Leadership
Meet the Founders and School Board
Mrs. Juliana Manaia
International Director
A dedicated educator with nearly two decades of experience in the teaching profession.
Originally from Brazil, she has been residing in Asia for the past 18 years, where she has made significant contributions to the field of education. Alongside her role as a teacher, she is a devoted wife and mother of two beautiful children.
Driven by a passion for education and a calling from God, she has founded three schools in Asia, embodying her commitment to providing quality education to children in diverse communities. Her journey in education has been guided by a deep-rooted belief in the transformative power of learning and the importance of nurturing young minds to reach their full potential.
Looking towards the future, she remains committed to her professional goals of furthering educational opportunities, promoting diversity, and making a positive impact in the lives of children and communities.
“I find immense joy in the process of educating children, witnessing their growth, and igniting their curiosity for learning.”
Mr. Armenio Manaia
C.E.O.
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SCHOOL BOARD
Our School Board is built in compliance with Thailand’s Private School Act, ensuring a diverse group of dedicated members. Comprising both local Thai and international representatives, the board brings a wide range of expertise and backgrounds, enriching the strategic direction of the school. With their varied experiences, they guide OHIS towards fulfilling its mission and fostering a thriving educational environment for the entire community.
Mr. Armenio Manaia
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Contacts:
Mrs. Juliana Manaia
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Contacts:
Mr. Kittipong Ketsophon
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Contacts:
Mr. Sompong Ritthiplaeng
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Mr. Jardel Westphal
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Mr. Tiago Gehrke
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Mrs. Carol Gehrke
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Mrs. Juliana Manaia
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Contacts:
Harriet Erickson
Vice President, Student Affairs
Wesley Clark was named Senior Advisor to the President in May 2018. An expert in corporate law, he teaches a wide range of courses including Contracts, Sales, Closely Held Business Organizations, Publicly Traded Corporations, Mergers & Acquisitions, International Law and International Securities Regulation.
Contacts:
Wesley Clarke
Senior Advisor to the President
Betty Bowman joined the faculty in 2002, and received tenure there in 2007. Before joining the faculty, she was a visiting assistant professor at Syracuse University College of Law. Prior to that, she was a legal consultant with JPMorgan Chase; a contract attorney for Cravath, Swaine & Moore; and an assistant prosecutor for the Ministry of the Attorney General in Toronto, Canada.
Contacts:
Betty Bowman
Acting Vice President for Finance
With over four decades of law teaching experience, Johnny Jones is a nationally-recognized constitutionalist who has received numerous awards for his teaching, including the first-ever Pioneer Award for his commitment and dedication to students from the FIU Student Bar Association in 2004. Since then, students have voted him “Professor of the Year” multiple times.
Contacts:
Johnny Jones
Dean, Diversity and Compliance
Dennis Ruiz was a member of the faculty at Texas Tech University School of Law, where she held the Alvin R. Allison Distinguished Professorship and received every teaching award the law school and the University conferred. She was the Distinguished Fulbright Professor of American Constitutional Law at the National and Kapodistrian University of Greece in 1992.
Contacts:
Dennis Ruiz
Acting Vice President of Administration
Vernon Lowe first joined the University in 2006 as Assistant Dean for Academic Support Programs. He served as Assistant Dean until 2013, when he became a full time lecturer at the College. He teaches classes relating to legal theory and reasoning, race and law, gender and law, and in the area of commercial transactions.
Contacts:
Vernon Lowe
Assistant Vice President for Communications
A WARM WELCOME
Thank you for your interest in OHIS, the American International School in Mae Sai. We are a learning community in which students are challenged by the academic program, welcomed by their new peers, and engaged in activities that promotes their well-being. Ideally situated on a beautiful campus in Mae Sai, the school provides the benefits of a safe environment within easy reach of the peaceful city of Chiang Rai, the dynamic city of Chiang Mai and with easy access by flight to the most beautiful beaches of Thailand.
When you entrust us with the education and care of your child, we take that responsibility seriously. We place a high importance on developing enduring relationships throughout our community, which results in a caring and supportive environment for both children and their families. I am confident in the ability of the One Hope faculty and staff to balance the challenges of a rigorous curriculum with the personal care provided by our support programs.
Students arriving on our campus will find a network of support provided by their teachers and staff that will help them settle in quickly and feel “at home” within our campus community. They will soon develop friendships as they live, learn, and socialize with other students. If you are moving to Mae Sai, your children will be personally supported to ease your transition and help you navigate the difficulties inherent in any relocation. The more quickly you and your children get settled, the sooner you can enjoy all that our school has to offer.
One Hope International School inspires a passion for learning throughout our day programs. Your children will be encouraged to take ownership of their learning and to contribute to their community. At One Hope, they will gain independence, responsibility, respect, and a sense of creativity through the development of relationships that will transcend their time at our school. We are developing the leaders of the future by going above and beyond in every aspect of school life. Your children will benefit from and contribute to our school, not only by excelling in academics, but also by developing the attributes of compassion, empathy, respect, and gratitude.
We invite you to join our One Hope family to gain from and contribute to our community of learners.
Sincerely,
The Founders
Manaia’s Family