Ms. Clara Fong currently serves as an Auditory-Verbal Therapist at Union Hospital in Hong Kong. Established in 1994 by Henderson Development Limited, Union Hospital is the first private general hospital in the Eastern New Territories. The hospital features a 7-storey main building with 200 beds, a 3-storey medical centre, a 24-storey staff residence, and an underground car park with over 170 spaces. Ms. Clara has worked at the hospital’s Union Speech & Swallowing Therapy Clinic since 2005, where she has built a strong reputation for excellence in treating speech, language, and swallowing disorders. Her work is informed not only by professional expertise but also by personal experience: as the mother of a child with autism, she pursued further studies and holds a Master’s Degree in Special Education (with a focus on speech and swallowing) from a U.S. university. Beyond her core role at Union Hospital, Ms. Clara also serves as an Advisor to a university in Hong Kong, where she contributes to […]

Ms. REACH Makara is currently the School Director of the Albert International Academy (AIA) branch in Phnom Penh, bringing over 20 years of experience in educational leadership. Throughout her career, Ms. Makara has achieved notable success in: Leading the development of high-quality Early Childhood and English language curricula Building strong teaching teams through effective recruitment and staff development Promoting inclusive and disciplined learning environments Contributing to strategic school planning for sustainable growth At SMILE KID International School, Ms. Makara advises on: Setting discipline policies for Early Childhood and English programs Recruitment of staff for these programs Developing the Early Childhood and English curricula Promoting equity and quality in the school’s English education offerings Providing input on the school’s long-term strategic plan. For more information, please refer to the website of Albert International Academy (link to be inserted) : https://www.aiacambodia.edu.kh/

Advisory Committee of SMILE KID International School: All operational committees of SMILE KID International School receive direct guidance and advice from the school’s Advisory Committee. This committee is composed of key human resources who play a vital role in ensuring that all strategies and approaches are aligned with the school’s strategic plan, with the goal of building long-term sustainability. The members of the Advisory Committee each bring over 10 years of experience in school leadership and management. Their expertise strengthens the school’s ability to deliver high-quality education and develop innovative, inclusive programs. Below is a profile of one of the core members of the Advisory Committee: Mr. SOEM Broem currently serves as the Chairman of the Department of Education, Youth, and Sports in Kampong Chhnang Province. He brings over 20 years of leadership experience in the education sector. During his tenure, Mr. Broem has been instrumental in driving significant improvements in […]

Mr. REACH Vanna will serve as a key member supporting the Administrative Unit for this school. He brings over 20 years of experience working in the field of special education, particularly in teaching and supporting students with intellectual disabilities and autism. From 2003 to 2009, Mr. Vanna worked as a Special Needs Teacher with the New Humanity Organization (HN). In this role, he was responsible for educating students with intellectual disabilities and autism. His work focused on conducting regular assessments of students’ needs and collaborating closely with parents to develop and update Individual Development Plans (IDPs). Through his work in integrated classes and through regular home visits, Mr. Vanna ensured the effective implementation of each student’s IDP. He also provided counseling to public school teachers, prepared lesson plans and pedagogical materials for activities related to education, physiotherapy, hygiene, and sanitation, and maintained detailed personal records for each student. In 2010, Mr. Vanna […]

Ms. NEM Chanthy will serve as the Early Childhood Care Service Programmer for this school. She brings over 10 years of experience working with non-governmental organizations, with a strong background in both early childhood care and special education, particularly in teaching and supporting children with intellectual disabilities and autism. From 2012 to 2014, Ms. Chanthy worked with World Vision as a caretaker for children experiencing malnutrition. In this role, she was responsible for assessing the health conditions of these children and developing early education plans for those who were not yet able to attend kindergarten. This experience provided her with a solid foundation in child health, nutrition, and early learning. In 2014, Ms. Chanthy joined New Humanity (NH) as a Special Needs Teacher, where she taught students with intellectual disabilities and autism from 2014 to 2015. Her work focused on individualized instruction, regular assessment of student […]

Ms. REACH Sokhak will serve as the Special Education Programmer for this school. She brings over 20 years of experience in teaching and supporting students with intellectual disabilities and autism. Ms. Sokhak began her career with the New Humanity Organization (HN), where she worked from 2008 to 2015 as a Special Needs Teacher. In this role, she was responsible for educating students with intellectual disabilities and autism, with a particular focus on continuously assessing the needs of both students and their parents. Based on these assessments, she developed and updated individualized development plans (IDPs) to ensure tailored educational and therapeutic support. Through her work in integrated classrooms and regular home visits, Ms. Sokhak ensured counseling and support to public school teachers, prepared lesson plans, and created pedagogical materials for a wide range of activities, including education, physiotherapy, hygiene, and sanitation. In addition, she […]

The daily operation of this school will be under the direct responsibility of Mr. POV Chhean as known as the deputy of SMILE KID International School. He has worked for none non-government Organizations which is nearly 20 years since 2006. He has been a lifelong enthusiast of nongovernment organizations’ works and most of his experiences are related to the disability sector, in Cambodia especially my extensive experience in education focused on inclusive education over 10 years that it has started since 2014. The highlight achievements of his work during those years were mentioned as follows: 2020-2025, he has worked for the Karuna Battambang Organization (KBO) and his role as a Program Manager of the Project “Enhancing the Quality of Life of People with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism -SAM”. The aim of this project is the full integration of people with intellectual disabilities and autism into […]

is the Director of SMILE SKID International School and holds full responsibility for all aspects of the school’s operations. She is the visionary behind the school and was the first person to propose the idea of its establishment. Ms. Sochheat has extensive experience in education management and has been involved in business cooperation since 2005. As the sole decision-maker, she oversees all school-related tasks, including administrative, financial, and operational responsibilities. She has also provided the capital investment necessary to establish the school and continues to lead its development with dedication and compassion. Ms. Sochheat graduated from Net Yong High School in 2005 and went on to complete her university education, majoring in Business Management from 2005 to 2008. Following her graduation, she pursued an agricultural business venture from 2008 to 2013. Through this initiative, she developed hands-on experience in entrepreneurship, learning how […]