Our Leadership & Faculty | ISHCMC-American Academy - ISHCMC

Leadership Team

Nathan Swenson

Head of School

Nathan Swenson has been an educational leader for over 20 years and has had experiences in 4 different countries before moving to Vietnam. He has been a principal in the USA, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, and Brazil and he is now in his second year here at ISHCMC – American Academy. Nathan is passionate about helping children learn and grow as they prepare for the rest of their lives. At ISHCMC-AA we have a positive, caring, and engaged environment and Nathan embraces these values in all that he does. He spends time getting to know each student and helps meet their individual needs. He has high expectations for the school and students and encourages everyone to reach their fullest potential. Nathan does have one daughter who is in her second year of college at Gustavus Adolphus College in Minnesota, but he cares for each child in school as if they were his own.
Nathan enjoys meeting with families and encourages parents to be involved in their child’s development. He is available to meet with families as often as needed.

Jennifer Pratt

Principal

Rob Wilson

Director of Student Services & Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Robert Williams

Academic Dean

Michael Tower

Clinical Specialist & Designated Safeguarding Lead

Highly Qualified International Teachers

Over 70% of our teachers hold Master’s degrees in their specialist subjects

Over 70% of our teachers hold Master’s degrees in their specialist subjects

Our teaching staff at ISHCMC – American Academy are highly experienced, dedicated, caring and passionate about their subject and student age range. Without exception, they are excited and motivated to work within our dynamic international community.

Open-minded and curious, they engage with students in helping to open their minds and form connections across disciplines and emphasize proactive, collaborative learning.

Our teachers benefit from continuous professional development as part of their own lifelong learning journey, via tailored courses, workshops, conferences and lectures by leading international educators and supplemented by regular team building activities. They – and in turn, our students – also benefit from being part of the Cognita family of over 60 schools across 3 continents, providing unique opportunities for global information sharing and cultural exchange.