CMIS Counseling
Dedicated To Your Health, Well Being, and Academic Success
The Counseling Department is committed to supporting students in their academic, social, emotional, and future career development. We strive to empower all students to become successful, productive, and compassionate lifelong learners who can confidently contribute to a diverse and ever-changing world.
Academic Counseling
Our academic counseling services provide personalized support in study skills, course planning, and academic decision-making to help students succeed with confidence.
College and Career Counseling
The university counseling team guides students in grades 9–12 through career exploration, university planning, and the application process to help them make informed decisions about their future pathways.
Social Emotional Counseling
The school offers Elementary and Secondary School Counseling services to support students with diverse needs and guide them through their individual learning journeys at their own pace.
Meet the Counselors
Kimanta Moodley
Elementary School Counselor
Ms. Kim joined CMIS in 2021 and has since been working at CMIS for five years. She is a registered Educational Psychologist and has practiced both in her home country, South Africa and in Qatar before coming to Chiang Mai. She is student-centered and loves seeing the world through ES students eyes. If you need someone to talk to, her door is always open.
Richard Curtis
Middle School Counselor
Mr. Richard is a teacher, coach, mentor who has worked for over two decades as a MS and HS counselor at a variety of different international schools and both public and private schools in the United States. His primary focus is on promoting health and wellness amongst all the school’s constituents while paying particular attention to the students social and emotional well-being.
Robert Johnson
High School Counselor
Mr. Rob has been working at CMIS since 2015 and has been working in the role of school counselor for the last 3 years. He has his Masters of Education in School Counseling and enjoys the daily opportunities to support high school students in their overall wellbeing.
Mathew Cameron
College Counselor
Mr. Cameron is an English teacher and College Counselor at CMIS who supports students in making informed college decisions and navigating the application process. He first joined CMIS 18 years ago, spent a short three-year stint in Hong Kong, and then returned in 2012. With extensive experience in international education, he helps students identify best-fit universities and prepare strong, thoughtful applications. If you have questions about college options or next steps after high school, his door is always open.
Warisa Saengkham
Academic Coordinator
Ms. Nan joined CMIS in 2024 and works as the Academic Coordinator. She works closely with high school students to guide them through university exploration, applications and internship planning, helping them discover pathways that match their strengths and goals. If you need support with university applications, internships, or simply someone to talk to, her door is always opens.
Parent Workshops
The presentations shared during each Parent Coffee Morning meeting throughout this school year.
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