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Our team of 9 California administrators worked in Chiang Mai, Thailand in July 2010. They completed an international leadership certificate program combined with work on Tier II, California's Professional Administrative Credential. Bravo!
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Amporn Suwanpratet is our Thai coordinator in Chiang Mai. Her knowledge, patience and kind spirit guides our team to all things 'Thai'. Thanks for all her help arranging the hotel, the visit to the "Monk University', Old Chiang Mai Cultural Center, weekend excursions, and many all other special assistance! Ka-poon-kaa, Amporn!
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Beautiful Chiang Mai, Thailand From moat to mountains...
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A visit to the UNITED STATE CONSULATE in Chiang Mai, Thailand & meeting with Consular Officer Dean Tidwell.
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The OLD CHIANG MAI CULTURAL CENTER introduced the team to Thai music, dancing and food, too.
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MONTFORT COLLEGE welcomes our team and their Powerpoint presentations, too!
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The Demonstration School at Chiang Mai University. A meeting & discussion with administrators, & school tour by students.
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Local Transportation: Cheap, fast and fun! The 'Red Bus' (song-tao)....
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WRITING IN THAI is HARD... But our Handwriting Champ is Patrick Garcia. Congratulations!!!
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A few favorite pictures.. & where's Jeanne?
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A school focused on serving HILLTRIBE STUDENTS is Suksasongkro School. We met with school administrators, toured the school, observed classes, and donated gifts to this very deserving school population.
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Visiting BUDDHIST UNIVERSITY: Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya College at Wat Suan Dok
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HILLTRIBE SCHOOL: Suksasongkro School
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THAI COOKING CLASS California School administrators make great students, too!
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CONGRATULATIONS to our 7th 'Thai Team' of California School Administrators! Bravo for their adventurous spirit, international savvy and Thai-style!
Katherine Carter, Manzanita SEED, Oakland Tom Drescher, Tamalpais Union High School District Melinda Fowler, Irvine Unified School District Patrick Garcia, Monrovia Unified School District Paula Harvey, El Tejon Unified School District Suzanne Heck, Monrovia Unified School District Jeanne Mellor, Alameda Unified School District Jonathan Tiongco, Youth Policy Institute Charter Schools Sally Truong, Youth Policy Institute Charter Schools & Amporn Suwanpratet, Coordinator & Dr. Linda Orozco, President, Leadership Innovation For program information visit: http://leadership-innovation.org
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