St Teresa International University
Dr. Theresa Virachanee Promsunthorn
Dr. Theresa Virachanee Phromsuntorn is the License holder to St Teresa International University and is the Vice Chairwoman of the College Council.
Dr. Theresa had completed her primary schooling at Mater Dei School, St. Paul Convent School and attended High School at St. Brigid’s Ladies College, Lesmurdie in Western Australia. After her studies at City College in Perth, she was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Humane Letters from the University of Culver-Stockton College USA.
She has gained extensive work experience as Administrative Assistant for the Ministry of Industry under the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and was the Administrative Assistant in the International Labor Organization (ILO).
She has been active in numerous distinguished social services. One notable project involved the organization of an inter-relation study tour that focused on public and private sectors’ involvement for the alleviation of poverty in Tra Vinh, Vietnam. She had also organized an in-house training session on Public Investment Program for the National Budgeting Administration in various fields of Vietnamese bureaucracy.
Dr. Theresa plays numerous important roles in Catholic Church services both locally and internationally. She is currently the Vice-President of Catholic Communication of Thailand and is a member of the Advisory Board of Catholic Association of Thailand. She is also the Vice-President of Catholic Business Executive Group, Honorary Member of St. Louis Foundation, Committee Member of Pattaya Orphanage and Public Relation for Catholic Commission for the Bible, Thailand.
Dr. Piyada Wattanasan
Dr. Piyada Wattanasan earned her Doctorate of Philosophy in Education and Graduate Certificate of Advanced Studies in Education Sciences from Katholieke University, Leuven, Belgium. She received her Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Bradford, UK.
Beginning her job with TSI as a teacher in 1990, she was subsequently promoted to Administration Assistant, Executive Director, Finance Director and Course Director before settling into her current position as the Rector / President of St Teresa International University in 2001.
Dr. Piyada is a certified Quality Assurance Assessor and actively participates in the quality assessment of various higher education institutes in Thailand. She is also the Associate Judge of Pathum Thani Juvenile and Family Court.
Dr. Piyada actively participates in Catholic Church activities/services both locally and abroad. She is currently the Secretary of The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, Thailand.
Mr. Suwat Benjathammathorn
Mr. Suwat Benjathammathorn has vast experience in educational administration ranging from preparatory schools to colleges. He is currently the Vice President of Administrative Affairs and Director of Finance for St. Theresa International College.
Ms. Vipa Pengsa-ium
Ms. Vipa Pengsa-ium had graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education (Nursing Science) and Master’s Degree in Education (Nursing Management) from Chulalongkorn University.
She acquired her vast healthcare experience from working as the Director of Boromarajonani College of Nursing, and became a Deputy Director of Phraboromarachanok Institute for Health Workforce Development in the Ministry of Public Health. Currently, she is the Dean of the Faculty of Nursing Science at St. Theresa International College and is a certified Quality Assurance Assessor for the evaluation of higher education institutes in Thailand.
Asst. Prof. Dr. Ubon Dhanesschaiyakupta
Aj. Prachuab Trinikorn
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jitrapun Pusapukdepob
Dr. Jitrapun Pusapukdepob had earned her Ph.D. in Environmental Science from Burapha University and a Master’s of Science degree in Health Science, Industrial Health and Safety from Mahidol University. She had earned two Bachlor’s Degree: Bachelor’s of Science in Public Health from Sukhothai Thammathiraj University, and Bachelor’s of Arts in Nursing from Khon Kaen University.
She has extensive experience working in various academic administrative positions for Burapha University. This includes: Chairwoman of M.Sc. curriculum in Occupational Health and Safety, Deputy Dean for Academic Affairs in Faculty of Public Health, Director of the Center for Standards and Quality System, and Head of Health Science, Industrial Health and Safety for the Faculty of Public Health.
She is also a highly qualified nurse with experience working as a professional nurse for Ratchaburi Provincial Hospital and a lecturer for the Provincial Nursing College of Ratchaburi. Being the Sanitation Technical Officer and Health Promotion Officer for The Provincial Public Health Office of Ratchaburi, Dr. Jitrapun has made very valuable contributions to the health of numerous communities in Ratchaburi province.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suphak Pibool
Educational Background
- D.Ed. Educational Measurement and Evaluation, Chulalongkorn University, 1991
- M.Ed. Educational Measurement and Evaluation, Chulalongkorn University, 1984
- B.Ed. Mathematics Physics, Khon Kaen University, 1976
Experience
- Dean of Faculty of Education of St Teresa International University, since 2017 – present.
- Committee for the Development of the Basic Education Quality Assessment System of Office for National Education Standards and Quality Assessment (Public Organization) (ONEQA), since 2016 – Present.
- The Committee of Teacher’s Council of Thailand (Khurusapa). 2016 – Present.
- Committee of Nakhon Si Thammarat Rajabhat University Council), between 2016 – 2019.
- Chairman of the Board of Education Areas Bangkok District 2 Chairman of the Board of Education Areas Bangkok District 2, between 2008 – 2010.
- Associate Professor in Educational Measurement and Evaluation Program of Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University, between 2001 – 2012.
- Instructor of Phranakhon Rajabhat Institute, between 1996 – 1998.
- Education Supervisor, Department of General Education, between 1984 – 1996.
- Teacher, Head of Mathematics Department Ban Phai School Khon Kaen Province, between 1984 – 1986.
Expertise
- Educational Measurement and Evaluation
- Research for Development
- Project Evaluation
Dr. Vichian Puncreobutr
Dr. Vichian Puncreobutr had graduated with a Master’s and Doctorate’s Degree in Education Administration from Burapa University, Cholburi, Thailand.
He had gained extensive administrative experience working as the Vice President and Vice Rector of IRPC Technology College in Rayong. Apart from his outstanding research works involving development & improvement of skills and teaching techniques for cross culture of the ASEAN countries, Dr. Vichian is a specialist in education quality assurance and assessment, and actively participates in the assessment of various higher education institutes in Thailand.
Asst. Prof. LCdr. Dr. Pongthep Jiraro
Dr. Annop Phothisuk
Dr. Chaipat Wattanasan
Dr. Chaipat Wattanasan is the Vice President for Academic Affairs at St Teresa International University. He had completed his Ph.D. in Power Electronics from Bradford University, UK.
While working as the Assistant to the Faculty Member of Electrical Engineering Department in Khon Kaen University, he was also a technical advisor to Energy Design Concepts Co., Ltd in Bangkok, where he was responsible for the administration of academic services on energy saving products and electrical drives.
Dr. Chaipat is also a highly qualified Quality Assurance Assessor and actively participates in the assessment of numerous universities in Thailand.
