Leadership Team

Mr. Vishal Ganguli is an accomplished Indian-French international educator with over 21 years of leadership experience across leading IB World Schools in Asia, including Japan, Vietnam, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan.

Throughout his career, Mr. Ganguli has served as Head of School, Secondary Principal, Vice Principal, Head of Languages, MYP Coordinator, and DP Coordinator, successfully leading curriculum development, school improvement, and IB programme implementation.

Beyond school leadership, he is an active contributor to the International Baccalaureate (IB) community, serving as an IB Evaluation Leader, Evaluation Chair (Asia-Pacific), DP and MYP Examiner, and IB Workshop Leader. He also evaluates schools for the Council of International Schools (CIS) and is a trained evaluator for WASC and NEASC, giving him extensive expertise in international accreditation and educational quality assurance.

At Tesla, Mr. Ganguli's vision is to strengthen teaching and learning, empower teachers through professional development, and further integrate the strengths of the IB framework with Vietnam's national curriculum to provide an exceptional learning experience for every student.

Career Highlights

• Head of School, International Goldstars School, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
• Head of School, Doshisha International School Kyoto, Japan
• Head of School (Secondary), Chiyoda International School Tokyo, Japan
• Senior Leadership roles across Indonesia and Kazakhstan

Education

• PhD in Education Management, Dunster Business School, Switzerland
• National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH), UCL, UK
• MA in Education Management & Leadership, University of Bath, UK
• Certificate in School Leadership, Harvard Graduate School of Education, USA
• PGCE, University of Nottingham, UK

Areas of Expertise

• IB Leadership & School Improvement
• Curriculum Development & Academic Quality Assurance
• Strategic Planning & Educational Leadership
• Teacher Coaching & Professional Development
• University Pathways & College Readiness

Mr. Debojyoti Bhattacharjee brings over 11 years of global educational leadership and teaching expertise across international frameworks, including the IB and Cambridge curricula. Having served as an Interim Principal, Secondary Academic Coordinator, and IB Core Coordinator, he has a proven track record of driving academic excellence and shaping inquiry-driven environments.

As an IB DP Examiner and Curriculum Reviewer, Debojyoti is deeply committed to international-mindedness and nurturing culturally diverse spaces. His leadership focuses on bridging global pedagogical innovations with local values, ensuring Vietnamese learners at TESLA Education receive a world-class education that empowers them as future global citizens.

Career History:

• IB MYP Science, DP Biology & ESS Facilitator & Extended Essay Coordinator, Rosenberg World School, India
• Interim Principal & Secondary Academic Coordinator, Glendale International School, India
• IB MYP & DP Biology Facilitator, Ela Green School, India
• IB & Cambridge IGCSE & AS/A level Biology Facilitator and Team Lead (Grades 8 to 10), The Galaxy School, Wadi, India

Educational Background & Key Professional Trainings: 

• M.Sc. Agricultural Biotechnology: Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda University, India
• Bachelor of Education: Acharya Nagarjuna University, India
• IB DP Category 1 Trainings: Extended Essay & Biology 
• Measuring What Matters: University of Melbourne, Australia
• Cambridge International Certificate in Teaching & Learning & Integrated Teaching & Learning: University of Cambridge, United Kingdom

Lucas Carvalho Faisca is an experienced international educator with over 17 years of teaching and educational leadership experience across Brazil and Vietnam. As Tesla Education's Primary Years Programme (PYP) Coordinator and Grade 5 Homeroom Teacher, he leads curriculum development, teacher professional development, and the implementation of the IB PYP, ensuring high-quality inquiry-based learning experiences for all students. 

Throughout his career, Lucas has taught learners from Early Years through Primary and has held leadership roles including ESL Coordinator, Team Leader, Teacher Trainer, Curriculum Designer and Academic Manager. 

Passionate about inquiry, student agency, and conceptual learning, Lucas works closely with teachers to design engaging, transdisciplinary learning experiences that foster critical thinking, international-mindedness, and lifelong learning. His expertise includes curriculum design, assessment for learning, teacher coaching, safeguarding, and educational innovation. 

Having lived and worked in four different countries, and Vietnam for several years, Lucas is committed to building collaborative partnerships with students, families, and educators while supporting Tesla Education's vision of developing compassionate, knowledgeable, and globally minded learners. 

Qualifications & Highlights 

• Bachelor's Degree in English Language Education  
• Postgraduate Studies in Early Childhood Education  
• MBA in Leadership & People Management  
• Train the Trainers (Cambridge) 
• Teaching IELTS (Cambridge) 
• Teaching Very Young Learners (International House) 
• IB CAT 1 & 2 
• Over 17 years of international teaching and leadership experience  
• IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) Curriculum Leadership  
• Curriculum Design & Teacher Professional Development  
• International teaching experience in Brazil and Vietnam 

Career History:

• ESL Teacher and Group Learning Experience Manager at Apollo English, Vietnam
• English Teacher at different public schools in Bien Hoa, Vietnam
• ESL Coordinator at language centers in Campos dos Goytacazes, Brazil.
• English Teacher at language centers in Campos dos Goytacazes, Brazil.

Ms. Thu Ha is an experienced educational leader with over 20 years in primary education across both public and international bilingual schools. Currently serving as the Primary MOET Lead Teacher at Tesla, she is dedicated to building a professional, IB-aligned teaching team – one that is strong in pedagogy, emotionally attuned to students, and committed to continuous learning. Her leadership focuses on nurturing a positive school culture where teachers can grow and students feel safe, respected, and inspired. 

Beyond the classroom, Ms. Hà is a content creator, trainer, and author of several educational eBooks. She is the founder of the project “Creative Comic – Quick Tech Boost” which delivered 30 educational comic videos to under-resourced schools. She also founded the course “Integrating Technology into Teaching” with the aim of helping teachers stay up-to-date with modern technology in education.

Career History:

– Primary MOET Lead Teacher, Tesla Education, Vietnam
– Academic Coordinator Grade 3&4, Vietnam Australia International School
– Academic Coordinator Grade 3, Wellspring Saigon
– Primary Teacher, Wellspring Saigon and multiple bilingual international schools

Education Background:

– Bachelor of Education in Primary Teaching and Educational Management
– Graduate of Southeast Asia’s No.1 Internal Trainer Development Program

Specialization and Strengths:

– Expertise in Primary MOET Curriculum
– Positive discipline & classroom management
– Storytelling and content writing in education
– Training teachers on digital tools and innovative pedagogies
– Strong skills in communication, parent partnership, and emotional intelligence

Ms. Lan Phuong has more than 20 years of experience working in Education and Training, with roles in Teaching Chemistry in High school and Eucational Management.

Before joining Tesla to take on the management position, Ms. Phuong was Vice Principal in charge of Secondary school and the Specialized Vice Principal of the Inter Level school.

Her educational philosophy is to understand her students aspirations and to encourage their proactivity, putting them in charge of their own education.

Ms. Lan Phuong wants to maximize every student’s potential in both life skills and knowledge. She believes in creating a joyful learning environment.

Education background:

– BA in Pedagogy of Chemistry – Da Lat University.

– MA in Chemical Engineering – Ho Chi Minh City Technology University.

– Certificate in High School Educational Management – Institute for Educational Management HCMC.

Mr. Hieu Pham is an experienced educator, curriculum leader, and academic coordinator with expertise spanning the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP).

With leadership responsibilities across curriculum implementation, assessment systems, Extended Essay coordination, Theory of Knowledge support, and academic operations, he has developed a strong reputation for building effective educational systems that enhance both teaching quality and student outcomes.

Passionate about integrating technology, AI, and data-informed practices into education, Hieu focuses on bridging rigorous academic standards with innovative learning experiences that prepare students for success in an increasingly complex and technology-driven world.

Career History

• MYP Design and ICT Educator
• DP Extended Essay Coordinator
• DP Core Coordinator
• Leader of STEAM and Robotics Initiatives

Education Background

• Master of Science in Computational Engineering

Specialization and Strengths

• IB MYP and DP Programme Development
• Curriculum Design and Assessment Leadership
• Extended Essay and DP Core Coordination
• Educational Technology and AI Integration
• STEAM and Robotics Education
• Teacher Development and Academic Collaboration
• Data-Informed Learning and Innovation