NIVA Faculty & Staff

Our teachers and staff are diverse, coming from all around the world bringing with them rich cultures and great knowledge to be shared with our students.

NIVA teachers here are really friendly, helpful, understanding and flexible

— Graduating Student | Senior Class of 2023 —

School Board

Dr. Nathan Chaisuriyantharn Anthony

Board Member

Ms. Penjit Prasertwanich

Board Member

Mr. Artit Sathanakulphanich

NPSC President

Mr. Sarin Rungrojbull

NPSC Secretary

Administration

Marle Baybay

ECE (Early Childhood Education) Principal

Frankie Tun

High School Principal

Jirawan Janpreyakun

School Director and KG Thai Teacher

Alexander de Guzman

WASC Coordinator and IT Coordinator

Nursery and Kindergarten Faculty

Maricel Caro

Nursery Homeroom Teacher

Shiree Grovers

K1N Homeroom Teacher

Polina Baranova

K1G Homeroom Teacher

Prathana Singh

K2G Homeroom Teacher

Munashe Nyatanga

K2N Homeroom Teacher

Dianne Gonzales

K3G Homeroom Teacher

Ava Sthapit

K3N Homeroom Teacher

Penjuta Sae-xing

Nursery Teacher Assistant

Nicole Ranin

Teacher Assistant

Sarunchana Wattanasiri

K1G Teacher Assistant

Napasaporn Detthanasatiranan

K1N Teacher Assistant

Waraphorn Khantiwong

K2G Teacher Assistant

Bubpha Saewa

K2N Teacher Assistant

Varalee Udomsin

K3G Teacher Assistant

Prime Pecthboot

K3N Teacher Assistant

Jirawan Janpreyakun

School Director and KG Thai Teacher

Elementary Faculty

Jamee-Lee Olyn

Grade 1G Homeroom Teacher

Aida Auxillo

Grade 1N Homeroom Teacher

Kevin Doucet

Grade 2G Homeroom Teacher

HELEN NAUMOVA

Grade 2N Homeroom Teacher

Dominik Holm

Grade 3G Homeroom Teacher

Zane Barac

Grade 3N Homeroom Teacher

Ben van den Bergh

Grade 4 Homeroom Teacher

Henry Olivier

Grade 5 Homeroom Teacher

Chomchanok Tiwattanasuk

Grade 1 Teacher Assistant

Suphakon Pinnapichet

Grade 1 Teacher Assistant

Secondary Homeroom Faculty

Jesrel Tiano

Grade 6 Homeroom Teacher

Alex MacEwan

Grade 6 Homeroom Teacher

William Thorne

Grade 7 Homeroom Teacher

Jelt Esteves

Grade 8 Homeroom Teacher

Saniha Sheik

Grade 9 Homeroom Teacher

Lorena Letelier

Grade 10 Homeroom Teacher

Savitha Varghese

Grade 11 Homeroom Teacher

Anthony Ombid

Grade 12 Homeroom Teacher

Subject Teachers

Reuben Budayao

Biology Teacher

Jelt Esteves

Science Teacher

Saniha Sheik

Business Teacher

Anthony Ombid

Math Teacher

Savitha Varghese

Chemistry and Science Teacher

Chanaporn Roypirom

Science and STEM Lab Assistant

Bernie Buga-ay

Art / Music Teacher

Atit Dej-Udomlarp

Music Teacher

Kristina Vakhova

Art Teacher

Nianci Liu

Chinese Teacher

Zilan Zhou

Chinese Teacher

Yumeng Li

Chinese Teacher

Alexander de Guzman

ILT Teacher

Janet de Guzman

ILT Teacher

Von Jovie Kier Samson

ELD Teacher

Jypsy Mae Genoguin Duhina

ELD Teacher

Khant Hmwe Zin

ELD Teacher

Matthew Rhoda

PE Teacher

Marlon Cario

PE Teacher

Faghri Allie

PE Teacher

Pritparoon Sangaanthasiri

Thai Teacher

Manida Jansuwan

Thai Teacher

Piyada Mahamad

Thai Teacher

Tanyaret Boonma

Thai Teacher

Suchanarth Pholkanit

Thai Teacher

Lorena Letelier

German Teacher

Analie Patricio

Counselor

Office Staff

Jerubem Era

Registrar and IT

Netchanok Phornsawat

Assistant Registrar

Songvuth Wongbuddhichai

IT Infrastructure

Sudaporn Srisom

Chief Accountant

Sunattaya Jansuwan

Account Payable

Wiganda Ruengkris

Account Receivable

Chonticha Nuam-iam

Purchasing

Henna Kengpanit

HR / Government Liaison and Visa

Chanicha Tharak

Receptionist and Admissions

Maleewan Visamitanan

Industry Officer

Preeyarrat Jangun

Ror Dor Coordinator / NIVA Mart

Orawan Prachantasen

School Nurse

Roscent Mosquito

Librarian

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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What curriculum does NIVA use?

NIVA uses an American curriculum based on the California common core standards.

What are the class sizes and student-to-teacher ratios? What is the average class size and how many students are there per class?

We typically have smaller class sizes and lower student-to-teacher ratios than Thai schools. Class sizes may range from 15 to 26 students, with student-to-teacher ratios ranging from 13:1 to 20:1.

What are the qualifications of the teachers and staff?

Teachers and staff at NIVA hold advanced degrees and have experience teaching in international or multicultural settings.

What facilities and resources are available for students, such as libraries, sports facilities, and technology?

Please check out pictures of our beautiful campus here. You can also book a school tour to come visit our campus with your family!

Do we have a program to help students who cannot speak English?

Yes, we do. Our English Language Learner (ELL) program is designed to lay foundations for student who don't speak English with the goal of getting them ready to join our mainstream program. This program is available to all students, including those coming from Thai schools and Chinese-speaking families.

What extracurricular activities (ECAs) does the school offer?

NIVA offers a wide range of extracurricular activities including sports, arts, music, drama, and community service. Click on the following links to see a sample of ECAs we offer for elementary school and secondary school. Please note that the ECAs listed here are examples of what we typically offer. This list may change according to student interest.

What is the school's policy on student safety and security?

NIVA has policies and procedures in place to ensure student safety and security, including protocols for emergency situations, visitor management, and student supervision. You can read more about our Child Protection Policy here.