Ms. Teresa Foard joined Stamford in 2020 from the International School, Ho Chi Minh City (ISHCMC) in Vietnam, a Cognita school, where she served as the Assistant Principal and IBDP Coordinator. Originally from Australia, she has held leadership positions in Australia, England, Vietnam, Lao PDR and Germany.
She has rich experience leading, planning, administering, and teaching the IBDP in secondary schools. Under her leadership, students have celebrated perfect IBDP scores of 45 points. She is also an IB workshop leader who trains IB educators and leaders in the Asia Pacific region.
Teresa is a future-focused and people-oriented educational leader committed to fostering a culture of respect and collaboration. She is a graduate of the Principal Training Center and holds a Masters of Education from the University of Melbourne, Australia. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. degree in educational leadership at James Cook University, Australia.
Teresa says, “I’m committed to supporting students to find their unique pathway to graduation. I believe all students can be great with the right support and find happiness by pursuing their interests and talents. I am excited to inspire students to take ownership of creating their futures.”
