CIS LAO CAI TEAM

THE LEADERSHIP

Mr. Craig John Lewis

Principal of CIS Lao Cai

Craig John Lewis continues to inspire excellence and global-minded education as Principal in CIS Lao Cai.

Professional Profile

Craig John Lewis is a respected and dedicated international school leader with nearly 30 years of experience across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe, including the UK, UAE, Taiwan, India, Malaysia, China, and Myanmar. His career reflects a deep commitment to fostering student growth through student-centred learning and transformational leadership.

Career Highlights

  • Successfully led schools in diverse international settings, driving enrolment growth and securing key accreditations.
  • Enhanced academic programmes across Early Years, Primary and Secondary levels through curriculum innovation and effective classroom management.
  • Led Successful Boarding Schools that ensure student development and wellbeing.
  • Demonstrated expertise in differentiated instruction, technology integration, and digital transformation.
  • Promoted professional development and cultivated strong parent-school partnerships.

Leadership and Achievements

  • Proven ability to increase enrolment and achieve international accreditations.
  • Expertise in Cambridge, IB, IPC and blended bilingual curricula.
  • Strong focus on student leadership, extracurricular enrichment, and community engagement.
  • Skilled in implementing digital platforms and pioneering STEAM and ICT programmes.
  • Experienced in managing large teams, operations, and compliance with international standards.

Professional Development

Craig actively pursues leadership training and contributes to the international education community through presentations, collaborations, and professional memberships. His leadership style emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement, making him a transformative figure in international education.

Vision and Commitment

Craig’s passion lies in nurturing global-minded learners and fostering inclusive, dynamic learning environments. His dedication to excellence ensures that students are empowered to thrive academically, socially, and personally, preparing them to meet the challenges of an interconnected world.

Mr. Craig John Lewis

Principal of CIS Lao Cai

Mrs. Nguyen Nguyen Hanh Tram

Deputy Principal for Vietnamese Curriculum & Academic Affairs, CIS Lao Cai

Professional qualifications

Bachelor of Education in Literature, Ho Chi Minh City University of Education, Vietnam
Master’s Degree in Theory and Methods of Teaching Literature and Vietnamese, Vinh University, Vietnam

Professional Certifications:

  • Creative Teaching and Organisational Culture

  • Teaching Social Skills to Children with Special Educational Needs

  • Professional Development Programme for School Leaders

  • Developing Interactive Teaching Skills

  • Professional Growth and Learning

  • Essentials of Teaching and Learning

  • Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace

Career Highlight

2002 – 2004 | Literature Teacher
Ngo Quyen High School (Public), Da Nang, Vietnam

2004 – 2007 | Literature & Civic Education Teacher
Nguyen Thuong Hien High School (Public), Da Nang, Vietnam

2007 – 2010 | Literature Teacher
Pham Ngoc Thach Secondary School, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

2011 – 2014 | Literature Teacher
Lawrence Sting School, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

2014 – 2017 | Literature Teacher
BCIS Bilingual International School, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

2017 – 2020 | Literature Teacher; Character, Leadership, Identity & Service Education (CLISE); Vietnamese Studies; Global Citizenship Education (GCED)
Vinschool Education System, Vietnam

2020 – 2022 | SNA Programme Director & Principal
iSchool Nam Sai Gon Inter-level School, Vietnam

2022 – 2023 | Programme & Operations Supervisor
iSchool Vietnam Education System (Oversaw 15 schools nationwide)

2023 – 2024 | Operations Manager
VABIS International Vocational College, Vung Tau, Vietnam

2024 – Oct 2025 | Operations Manager
St. Nicholas Primary, Secondary & High School, Da Nang, Vietnam

Mrs. Nguyen Nguyen Hanh Tram

Deputy Principal for Vietnamese Curriculum & Academic Affairs, CIS Lao Cai

Mr. Luong Trung Tien

Deputy Principal, CIS Lao Cai – Events and Extracurricular Programmes

Professional Qualifications

Master of Technology Education, University of Bristol, United Kingdom
Bachelor of International Economics, Foreign Trade University, Vietnam

Career Highlight

2021 – 2024 | Head of STEAM
Greenfield School Ecopark

2020 – 2021 | Director of STEM Programmes
Ban Mai Education

2016 – 2020 | Head of Research & Development (R&D)
AmericanSTEM

2017 – 2018 | Content Advisor & Programme Host
“Science Challenge” – VTV7

Mr. Luong Trung Tien

Deputy Principal, CIS Lao Cai – Events and Extracurricular Programmes

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LEADERSHIP

TEACHING STAFF
CIS LAO CAI

An inclusive curriculum requires a team of commensurately qualified teachers to best support student learning.

This has an impact not only on academic achievement but also on the development of core competencies and the personality of students.

Improving self-esteem in the learning environment increases students’ motivation to learn, and character education supports students’ inclusive growth.

Bianca Engelbrecht

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Education. Hons in Education Support 2019.
PGCE Senior Phase & FET (General Science & Life Sciences) 2013.
Bachelor of Technology. Nature Conservation 2010.
National Dip. Nature Conservation 2006.
National Dip. Travel & Tourism 1999.

Teaching Experience:

10 years teaching Science in International Schools Environment Science (General), Math, Social Studies, STEM and Global Perspectives and Learner Support.

André Bolton

Qualifications:
BA Hons English Literature, University of the West of England 2014.
Cambridge English CELTA 2016.
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music: Dip. 1 Trumpet, Grade 8 Piano, Grade 5 Theory.
Teaching Experience:
6 years ESL Teacher International House, Portugal and Switzerland.
ESL and IELTS Senior Teacher, Trainer and Mentor, Vietnam.
Lecturer of Critical Thinking, Debate, International Study and IELTS, Banking Academy of Vietnam – International School of Banking.

Edwin Villaganas

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in Mathematics , Cataingan Municipal College 2018 Licensed Professional Mathematics Teacher in the Philippines.
Teaching experience:

1 year mathematics and English teacher at Yadah Christian School.
1 year mathematics teacher, Victory International School Ho Chi Minh city.

Ron Connors

Qualifications:
Master of International Education Framingham State College 2001

BA Law and Society University of California 1986

Experience as an Educator:

  • 2 Years American School of Guadalajara (4th Grade all subjects, 5th grade Science)
  • 2 Years Assistant to Professor, University of Sophie Antipolis
  • 2 Years Kyungbok Yosang (HS ESL Coordinator)
  • 1 Year Academic Coordinator Central Texas College, Yongsan Army Post.
  • 10 years Escondido Union High School District. HS SDC Coordinator. Site Chair. Special Educator of the Year Award
  • 2 Years UNIS Hanoi. HS Special Needs Coordinator and Humanities Instructor. KOTO Art instructor. (Community Service)
  • 2 Years Tohoku International School, Sendai, Japan. HS Social Studies, AP Comparative Governments and Politics, and HS Literature. MUN Coordinator.
  • 4 Years Ruamrudee International School, Bangkok, Thailand. HS Social Studies, IB TOK, MUN Coordinator
  • 1 Year Colegio Ingles, Torreon, Mexico, MS ESL
  • 1 Year Vietnam Australian School, HCMC, ESL
  • 5 Years International School of Vietnam, (Reigate) HS Humanities, IGCSE Geography, IB Geography. Chair of Humanities. MUN Coordinator
  • 2nd Year at CIS ESL.

Abdelkader Zerdani

Qualifications:
Bachelor of Arts in Anglo-American Studies 2013.
Post-graduate studies in Anglo-American Studies 2015.

Teaching Experience:
7 years Teaching experience.
1 year School Executive experience.

 

Nazmy Nagdy

Qualifications:

Bachelor of English Tanta University.
Education Diploma – Cairo University.

Teaching experience:

17 years of experience as an ESL teacher in Egypt and overseas, 7 years in Vietnam.

Natasha Ocktora

Qualifications:

Master of Arts in Urban Education – ESL Specialization, New Jersey City University, 2018
English Language Program, University of Pennsylvania, 2016
Bachelor of Arts in English Applied Linguistics, State University of Medan, 2011
Fulbright Scholar 2016.

Alpha Delta Kappa – International Teacher Education 2016

Teaching experience:

6 years teaching experience at international schools in Indonesia, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam
6 years teaching experience in formal English language education

Gemarie Bisual

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education, Major in English, The University of Mindanao, 2012. Master of Arts in Basic Education Major in Teaching English, Davao del Norte State College, 2020.

Licensed Professional Teacher, Professional Regulation Commission (Philippines).
Teaching Experience:

9 years in the Philippine Public School System. 2 years of teaching experience in Vietnam.

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