Announcement of Panel Discussion Panelists at the Great Teacher Summit (GTS) 2024

Dr. Chatree Faikhamta is an Associate Professor and Associate Dean for Research and Innovation at the Faculty of Education, Kasetsart University, Thailand. He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in science education, focusing on chemistry methods, research design, and teacher professional development. His research centers on STEM education, pedagogical content knowledge (PCK), and action research. Dr. Faikhamta has directed nationally funded projects and engages in international collaborations across Asia, Europe, and North America. He is a recipient of the KU Young Research Star award and a frequent invited speaker at international conferences. His work significantly contributes to advancing science education in Thailand and globally.

Teacher Ah Ho Yen Sze
Data Teacher cum Head of the Additional Mathematics Committee, SMK SS17 Subang Jaya (Persatuan Guru STEM Malaysia)

A well-rounded educator with 16 years of teaching experience in secondary school, she previously served as an editor at Tunas Pelangi in 2005 and as an R&D Executive cum lecturer at Southern College, Johor (now Southern University College) in 2006. She has been actively involved in fostering STEM education, both as the Chief Teacher Advisor of the STEM Association at her school and as a member of the STEM Task Force for the Petaling Perdana District Educational Office, where she helps cultivate STEM initiatives. In addition, she is a Metaverse Pioneer Teacher in the Metaskool Programme by the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) in collaboration with the National University of Malaysia (UKM), a Quizizz Game Changer, a Magic School AI Certified Trainer, and an educational YouTuber with Academy YouTuber Malaysia. She also became an Apple Teacher in 2021 and an Apple Professional Learning Specialist in 2024.

Moreover, she has received the Excellent Service Award from the Ministry of Education Malaysia twice, in 2014 and again in 2021, for her outstanding dedication and contributions to education. Her remarkable contributions to digital education earned her recognition as one of the Top 150 Digital Champion Teachers in 2023. Her innovative use of technology in teaching has significantly impacted the educational community, earning her this prestigious recognition. She was also named an Edufluencer in 2024 for her influential role in digital content creation and educational transformation.

Before he joined the publishing industry in 1997, he worked for the Malaysian Government for 15 years as a secondary school teacher and teacher trainer. He graduated with Bachelor of Science with Education (BScEd (Hons)) and Masters of Education (MEd) from Universiti Sains Malaysia, and an MBA from the Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University, Scotland. He obtained his PhD from Universiti Malaya in 2018. His research focussed on the business model of eBooks.