About us

Operating from the school year 2020-2021, PennSchool is proud to be the ideal school for students to enhance students’ potential in an international environment.

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Academics

The Pennsylvania American International School provides high-quality academic experience in a international bilingual setting, that prepare citizens with integrity and commitment actively to the development of society in a globalized world.

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Admission

PennSchool has rolling enrollment throughout the year at all grades and the Admissions Team will provide a supportive and experience which help parents to have the best decisions.

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Our Service

PennSchool offers a wide range of support services to ensure the students’ physical and mental health, helping them to learn and experience effectively.

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News & Events

The latest events and news at PennSchool will be continuously updated to provide the useful information for students and parents.

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Student Life

Not only improving knowledge, PennSchool students also participate in many extra activities, helping to build essential skills for the future.

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Hall Of Fame

PennSchool is proud to train the next generations who are happy learners, discover, find the joy of learning and become lifelong learners.

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Communication

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Leadership Team

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Team

Our leader team is highly dedicated and motivated educators with advanced qualifications.

“ The art of teaching is the art of assisting discovery.”

Administration Board
Mrs. Cao Thien Ai Nuong
Head of School

Education

  • Master in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam
  • Certificate in School Management and Leadership, Harvard Business School, Harvard University, US, 2023
  • IB Global Conference Certificate – Education for an inclusive future, Adelaide, Australia, 2023
  • Certificate of High School Education, Hanoi University of Education, Hanoi, 2022
  • IB Global Conference Certifficate – Embracing Innovation and Inspiring Action, San Diego, US, 2022
  • IBDP Certificate of Approaches to teaching and learning for DP coordinators and pedagogical leaders (Cat.3), IBO
  • IBDP Certificate of Coordination Category 1, IBO
  • IBDP Certificate of Approaches to Teaching and Learning, IBO
  • Certificate of High School and University Education, University of Pedagogy
  • Certificate of Curriculum Development and Assessment, Houston University
  • Certificate of Educational Management, Institute of Educational Management

Achievements

  • Conference Proposal & Presentation on Learner Autonomy at 27th MELTA International
  • Conference ‘Changing the Game: English Language in Education 4.0’, Johor Bahru, Malaysia, 2018 Conference Proposal & Presentation on Correction in Speaking Activities at CamTESOL 2019, Combodia, 2019
  • Author of the journal “Students and Teachers’ Perceptions on Correction in Speaking Activities”, Proceedings of the International Conference on Language Teaching and Learning Today 2019, Autonomy and Motivation for Language Learning in the Interconnected World, ISBN978-604-73- 6849-5
  • Workshop on English Requirements for University Students, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, 2017
  • Certificate of Methodology in EAP, British Council, 2018
  • Study Tour “Being International Students at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 2019
  • Workshop on Research and Teaching Excellence at VinUni, Ha Noi, 2019
Mr. Timothy Nelson
AP Principal

Education

  • M.Ed STEM Leadership, American College of Education
  • B.Sc Geology, University of California Davis
  • NISE National STEM Teacher Certificate
  • IB DP Physics Category 1
  • IB DP Approaches to Teaching and Learning Cat 3
  • IB DP Extended Essay in Focus Category 3
  • IB MYP Delivering the MYP Category 3
  • IB PYP The Role of Mathematics Category 3
  • Certificate IV IN TESOL, Australian International College of Language

Achievements

  • Presidential Certificate of Merit, American Institute or Professional Geologists
  • Coach 1: Coaching for Winning and Life Lessons – USA Basketball
  • Coach 2: Culture, Practices & Games – USA Basketball
  • Coach 3: Developing Triple-Impact Competitors – USA Basketball
Mr. Sam Jamieson
Vice Principal of American Program

Education

  • University of Canterbury Outbound Scholarship Recipient, 2012
  • Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Classical Studies, University of Canterbury 2013
  • TEFL 120 Hour Certificate, TEFL Worldwide Prague, 2013
  • Post Graduate Certificate of Education, Moreland University, 2022 Washington DC Teaching Licence, OSSE, USA, 2022
  • Qualified Teacher Status, Department of Education, United Kingdom 2023
Mr. Brett Taylor – Holmes
Vice Principal of American Program

Education

  • Master of Arts in Film and Television Production, University of Bristol, 2005
  • Bachelor of Science with Honour in Community Health Nursing, University of Central England in Birmingham, 1998
  • Western Australian Curriculum: English Professional Development Workshop SCSA
  • TESOL Certificate
  • TEFL International Certificate, 2007
  • PGCEi Certificate, State of Oregon, 2014
  • DP English A: Language and Literature Cat. 1, 2019
  • DP English B Cat. 1, 2019
  • DP CAS Cat. 1, 2019
Mrs. Tran Thi Hong Ha
Campus Manager

Education

  • MA in Education Management, Vinh University, Vietnam (2010)
  • Diploma in Educational Managers and Public Employees, Ho Chi Minh City School of Educational Administration (2006)
  • Certificate of “Fostering and updating knowledge for leaders and managers”, Ho Chi Minh City Academy (2016)
  • Certificate of Training course on legal documents on cadres, civil servants and public employees, City School of Cadres (2014)
  • Excellent Scientific initiative “Love and responsibility”, Scientific Council of Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training, 2010
  • Ho Chi Minh City Medal, People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City, 2011
  • Bachelor of Russian, Ho Chi Minh City University of Education (1988)
  • Bachelor of English, Ho Chi Minh City University of Education (1997)

Achievements

  • Senior Political Theory – Administration, Academy of Politics (2010)
  • Excellent Scientific initiative “Love and responsibility”, Scientific Council of Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training (2010)
  • Ho Chi Minh City Medal, People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City (2011)
  • Research topic “Innovative solutions to teaching in secondary schools” (2010)
  • Member of the Education Quality Assurance Council of the Department of Education and Training of Ho Chi Minh City (2015 – 2020)
  • Attend innovation program training programs, Ministry of Education and Training
  • 4 City Certificate of Merit for excellent completion of education
  • Certificate from the Prime Minister for Excellent Achievement in Education in 2020
Ms. Tran Thi Cam Duc
Secondary MoET Vice Principal

Education

  • MA in Education Management, Saigon University, 2020
  • Bachelor in Chemistry, Ho Chi Minh City University of Pedagogy, 2015
  • Certificate of Natural Science Teacher, Saigon University, 2022
  • Certificate of Training course “Developing Advance Interactive Teaching Skills in Chemistry course”, Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training 2016
  • Certificate of Training course “Profession learning institute on best practices for teaching and learning”, Canadian international school system, 2016
  • Certificate of participating in the final round of the creative teacher competition with IT in the school year 2016-2017 with “Dream urban” project, Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training, 2017

Achievements

  • Science publication: “Synthesis and Antibacterial Activity of Some Derivatives of 2-Methylbenzimidazole Containing 1,3,4-Oxadiazole or 1,2,4-Triazole Heterocycle”, Journal of chemistry, Article ID 1507049, 2016
Ms. Do Thi Thuy Duong
Elementary MoET Vice Principal

Education

  • Valedictorian of Elementary Education, Ho Chi Minh City University of Pedagogy
  • Certificate of Education Management

Achievements

  • Reporter of Korea – Vietnam Education Fair with topic “Applying CLIL Method in Teaching Science, Ho Chi Minh City University of Pedagogy
  • Science report “CLIL Teaching Method in Science in Elementary School: How to design and implement a teaching plan”
  • Participating in writing reference books, summarizing knowledge of Math and Vietnamese for Grades 1 and 2 according toHigh school program, 2018
  • Won prizes in Chemistry, Physics, Technology competitions
Mr. Vu Van Hiep
Vice Principal of Integrated Bilingual Program

Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, cum laude, Tufts University, 2019.
  • Scholarship of $240,000/4 years.
  • On Dean’s List from 2015 to 2019 Undergraduate Research Assistant at Tufts Biomedical Engineering Department on a research about application of silk in orthopedic devices, sponsored by the US National Institute of Health, 2018-2019
  • Published journal “Thermoplastic Molding of Regenerated Silk” on Nature Materials, one of the top publisher about medical advances, 2019
  • College Board’s AP Chemistry certified teacher, 2020
  • College Board’s AP Teacher & Coordinator professional development workshop, 2020-2021
  • Certificate: TOEFL (103/120), GRE (325/340), SAT (2310/2400)
Mr. Levan Nikos Andre Pierre Bernard
Math and Science Head Teacher

Education

  • ASU TESOL Certificate 150 hours, Arizona State University 2019 Teaching Language Online
  • Certificate, Arizona State University 2020 TEFL
  • Certificate 120 hours, The TEFL academy, June 2017.
  • Bachelor degree in Civil &Mechanical engineering (BS), June 2013 – Lyon 1 – France
Mr. Joshua Tenorio
Head Teacher

Education

  • Bachelor in Secondary Education, Major in Mathematics, National University, Philippines
  • 120 Hour TESOL Certificate Course, International TEFL Training Institute Philippines, 2019
  • Certificate of Teacher Training on Math for Physics Teachers, Philippines, 2018
  • SUKEN Pre-2nd Kyu Certificate, The Mathematics Certification Institute of Japan, 2017
  • Kumon Math Program Completer, 2016

Achievements

  • Advanced Placement Conference in AP Calculus AB & BC, 2021
  • Workshop Seminar on Development of Critical and Creative Thinking Skills through Innovative Classroom Activities, Philippines, 2018
Mr. Philipp Faisst
English Language Arts Head Teacher House Coordinator

Education

  • MBA in Educational Management and Leadership, Anglia Ruskin University, 2023
  • Diploma in Education Management and Leadership, OTHM, Level 7 (EQF), London School of International Business, 2022
  • Bachelor of Arts in Economic Education and Social Studies, University of Oldenburg, 2016
  • Certificate IV in TESOL, Australian International College of Language (AICOL), 2018
  • TEYL Certicate: Teaching English to Young Learners, 2021
  • Leadership and Team Development: IBMI, 2021
Ms. Lindsey Doutt
Program Advisor

Mrs. Lindsey Doutt has over 20 years of experience in the field of teaching and education and is WPA’s Principal. Her educational career has been geared towards the enrichment and teaching of children in the early elementary years in various locations within the United States. Throughout the course of her career, she has had a variety of opportunities to teach diverse groups of children, including those that are highly at risk, those with learning disabilities, those who need special interventions, and the average student. Mrs. Doutt has also been an administrator at an Approved Private School for students with severe special educational needs in Western Pennsylvania for nearly 2 years.

Mrs. Doutt was also a Preschool Service Coordinator with the local Intermediate Unit for five years, overseeing dozens of teachers and therapists and working with around 500 students annually. As a result of these numerous experiences, Mrs. Doutt has become proficient at designing and implementing creative and stimulating teaching and leadership skills to meet the challenges that are presented in the 21st Century. Mrs. Doutt graduated from Grove City College in Grove City, PA, in 2000 with a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood and Elementary Education. In 2007, Mrs. Doutt received a Masters in the Art of Teaching from Marygrove College and then in 2013, she completed a Masters in Educational Leadership from Edinboro University. She currently holds a K-12 Principal Certificate.
Mr. Mark Ferrara
Program Advisor

Mark Ferrara is the Educational Director at William Penn Academy. Mr. Ferrara has been named American for the Competitive Enterprise System Educator of the Year (2014) for his commitment to economic education while he was Superintendent at Greenville Area High School. In 2018, while under Mr. Ferrara’s leadership, Greenville Area School District was one of (4) school districts in the Commonwealth to be named a BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL DISTRICT. He worked with building principals and teachers district-wide to regularly review and update the scope and sequence of the K-12 curriculum. He chaired the district Curriculum Committee with staff, students, school board representatives, and community members and oversaw textbook selections to align with the K-12 curriculum. Mr. Ferrara was the district representative for local, statewide, and national workshops and seminars on curriculum development. Combining all of this experience and expertise with his dedication to education, he wants to bring this same level of excellence to William Penn Academy!!!

Mr. Ferrara spent seven years as superintendent of Sharpsville Area School District and four years as Director of Curriculum in Neshannock School District in Lawrence County. While at Neshannock, Ferrara began his relationship with Pennsylvania Business Week and ACES. With the importance of economic education in mind, Ferrara introduced the Pennsylvania Business Week program to all three districts.

Mr. Ferrara, a father of five, also initiated bullying-prevention programs in Sharpsville, launched Adopt-A-School, Classroom Plus, California University in the High School programs, and chaired Neshannock’s Curriculum Advisory Committee. Not only has Mr. Ferrara held the Superintendent roles at Greenville and Sharpsville School Districts, he has also been a Principal and teacher, dedicating his career to impacting the many students’ lives that he has been privileged to lead. Mr. Ferrara has a passion for providing students with a safe learning environment where they can succeed, given the essential tools for success. He will continue his passion as the Educational Director at William Penn Academy and oversee the curriculum development to ensure students are receiving a rigorous education to meet the unique challenges in today’s society.

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