Leadership Innovations presents…
Thailand Program for
School Leaders
Tier II in Thailand &
International Leadership
Tier II in Thailand
A collaborative international learning
opportunity for California & U.S. school
administrators to ‘learn, lead and
demonstrate competence’ in Thai schools.
Goals of the Thailand Program
• Demonstrate professional competence in a unique
educational environment
• Practice administrative behaviors & activities including
communication, presentation, coaching, analysis, and
collaboration
• Create professional networks to enhance ongoing
professional development
• Enhance leadership capacity in America’s diverse schools
• Gain knowledge and understanding of cultural &
educational dynamics in our global society
• Enhance communications with local Asian communities
• ‘Internationalize’ leadership skills
Location
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Chiang Mai is the 2nd largest city in Thailand.
Considered the country’s northern capitol,
Chiang Mai is commonly referred to as ‘the
Rose of the North’. The local geography
includes some of the most picturesque scenery
in all of Thailand, and includes fascinating
‘hilltribes’ with indigenous lifestyles that have
been preserved for centuries. Chiang Mai’s
population is over 160,000 people.
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Participants
California Administrators Thailand-Summer 2006
Linda Babcock
Marcia Encinas
Alicia Hernandez
Misha Karigaca
Nancy Kawata
Michael Kellison
Glenda Lopez
Kathleen McNamara
Ann Morton
Lucy Salerno
Joni Siegel
David Silver
Tracy Smith
Robin Spindler
Loretta Whitson
California Administrators
Thailand-Summer 2005
Omar Ezzeldine
Anthony Jackson
Elaine Liu-Grondin
Shelly Mason
Anna Mattos-Massey
Scott Prell
Debra Quan
Chuck Seligman
California Administrators
Thailand-Summer 2004
Sunny Franklin
Karen Larsen
Karen Gerhard
Grace Lategola
Martin Griffin
Jackie Littrell
Patsy Janda
Judy Magee
Nancy Kozma
Jamie Marantz
Diane Lappi
Batia Swed
WHY Tier II in Thailand?
Candidates’ Comments
• Ability to complete Tier II over the summer (vs. 1-2 years)
• Job responsibilities & time constraints conflict with
attendance in courses during the school year
• Step ‘far’ away from the job/office; & concentrate on Tier II
• Network with administrators from other districts & Thailand
• Learn, visit & hands-on experience the Thai education
system/schools; comparative study of education in Thailand
• Expand cultural awareness & understanding
• Appeals to ‘adventurous’ leaders
• Cost competitive with other Tier II programs (1-2 yrs); plus
tax deductible!
Participating Thai Schools
Partners in Chiang Mai
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Chiang Mai University (CMU)
Montfort College/Academy - Private
U. S. Consul General
CMU Demonstration School
Wattanothapayap School – Public
International Center- Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai University
Chiang Mai University is northern Thailand’s
oldest, largest and most renowned higher
education institution. Founded in 1964, the
university contains 106 different departments
offering 85 undergraduate and 122 graduate
programs. Over 22,000 students attend
Chiang Mai University.
Chiang Mai University
Montfort School: K-12
Private School
Montfort College/School is a k-12 private
Catholic educational institution founded in
1932. The school enrolls over 5000
students on two campuses, and employs
over 200 teachers. Ten percent of the
teachers are from other countries, while
90% of the teachers at Montfort are Thai.
The current Prime Minister of Thailand is a
graduate of the Montfort School.
Montfort School: K-12
Private School
U. S Consul General
Chiang Mai, Thailand
The US Consulate General in Chiang Mai is the sole US
consular presence outside Bangkok. The original Consulate
was established in Chiang Mai in 1950 and was upgraded
to a Consulate General in 1986. In addition to Department
of State employees, staff from the Drug Enforcement
Administration and the US Air Force's Technical
Application Center are stationed in Chiang Mai associated
with the Consulate; the Centers for Disease Control
operates a field station in Chiang Rai. Approximately a
dozen Peace Corps Volunteers work in northern Thailand,
primarily in projects concerning education.
U. S. Consul General
CMU Demonstration School
The Demonstration School at Chiang Mai
University serves 1400 students. Founded in
1968, the school includes students 11-18 years
of age in middle through secondary grades.
Class size is 40-45 students. Thirty percent of
the students live on campus. The
Demonstration School prepares 20 student
teachers per semester.
Demonstration School
Chiang Mai University
Wattanothaipayap School
Government [Public] School
Wattanothaipayap School is a government (public)
secondary school, enrolling middle and senior
high school students. Founded in 1907, the
Wattanothaipayap School was named by the
King’s grandmother, and translates as ‘Rising
Sun’. The school enrolls over 2000 students, and
employs 122 teachers in 53 classes. In 2003,
Wattanothaipayap School it received Thailand’s
award as best school in the region.
Wattanothaipayup School
Government [Public] School
International Center
Professional Activities
Demonstration of Competence
Sample of Formal Measures
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Candidate Self-Assessment (based on CAPSELs)
Assessment by Superiors & other Administrators
Senior Leader Interview – in Thailand
Exemplars of Candidate Competence on Leadership
Standards
Videotape of Worksite, Job & Activities
PowerPoint Presentation in area of Expertise- delivered to
Thai audience of teachers/administrators/professors
Thai Activity by Leader related to Professional Standards
Manuscript on Leader’s area of focus for Publication
Reflection Essay
Demonstration of Competence
ACTIVE ‘In-Thailand’ Measures
• Formal PowerPoint presentations to Thai teachers and administrators;
university students & faculty
– Montfort School (k-12)
– International Leadership Center
– Prince Royal College
• Meetings & small group discussions with Thai teachers in Chiang Mai
University course(s)
• School visitations, observations and discussion/analysis
• Collaborative dialogs with Thai teachers, administrators, university
professors & others
• Thai teacher lesson observations in classroom & post conferencing
• Numerous additional PROFESSIONAL activities initiated by
candidates specific to their areas of interest, grade level and
professional responsibilities
PowerPoint Presentations by Candidates
[Teachers Staff Development Day at Montfort School &
Associate Dean’s Special Education Class (CMU) ]
Professional Exchange with Other Educators
Professional Exchange with Other Educators
Working in Thai K-12 Classrooms
Observing Teacher Lessons
& Post Conferencing
Visiting Thai Schools & Classrooms
Alumni Picture Gallery
LINDA BABCOCK [2006]
Senior Coordinator/Assistant Principal
San Luis Obispo County Office of Education Court & Community
Schools
MARCIA ENCINAS [2006]
Coordinator- Math, Science & Textbooks
Newport Mesa Unified School District
OMAR EZZELDINE [2005]
Assistant Principal (High School)
Tustin USD
SUNNY FRANKLIN [2004]
Asst. Principal (Elementary School)
Los Angeles USD
KAREN GERHARD [2004]
Asst. Principal (Middle School)
Capistrano USD
MARTIN GRIFFIN [2004]
Principal (High School)
Escondido Union HSD
ALICIA HERNANDEZ [2006]
Assistant Principal
Chaffey Joint Union HSD
ANTHONY JACKSON [2005]
Co-Director/Chief Student Advocate
Culture & Language Academy of Success Charter School
PATSY JANDA [2004]
Assistant Principal (High School)
Irvine USD
MISHA KARIGACA [2006]
Principal, Westlake Middle School
Oakland USD
NANCY KAWATA [2006]
Principal, Travis Elementary School
Travis Unified School District
MICHAEL KELLISON [2006]
Principal, Brookside Elementary School
Ross Valley School District
NANCY KOZMA [2004]
Coordinator-Readiness/PreSchool
Fullerton USD
DIANE LAPPI [2004]
Executive Director- Compliance
Capistrano USD
KAREN LARSEN [2004]
Coordinator-Readiness/PreSchool
Fullerton USD
GRACE LATEGOLA [2004]
Director- Categorical Programs & Grants
Grossmont Union HSD
JACKIE LITTRELL [2004]
Principal (Middle School)
Azusa USD
ELAINE LIU-GRONDIN [2005]
Human Resources/Public Relations Coordinator
PikWest
GLENDA LOPEZ [2006]
Coordinator
San Bernardino Adult School
JUDY MAGEE [2004]
Vice Principal (High School)
Benicia USD
JAMIE MARANTZ [2004]
Principal (Middle School)
Oakland USD
SHELLY MASON [2005]
Principal
El Tejon Unified School District
ANNA MATTOS-MASSEY [2005]
Coordinator of Special Education
Fairfield Suisun Unified School District
M. KATHLEEN MCNAMARA [2006]
Program Specialist/Coor. of Transition Services
Fresno Unified School District
ANNE MORTON [2006]
Director of Special Education
Los Gatos-Saratoga School District
SCOTT PRELL [2005]
Coordinator, Student Assistance Program
Riverside County Office of Education
DEBRA QUAN [2005]
Director, Human Resources
San Rafael City Schools
LUCY SALERNO [2006]
Principal, Center Elem. School of the Arts
Travis Unified School District
CHUCK SELIGMAN [2005]
Assistant Principal
Enterprise Elementary School District
JONI SIEGEL [2006]
Assistant Principal/Discipline, Ontario High Sch.
Chaffey Joint Union High School District
DAVID SILVER [2006]
Principal, Think College Now School
Oakland Unified School District
TRACY SMITH [2006]
Principal, Venetia Valley School K-8
San Rafael City School District
ROBIN SPINDLER [2006]
Director of Student Services & Special Education
Berryessa Union School District
BATIA SWED [2004]
Special Education Coordinator,
Orange USD
LORETTA WHITSON [2006]
Commissioner, CA Commission on Teacher Credential (CCTC)
Director of Student Support Services, Monrovia USD
Amporn, Apple and O
DR. LINDA OROZCO
Founder & Program Director
Tier II in Thailand & International Leadership
Experiencing Thailand
Experiencing Thailand
KAREN TRIBES
Hilltribe- Big Ears Karen
Tribe- CSUF ‘Karen’
Thank You – “Kop-kun, Ka”,