Our Academic Leadership Team has years of school management and consultancy experiences behind them.
Ronald Stones OBE
He is the Founder of FOBISIA – the Federation of British International Schools in Asia – which now boasts a membership of more than ninety schools.
His current work is with a leading education group in Singapore, Crestar Education Group, and has involved conceptualising and creating a new international primary school – The Grange – to be the model for replication with the group’s franchised partners across Asia.
He is a fellow of the Royal Society of the Arts, and was recognised by Britain’s late monarch, Queen Elizabeth II for his service to education. He enjoys ‘down time’ at his home in Bali.
Laura Kimbalee Els
Laura’s diverse teaching background and time as HOD has resulted in a teaching philosophy which at its core, values learners as whole individuals. This means understanding who learners are not just in the classroom, as students, but also at home, as autonomous beings. The goal of course, being to encourage and foster an enthusiasm for being in the classroom and providing learners with a safe and supportive environment to learn and grow as students and individuals.
Laura enjoys being constantly creative in her daily life, travelling far and wide, and spending time with her husband and young son. She looks forward to planning for future studies and immersing herself in the rich culture that Singapore has to offer as she continues to build her home here.
Kenneth Gimpayan
Kenneth earned a BA in English from the University of San Carlos, Philippines and a Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA) from Teaching House, New York. He plans to complete his Master’s Degree in Language and Literacy in the near future.
When not teaching, he likes to travel to new places, learn about investing and write poetry. He considers language a form of art — art expressed through words which in turn have the power to shape today’s milieu, society, and world.
Our Academic Faculty consists of certified, qualified and experienced teachers and pratitioners, and those in specialised roles to help each student at The Grange grow as a learner. Many of our faculty team have been hired for their specific interests and qualifications but most importantly, they share a commom vision of the type of children we are helping to develop.
Angelia Pelawi
Angelia is highly experienced in supporting young English language learners to thrive in international schools. Her training includes a Master’s degree in education from Concordia University, U.S. and she is licensed as an elementary teacher. Angelia truly believes children are unique and active learners that need a safe and loving environment to develop. As an educator, Angelia strives to create fun and meaningful learning experiences for her students.
As a mother of two school-age children, she also values the importance of work-life balance.
Jasvinder Kaur
Jasvinder connects with students on a profound level, supporting not only their intellectual growth but also their social and emotional development.
What sets Jasvinder apart is not only her impressive teaching career but also her passion for running. As an avid marathon runner, she knows the value of perseverance, discipline, and setting and achieving goals. She uses her remarkable dedication to inspire and motivate our students to reach for their dreams, both inside and outside the classroom.
Cary-Anne Parrish
Cary is a mother of two young boys who keep her very busy. Her hobbies usually revolve around her kids these days, but her passions are still diving, sport and regularly rearranging her house! Cary is very friendly and outgoing and she is at her happiest when one of her students achieves something they couldn’t do before.
Laura Kimbalee Els
Laura’s diverse teaching background and time as HOD has resulted in a teaching philosophy which at its core, values learners as whole individuals. This means understanding who learners are not just in the classroom, as students, but also at home, as autonomous beings. The goal of course, being to encourage and foster an enthusiasm for being in the classroom and providing learners with a safe and supportive environment to learn and grow as students and individuals.
Laura enjoys being constantly creative in her daily life, travelling far and wide, and spending time with her husband and young son. She looks forward to planning for future studies and immersing herself in the rich culture that Singapore has to offer as she continues to build her home here.
Kenneth Gimpayan
Kenneth earned a BA in English from the University of San Carlos, Philippines and a Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA) from Teaching House, New York. He plans to complete his Master’s Degree in Language and Literacy in the near future.
When not teaching, he likes to travel to new places, learn about investing and write poetry. He considers language a form of art — art expressed through words which in turn have the power to shape today’s milieu, society, and world.
Nicholas Boeglin
His teaching philosophy is based on creating a safe and happy environment in his classroom and building strong, trusting relationships with his students. In his opinion, Nick feels that students who are happy, safe, and valued will always be eager to learn.
When he’s not a teacher, Nick is a husband and a father, and sometimes the singer in a rock band. He loves writing short stories and poetry, doing anything outdoors, reading, watching movies, and of course, playing with his daughters.
Nick is currently working on obtaining his Master’s Degree in Elementary Education.
Chen Lih Jiun
Lih Jiun has a very strong drive for excellence and is very passionate in her teaching. She believes that education must be balanced and consistent. As a teacher she often motivates her students to extend their own personnel limits.
In her free time, she enjoys practicing Chinese calligraphy, reading, swimming, and cycling. She is proficient in Mandarin, English, as well as Malay.
Momoe Sakurai
Momoe believes in music being a tool to communicate with our inner selves and as a way to enhance creativity. Learning how to play an instrument and being able to understand music theory are still important, but she focuses more on students being able to understand the uniqueness that constructs different kinds of music and to create their own.
She enjoys watching Korean dramas and playing games on weekends.
Yuto Katano
Yuto has over 5 years of teaching experience, having led classrooms of up to 30 students at in his previous school. He served as the ICT Coordinator, overseeing technology initiatives and successfully integrating technology learning. He currently runs an entrepreneurial venture in Singapore, offering technology classes that primarily focuses on Google Workspace.
He is dedicated to teaching, aiming to spark curiosity and create enjoyable learning experiences for students by leveraging on technology, especially Google Workspace and video editing apps. Furthermore, Yuto believes in promoting digital citizenship education, emphasizing the responsible use of technology for societal improvement.
Yuto has a passion for rugby, working out, gaming, and video shooting. He played rugby for the Japanese team for 3 years during high school and continued in this sport for 3 more years in Singapore.
Isabel Chng
Driven by her passion to nurture creativity, she embarked on her educational journey in 2008. Throughout the years, she has had the opportunity to engage with a wide spectrum of learners, from 3-year-olds to adults. This rich diversity in experience has not only honed her teaching abilities but has also provided her with profound insights into the distinct and ever-evolving realm of young minds.
During her free time, Isabel finds joy in baking, using her creativity to craft delightful treats.
