Leadership Team | UWCT | International School in Thailand

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

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

Kurtis Peterson

Primary School Principal

Kurtis is joining UWC Thailand after spending the past 12 years as a principal in Vietnam, China, and Uganda. Prior to this, he taught Primary and Middle School in Uganda, 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