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Karma Galey is an Assistant Professor at Paro College of Education under Royal University of Bhutan. He began his teaching career in July 1996 serving in a remote school under Lhuntse Dzongkhag. He was transferred to Samtse College of Education, then National Institute of Education in July 1998 as a lecturer in primary mathematics and mathematics education for B.Ed primary and B.Ed secondary mathematics teachers respectively. After completing his Master in Education in mathematics education from University of New England, Australia in 1999, took various responsibilities at Samtse College of Education viz: coordinated Distance Education program from 2001 to 2005; coordinated Certificate in Teaching Primary Mathematics for school teachers from 2005 to 2009; headed Department Mathematics from 2007 to 2009 and took the role of Program Leader of B.Ed primary from 2009 – 2010. He also undertook various activities both at national and international level to enhance system of education of the country.

Karma Galey left Samtse College of Education after serving more than two decades to Paro College of Education at the end of 2010. He taught primary mathematics, FIT and ICT modules to B.Ed students at Paro College of Education and currently undergoing his PhD studies at University of New England, Australia.  

                                             Email: karmagaley.pce@rub.edu.bt

Jambay Lhamo is a lecturer in the Paro College of Education. She holds a PhD in Education from the University of New England, Armidale, NSW, Australia, and a Master of Education from Edith Cowan University, Western Australia. Additionally, she has an MA in Contemplative Education from Naropa University, Colorado, USA. She began her teaching career in 1998 after completing a Bachelor of Education from Samtse College of Education.

For eight years, she served as a science teacher in schools before joining Paro College of Education in 2008 as a teacher educator. Since then, she has taught diploma, bachelors, and masters programs to both pre-service and in-service students. She played an active role in writing and developing the National Science Curriculum and science textbooks, currently used in Bhutanese schools, for classes four, five, and six. She also developed two modules for the diploma program in Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) at Paro College: Supporting Young Children’s Scientific Thinking and Guiding Responsive and Reciprocal Relationships.

Jambay Lhamo was a member of the Science Committee for the Royal Education Council, Ministry of Education from 2013 to March 2019, contributing passionately to the review, innovation, and development of curriculum and teaching materials to enhance education in Bhutan. Currently, she serves on the MEd in Primary Science Programme Committee and is a member of the Programme Board of Examiners for the MEd in Primary Science and the MEd in Educational Leadership and Management.   

                                           Email: jambaylhamo.pce@rub.edu.bt

Dorji Wangchuk, PhD was appointed as a teacher trainer in the then Teacher Training Centre, Paro (currently Paro College of Education) by the Royal Civil Service Commission in January 1999. Prior to becoming a teacher trainer, he worked as a teacher in Drametse Junior High School, Mongar, Eastern Bhutan for two and half years. Ever since he joined the teacher training college, he taught in-service as well as pre-service candidates both at the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and has supervised scores of M. Ed students. He has resources numerous in-service programmes in various departments like Non-Formal Education (NFE), Ministry of Education (MoE), Department of Curriculum and Research Development (DCRD), MoE (currently Royal Education council), Royal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN), and in other sister colleges of the Royal University of Bhutan.

He worked as the Programme Leader for the B. Ed Primary Programme (2010 – 2012) and then as the Dean of Academic Affairs (July 2015 – August 2018) in Paro College of Education. Dr. Wangchuk has authored a couple of educational research papers, several newspaper articles, two books (Dance in the Clouds; Off Home Shore) and several short stories, of which The Blind Teacher is studied as a text in class VI English literature. Currently, he is heading M. Ed (Primary) programme and is the foreign External Examiner for the PhD candidates perusing English Language Education at the English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU), India.  

Email:  dorjiwangchuk.pce@rub.edu.bt

Sangay Biddha was a primary school teacher before she joined Paro College of Education. From 1987 to 2008, she taught general subjects to lower primary students and English to upper primary and secondary students. After completing her Master Degree from University of New Brunswick in 2006, she facilitated the National English Lead Teacher’s programme (2006-2012). She joined Paro College of Education in 2009 and since then she has taught pre-service and in-service students, facilitated professional development workshops for local and national level, written modules for primary, secondary and Master programmes. Her central expertise lies in primary education, therefore, she teaches, advocates and demonstrates her expertise in pedagogies for young children, language and literacy skills and effective teaching skills. She was involved in developing courses and training facilitators for Early Childhood Education and Non-formal Education (2011-2015). She was Programme Leader for B. Ed primary, B. Ed Secondary and B. Ed in-service programmes from 2015 to 2019. During her tenure, she ensured academic quality, systematic service and well-being of students and faculty by constantly vetting out issues related to teaching learning, communicating with stakeholders and creating a conducive learning atmosphere. She also led the College Literary Committee for five and half years (2010-1015).

As a focal person for Media Literacy Education (Led by Ministry of Information and Communication) from 2010 to 2015, she was involved in developing the Framework of Media Literacy Education and facilitating training workshops for pilot schools. She has also represented the college as Commissioner in National Commission for Women and Children (2009-2014). Her research interests include teaching learning in primary education, early childhood, gender, inclusivity, language and literacy skills.                                          

Tsering Yangzome Nidup is a senior English lecturer, currently working at the Paro College of Education. Besides being a keen teacher educator for 22 years she has also shouldered the responsibilities of an Editor (2014-2017) at the Centre for Educational Research and Development (CERD) for the RABSEL and JEAR journals and PCEyes newsletter published by the Centre. She has assumed various roles at the College in her capacity as the Programme Leader (Diploma in Leadership and Management, 2006-2010) and Course Leader for the Bachelors of Education (Secondary, 2005-2007).

She has a Master’s degree in English from the Bond University, Queensland in Australia. She is also the recipient of both the Vice Chancellor’s Award and the Dean’s award for three consecutive semesters while at the University.  She teaches subjects related to the English Language and Literature and methodology related courses both at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

She has resourced workshops on Media and Information Literacy (MIL) both at the tertiary and school levels and ELT workshops for English teachers in Bhutan. Her areas of expertise are in the areas of English Language/ Literature, Multigrade teaching, Media and Information Literacy and Critical Literacy. She was also the Convener for the International Seminar on Sexuality Education hosted at the Paro College in December, 2015.  

Email: tseringynidup.pce@rub.edu.bt

Tshering Wangmo, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in Paro College of Education, Royal University of Bhutan. She began her carrier as a teacher educator in February, 1983 at the Pre-Primary Teacher Training Centre in Paro under the Ministry of Education. Since then she has been working in the same organization as it evolved from a Teacher Training College and Demonstration School (TTC & DS) to TTC and to National Institute of Education (NIE) and now to Paro College of Education, Royal University of Bhutan.

During her whole tenure as a teacher educator, she has written and vetted courses, taught undergraduate and postgraduate students, supervised Masters theses, trained school and university teachers and talked to many parents. She has facilitated several workshops and trainings for teachers in early year education specially in the areas of teaching skills, early childhood education, research and contemporary theories and practices. She headed the Department of English in the college and also lead and revamped programmes and modules in programmes such as the Bachelor of Education (Primary) and Diploma in Early Child Care and Development.

She is currently the Director of Rinpung ECCD Centre. She is very passionate in the education of young children and has spent 13 years of her life studying in this area. She is a part of the leading team for ECCD in the Paro College of Education. Her teachings emphasize rigor, relevance, recency, and real-world competencies, and the pertinence of Bhutanese home funds of knowledge through teacher education. She was a part of the committee who set up the first draft ECCD policy for Bhutan in 2008 and continues to be an active participant in any programmes concerning early year education. She is a member of the Higher Degree Research Committee of the RUB.   

Email: tsheringwangmo.pce@rub.edu.bt

Arjun Kumar Chettri, is presently working at Paro College of Education as teacher educator. He joined the service in June 1987 as Mathematics teacher. In March 1990 he joined Paro College of Education as teacher educator. As the Head of the Mathematics Department, he lead the Mathematics lecturers in  designing the Primary Mathematics curriculum offered to the pre-service teachers. As a teacher educator, he conducted several workshops related to Mathematics, Teaching skills and assessment techniques. He was the team member in writing New Mathematics Curriculum from PP to class VI. He conducted workshops to familiarize teachers in the field, with New Mathematics curriculum. He facilitated several professional workshops at various institutions such as CNR, RIHS, KGUMSB, Reldri HSS to equip lecturers and teachers on assessment techniques, teaching strategies and teaching skills. As an Exam Coordinator at the college, he designed booklet on examination rules and regulation to be practiced at the college level examination. Since 2009 he had been offering Mathematics and professional modules in Distance Teachers Education Programme.                                  

                                      Email: arjunkchettri.pce@rub.edu.bt

Som Gurung, Assistant Professor, started his career as a teacher in November 1991. His educational qualification and training include MSc in Physics from Jawaharlal Nehru University in India, BSc from Sherubtse College in Bhutan, Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) from Samtse College of Education in Bhutan, Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching Information Systems (PGCertTIS) from Sherubtse College in Bhutan,. Prior to joining the Royal University of Bhutan he taught physics and mathematics to pre-university students. He went on to become the Assistant Principal in 2000 and promoted to Vice Principal in 2002.

In March 2006 he was transferred to Paro College of Education, Royal University of Bhutan. Between 2006 to 2009, he was Lecturer and the Head of Department of Science. He spear headed the establishment of the Rinpung Science Campus and launched the Bachelor of Education in sciences in 2008. He was Coordinator of Academic Programme Unit, Teaching Practicum Coordinator and Officiating Dean of Academic Affairs for the period 2009 to 2012. In Between 2012 to 2015 he was Lecturer and Dean of Academic Affairs at Paro College of Education. He was instrumental in the development of the college strategic plan 2013-2020, development & launching of Master of Education in Dzongkha, Diploma in Physical Education & Sports Coaching and Diploma in ECCD.  He stablished linkages and offered consultancy services. He was awarded the prestigious meritorious promotion to the next higher level as Specialist in January 2015.  In October 2018 he was appointed as the Programme Leader for Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Management. He has developed and examined university programmes, taught undergraduate, postgraduate students, mentored and trained school teachers, and supervised Masters theses.    

Email:  somgurung.pce@rub.edu.bt

Kezang Sherab is the Dean of Research and Industrial Linkages/Assistant Professor at the Paro College of Education, Royal University of Bhutan. He has a PhD (Cum Laude) in Education from the University of New England in Australia and M.Ed in Curriculum and Instruction from St. Francis Xavier University in Canada. He teaches Health and Physical Education and Research Methodology courses both at the undergraduate and graduate levels and provides professional development programmes for school teachers, university academics, and also for youth voluntary groups. Kezang has published on a variety of educational topics, reviewed journal manuscripts, examined PhD theses and has led several consultancies for the Ministry of Education (MoE), UNICEF, National Council, UNFPA, and the Royal Education Council. His research interests are in educational change, student engagement, efficacy beliefs, GNH Education, non-cognitive skills and issues concerning the youth.

He served as the Dean of Research and Industrial Linkages at the Centre for Educational Research and Development from 2009-2010 and 2014-2017. He was the Editor-in-Chief for the RABSEL, the CERD Educational Journal, and the Founder of Journal of Educational Action Research (JEAR). He was successful in winning several International and nationally funded projects and bids that helped establish collaborations and exchange programmes with external universities. Kezang was also successful in bidding and convening International (International Society for Teacher Education Seminars – 32nd in 2012 & 40th in 2020), and 7th International Association of Art in Early Childhood Conference (in 2017) and national seminars (Education through sports and physical education 2005). He is both the past and current member of numerous professional committees- the Review Panel Member for Bhutan Education Blueprint (2014-2024), Tertiary Education Roadmap for Bhutan (2015-2025), and University Organisational Development Exercise team, amongst many other achievements. He also consistently contributes to the development of university sports in his capacity as the General Secretary of the Bhutan University Sports Federation.                           

Email: kezangsherab.pce@rub.edu.bt