Primary Teachers

Ms. Natalie Cook

Lower Primary Coordinator

• 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

Mr. Braden Cobb

Upper Primary Coordinator

• Masters in Education, University of Massachusetts, USA
• Degree in Business Administration and Finance, University of New Mexico
• 16 years teaching experience in South Korea, China and Singapore
• Named the 2024 Pearson International School Outstanding Innovator of the Year and also awarded The Best Teacher Lead Project of 2024 in the Money Awareness and Inclusion Awards

Ms. Natalie Cook

Lower Primary Coordinator, Head of Year 1 & Homeroom 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

Mr. Ben Smith

Year 1 Bilingual Class Teacher

• B.A. in Primary Education with QTS, University of Wales Trinity Saint David, UK
• Over 10 years teaching experience working in Wales and Egypt

Ms. Tracy Ong

Year 1 Bilingual Class Teacher

• Degree in Psychology with a minor in Education, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA (High distinction)
• 5 years of experience teaching Mandarin

Ms. Annalize Jooste

Bilingual Class Teacher

• Bachelor in Education & Honors in Education Degree in Inclusive Education, University of South Africa
• Over 13 years of teaching experience in South Africa and Oman specialising in literacy instruction

Ms. Erica Chai

Year 1 Bilingual Class

• Degree in Music Performance and Teaching with a minor in Vocal Studies
• Certified TESOL educator
• Over 30 years of teaching experience

Ms. Anisha Gill

Year 1 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

Ms. Laura Munro

Head of Year 2 & Bilingual Class Teacher

• Bachelor of Teaching Primary (majoring in Professional Education), University of Waikato, New Zealand
• Bachelor of Teaching, University of Waikato, New Zealand
• Over 8 years experience teaching preschool and primary in New Zealand and Malaysia

Dr. Lily Wong

Year 2 Bilingual Class Teacher

• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Applied Microbiology, University Putra Malaysia (UPM)
• Bachelor of Science (Hons.) majoring in Biology with First Class Honours, University Technology Malaysia (UTM)
• Cambridge International Certificate Award in Teaching and Learning (CIATL)
• Certified in Bilingual & Multilingual Learners from the Inside-Out
• Serving in the Mandarin Department at HIS since 2020

Ms. Marissa De Greef
Year 2 Bilingual Class Teacher

• Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), Dundee University, Scotland
• M.Ed in Advanced Primary Education, University of People, USA
• Bachelor in Communication (EPPA), France
• 8 years of teaching experience in France, Vietnam, Thailand and Switzerland

Ms. Denise Chow Wei Yen

Year 2 Bilingual Class Teacher

• Master of Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages, Hainan Normal University, China
• Bachelor of Education, majoring in Early Childhood Education, SEGI University Malaysia
• Over 10 years teaching experience

Ms. Joanne Brogan

Year 2 Homeroom Teacher

• PGCE in General Primary, Kingston University of London, UK
• BA in Politics, University of Sheffield, UK
• Over 5 years of teaching experience in the UK

Ms. Tan Mei Mei

Year 2 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
• Over 5 years of teaching experience

Ms. Vannesa Louis

Head of Year 3 & Bilingual Class Teacher

• PGDT (Post Graduate in Teaching), Open University Malaysia (OUM)
• BSc (Hons) degree in Biotechnology
• Over 4 years teaching experience in Mongolia and Malaysia
• Has experience including curating lessons on both IB and British curriculums in Malaysia

Ms. Yong Jin Voon

Year 3 Bilingual Class 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. Tamara Murray

Year 3 Homeroom Teacher

• PGCE in Primary Education, Greenwich University, London
• BSc in Education studies, De Montfort University, Leicester, UK
• Over 5 years primary teaching experience in London and Panama, most recently as a Key Stage 2 teacher

Ms. Audrey Ng

Year 3 Homeroom Teacher

• Master of Education (Teaching and Learning), Help University, Malaysia.
• BSc degree in Applied Mathematics with Computing, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
• Cambridge International Certificate in Teaching and Learning (CICTL) qualification
• Over 6 years teaching experience

Ms. Diana Dennis

Head of Year 4 & Year 4 Bilingual Class 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
• Over 14 years of leadership experience

Ms. Wong Yeuan Wei

Year 4 Bilingual Class Teacher

• Diploma in Chinese Language and Literature, New Era College
• Chinese Test Administration Certificate (HSK, KSKK, YCT, BCT)
• Currently pursuing Master for Chinese Language & Literature
• Over 22 years of Mandarin teaching experience

Ms. Cheryl Ann

Year 4 Homeroom Teacher

• Bachelor of Education (Hons) in Primary Education, Taylor’s University
• Over 5 years of teaching experience

Ms. Krishna Priya Naranan

Year 4 Homeroom Teacher

• Bachelor’s Degree in International Business Management (BIBM Hons), Universiti Utara Malaysia
• Cambridge International Diploma in Teaching and Learning (CIDTT), Stranmillis University College, UK
• Currently pursuing Master of Education (Teaching and Learning)
• Over 15 years teaching experience

Ms. Santiara Van Rijswijk
Head of Year 5 & Year 5 Bilingual Class Teacher

• Bachelor of Education, University of Auckland, New Zealand
• Over 5 years teaching experience in New Zealand and Singapore

Ms. Ewayne Loi
Year 5 Homeroom Teacher

• Diploma in Commerce, Sinaran, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
• Bachelor of Education, University Tuanku Abdul Rahman, Sabah
• Currently pursuing Master of Education
• 10 years of teaching experience

Mr. Ronan McShane

Year 5 Homeroom Teacher

• PGCE with distinction, Sheffield Hallam University, UK
• BSC in Pharmacy, Trinity College, University of Dublin, Ireland
• Over 6 years teaching experience in UK, Singapore and Vietnam

Ms. Beatrice Ban

Year 5 Homeroom Teacher

• Bachelor of Laws, University of Bristol, UK
• Cambridge International Certificate in Teaching and Learning (CICTL)
• She has over three years of experience teaching primary school. Ms Beatrice joins us from an international school in Kuala Lumpur where, in addition to being a Year 5 homeroom teacher, she also co-led the prefectorial board and spearheaded a leadership award programme for primary students.

Mr. Montell Shaw

Year 5 Homeroom Teacher

• BSc in Sports Science with Biology, University of Exeter, UK
• Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE), Institute of Education, University College London
• Currently completing MA in Policy, Society and Education, King’s College London
• 7 years of teaching experience in the UK

Mr. Braden Cobb

Head of Year 6 and Year 6 Homeroom Teacher

• Masters in Education, University of Massachusetts, USA
• Degree in Business Administration and Finance, University of New Mexico
• 16 years teaching experience in South Korea, China and Singapore
• Named the 2024 Pearson International School Outstanding Innovator of the Year and also awarded The Best Teacher Lead Project of 2024 in the Money Awareness and Inclusion Awards

Ms. Ella Duncraft

Year 6 Homeroom Teacher

• Bachelor of Commerce, University of Auckland, New Zeland
• Masters of Teaching and Learning, Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand
• Over 3 years teaching experience

Ms. Jennifer Francis

Year 6 Homeroom Teacher

• Bachelor in Education Degree (Hons), Universiti Tun Abdul Razak, with a focus on English Language and Literacy, complemented by a minor in Mathematics
• Over 10 years teaching experience in International Baccalaureate (IB), National, and Cambridge

Ms. Suzana Mardeanne Omar

Year 6 Homeroom Teacher

•  B.A. Chemistry with additional minors in Spanish, Indiana State University, USA
• Currently undertaking a Cambridge International Certificate in Teaching and Learning (CICTL)
• Over 5 years of diverse professional working experience in the USA in Sciences and Training

Mr. Ethan Raj

Year 6 Homeroom Teacher

• BA, double-majoring in Education with Adolescent Counselling and English, Handong Global University, South Korea
• Currently pursuing a Masters in Education (Teaching and Learning)
• Experience teaching in South Korea and Malaysia

Ms. Zafreen Rahman

Year 6 Homeroom Teacher

• BSC (Hons) Psychology from Middlesex University, UK
• Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) and Primary Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) from London, UK
• 5 years teaching experience in the UK, especially in English and Mathematics

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. 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. 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.

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)
• Currently pursuing the Cambridge International Diploma in Training and Learning (CIDTL)
• 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

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

Ms. Peggy Sim Pei Chi

Music Teacher

• Bachelor’s Honours Degree in Classical Music, Institute of Music, UCSI University
• Completing Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), Taylor’s University
• Trained in the Kodaly method and a choir member of the award-winning Young KL Singers
• 9 years of piano teaching experience

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

Ms Shathiswary Roy Saravanan

Maths Intervention Teacher

• BSc in Resource Biotechnology, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS)
• Over 5 years teaching experience

Ms. Intan Nur Huda

Math Intervention Teacher

• Bachelor of Science (Hons.) Biomolecular Science, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
• 5 years teaching experience in upper primary

Ms. Nurunnawal Yem

Maths Intervention Teacher

• Masters in Education (Educational Psychology), Asia e University, Malaysia
• 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

Ms. Sharmilla A.Narkiran

Head of EAL

• 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. Nare Yang

EAL Teacher

• Teaching license in Early Childhood Education and English as an Additional Language, Moreland University in Washington DC, USA
• Master’s Degree in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), Pukyung National University, South Korea
• 8 years of experience in education in Singapore, China, and South Korea

Ms. Rachael Wong

EAL Teacher

• B.Ed. (First Class Hons) TESL, University of Malaya
• Over 15 years of experience teaching English and ESL

Ms. Jenny Tan

IELP Teacher

• DipEd, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
• BIT from University of Southern Queensland, Australia
• CELTA qualification (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
• Over 20 years teaching experience

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)
• Over 11 years experience teaching physical education/sports
• Represented the Selangor State football team for 6 years

Ms. Siti Zalifah Mohd Abdullah

Physical Education and Sports Teacher

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical and Health Education
• Certification in Malaysian High Rope Course (MCRC)
• Over 4 years of teaching experience in PE and swimming

Mr. Mathavan Thiyagarajah
Physical Education and Sports Teacher

• Bachelor of Education in Physical Education & Health, Management & Science University (MSU)
• Malaysia Diploma in Coaching Science, Widad University College, Malaysia
• First Aid Course Grade C, Sport Science Course Level 3 and Grade C Technical Officer for Malaysia Athletic Federation certifications
• Coaching experience includes designing fitness training programmes and high school assistant athletic coach across multiple disciplines

Ms. Janice Sek Wai Yin
Physical Education and Sports Teacher

• Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Hons), Anglia Ruskin University, UK
• 4 years of working experience, as a sports ministry staff, planning and executing regional as well as national sports camps and events for youth and children

Ms. Stephanie Chea, KB/PA

School Counsellor Coordinator

• BA  (Psychology), University of Queensland, Australia
• M. Counselling, HELP University
• 12 years counselling experience
• Graduate Certificate of Family Therapy & Advanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Malaysian Marriage Family & Therapy (MYMFT) Associate Member

Ms. F. Anne Sebastia, KB/PA

School Counsellor

• B. Ed (TEFL), Queensland University of Technology, Australia
• M. Counselling, HELP University
• 11 years counselling experience
• EMDRIA-approved EMDR Level 2; CTRT Advanced trained
• Trauma Therapy Association Malaysia Associate Member

Mr. Eassen Low Kok Sern, KB/PA

School Counsellor

• B. Psychology (Hons), HELP University
• M. Counselling, HELP University
• 6 years counselling experience
• Advanced Gestalt Therapy (Mandarin) trained

Ms. Yoo Min Jie

School Counsellor Associate

• BSc (Hons) Business Economics and Finance, University of Nottingham Malaysia
• M. Counselling, HELP University
• 4 years of work experience, including therapeutic play sessions and conducting workshops for children aged 5-17 on topics such as cyberbullying, emotion regulation, boundaries and more

Ms. Amelia Sisk

SEN Coordinator

• Diploma in Foundation Studies in Art and Design, University of Creative Arts, Canterbury
• BA with Qualified Teachers Status (QTS) and National Award for Special Educational Needs Coordinator, Canterbury Christchurch University
• Over 10 years of teaching experience, developing curriculums and improving special educational needs provisions at school

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
• M.A. in Special and Inclusive Education, University of Nottingham, Malaysia
• Over 5 years of experience

Ms. Amira Azman

SEN Teacher

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Kingston University, London, UK
• Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE), UNITAR, Malaysia
• Experience as an English as an Additional Language and Special Educational Needs teacher

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

Ms. Teesha Nanthini Sukumaran

SEN Teacher

• Master’s degree in Education
• Extensive experience in private and international educational settings

Ms. Shumita Van Rijswijk

Learning Innovation Coordinator & Primary Coding Teacher

• 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. Esther Siew Pui Wey

Learning Innovation Coach

• 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
• Cambridge International Certificate in Teaching and Learning (CICTL) with Distinction
• Currently pursuing a Master of Education at Asia eUniversity

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

Ms. Carrie Ling

Makerspace Teacher and Primary Coding Teacher

• B.Sc Business Information Technology, Staffordshire University
• Diploma in Microelectronics cum Information Technology, Kolej Tunku Abdul Rahman
• Over 15 years of teaching experience

Mr. Ethan Raj

Learning Innovation Coach

• BA, double-majoring in Education with Adolescent Counselling and English, Handong Global University, South Korea
• Currently pursuing a Masters in Education (Teaching and Learning)
• Over 3 years experience teaching in South Korea and Malaysia

Mr. Muhammad Harithah Darus

AV and Film Teacher

• Diploma in Masccom and Media Studies, UiTM Lendu Melaka, Malaysia
• Bachelor in Broadcasting, UiTM Shah Alam, Malaysia
• Over 5 years experience as a content producer, videographer, editor and director at various creative agencies and production houses
• Previous experience as a university lecturer in Basic TV and Production, Radio and Podcasting, and Editing for Television and Film