Intervention
Ms. Samante Wickramaratna
Maths Intervention Teacher
- B.A. Psychology, Bemidji State University, Minnesota, US
- PGCE (International), University of Nottingham, UK
- Over 9 years of teaching experience across Primary
Ms. Audrey Ng Cher Di
Math Intervention Teacher
- BSc degree in Applied Mathematics with Computing, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
- Cambridge International Certificate in Teaching and Learning (CICTL)
- Over 5 years of teaching experience
Ms. Nurunnawal Yem
Maths Intervention Teacher
- BSc in Food Science And Nutrition, National University of Malaysia (UKM), Malaysia.
- Diploma in Early Childhood Education (Best Student ), Segi College Subang Jaya, Malaysia.
- Cambridge International Certificate in Teaching and Learning (Distinction)
- Teacher Training Certificate in Speech and Drama, Julia Gabriel School of Education.
- Over 10 years of teaching experience in an early years setting and various international schools in Malaysia
English As An Additional Language (EAL)
Ms. Sharmilla A.Narkiran
EAL Teacher
- Masters of Education (Teaching of English as a Second Language), University of Malaya
- Bachelor in Education (Teaching of English as a Second Language), Management and Science University
- Cambridge international Certificate in Teaching and Learning (CICTL)
- Over 6 years of teaching experience
Ms. Rashmit Kaur
EAL Teacher
- Master of English Language Studies, University of Malaya
- Bachelor of Teaching English as Second Language, Management and Science University, Malaysia
- Diploma in Teaching English as Second Language, Management and Science University, Malaysia
- 10 years teaching experience
Physical Education
Mr. Burhan Ghazali
Physical Education and Sports Teacher
- Diploma in Physical Education, National Institute of Education, Singapore
- Over 15 years of teaching experience
Ms. Nadiah Farok
Physical Education and Sports Teacher
- PGDT (Post Graduate in Teaching), Open University Malaysia (OUM), Malaysia
- Bachelor in Sports Science, UITM, Malaysia
- Over 4 years of experience as a PE teacher
- Was a member of the Selangor state futsal team
Mr. Uzair Azim
Physical Education and Sports Teacher
- Bachelor of Sports Science (Hons) First Class, Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM)
- Certified license from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)
- 11 years experience teaching physical education/sports
- Represented the Selangor State football team for 6 years
Mr. Mohamad Amirul
Lifeguard and Swimming Coach
- Bachelor In Sport Studies, University Tenologi Mara (UITM), Malaysia
- Diploma In Sport Science and Recreation, University Tenologi Mara (UITM), Malaysia
- 8 years of being a swim instructor
Student Support
Ms. Stephanie Cheah
School Counsellor Coordinator
- B.A. Psychology, University of Queensland, Australia
- M. Counseling, HELP University, Malaysia
- 10 years of experience
Ms. Fatima Anne Sebastian
School Counsellor
- B.Ed (TEFL) Queensland University of Technology, Australia
- M.Counselling, HELP University, Malaysia
- 8 years of experience
Mr. Low Kok Sern
School Counsellor
- Master in Counselling, HELP university
- Registered counsellor with Lembaga Kauselor Malaysia
- 3 years counselling experience in schools
Mr. Jonathan Rouse
SEN Coordinator
- PGCE in Secondary Education from the University of Southampton
- BA (Hons) in European Studies and Modern Foreign Languages from the University of the West of England, Bristol
- NPQSL with the Forest Learning Alliance, UK
- 8 years of experience working with children with a wide range of special needs
Ms. Abby Lee
SEN Teacher
- BECE (Hons) Early Childhood Education, HELP University, Malaysia
- Cambridge International Certificate of Teaching and Learning (CICTL)
- Over 8 years of teaching experience
Ms. Nur Hani Sharaf
SEN Teacher
- Diploma for Graduates (endorsed in Education) from the University of Otago
- BSc in Psychological Science and Business from Monash University Malaysia
- 10 years of teaching neurodiverse learners
Ms. Adelynn Zon Ming Yee
SEN Teacher
- B.Sc. in Psychology, University of Nottingham, Malaysia
- Currently pursuing M.A. in Special and Inclusive Education, University of Nottingham, Malaysia
- Over 5 years of experience
Mr Izzat Farihin Kamarunizam
SEN Teacher
- BHSc.(Hons) in Psychology from International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Malaysia
- Diploma in TESL from the University Poly-Tech Malaysia (UPTM)
- 5 years of experience working with Special Needs centers
Ms. Audrey Liew Jia Yin
SEN Teacher
- Bachelors in Special Education from Universiti Sains Malaysia
- Masters in Special Education from Universiti Malaya
- Over 10 years of experience working alongside children with hearing impairment and special learning needs
Mr. Tanuj Mahesan
SEN Teacher
- B.Psych (Hons), HELP University, Malaysia
- M.S.c. Developmental Psychology with Education, University College London, Institute of Education, London
- Over 6 years of experience
Learning Innovation Team
Ms. Shumita Van Rijswijk
Learning Innovation Coordinator
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), University of Sunderland, UK
- BCom. in Marketing and International Business, University of Auckland, New Zealand
- Cambridge International Award in Teaching and Learning (CIATL),
- Cambridge International Certificate in Teaching and Learning (CICTL)
- Over 6 years of working experience
Ms. Vicky Heng
Learning Innovation Coach
- B.A. Early Childhood Education, University of Southern Queensland, Australia
- M.Ed. (Teaching and Learning), HELP University, Malaysia
- Professional Competency of International Chinese Teacher awarded by the International Chinese Teacher Certificate Authority, Qinghai University for Nationalities, China.
- Apple Distinguished Educator Class of 2019
- Over 7 years of teaching experience
Ms. Manmeet Kaur
Learning Innovation Coach
- B.A. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
- Cambridge International Certificate in Teaching and Learning (CICTL)
- Over 10 years of teaching experience
Mr. Stephen Vethan Chandrasekr
Learning Innovation Coach
- Bachelor in Engineering in Aircraft Systems, Institute of Technology Carlow, Ireland
- More than 8 years of experience in the aviation industry
- 5 years teaching experience in design and technology
Ms. Devinii Karunanithi
Learning Innovation Coach
- Bachelor of Education (Hons) TESL, UNISEL Malaysia
- Project-based Learning Certificate, New Tech High School NAPA, United States
- Computer Science for Digital Innovator Programme Certificate, Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC)
- Computational Thinking for Educators Certificate, Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC)
- Over 8 years of teaching and tech industry stakeholder management experience
Ms. Carrie Ling
Makerspace Teacher
- B.Sc Business Information Technology, Staffordshire University
- Diploma in Microelectronics cum Information Technology, Kolej Tunku Abdul Rahman
- Over 15 years of teaching experience