GES STAFF 2011/2012

GES brings people from around the world together giving them an opportunity to explore a culture, learn the art of teaching, and bring light to a dark place through the love of Jesus Christ. The Foreign staff is made up of Christians with a heart to reach the world for Christ directly through interaction with the children and indirectly through relationships with the largely Buddhist Thai staff. Canadian and American teachers partner with Thai teachers and staff to achieve a bilingual education for the 300 students that attend Global English School.

In the process, each student and staff member is exposed to the love of Jesus through the lives of His servants. You don’t have to be an extraordinary person to succeed as a teacher at Global English School; you simply have to serve an extraordinary God and have a vested interest in making His glory known in your life and in the nations.

ADMINISTRATION

Sahat Ektrakul (Peter) – Born in Thailand and raised in a Chinese family, Sahat (fondly called Peter by the westerners in his life) learned early the value of education and hard work. Peter is a strong influence in Nonthaburi, a well-established and extremely well-traveled businessman with contacts around the globe. Educated both in Thailand and abroad, Peter is a fine spokesman for bilingualism. He speaks four languages effortlessly and even completed a Master's degree using English.

Sahat has a Bachelor's degree is in electrical engineering and a Master degree in Christian Education.

Surang Ektrakul (Sue) – Sue is a passionate educator who can be found working out issues on her phone before anyone arrives at school and long after everyone has gone home and gone to bed! Before she married Peter in 1979, Sue had already traveled and studied extensively. Born to teach, Sue studied education, and once she started her family, she also started a kindergarten out of their shop-house.

This venture grew even as her family did, and she was able to very successfully combine motherhood with an educational/ ministry/ business venture that grown into Global English School. Also proficiently multilingual, speaking 5 languages, Sue believes in her work and it shows

Janwimon Ektrakul (Esther) - Esther graduated from Liberty University in 2007 with a degree in Elementary Education. After completing her student teaching at Kunming International Academy (KIA) in Kunming, China she signed on with KIA  and  worked as a 3rd grade teacher for 2 years. Janwimon is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Education Administration from Liberty University and has returned to her home town to work as the administrator at Global English School. Janwimon has a unique and valuable understanding of GES as she spent most her childhood watching and helping her parents make the school what is today. Her love for education, commitment to students & teachers, and fluency in both Thai and English make her a prime candidate for success as a leader at GES.

Angi Ektrakul - Angi grew up in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. After graduating high school she attended Liberty University where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Religion in 2007. In the 2006-2007 Angi volunteered her time at Global English School teaching English and working in the office. After her first year in Thailand she returned to Liberty University to pursue her Master’s degree in Education which she earned in 2009. During this time she worked at Light Ministries, a department of Liberty University, as the Office Manager. Through Light Ministries, Angi had many opportunities to lead groups of high school and college students on service trips all around the globe. While in the USA, Angi also worked alongside Solomon Ektrakul recruiting and hiring teachers to work at GES.  In 2010, Angi married Solomon and moved back to work full time at GES as part of the administrative team.

SUPPORT TEAM

Joy Ronald - Joy first came to Thailand from Alberta, Canada in 1991 and was told by some friends that some people were looking for an English teacher for their church program. Those people were Peter and Sue and they have been close friends ever since.

With two years of interdisciplinary studies and ten years of teaching experience in every grade level, a Bachelor's degree in Education, and a MAster's in Applied Linguistics, Joy is a dedicated educator and mentor who is now excitedly applying her education to raising her three kids. Joy has staffed the school for the past seven years and continues to do so while she is in Canada. She works as a half-year consultant at GES, focusing on curricular ad professional development, as well as cross-cultural education and liaison.

Linda Spencer - Linda attended school in California, New York and Nebraska where she earned her MS in Educational Administration and Supervision and holds both a life-time teaching certificate and Professional Administrative Certificate.  She has been both a teacher and supervisor in Early childhood and Elementary Education, Adult Education and programs for English Language Learners.  She is a conference speaker and writer.  She has written and administered local, state and federal grants.  Currently, in addition to teaching, Mrs. Spencer is an Instructional Learning Team Facilitator.  Based on twenty years of research, Learning Teams helps establish an infrastructure of leadership and ongoing professional development that allows teachers to refine their teaching and produce better student results.  Mrs. Spencer also serves as a consultant to Global English School in Nontaburi, Thailand.

Arthit Ektrakul (Solomon) - Solomon attended Liberty University earning a Bachelor of Science in Communication in 2004 and a Master of Business Administration in 2007. After living in Virginia, USA for nearly ten years Arthit has gained varied experience in American culture while still remaining connected with Thai culture by visiting his hometown for a few months each year. Arthit is beginning his third year as the head of International Recruitment for Global English School. He works to recruit teachers throughout the United States and Canada and acts as the Stateside contact for the school. His administrative experience, ability to work with people from various cultures, and vision for the success of GES makes him the ideal person for the job.