Ms Khandu Dorji is a Lecturer with over 25 years of experience in teaching, school leadership, educational research and counselling. Her professional expertise encompasses inclusive education, special educational needs, teacher development and student wellbeing. Before joining the college in 2015, she served as a Research Officer, Vice Principal, teacher and school counsellor.

She holds a Master of Education in Education (Exceptionalities) from the University of New Brunswick, Canada, a Diploma in Counselling from the National Council of Educational Research and Training, India, and a Bachelor of Education from Samtse, Bhutan. Her academic background and extensive experience inform her work in preparing teachers to respond to diverse learning needs.

Ms Dorji has contributed to developing modules for the Master’s in Inclusive Education, inclusion in Early Childhood Care and Development, and teacher aide training. She has also developed a handbook on inclusion for classroom teachers and a training manual for counsellors of the Royal University of Bhutan. Alongside her teaching, she provides counselling through the college’s Happiness and Wellbeing Centre and facilitates professional development in differentiated instruction, counselling, mental health, leadership and assessment.

Her research interests include teacher self-efficacy, professional identity, reflective teaching and effective classroom practices. She has co-authored publications on reflective teacher education and the influence of family values on sexual behaviour among pre-service teachers, and secured research grants. A recipient of the Best Teaching Practice Award in 1999, she has also contributed to educational committees, scouting and youth leadership initiatives. Through her teaching, research and professional service, Ms Dorji continues to support the development of inclusive, reflective and compassionate educators.