Grade 4 Teacher

I have been in Cambodia for 7 years now after a further 7 teaching back in the UK. I’m really excited about joining the team at EWIS – where my daughter, Chona, will also begin in Grade 3 this year.

I have a bachelor’s degree in Philosophy and Sociology and a PGCE out of the University of Brighton. Experience in managerial roles in previous schools have required me to reflect on different educational approaches further. I am a keen advocate of project-based learning and Pie Corbett’s storytelling program to teach writing, which I have found to be extremely effective, especially in the context of the ELL classroom. 

Outside of the classroom I am into a range of sports, including football and tennis. I also play music often and am very much looking forward to becoming a part of Jake and Eugenio’s super cool school band. 

It’s been a great break for myself and my family, plenty of adventures had, but now I am excited to get back into the classroom, and meet new colleagues and students.

Grade 1 Teacher

Hi, my name is Denis and I’m a Grade 1 teacher at EWIS. I was born and raised in Cambodia, and my mother is Moldovan and my father is Khmer. This is my second school year teaching at our school, but I have been teaching for four years. My experience ranges from early years to early primary. At the moment, I’m pursuing a degree in Early Years and Education. 

I’m very extroverted so in my free time, I like to go out and see friends and meet new people. I also enjoy drawing and playing the ukulele.

Curriculum Coordinator

I am Brandie Carroll and have been with East-West for 4 years now.  I am originally from the US and have a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Education. Before moving to Cambodia I was in China then Poland teaching in different international schools.  

I am always happy to help others and generally have a supply of instant coffee and snacks in my desk drawer if needed.

Grade 5 Teacher

I am Benjamin, I come from the U.K and I have been at East-West since January 2020. I have a Bachelor of Arts degree and I am currently putting the finishing touches to my post grad teaching qualification from the institution iTeach. I am a Grade 5 teacher, which in my opinion is the best grade to teach as I find the kids to be curious, open minded and energetic.  

Like many of us at East-West, I have an open door policy: If you want to bounce ideas around then you are more than welcome. If you can’t find me in my classroom then you can find me at the gym pretending to exercise. I am looking forward to my first full interrupted (hopefully) in person year at the school because the past few years have been an unpredictable storm of online and in person learning. 

For those of you who have just joined us, I look forward to meeting and getting to know you and I wish you the best of luck for this year!

Grade 3 Teacher

Hello, I’m Andrew. I moved to Phnom Penh with my wife and son in July. We were living in Japan before. I taught at an IB international school there for around 3 and a half years. I am one of the Grade 3 Homeroom teachers. I have a teaching certification for Prekindergarten through Grade 3 through the state of Florida in America, although I originally grew up in the state of Michigan. I’m very happy being a part of the teaching staff at East-West.