Our Leadership

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A wealth of experience, passion and dedication to excellence. Our Academic Leadership Team brings a rich and diverse approach.

Lester Stephens

Head of School

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Education, Massey University
Diploma of Teaching, Palmerston North College of Education

Angelina Tee

Managing Director

Angelina Tee is the Managing Director for Cognita Schools in Vietnam and has worked for Cognita for over 8 years. Prior to taking this position she was the General Counsel for Cognita Asia. Ms Tee’s responsibilities include improving the operational performance of Cognita schools in Vietnam and well as seeking new opportunities for growth for Cognita in Vietnam. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Laws from Monash University, Australia.

Rae Lang

Deputy Head of School

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Education, University of Otago
Diploma of Teaching, University of Otago
Post Graduate Certification in Behaviour Management

Alpha Butil

Early Education Coordinator

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Secondary Education (English), Mindanao State University
Licensure Examination for Teachers
Montessori Early Childhood
TESOL

Nathan Bennetts

Upper Elementary Coordinator

Qualifications:

BSc Physical Geography Major with Human Geography Minor, Cheltenham and Gloucester College of Higher Education
Qualified Teacher Status: Early Years and Primary Education, Early Years SCITT School Centred Initial Teacher Training, Cornwall College