Mr Sangay Tshering is a Lecturer and Programme Leader for the full-time and part-time Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Development. With over 18 years of experience in teacher education, his expertise encompasses early childhood education, educational psychology, child development, inclusive education and mental health.

He holds a Master of Education in Early Years from Queensland University of Technology, Australia, a Postgraduate Diploma in Education specialising in Counselling and English from Samtse College of Education, and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from PSG College of Arts and Science, India. His studies were supported by Australian, Royal Government of Bhutan and Danida scholarships.

Before joining Paro College of Education in July 2025, Mr Tshering served at Samtse College of Education from 2008, undertaking responsibilities as Programme Leader for the Postgraduate Diploma in Education, Head of the Counselling and Psychology Department, and Teaching Practice Coordinator. His contributions extend to national education reform through his membership of the National Education Taskforce.

Mr Tshering has contributed to curriculum and module development in educational psychology, inclusive education, child assessment, instructional design and mental health. He helped develop an online foundational course in inclusive education for RUB academics and supported the preparation of accessible curriculum materials for learners with visual impairments. His community contributions include establishing an Early Childhood Centre at Samtse College of Education in 2015 to serve children of college staff and disadvantaged children from neighbouring communities. He also developed operational guidelines for the Rinpung Early Childhood and Education Centre at Paro College of Education.

An active researcher, he has authored and co-authored peer-reviewed publications on self-regulated learning, inclusive education, counselling, leadership and virtual learning environments. He has participated in research teams receiving grants totalling Nu. 1,155,000 and presented findings at national and international conferences. Through his teaching, research and professional service, Mr Tshering contributes to strengthening early childhood education, inclusive practices and teacher preparation in Bhutan.