Meet our Staff
Senior Leadership Team
Dinah Hawtree
Principal
Mrs Hawtree joined POWIIS in August 2020. Her previous leadership experience spans 6 schools and 3 continents, having led schools in the UK, Europe and the Middle East, as well as in Asia (in the Philippines, Thailand and China). Outside of school, Mrs Hawtree enjoys sport; she plays rugby, squash and badminton, scuba-dives and cycles, and she also appreciates the arts; she loves impressionist art and musical theatre.
Tim Lyons
Business & Operations Manager
Mr Colton joined POWIIS in 2019. He has previously worked in the UK, Hong Kong, Bahrain, Jordan and Shanghai. He is a keen sports enthusiast who enjoys spending time with his family.
Jenn Blais
Deputy Principal
Ms Blais joined POWIIS in 2021. Prior to moving to Malaysia, she was living in Thailand and has taught students from KS2 through KS4. Outside of school, Ms Blais enjoys cooking, swimming and all things theatre.
Wendy Clarke
Deputy Principal
Mrs Clarke joined POWIIS in 2015. Prior to moving to Penang she worked in Kuala Lumpur and the UK, where she taught maths and further maths from key stage 3 to A Level. Outside of school Mrs Clarke enjoys travelling, hiking and completing jigsaw puzzles.
Peter Roberts
Deputy Principal
Mr Hodge has been at POWIIS since 2017. Prior to moving to Penang, he had spent 16 years teaching design and technology in the UK as well as holding leadership positions in both academic and pastoral care. Mr Hodge enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, as well as Crossfit, hiking and triathlons.
Stephanie Jacob
Personal Assistant to Principal
Evelyn joined POWIIS in 2022. She has nearly 20 years of experience in Admin, HR & Managerial positions in various industries. She has a passion for Indian cooking and loves exploring recipes of different cuisines.
Rosanidawati Haron
SLT Admin Executive
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Jessica Chan
Admin Support for Business & Operations Manager
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Pastoral Team
Virginie Galy
Head of Key Stage 3
Miss Glossop joined POWIIS in 2015 She had previously worked in a variety of schools and education settings across the UK where she has taught Design and Technology and Art. Outside school, Miss Glossop enjoys exploring Penang with her young children, reading and running.
Sam Shadbolt
Head of Key Stage 4
Mr Sullivan joined POWIIS in 2019, following two years of teaching English in Abu Dhabi. Before that, he worked as an English teacher in the UK for three years. Mr Sullivan enjoys watching football, reading novels, and playing table tennis.
Ross Furmedge
Head of Key Stage 5 / Sixth Form
Mr Sullivan joined POWIIS in 2019, following two years of teaching English in Abu Dhabi. Before that, he worked as an English teacher in the UK for three years. Mr Sullivan enjoys watching football, reading novels, and playing table tennis.
Vicki Small
Deputy Head of KS3
Ms Barrell joined POWIIS in 2022. Previously, she taught History in Laos and has also worked at an international school in Abu Dhabi. Outside of school, she enjoys sports, such as swimming and running, as well as painting and art.
David Griffiths
Deputy Head of KS4
Mr Elder joined POWIIS in January 2022. Prior to moving to Penang he has worked as primary teacher, secondary teacher, and department manager in New Zealand, Ghanaian, and Tanzanian schools. His main teaching subject is economics. He also spent 9 years in the Finance Industry. Mr Elder enjoys family connections, sport, supporting the All Blacks rugby team, and restoring classic cars.
Boarding
Mr Colton joined POWIIS in 2019. He has previously worked in the UK, Hong Kong, Bahrain, Jordan and Shanghai. He is a keen sports enthusiast who enjoys spending time with his family.
Mr Sullivan joined POWIIS in 2019, following two years of teaching English in Abu Dhabi. Before that, he worked as an English teacher in the UK for three years. Mr Sullivan enjoys watching football, reading novels, and playing table tennis.
Miss Glossop joined POWIIS in 2015 She had previously worked in a variety of schools and education settings across the UK where she has taught Design and Technology and Art. Outside school, Miss Glossop enjoys exploring Penang with her young children, reading and running.
Khoo Shin Wei
Boarding Hall Tutor
Mr Edwin Lim has joined POWIIS since 2012. Prior to working at POWIIS, he taught in the local schools in Malaysia and organized teams to compete in a number of competitions. Outside school, Mr Edwin Lim enjoys badminton and cycling.
Mr Colton joined POWIIS in 2019. He has previously worked in the UK, Hong Kong, Bahrain, Jordan and Shanghai. He is a keen sports enthusiast who enjoys spending time with his family.
Miss Glossop joined POWIIS in 2015 She had previously worked in a variety of schools and education settings across the UK where she has taught Design and Technology and Art. Outside school, Miss Glossop enjoys exploring Penang with her young children, reading and running.
Mr Colton joined POWIIS in 2019. He has previously worked in the UK, Hong Kong, Bahrain, Jordan and Shanghai. He is a keen sports enthusiast who enjoys spending time with his family.
Mr Sullivan joined POWIIS in 2019, following two years of teaching English in Abu Dhabi. Before that, he worked as an English teacher in the UK for three years. Mr Sullivan enjoys watching football, reading novels, and playing table tennis.
Lim Lai Hock
Boarding Hall Tutor
Mr Sullivan joined POWIIS in 2019, following two years of teaching English in Abu Dhabi. Before that, he worked as an English teacher in the UK for three years. Mr Sullivan enjoys watching football, reading novels, and playing table tennis.
Student Support Team
Dee Ying Leong
Director of POWIIS Arts Academy
Mr Sullivan joined POWIIS in 2019, following two years of teaching English in Abu Dhabi. Before that, he worked as an English teacher in the UK for three years. Mr Sullivan enjoys watching football, reading novels, and playing table tennis.
Mr Colton joined POWIIS in 2019. He has previously worked in the UK, Hong Kong, Bahrain, Jordan and Shanghai. He is a keen sports enthusiast who enjoys spending time with his family.
Miss Glossop joined POWIIS in 2015 She had previously worked in a variety of schools and education settings across the UK where she has taught Design and Technology and Art. Outside school, Miss Glossop enjoys exploring Penang with her young children, reading and running.
Mr Sullivan joined POWIIS in 2019, following two years of teaching English in Abu Dhabi. Before that, he worked as an English teacher in the UK for three years. Mr Sullivan enjoys watching football, reading novels, and playing table tennis.
Simon Chandler
Extended Learning Co-ordinator
Mr Edwin Lim has joined POWIIS since 2012. Prior to working at POWIIS, he taught in the local schools in Malaysia and organized teams to compete in a number of competitions. Outside school, Mr Edwin Lim enjoys badminton and cycling.
Josephine Casaccio
School Counsellor,
PSHE Co-ordinator
Mr Sullivan joined POWIIS in 2019, following two years of teaching English in Abu Dhabi. Before that, he worked as an English teacher in the UK for three years. Mr Sullivan enjoys watching football, reading novels, and playing table tennis.
Mr Sullivan joined POWIIS in 2019, following two years of teaching English in Abu Dhabi. Before that, he worked as an English teacher in the UK for three years. Mr Sullivan enjoys watching football, reading novels, and playing table tennis.
Lu Weilin
House Leader (Ignis)
Mr Dolman joined POWIIS in August of 2021. Prior to this, he spent 22 years teaching in and leading English and Media departments in his native Northumberland; he has taught both English Literature and Language at all key stages as well as teaching Media and Film Studies. Mr Dolman is a keen outdoorsman and martial artist, passions which are shared by his wife and son.
Vicki Small
House Leader (Terra)
Ms Barrell joined POWIIS in 2022. Previously, she taught History in Laos and has also worked at an international school in Abu Dhabi. Outside of school, she enjoys sports, such as swimming and running, as well as painting and art.
Miss Glossop joined POWIIS in 2015 She had previously worked in a variety of schools and education settings across the UK where she has taught Design and Technology and Art. Outside school, Miss Glossop enjoys exploring Penang with her young children, reading and running.
Edwin Lim
Enrichment Coordinator
Mr Colton joined POWIIS in 2019. He has previously worked in the UK, Hong Kong, Bahrain, Jordan and Shanghai. He is a keen sports enthusiast who enjoys spending time with his family.
Littly Sacker
Foundation Programme Teacher
Mr Colton joined POWIIS in 2019. He has previously worked in the UK, Hong Kong, Bahrain, Jordan and Shanghai. He is a keen sports enthusiast who enjoys spending time with his family.
Noor Eliani
Librarian
Mr Colton joined POWIIS in 2019. He has previously worked in the UK, Hong Kong, Bahrain, Jordan and Shanghai. He is a keen sports enthusiast who enjoys spending time with his family.
Normawar Binti Ahmad Marzuki
Assistant Librarian (part-time)
Mr Colton joined POWIIS in 2019. He has previously worked in the UK, Hong Kong, Bahrain, Jordan and Shanghai. He is a keen sports enthusiast who enjoys spending time with his family.
Miss Glossop joined POWIIS in 2015 She had previously worked in a variety of schools and education settings across the UK where she has taught Design and Technology and Art. Outside school, Miss Glossop enjoys exploring Penang with her young children, reading and running.
Nur Affini Binti Abdul Rasid
Matron
Mr Colton joined POWIIS in 2019. He has previously worked in the UK, Hong Kong, Bahrain, Jordan and Shanghai. He is a keen sports enthusiast who enjoys spending time with his family.
Shamila Sivaraman
Matron
Mr Colton joined POWIIS in 2019. He has previously worked in the UK, Hong Kong, Bahrain, Jordan and Shanghai. He is a keen sports enthusiast who enjoys spending time with his family.
Faaizah
Matron
Mr Colton joined POWIIS in 2019. He has previously worked in the UK, Hong Kong, Bahrain, Jordan and Shanghai. He is a keen sports enthusiast who enjoys spending time with his family.
Noor Hidayah
Nurse
Mr Colton joined POWIIS in 2019. He has previously worked in the UK, Hong Kong, Bahrain, Jordan and Shanghai. He is a keen sports enthusiast who enjoys spending time with his family.
Arts Curriculum Area
Katherine O’Hanlon
Curriculum Leader / Teacher
Mrs O’Hanlon joined POWIIS in 2021. She previously worked for 12 years in the UK, teaching art and photography. She enjoys travelling, visiting art galleries, hiking and spending time at the beach collecting shells and looking for interesting creatures with her two children.
Keigan Page
Deputy Curriculum Leader/ Teacher
Mrs O’Hanlon joined POWIIS in 2021. She previously worked for 12 years in the UK, teaching art and photography. She enjoys travelling, visiting art galleries, hiking and spending time at the beach collecting shells and looking for interesting creatures with her two children.
Jennifer Woolgar
Deputy Curriculum Leader / Teacher
Ms Woolgar joined POWIIS in 2018. She previously worked with the National Youth Choirs of Great Britain and has taught both Music and Drama in the UK and Vietnam. Ms Woolgar enjoys playing hockey, being underwater and discovering new insects, specifically beetles.
Michael Hope
Teacher
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Carolyn Reeves
Teacher
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Jenn Blais
Teacher
Ms Blais joined POWIIS in 2021. Prior to moving to Malaysia, she was living in Thailand and has taught students from KS2 through KS4. Outside of school, Ms Blais enjoys cooking, swimming and all things theatre.
Ross Furmedge
Teacher
Dr Noor Qadri joins POWIIS in August 2022. Dr Qadri has taught Secondary Mathematics, Science and Design and Technology subjects for 10 years in England. Before coming to POWIIS, he was teaching in China since 2008 as a Mathematics, Science and Design and Technology Teacher. He likes cooking Indian and Malaysian curries, cycling around the city, visiting archaeological sites, horse riding and making wooden toys. In his free time, he would occasionally go to play Billiards and Bowling.
Shauni Kaur
Performing Arts Technical Coordinator & Trainer
Ms Shauni has been at POWIIS since 2013. She had previously worked as a recording studio assistant at KDU College Penang. Outside school, she enjoys reading and discovering new fantasy book series to binge read.
Conrad Kind
Audio-Visual & Digital Media Specialist
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Mohd Nizam bin Abd Hamid
Arts Technician & Training Coordinator
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Mr Kam joined POWIIS in 2014. He was previously a music lecturer and subsequently headed the music department at Universiti Sains Malaysia prior to joining POWIIS. He enjoys plastic aircraft modeling.
Mr Kam joined POWIIS in 2014. He was previously a music lecturer and subsequently headed the music department at Universiti Sains Malaysia prior to joining POWIIS. He enjoys plastic aircraft modeling.
Miss Glossop joined POWIIS in 2015 She had previously worked in a variety of schools and education settings across the UK where she has taught Design and Technology and Art. Outside school, Miss Glossop enjoys exploring Penang with her young children, reading and running.
Humanities Curriculum Area
James Elder
Curriculum Leader/Teacher
Mr Elder joined POWIIS in January 2022. Prior to moving to Penang he has worked as primary teacher, secondary teacher, and department manager in New Zealand, Ghanaian, and Tanzanian schools. His main teaching subject is economics. He also spent 9 years in the Finance Industry. Mr Elder enjoys family connections, sport, supporting the All Blacks rugby team, and restoring classic cars.
David Griffiths
Deputy Curriculum Leader/Teacher
Mr Elder joined POWIIS in January 2022. Prior to moving to Penang he has worked as primary teacher, secondary teacher, and department manager in New Zealand, Ghanaian, and Tanzanian schools. His main teaching subject is economics. He also spent 9 years in the Finance Industry. Mr Elder enjoys family connections, sport, supporting the All Blacks rugby team, and restoring classic cars.
Darren Lim Jen Zen
Assistant Curriculum Leader / Teacher
Mr. Lim has been teaching geography at POWIIS ever since it welcomed its first cohort of students in 2011, and was key in establishing the school as the regional host of the World Scholar’s Cup program. While this was his first experience working in an international school setting, he has previously taught Malay Language, geography and history at local secondary schools in Penang. Beyond the classroom, Mr. Lim enjoys travelling and singing as well as writing the occasional film review.
Salam Atallah
Teacher
Mr Odeny joined POWIIS in 2016. Prior to moving to Penang, he spent 15 years teaching MYP Integrated Humanities, IBDP Business management, IGCSE Business Studies and Economics and Global Perspectives in Botswana, Kenya and Kazakhstan. Outside school, Mr Odeny enjoys spending time with his family, as well as watching football, travelling and riding motorcycles.
Vicki Small
Teacher
Ms Barrell joined POWIIS in 2022. Previously, she taught History in Laos and has also worked at an international school in Abu Dhabi. Outside of school, she enjoys sports, such as swimming and running, as well as painting and art.
Philip Odeny
Teacher
Mr Odeny joined POWIIS in 2016. Prior to moving to Penang, he spent 15 years teaching MYP Integrated Humanities, IBDP Business management, IGCSE Business Studies and Economics and Global Perspectives in Botswana, Kenya and Kazakhstan. Outside school, Mr Odeny enjoys spending time with his family, as well as watching football, travelling and riding motorcycles.
Simon Chandler
Teacher
Mr Colton joined POWIIS in 2019. He has previously worked in the UK, Hong Kong, Bahrain, Jordan and Shanghai. He is a keen sports enthusiast who enjoys spending time with his family.
Cate Amsdorf
Teacher
Mr Colton joined POWIIS in 2019. He has previously worked in the UK, Hong Kong, Bahrain, Jordan and Shanghai. He is a keen sports enthusiast who enjoys spending time with his family.
Tavis King
Teacher
Mrs Atallah joined POWIIS in 2022. She has been teaching Geography and German for 18 years in the UK, China and Egypt, as well as working in pastoral middle leader roles. Mrs Atallah enjoys crochet and making all kinds of things with yarn, and whenever she is able to she will jump into the ocean for some diving adventures.
Languages and Culture Curriculum Area
Philip Emm
Curriculum Leader/Teacher
Mr Emm joined POWIIS in 2022. Mr Emm is an energetic, resourceful, and warm hearted English teacher with significant international teaching experience, including 5 years teaching in international schools and 6 years teaching English in South Korea and central London. Mr Emm enjoys cycling, miniature collecting and painting, hiking, traveling and food!
Alan Reeves
Deputy Curriculum Leader/Teacher
Mr Dolman joined POWIIS in August of 2021. Prior to this, he spent 22 years teaching in and leading English and Media departments in his native Northumberland; he has taught both English Literature and Language at all key stages as well as teaching Media and Film Studies. Mr Dolman is a keen outdoorsman and martial artist, passions which are shared by his wife and son.
Lu Weilin
Assistant Curriculum Leader/ Teacher
Mr Dolman joined POWIIS in August of 2021. Prior to this, he spent 22 years teaching in and leading English and Media departments in his native Northumberland; he has taught both English Literature and Language at all key stages as well as teaching Media and Film Studies. Mr Dolman is a keen outdoorsman and martial artist, passions which are shared by his wife and son.
Andrew Llewellyn
Assistant Curriculum Leader/Teacher
Mr Llewelyn has been at POWIIS since 2020. Before moving to Penang, he taught Spanish, French, Japanese and EAL in Japan, Thailand and Hong Kong. Mr Llewellyn is a PADI Assistant diving Instructor and is keen to enthuse members of the POWIIS community about the joys of the underwater world. Mr Llewellyn also enjoys cycling, swimming and of course the culinary delights of Penang.
John Cranwell
Teacher
Mr Cranwell joined us in January 2014 having had lengthy stints in Botswana, The Bahamas and Zimbabwe; as well as shorter tours in Saudi Arabia, and Brunei; along with many years in the UK. John has taught English and been an examiner for both Cambridge A level and IELTS. He loves travel and Penang in particular; and is a keen golfer, cricketer and thespian.
Lily Clubb
Teacher
Ms Galy has been part of Powiis since 2016 as a teacher of modern foreign languages. Prior to joining our school, she has worked six years in China and two years in Malaysia, teaching French to young adults and children. In her spare time, she enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking and swimming, and discovering more about Malaysia and South-East Asia.
Matthew Paterson
Teacher
Mr Sullivan joined POWIIS in 2019, following two years of teaching English in Abu Dhabi. Before that, he worked as an English teacher in the UK for three years. Mr Sullivan enjoys watching football, reading novels, and playing table tennis.
Claudia Brett
Teacher
Mr Sullivan joined POWIIS in 2019, following two years of teaching English in Abu Dhabi. Before that, he worked as an English teacher in the UK for three years. Mr Sullivan enjoys watching football, reading novels, and playing table tennis.
Sherry Yishuai Hu
Teacher
Mrs Hu joined POWIIS in 2019. She had previously worked at international schools in China, Thailand and Malaysia, where she had taught Mandarin to students from diverse cultural backgrounds. Outside school Mrs Hu enjoys travelling and experiencing different cultures.
(Wani) Nursyazwani Abdul Majid
Teacher
Ms Nursyazwani has been at POWIIS since 2013. She had previously worked at ONI Global (Malaysia) before joining the POWIIS community as a Bahasa Malaysia teacher. In her spare time, she loves trying out new recipes and spending time with her family.
Hamidi Ibrahim
Teacher
Mr Ibrahim joined POWIIS in 2011. He had previously worked in the government school, where he had taught both English and Science at the primary level. Outside school Mr Ibrahim enjoys fishing, indoor games, and gardening, as well as spending time with his two cats.
Virginie Galy
Teacher
Miss Glossop joined POWIIS in 2015 She had previously worked in a variety of schools and education settings across the UK where she has taught Design and Technology and Art. Outside school, Miss Glossop enjoys exploring Penang with her young children, reading and running.
Math & IT Curriculum Area
Martin Clarke
Curriculum Leader / Teacher
Mr Clarke joined POWIIS in 2017. Prior to joining the school, he had previously worked as a maths teacher in KL and in Nottingham back in the UK. Mr Clarke has a passion for the great outdoors; whether that be gardening, golfing or travelling to see the many amazing creatures that live in Asia.
Ted Fitzpatrick
Deputy Curriculum Leader / Teacher
Dr FitzPatrick joined POWIIS in 2021. He previously worked in Ireland, UK, Kazakhstan and Portugal, where he taught Maths, Physics and Computers from KS3 to A-Levels, including the IB. In his spare time, Dr FitzPatrick likes to publish books, as well as to play games such as football, basketball and tennis.
Lim Lai Hock
Assistant Curriculum Leader / Teacher
Mr Lim joined POWIIS in 2014. Before joining POWIIS, he worked as a civil engineer, since joining POWIIS he had taught both maths and physics from KS3 to A level. Outside school Mr Lim enjoys hiking, scuba diving and stargazing as well as spending time playing percussion in various orchestras.
Ian Withers
Teacher
Mr. Withers joined POWIIS in 2020. He had previously worked in the UK, Kuwait and Dubai, where he had taught both maths and economics from KS3 to ‘A’ level. Outside school Mr. Withers enjoys jogging and current affairs, as well as spending time with his family.
Lee Chun Howe
Teacher
Mr Lee joined POWIIS in 2013. He teaches A-level mathematics and further mathematics. Outside school Mr Lee spends his time playing the oboe and performing with various musical ensembles in Malaysia.
Jonathan Gordon
Teacher
Mr Gordon joined POWIIS in 2019. He had previously been head of department in the UK teaching mathematics from KS3 to A level. Outside of school Mr Gordon enjoys all sports, especially football, and is a passionate supporter of Nottingham Forest football club.
Matthew Eccles
Teacher
Mr Eccles has been at POWIIS since 2014. Prior to moving to Penang, he completed his training in the UK and spent three years working as a volunteer teaching mathematics in schools in the US and the UK. Mr Eccles has a passion for football – watching, playing and coaching – and has attended coaching courses in both the UK and Barcelona.
Alice O’Mahony
Teacher
Ms O’Mahony joined POWIIS in 2019. Before training to become a teacher she worked in the UK for 18 years as a specialist in autism. Outside school Ms O’Mahony loves sport particularly football and skateboarding and would also like to learn more about motorbike mechanics.
Odaly Fernandez
Teacher
Mr Lee joined POWIIS in 2013. He teaches A-level mathematics and further mathematics. Outside school Mr Lee spends his time playing the oboe and performing with various musical ensembles in Malaysia.
Wendy Clarke
Teacher
Mrs Clarke joined POWIIS in 2015. Prior to moving to Penang she worked in Kuala Lumpur and the UK, where she taught maths and further maths from key stage 3 to A Level. Outside of school Mrs Clarke enjoys travelling, hiking and completing jigsaw puzzles.
PE & Sport Curriculum Area
Lynley Russek
Curriculum Leader / Teacher
Ms. Russek joined POWIIS in August 2022. She had previously worked in Ghana, Tanzania and New Zealand, where she mainly taught Physical Education, Outdoor Education and Health, while also having had short stints in Leadership. Ms. Russek loves spending time with family, dancing, reading, coaching, and being in nature.
Matt McEwan
Deputy Curriculum Leader/Teacher
Matt Deegan joined POWIIS in 2019. He has previously worked in England, Spain, Kenya, Indonesia, south Korea and UAE over the last 30 years. Matt enjoys travel, hiking, cycling and following all sports.
Edwin Lim
Teacher
Mr Edwin Lim has joined POWIIS since 2012. Prior to working at POWIIS, he taught in the local schools in Malaysia and organized teams to compete in a number of competitions. Outside school, Mr Edwin Lim enjoys badminton and cycling.
Alice O’Mahony
Teacher
Ms O’Mahony joined POWIIS in 2019. Before training to become a teacher she worked in the UK for 18 years as a specialist in autism. Outside school Ms O’Mahony loves sport particularly football and skateboarding and would also like to learn more about motorbike mechanics.
Peter Roberts
Teacher
Ms O’Mahony joined POWIIS in 2019. Before training to become a teacher she worked in the UK for 18 years as a specialist in autism. Outside school Ms O’Mahony loves sport particularly football and skateboarding and would also like to learn more about motorbike mechanics.
Iskandar Sohaimi
PE Teaching Assistant
Mr Edwin Lim has joined POWIIS since 2012. Prior to working at POWIIS, he taught in the local schools in Malaysia and organized teams to compete in a number of competitions. Outside school, Mr Edwin Lim enjoys badminton and cycling.
Khoo Shin Wei
Lifeguard/Swim Coach
Mr Edwin Lim has joined POWIIS since 2012. Prior to working at POWIIS, he taught in the local schools in Malaysia and organized teams to compete in a number of competitions. Outside school, Mr Edwin Lim enjoys badminton and cycling.
Mr Edwin Lim has joined POWIIS since 2012. Prior to working at POWIIS, he taught in the local schools in Malaysia and organized teams to compete in a number of competitions. Outside school, Mr Edwin Lim enjoys badminton and cycling.
Mr Edwin Lim has joined POWIIS since 2012. Prior to working at POWIIS, he taught in the local schools in Malaysia and organized teams to compete in a number of competitions. Outside school, Mr Edwin Lim enjoys badminton and cycling.
Science Curriculum Area
Sian Bradshaw
Curriculum Leader/ Teacher
Ms Bradshaw has been at POWIIS since 2018. She had previously worked in another international school in Malaysia, as well as comprehensive schools in Wales. Outside school Ms Bradshaw enjoys running, supporting Scarlets and Wales rugby teams, and walking her dog.
Shakeel Sheikh
Deputy Curriculum Leader/Teacher
Dr. Sheikh has been at POWIIS since 2022. Prior to moving to Penang he worked and lived in Shanghai and the middle east as a head of chemistry for 19 years. He has 3 children who are working and one daughter with him here in Penang.
Maria Fourie
Assistant Curriculum Leader/ Teacher
Ms Smith joined POWIIS in 2020 direct from the UK, having never been to Asia before. Prior to this she taught physics for 12 years in the British state school system and was looking for a new adventure once her own children had grown up. Ms Smith moved to Malaysia for the opportunity to travel in the area and experience the beaches, snorkelling, local wildlife and, of course, the food.
Toh Eu Shern
Teacher
Mr Toh joined POWIIS in January 2022. After graduating from Imperial College London, he worked in an international school in Kampar, Perak where he taught science and maths before making his way back to his hometown of Penang to join us. In his free time, he enjoys playing Frisbee, board games and hiking.
Gurdeep Kaur
Teacher
Ms Gurdeep joined POWIIS in 2022. Prior to this, she worked in various International Schools in Penang and India where she taught Chemistry and Physics from KS3 to A-levels. She has also taught CAIE A-levels at a prestigious college in Penang. Outside of school her interests lie in looking into the welfare of animals. Her idea of a chill out day is spending time with her 5 rescued cats.
Nisha Chitroda
Teacher
Ms Gurdeep joined POWIIS in 2022. Prior to this, she worked in various International Schools in Penang and India where she taught Chemistry and Physics from KS3 to A-levels. She has also taught CAIE A-levels at a prestigious college in Penang. Outside of school her interests lie in looking into the welfare of animals. Her idea of a chill out day is spending time with her 5 rescued cats.
Julie Smith
Teacher
Mr Abbott joined POWIIS in 2016. He had previously worked in the United Kingdom where he taught biology. Mr Abbott enjoys scuba diving and underwater videography.
Tom Mitchell
Teacher
Mrs Rilon joined POWIIS in 2018. She had previously worked in Leeds, Dubai and Abu Dhabi, where she taught biology and chemistry. Mrs Rilon enjoys music and travel.
Geoffrey Bourton
Teacher
Ms Kim joined POWIIS in 2020. Ms Kim has experience of teaching chemistry in UK, Fiji and Korea spanning three continents. Ms Kim is passionate about education and demands the best from all of her students. When she is not in the laboratory, she enjoys hiking, travelling and is learning to play golf.
Sam Shadbolt
Teacher
Ms Kim joined POWIIS in 2020. Ms Kim has experience of teaching chemistry in UK, Fiji and Korea spanning three continents. Ms Kim is passionate about education and demands the best from all of her students. When she is not in the laboratory, she enjoys hiking, travelling and is learning to play golf.
Qutnina Jaafar
Lab Technician
Ms Kim joined POWIIS in 2020. Ms Kim has experience of teaching chemistry in UK, Fiji and Korea spanning three continents. Ms Kim is passionate about education and demands the best from all of her students. When she is not in the laboratory, she enjoys hiking, travelling and is learning to play golf.
Nur Syuhadah
Lab Technician
Mrs Rilon joined POWIIS in 2018. She had previously worked in Leeds, Dubai and Abu Dhabi, where she taught biology and chemistry. Mrs Rilon enjoys music and travel.
Chong Rui Jack
Lab Technician
Mr Abbott joined POWIIS in 2016. He had previously worked in the United Kingdom where he taught biology. Mr Abbott enjoys scuba diving and underwater videography.
Administration
Elysia Ong
CEO of MTT Learning Academy
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Tim Lyons
Business & Operations Manager
Mr Colton joined POWIIS in 2019. He has previously worked in the UK, Hong Kong, Bahrain, Jordan and Shanghai. He is a keen sports enthusiast who enjoys spending time with his family.
Clestine Chan
PA to CEO
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Syuhaidah Binti Suhami
Front of House Cum Student Services Officer
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Masyitah Binti Abdul Malik
Front of House cum Student Services Officer
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Muhammad Fazli Bin Abdul Rahim
Maintenance Supervisor
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Mohamad Izuddin Bin Roslan
Maintenance Technician
Mr Colton joined POWIIS in 2019. He has previously worked in the UK, Hong Kong, Bahrain, Jordan and Shanghai. He is a keen sports enthusiast who enjoys spending time with his family.
Navin Muthukrisnan
Maintenance Technician
Mr Colton joined POWIIS in 2019. He has previously worked in the UK, Hong Kong, Bahrain, Jordan and Shanghai. He is a keen sports enthusiast who enjoys spending time with his family.
Roziyana Binti Mohd Yaacob (Gina)
Assistant Group Finance Manager
Mr Colton joined POWIIS in 2019. He has previously worked in the UK, Hong Kong, Bahrain, Jordan and Shanghai. He is a keen sports enthusiast who enjoys spending time with his family.
Cynthia Chan
Account & Administration Executive
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Rou Siang Ooi
Accounts Executive
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Geik Siew Thum
Finance Executive
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Priya Elangovan
HR Manager
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Santhi Kunjiraman
Senior HR Executive
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Pashvinder Kaur
HR Executive
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Carlson Doss
IT Manager
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Dineswaran Subramaniam
IT Engineer
Mr Colton joined POWIIS in 2019. He has previously worked in the UK, Hong Kong, Bahrain, Jordan and Shanghai. He is a keen sports enthusiast who enjoys spending time with his family.
Nurul Salleh
IT Executive
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Joy Cheong
Sales & Marketing Manager
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Si Fei Lau
Marketing & Events Executive
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