Mai Thuong Pham
Deputy Principal/Coordinator Secondary I

Biography

How long have you been at IGS?
I have been at the IGS since October 2014.

Which country are you from?
I was born in Vietnam and grew up in Germany. I call both places my home.

Do you have a favorite quote?
“Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible. " Dalai Lama
"If you're in a hurry, go slowly." Lothar Seiwert

What is good teaching for you?
For me, good teaching means arousing the interest of the students so that they start ask themselves and others questions and continue to research independently.

What is it about your favorite city that fascinates you?I have come to love and appreciate Saigon over the past few years. I love the traditions, but also the flexibility and opportunities that I discover in this city. It helps me to find myself as a person between two cultures.