Dechen Wangmo is a Lecturer with over two decades of experience in school education and teacher preparation. She holds a Master of Education from Edith Cowan University, Australia, a Postgraduate Certificate in Education from Samtse College of Education, and a Bachelor of Arts in English from Sherubtse College. She began her teaching career in 2002, teaching English and History at Drugyel High School before joining Paro College of Education in 2009.

Her expertise encompasses English language education, academic writing, curriculum development and teacher professional learning. She has developed and reviewed English modules for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, including B.Ed. Primary, B.Ed. Secondary and M.Ed. English. Her contributions also include developing academic skills materials for distance education students and co-developing an essay-writing guide for B.Ed. Dzongkha students.

She has facilitated professional development for school mentor teachers, graduates preparing to teach in Thailand, and graduates undertaking Bhutan Baccalaureate curriculum familiarisation. Her institutional service includes membership of Programme Boards of Examiners for Dzongkha and M.Ed. English, serving as the Naropa focal person, and external examining for Norbuling Rigter College.

Her research interests centre on student teachers’ efficacy beliefs in teaching English, alongside earlier research on English and Social Studies teaching efficacy. She has also contributed to literary editing, including editing two novels in 2026. A recipient of Bronze and Silver Medals for 10 and 20 years of service, she continues to support English education, curriculum quality and the professional preparation of teachers.