Our Leadership Team
The UWC Thailand Leadership Team takes responsibility for the constant pursuit of UWCT’s Mission and Values. In order to bring these to life, the Head of School works closely with UWCT’s Directors, Principals and key Coordinators to ensure that students’ best interests are at the centre of decisions.
Jason McBride
Head of School
Jason McBride joins UWC Thailand after having previously been with schools in Canada, Mexico, England and the UAE. Having spent 14 years in the UAE, he was involved in the READ MORE
Kanok Chupak
School Director
Kanok has a Masters Degree in Educational Administration from Chulalongkorn University. She sees herself as a bridge of cultures, people and nations as she was an AFS International Exchange Student in Italy and, READ MORE
Jonathan Field
Secondary School Principal
Jon has spent the last 18 years working in IB World Continuum Schools on four continents. He has held numerous positions in schools in Switzerland, Tanzania, Peru and Hong Kong; and READ MORE
Jaki Graham
Primary School Principal
An experienced IB PYP practitioner, Jaki holds a Masters of Teaching from the University of Sydney, Australia and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of NSW, Australia. She READ MORE
Wendy VanBramer
Director of Admissions & Alumni
Wendy comes to UWCT after 28 years at a large international school in Bangkok and more than 30 years of experience in Thailand. She began her educational career in adult READ MORE
Dion Norman
Director of Educational Technology
Dion comes to us from Canada where he recently worked in Vancouver at a K-12 IB continuum school as the Director of Educational Technology and eLearning. Prior to moving back READ MORE
Len Peters
Guidance Counsellor, University Advisor
Len was born in the USA, and lived most of his youth in rural Connecticut. He completed his Bachelor’s degree at Syracuse University, and recently, completed a M.Ed. in School READ MORE
Andrew Raftery
Director of Residential Life
Andrew has enjoyed working in school and residential settings in Australia, the US, Germany, and most recently as a houseparent in Kigali, Rwanda. Teaching mathematics and physics in IB world READ MORE
UWC Shared Mission
UWC makes education a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future.
UWCT’s Educational Goal
We seek to realise our highest human potential, cultivate genuine happiness, and take mindful and compassionate action.
UWCT’s Founding Motto
Good Heart, Balanced Mind, Healthy Body.
Our Shared UWC Values
- Intercultural and international understanding
- Celebration of diversity
- Independence with integrity
- Interdependence with respect
- Compassion and service
- Environmental stewardship
- Personal example
- Resilience and a growth mindset
- Idealism and courageous action