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Just wondering if anyone knows anything about him. We're getting him for our new principal. I believe he is coming from a school in Kong Kong.
Thanks!

Steve Massiah is leaving Hong Kong International School, where he's been a Dean and Counsellor in the secondary school. He's had previous experience as a principal in Canada. He's a trained psychologist/counsellor.
You'll like him.

Is this the same Stephen Messiah that is currently working at Ruamrudee in Thailand?

Yes

I am curious to know how the year went, I have a friend who was contacted about a position at this school. Any feedback on what this place is like or how she might like this school/principal? Is he coming back? She is a little leary of working in Bangkok with all the stories but I know a lot of people love it and there are a lot of good schools.
[quote="aem43"]Is this the same Stephen Messiah that is currently working at Ruamrudee in Thailand?[/quote]

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this one that sensationalizes the violence of the southern provinces, much closer to Malaysia than Bangkok. Any comparison here would be like saying "Don't go to Philadelphia because of all the inner city killings in Detroit." Also single woumen have a tougher time in BKK than do men, for many reasons, although you don't find many single women who don't love it there as I hear. It seems to be hard to figure out the BEST school in Bkk nowadays with BKK Patana and NIST growing and ISB taking a beating in all areas. ISB seems to be sliding downhill fast.

http://www.ajarnforum.net/vb/856433-post1.html

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I'm a teacher at Ruamrudee IS and was surprised that it was not listed among the top international schools in Bangkok. It ranks right up there with the other three mentioned. There are also other really good international schools in Bangkok, though they focus more on the British Curriculum than they do a truly international curriculum.

I have not worked directly with Stephen Messiah, as he is Primary School Principal and I am in the High School, but I have interacted with him regarding school-wide functions and have been very impressed with him, his dedication to the students and his vision for the Primary School. I also am friendly with many Primary School teachers who have wonderful things to say about Mr. Messiah.

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Steve Massiah did a good job at Ruamrudee.

I think we should leave comments about schools to those that are or have recently worked there. Ichiro: I appreciate your desire to work at ISB - I have a couple of schools in mind for the next hiring fairs that I glorify to myself, too. However, I rather hear about them from someone who's had first hand experience.

I don't mean to be disrespectful or even the least bit confrontational, just thought I'd throw this in the ring.

Cheers.

Wow! You went back a year to find something to bring up. Did Ichiro do something/say something that still bothers you?

Not quite sure I follow you..

I was referring to the post on this topic. Not really bothered, just a helpful suggestion.

His post is dated Fri Aug 01, 2008. That's over a year ago.