Meet the Team

Management Team

Serene Jiratanan, School Director & Principal

Serene Jiratanan, School Director & Principal

Ms. Serene is the Principal and Elementary Teacher. She holds the AMI Montessori Teacher Diploma at all levels (0-3, 3-6, 6-12 and 12-18 years) and has taught the Casa, Elementary and Secondary programs. She holds a Bachelors degree in Economics from Cornell University, an MBA from MIT Sloan and Masters in Education from Pacific Oaks. She is Thai / Singaporean and has worked in banking, consulting and high tech companies in Singapore, Hong Kong, New York and Beijing before settling down in Bangkok.

Vontharnee (May) Jiratanan,
Finance Director & AP Coordinator

Khun May is responsible for all the Finance functions and Transportation for MABIS. She has a Bachelors in Hotel Administration from Boston University and a Masters in Hospitality and Tourism Management from Rochester Institute of Technology and a Master in Educational Administration with DeVry University.

Vontharnee (May) Jiratanan, Finance Director & AP Coordinator

Advisors

Laurie Ewert-Krocker, AMI Adolescent Trainer

Laurie Ewert-Krocker, AMI Adolescent Trainer

Laurie Ewert-Krocker is a pioneer in the Montessori Adolescent program and is currently the Director of the AMI Orientation to Adolescent Studies. Prior to this role, she worked at the world-renowned Hershey Montessori School in Ohio for 28 years as the Middle and Upper School Program Founder and Director. She holds the AMI diplomas at the 3-6 and 6-12 levels as well as a BA and MA in English.

Lilian Bryan, AMI Trainer & Consultant

Ms. Lilian Bryan is a renowned Montessori expert who travels the world to train teachers and to inspire the general public with her lectures on all subjects of the Montessori philosophy and its application in the classroom with children. Lilian is AMI certified for 0-3 years and 3-6 years and has been involved in Montessori as a teacher, AMI trainer and consultant for 55 years. She studied under Mario Montessori and Dr. SilvanaMontanaro.

Lilian Bryan, AMI Trainer & Consultant

Charmaine Soh, Montessori Consultant

Charmaine Soh, Montessori Consultant

Charmaine Soh has extensive experience in early childhood education and school management and is one of Asia’s foremost experts on Montessori. She was past president of the Chinese Montessori International, founder of Greentree Montessori School in Singapore, and has shared her expertise through seminars, parenting programs and workshops throughout China, Southeast Asia, USA and Europe. Charmaine holds a Masters in Early Childhood Education from Pacific Oaks College USA, and teaching credentials from both AMI and AMS

Teaching Team

MABIS teachers are warm, welcoming and have the child’s interest first. Our teachers are selected from a highly qualified pool of candidates. All teachers hold a Bachelors degree, several also hold a Masters degree. All classroom lead teachers are Montessori certified. Many hold the AMI (Association Montessori Internationale) Diploma. All teachers receive ongoing professional development throughout the school year, including seminars on the Montessori teaching methodology. Our teachers have several years of teaching experience, many have taught for over 10 years. The diverse nationalities and backgrounds of our teacher staff enriches the learning community and experience.

Professional Development

MABIS focuses on our teacher’s continuous professional development. Training activities may involve workshops conducted by external consultants or internal professionals as well as field trips.

Past workshops and activities include:

Laurie Ewert-Krocker, AMI Adolescent Trainer: Adolescent and Literacy Workshops 

Rebecca Dallam, AMI Elementary Trainer: Elementary Classroom Visit and Staff Consultation 

Lilian Bryan, AMI Primary Trainer: All Classroom Visit and Staff Consultation, Parent Talk 

Susan Stephenson, AMI Consultant: Staff Workshop on integrating the 0-3, 3-6 and 6-12 Levels, Parent Talk 

Jack Yu, Montessori Consultant: Staff Workshop on the Toddler Program 

Charmaine Soh, Montessori Consultant: Staff Workshop on teaching Montessori in Chinese

Thai Organic Farm Field Trip and Workshop

In addition to the above, MABIS conducts Professional Development seminars throughout the school year.

Join Our Team

For current openings, please contact us at recruit@montessoribkk.com

Sponsorships for Montessori Teacher Training

 

Do you have a strong interest in Montessori education?  Are you keen to embrace a transformative experience?  Are you a collaborator and team leader?  Do you have a long-term commitment to an education career in Bangkok?

If your answer is yes to the above, enquire about the exceptional opportunity to receive a sponsorship in Montessori training and to work in Bangkok’s leading Montessori school.

Montessori Academy Bangkok International School is offering sponsorships for the Montessori training at the Toddler, Primary, Elementary and Secondary levels.  Sponsorships are limited and highly selective.

  • Bachelors degree or above for Toddler, Casa and Elementary

  • Masters or Doctorate degrees for Secondary

  • Secondary candidates should demonstrate expertise in one or more of the following areas: English Literature, History, Science, Math, Social Science, Engineering, ICT, Design Technology

  • Secondary candidates with Project Based Learning or IB experience will be highly considered

  • Demonstrates ability to work and lead a team, openness to diversity, professional demeanor, strong work ethics and communication skills

  • Demonstrates an interest and aptitude in working with children

  • Native English speaker

  • Thai nationals who have a strong international education background and English language skills are considered

Please send your resume, government ID, school diplomas and cover letter to recruit@montessoribkk.com.

Your cover letter should include a Personal Statement explaining:

  • Why you are interested in Montessori

  • Support of your intent for long-term career in Bangkok

  • Evidence of your ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

  • Evidence of your aptitude in working with children

  • Special skills that you can contribute to enrich the experience of the community

  • Secondary applicants should discuss expertise in specific fields as listed above

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Application period:  open