DEDICATED EDUCATORS

UTS takes pride in its team of passionate, highly qualified educators and professional staff who are committed to supporting every student's growth. Each campus is led by its own leadership team, ensuring close oversight of teaching and learning while working collaboratively across the UTS system to continuously enhance educational programmes and learning experiences
DEDICATED EDUCATORS

Beyond Learning. Future-Ready begins with dedicated educators

Ms. Anita Spittle

Head of Schools

Every educational journey begins with one essential question: "What does each child need to thrive in the future?". At UTS, we believe that a strong academic foundation, combined with the purposeful application of knowledge throughout a student's development, is the key to a future-ready education. This philosophy shapes every aspect of our educational model, from curriculum design and teaching practices to the learning experiences we create every day.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Lan

School Principal

Education is more than a curriculum—it is a journey of dedicated, consistent, and compassionate partnership that supports every child's growth, every step of the way.

School Leadership Team

Mrs.
Anita Spittle
Head of Schools

“What I value most about UTS is the way every student is recognized as a unique individual — guided but not constrained, challenged yet always supported.”

  • Nationality: United Kingdom
  • Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Management
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Behavioural Science
  • Over 25 years in education across UK, Europe and Southeast Asia
  • Experience with British Council in skills for employability 
Mrs.
Nguyen Thi Ngoc Lan
School Principal

“Education is not merely a curriculum, but a journey of dedicated, steadfast, and consistent support throughout your child’s growth”

  • Nationality: Vietnamese
  • Master’s Degree in Business Administration
  • Bachelor’s Degree in English Language Education
  • CIS Accreditation Evaluator Certification
  • Harvard Certificate in School Leadership & Management
Mr.
Twemlow John Matthew
Head of Educational Technology, Innovation & Quality Assurance

“Technology only creates real value when it makes teaching and learning more effective. My goal is to build an innovative learning environment where every student is equipped with the knowledge, skills, and mindset needed to thrive in the future.”

  • Master's Degree in Educational Management and Leadership
  • UK-Qualified Computer Science Teacher
  • Over 10 years of experience in education, including 9 years in Vietnam
  • Specialist in digital transformation in education, with expertise in AI integration, STEAM, Robotics, and whole-school technology strategy.
Mrs.
Do Thi Thu Van
Vice Principal, National Program Primary School, Van Lang Complex
  • Nationality: Vietnamese
  • Master’s Degree in Educational Management
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Primary Education
  • 12 years of experience serving as Vice Principal
Ms.
Nation Brianna Elizabeth
Vice Principal, International Program Primary School, Van Lang Complex
  • Nationality: Australia
  • Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership and Administration 
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Education 
  • Extensive experience serving as Vice Principal at international bilingual schools in Vietnam
Mr.
Hoang Dinh Thanh
Vice Principal, National Program Secondary & High School, Van Lang Complex
  • Nationality: Vietnamese
  • Bachelor of Arts in Literature Education
  • Master of Arts in Vietnamese Literature (Medieval Vietnamese Literature)
  • Over 20 years of experience in education, including nearly 9 years as a member of the School Leadership Team at leading bilingual school systems in Hanoi.
  • Specialist in curriculum development, teacher professional development, and fostering a positive learning culture.
  • Recipient of the Third Prize (National Level) in the Integrated Teaching Competition and co-author of Thần tốc luyện đề chinh phục kỳ thi quốc gia môn Ngữ văn, a widely used exam preparation book that has been reprinted multiple times and has supported generations of students across Vietnam.
Mr.
William Arthur Klepacki Jr
Vice Principal, International Program Secondary & High School
  • Nationality: United States
  • PhD Candidate in Development Studies
  • Master’s Degree in International Studies
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science
  • More than 15 years of experience in the field of education
Mrs.
Anita Spittle
Head of Schools

“What I value most about UTS is the way every student is recognized as a unique individual — guided but not constrained, challenged yet always supported.”

  • Nationality: United Kingdom
  • Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Management
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Behavioural Science
  • Over 25 years in education across UK, Europe and Southeast Asia
  • Experience with British Council in skills for employability 
Ms.
Ariana Akhavan
School Principal, Saigon South Campus

“I believe every student possesses unique talents. The mission of education is to nurture that potential with dedication, build confidence, and inspire students to create a positive impact on the world.”

  • Nationality: British
  • Master of Education (MEd) – St Mary's University, London
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in History – Royal Holloway, University of London
  • An educational leader with nearly 20 years of experience, including more than 10 years in leadership roles at both national and international schools in the United Kingdom and Malaysia.
  • Holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) and the National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH).
Mr.
Twemlow John Matthew
Head of Educational Technology, Innovation & Quality Assurance

“Technology only creates real value when it makes teaching and learning more effective. My goal is to build an innovative learning environment where every student is equipped with the knowledge, skills, and mindset needed to thrive in the future.”

  • Master's Degree in Educational Management and Leadership
  • UK-Qualified Computer Science Teacher
  • Over 10 years of experience in education, including 9 years in Vietnam
  • Specialist in digital transformation in education, with expertise in AI integration, STEAM, Robotics, and whole-school technology strategy.
Ms.
Ho Hoang Duyen
Vice Principal of Primary School, Saigon South Campus
  • Nationality: Vietnamese
  • Master’s Degree in Primary Education
  • Master’s Degree in Psychology
  • Certificate in School Counseling
Ms.
Huynh Vu My Tien
Vice Principal of International Program (Primary School), Saigon South Campus
  • Nationality: Vietnamese
  • Master’s Degree in Applied Linguistics – Curtin University, Australia
  • Bachelor’s Degree in English Language
  • Over 10 years of experience in the field of education
Mr.
Nguyen Duc Danh
Vice Principal of Secondary School, Saigon South Campus
  • Nationality: Vietnamese
  • Master of Science in Mathematics (Algebra and Number Theory)
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics
  • Certificate in Educational Management
Mrs.
Vu Thi Anh Tuyet
School Principal of Kindergarten Program, UTS Saigon South Campus
  • Nationality: Vietnamese
  • Master of Education Management
  • Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education
  • Certificate in Preschool Principal Leadership Training
  • 10 years of experience serving as Principal at bilingual preschools in Vietnam  
Mrs.
Anita Spittle
Head of Schools

“What I value most about UTS is the way every student is recognized as a unique individual — guided but not constrained, challenged yet always supported.”

  • Nationality: United Kingdom
  • Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Management
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Behavioural Science
  • Over 25 years in education across UK, Europe and Southeast Asia
  • Experience with British Council in skills for employability 
Mrs.
Tran Thi My Dung
School Principal, Kindergarten Program
  • Nationality: Vietnam
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Hanoi National University of Education (2011)
  • Kindergarten Principal Training Certificate, National College of Education (2015)
  • Lawyer Training Certificate, Judicial Academy
  • Montessori Certificate for ages 3–6, IAPM Association
  • Over 22 years of experience in Early Childhood Education