Penjor is an Assistant Professor with more than three decades of service in education. He holds a Master of Arts in Buddhist Philosophy from Tango Buddhist Centre, a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Dzongkha from Sherubtse College and a Dzongkha teaching qualification from the Teacher Training College, Paro.

His academic career spans both Samtse and Paro colleges of education, where he has served as Head of the Dzongkha Department and Programme Leader. His expertise encompasses Dzongkha language education, curriculum development, teacher professional learning and postgraduate research supervision. He has contributed to national textbooks, teacher handbooks and curriculum frameworks, alongside facilitating training in action research, life skills and early childhood language development.

His publications address Dzongkha pronunciation, spelling, literacy and teacher education programme effectiveness. His achievements include National Orders of Merit for Academic Excellence and University Service, together with Bronze, Silver and Gold Service Medals. His work continues to strengthen Dzongkha education and the preparation of Bhutanese teachers.