Leadership Team and Teachers

Leadership and Teachers

Meet the Team

Meet the esteemed leadership team and dedicated teachers of RIS Swiss Section-Deutschsprachige Schule Bangkok. Comprising of about 50 members from 12 different nations, our diverse teaching staff brings a wealth of experience and expertise to our school community. Whether permanent residents in Bangkok or recruited internationally from Switzerland, Germany, or English-speaking countries, our teachers are committed to delivering high-quality education to our students. All of our faculty members hold university degrees in their respective subjects, along with teaching certificates and significant professional experience.

Dedicated Leadership and Inspiring Educators

The leadership team, with their extensive experience in educational management and a vision for holistic development, ensures that the school's mission and values are upheld in every aspect of its operation. Our teachers, who are highly qualified and bring diverse cultural and academic backgrounds, employ innovative teaching methods tailored to meet the needs of each student.

Expertise

Experience and Qualifications

Pre School

The Nursery and Kindergarten at RIS Swiss Section emphasizes child-centered, inquiry-based learning in a multilingual environment, with strong parent partnerships and outdoor education to foster holistic development and cultural awareness.

Primary School

At RIS Swiss Section Primary School, we nurture holistic development through a Swiss-based, inquiry-driven curriculum, advanced facilities, and comprehensive assessments, preparing globally-minded, resilient students for future success.

Secondary School

Our Secondary School offers Swiss Bilingual Matura (Grades 7-12), German Realschule/Swiss Sekundarschule (Grades 7-10), and German Hauptschule/Swiss Realschule (Grades 7-9) programs, combining rigorous academics with practical learning to meet diverse student needs and future goals.

Higher Education

After completing the Swiss bilingual Matura, students can choose from top universities, applied sciences programs, and dual studies or apprenticeships in Switzerland, Germany, and Austria. These institutions offer strong industry connections, scholarships, and excellent career prospects, providing high-quality education tailored to diverse interests and career goals.

Christian Vogel

Christian Vogel

Principal

Fabian Grund

Fabian Grund

Vice Principal, Head of Secondary

Simone Scheuber

Simone Scheuber

Head of Primary

Patrizia Aydin

Patrizia Aydin

Head of Administration

Maria Katrin Albert

Homeroom Teacher & Subject Teacher
(Biology & English)

Krittaporn Wanpen

Kindergarten Assistant

Suratchada Wichanchaiyanan

Basis Level Assistant

Kristina Marlies Koloszar

Kindergarten Homeroom Teacher

Gina Buchardt

Basis Level Homeroom Teacher

Hannah Röder

Homeroom Teacher

Tim Jesper

Tim Jesper

Homeroom Teacher

William Schimetschka

Homeroom Teacher

Wilhelmi, Karin

Karin Wilhelmi​

Sprachland Teacher

Marion Kleine Büning

German as a Foreign Language (DaF) Teacher

Nérike Neou

English Teacher

Tobias Lederer

BVB Coach & Sports Teacher

Melanie-Bischofberger

Melanie Bischofberger​​

Homeroom Teacher

Bock, Claudia

Claudia Bock

Homeroom Teacher

Boonyalapo, Apatchsita

Apatchsita Boonyalapo

Kindergarten Assistant

Bordowski, Andreas

Andreas Bordowski

Religion (catholic) Teacher

Brink, Sylvia

Sylvia Brink

Homeroom Teacher

Broto, Gonzalo

Gonzalo Broto

Spanish Teacher

Bruce, Justin

Justin Burce

English Teacher

Czabaun, Beate

Beate Czabaun

Teacher Secondary School
Religion

Fittges, Sebastian

Sebastian Fittges

Homeroom Teacher

Friedrich, Ines

Ines Friedrich

Subject Teacher (PAM, Mathematics & Physics)

Gorzellik, Aree

Aree Gorzellik

Nursery Homeroom Teacher

Grund, Fabian

Fabian Grund

Vice Principal, Head of Secondary, German and Music

Heuberger, Pascal

Pascal Heuberger

Homeroom Teacher

Heyn, Thomas

Thomas Heyn

Homeroom Teacher

Kantasil_-Pityada

Pityada Kantasil

Assistant and Librarian

Karnwaraluck, Patcharanat

Patcharanat Karnwaraluck

Thai Language and Culture Teacher

Korn, Felix

Felix Korn

German as a Foreign Language (DaF) Teacher

Körber, Carsten

Carsten Körber

Religion (protestant) Teacher

Karrer_-Stephanie

Stephanie Karrer

Homeroom Teacher

Klaus, Tina

Tina Klaus

Subject Teacher
(French, German, History)

Laule, Alexandra

Alexandra Laule

Kindergarten Homeroom Teacher

Marc, Lob

Marc Lob

Homeroom Teacher & Subject Teacher (Informatics, Mathematics & Physics)

Meier, Silvan

Silvan Meier

Subject Teacher
(French, Geography, German & History)

Nyffenegger, Stefan

Stefan Nyffenegger​

German Hub Project Manager

Nährich, Rolf

Rolf Nährich​

Mathematics / Physics

Ruangsawad, Rujira

Rujira Ruangsawad​

Thai Language and Culture

Reinhardt, Samira

Samira Reinhardt

Mathematics and Chemistry

Pflugbeil, Philip

Philip Pflugbeil

Geography, English, Philosophy, Physical Education

Pielbusch, Sebastian

Sebastian Pielbusch

Subject Teacher (Sports & German)

Ruchangkun, Pimchan

Pimchan Ruchangkun

Basis Level Assistant

Salim, Lalita

Lalita Salim

Nursery Assistant

Sapunov, Gleb

Gleb Sapunov

Biology & Chemistry Teacher

Säverin, Amelia

Amelia Säverin

German as a Foreign Language (DaF) Teacher

Schmon, Simon

Simon Schmon

Special Education Teacher

Schuhmacher, Hendrik

Hendrik Schuhmacher

Homeroom Teacher
Subject Teacher (History, Ethics, German & Economics and Law)

Setsakulchai, Chadchaphat

Chadchaphat Setsakulchai

Thai Language and Culture Teacher

Studerus, Fabian

Fabian Studerus

Arts & Crafts Teacher

Stumpf, Liane

Liane Stumpf

German Teacher

Uthsadee, Kimmanee

Kimmanee Uthsadee

Kindergarten 1 Assistant

Wollny, Liona

Liona Wollny​

Homeroom Teacher

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Explore Our Top-Tier German-Speaking Curriculum

RIS Swiss Section provides an unparalleled educational journey blending Swiss and German curricula, fostering multilingualism, and nurturing a vibrant school community anchored in “EXCELLENCE IN GERMAN-SPEAKING EDUCATION,” while embracing and promoting Swiss and German values.

So that students and graduates are academically empowered, culturally enriched by being instilled with Swiss, German and Austrian value systems such as precision, innovation, inclusivity, and respect for cultural diversity, and globally prepared to lead with integrity and innovation as responsible global citizens in an interconnected world.

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Academic Excellence

We offer a high-quality education that respects the cultural traditions of Switzerland, Germany, and Austria.

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Multilingual Skills

Our students gain fluency of German and English, and acquire excellent command in other languages like Thai, French or Spanish.

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Supportive Environment

We create a welcoming and inclusive school community where students feel valued and connected.

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Global Citizenship

We prepare students to be responsible global citizens with the skills and knowledge to navigate a changing world.

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