St Theresa International College
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sagol Jariyavidyanont
Associate Professor Dr. Sagol Jariyavidyanont had earned his Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Science from Chiang Mai University in 1969 after which he had completed both his Master’s Degree (M.P.A.) in Public Affairs and Doctorate of Education (Higher Education) from Indiana University, USA.
He has gained extensive experience working as Dean of the Faculty of Social Development, Director of Research Affairs Office, Director of Graduate Studies Development Office, Vice President for Academic Affairs as well as the Dean of Social Development and Environment in the National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA).
Apart from being a member of academic councils in many reputable institutions in Thailand, Associate Professor Sagol has been an inspiration for many research efforts in the fields of environment and social development.
Dr. Theresa Virachanee Promsunthorn
Dr. Theresa Virachanee Phromsuntorn is the License holder to St Theresa International College 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 Theresa International College 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.
Dr. Aurasa Pavavimol
Dr. Aurasa Pavavimol graduated with Ed.D. Program in Higher Education from Chulalongkorn University. She is currently a senior advisor of Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) and consultant of academic journals for many institutions.
She was also the Deputy Secretary-General of the Higher Education Commission, and chairman of the working group to drive many projects of the Office of the Secretary for MHESI.
Mrs. Kingkaew Sangpaew
Mrs.Kingkaew Saengphaew graduated with MBA. from Kasetsart University and graduated with a certificate in Midwifery and Hygiene from the Air Force Academy. She is currently a vice dean of Faculty of Nursing of St Theresa International College and she is the assessor of an internal quality assurance in higher education both at the program level and institutional level.
In addition, she previously held the position of director and nursing manager of many private hospitals in Thailand.
Asst. Prof. Dr. Poonsuk Kitratporn
Assistant Professor Dr. Poonsuk Kitratphon graduated with D.Ed. Program in Curriculum and Instruction from Brigham Young, USA. She is currently a full-time lecturer in graduate programs of the Faculty of Education St Theresa International College and an the assessor of internal quality quality assurance in higher education at the institutional level of the Office of Secretary, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation
In addition, she was a former dean of the Faculty of Education. St Theresa International College, dean of the Graduate School and Vice President for Planning and Development Affairs of Chandrakasem Rajabhat University.
Dr. Pollasanha Positong
Dr. Pollasanha Positong graduated with an Ed.D. (Sc.Ed.) from Indiana University, USA. He has vast experience serving in Committees of various academic institutions. He had worked as the Secretary General for the Committee of Higher Education in the Ministry of Education, Thailand. He was also an advisor for the development and improvement for teacher’s quality of life during his time working as the Rector of a teacher’s training college.
