Pelkhil Faculty
We are pleased to announce our faculty for the academic session 2010. As you peruse the list we are confident that you will agree that we have done a good job - as promised - of building a pretty strong team of teachers on whom Pelkhil's future will be built. So here they are, presented in alphabetical order by subject and name, beginning with our Principal:
Principal
Sir Karma Dorji B.Ed (NIE, Samtse); M.Ed (University of Leeds, UK); Diploma (University of London, Institute of Education, UK). Principal, Sonam Kuenphen High School, Chumey (2001 - 2003); Principal, Drukgyal High School (2003 - 2008).
In addition to his duties as Principal, Sir Karma will also teach English.
Accounts
Sir Probir Roy B.Com and M.Com in Accountancy (University of Calcutta). Associated with B.M. Chatrath and Co, and Stewarts and Lloyds of India, Calcutta (1970 - 1982); Lecturer, CMTT College, Kolkata (1982 - 1999); Rinchen Higher Secondary School, Thimphu (2008 - 2009). Sir Probir will also teach Commerce.
We have one more position to fill in our Accounts/Commerce faculty.
Biology
Sir Joe Farsakh MA Candidate and Teaching Assistant, Department of Global Studies, University of California, Santa Barbara (2008 - 2009); English and Computer Teacher, Jelazon Palestinian Refugee Camp Children's Center, West Bank, Palestine via Israel (2006).
Madam Suleena K.P. B.Sc and M.Sc Botany, B.Ed (Kannur University, India); State and National Eligibility Test certified (NET, Life Science and SET, Botany, India). Kuenga Higher Secondary School, Paro (2007 - 2009)
Madam Suleena will also teach Chemistry.
Madam Kiran Sunda B.Sc; B.Ed (India); Lungtenzampa Middle Secondary School, Thimphu (1989 - 2009)
Madam Kiran will teach Biology (classes 9 and 10) and Combined Science (classes 7 and 8).
Computer Science
This position remains to be filled (2 teachers).
Dzongkha
Lopen Dorji Norbu BA Dzongkha (Tango Buddhist College, Thimphu). Yozerling Primary School (2004 - 2005); Kuenga Higher Secondary School, Paro (2006 - 2009)
Lopen Ugen Wangdi MA in Dzongkha (Ngagyur Nyingma Institute, Mysore, India); Ugen Academy (2002 - 2008); Yangchenphu Higher Secondary School (2009).
We have two more positions to fill in our Dzongkha faculty.
Economics
This position remains to be filled (1 teacher).
English
Madam Dorji Bidha BA English Honours, Sherubtse College, Kanglung; PGCE, NIE, Samtse; Lungtenzampa Middle Secondary School, Thimphu (2002 - 2009)
Sir Jon Feyer BA in English (Princeton University, New Jersey, USA).
Sir Jon brings with him a strong track record in theatre and the arts.
Madam Karma Pokto Lungtenzampa Middle Secondary School, Thimphu (1988 - 2009)
Madam Karma will teach English for classes 7 to 10.
Madam Ashley Toney Washington State Teaching Certification, Pacific Oaks College, Seattle, USA (2000); Montessori Training through Edmonds Community College (2002); MA Human Development, Pacific Oaks College; BS, Microbiology, University of Georgia, Athens, USA (1990); English as a Second Language (Kindergarten through 12th grade), Biology (K-12); Founder-Director, Teacher, Ladybug Montessori, Seattle, USA (2002-present).
Geography
Madam Jennifer Barnette M.A. Candidate and Teaching Assistant, Department of Global Studies, University of California, Santa Barbara (2009)
Hindi
This position remains to be filled (1 teacher).
History
Sir Prajeesh P.K. BA and MA in History (University of Calicut, India); B.Ed (Kannur University, India); Stage Eligibility Test certified (SET History, India). Kuenga Higher Secondary School, Paro (2006 - 2009)
Sir Prajeesh will also teach Geography.
Mathematics
Sir Zeb Blackwell BA in Philosophy (Princeton University, New Jersey, USA).
Sir Umesh Kumar B.Sc (GNDU, India); B.Ed (Punjab University, India). State level hockey player for Punjab, India; College bhangra team leader. DAV Public Senior Secondary School (Palampur, India); Mt. Carmel Convent (Palampur, India); Lungtenzampa Middle Secondary School, Thimphu (2006 - 2009); Royal Tutor (2007 - 2008).
Sir Mark Turner B.Sc with honours (University of Canterbury, New Zealand); Teachers' College Diploma, Mathematics (Christchurch College of Education, New Zealand); Diploma in Teaching (New Zealand Department of Education); Royal Schools of Music, Grade 8 (Trumpet). Hillmorton High School, Christchurch, New Zealand (1982 - 1996, 2000 - 2001); Motithang Higher Secondary School, Thimphu (1997 - 1999); NOVA Language School, Japan (2002 - 2005); Rinchen Higher Secondary School, Thimphu (2006 - 2009).
We have one more position to fill in our Maths faculty.
Physics
Madam Laxmi Nepal B.Ed (NIE, Bhutan); Lungtenzampa Middle Secondary School, Thimphu (2003 - 2009)
Madam Laxmi will teach both Physics and Chemistry for classes 7 to 10.
Sir Megh Raj Tamang B.Ed (NIE, Samtse); Post Graduate Certificate in Teaching Information Systems (Sherubtse College, Kanglung); M.Ed (2nd year, Paro College of Education, Paro). Motithang Higher Secondary School, Thimphu (1992 - 2008); Vice Principal (Academic Head), Motithang Higher Secondary School, Thimphu (2008-2009).
Note: As far as we know, none of our male teachers has been officially knighted by the Queen of England. We use the titles "Sir" and "Madam" in keeping with recent education tradition in Bhutan. Also, the assignment of subjects and classes may vary in keeping with developments in our teacher recruitment process.