Management

Emma Dyas – Centre Director/Manager

Emma has lived, and worked in education, in Thailand for the last decade and became a partner in SCL in 2005, not long after it had first opened its doors.  As the business manager of SCL, Emma has played a central role in developing the school into the place it is today.

“I absolutely love how SCL has developed over the years.  We have held fast to the original vision; to provide a safe and nurturing environment where children are free to express themselves, whilst receiving a high quality education.  The children are exactly where they should be; at the center of all our efforts.  All the staff members we have here at SCL are amazing and I am absolutely confident in saying each and every one of them genuinely loves what they do and the children.  As the director of SCL I couldn’t feel happier that the vision we had all those years ago has become a reality.  As a parent with her children in SCL, I feel lucky my children get to come to such a great school.”

Emma lives on Samui with her husband Suksawat and their three children; Ellora, Anya and Max.

Siân Maddocks – Head Teacher

Siân, also a UK qualified teacher, joined the SCL team in September 2010 in the role of Year 2 class teacher. During her first year with us it became abundantly clear that once again we had found a ‘Siân’ who possessed all the qualities SCL would ideally look for in the role of Head Teacher.  We were delighted then in April of 2011 when Siân accepted our offer to become a Head Teacher at SCL.

“I believe that children are our future…I believe each and every child has the potential to bring something unique and special to the world.  I have always been passionate about children’s learning and here at SCL we take every step in ensuring children are given the opportunity to reach their full potential through a broad, balanced and creative curriculum.  SCL is a very special place and I feel very privileged to be part of it.”

Patemakan Siengtein – Head Of Thai Department

Kru Rose joined SCL in May 2008, following a career in teaching in Thai schools, spanning more than twenty years.  During her time with SCL she has implemented and developed the Thai curriculum to ensure that all our students, regardless of level, get the very most out of their Thai language lessons.  By continually thinking ‘outside of the box’ she has raised the standards of Thai across the board and is an inspiration to watch at work.

“By ensuring that all the teacher’s ideas are encouraged and valued, we have created an environment where everyone feels happy in their work.  This has a direct and very positive effect on the achievements of our students.  I feel confident that in the very near future SCL will become famous in Thailand for its high standard of Thai language teaching and commitment to keeping alive cultural practices such as “Maliart Thai” (Thai manners) and for teaching all our students, regardless of nationality a healthy respect for Thailand and it’s rich culture.”