Julian Carroll

PRIMARY AND KINDERGARTEN PRINCIPAL

• Master of Education, Federation University (University of Ballarat)
• Bachelor of Education, Monash University
• Diploma of Teaching, Deakin University (Burwood State College)
• Graduate Diploma of Music Education, Federation University (Universityof Ballarat)

Julian Carroll has extensive experience as a Principal in both the government and independent school sectors and he is very excited to be joining the team at AIS Saigon. He moves from a PYP School, Kingswood College in Melbourne, where he has spent the last 3½ years as Head of the Junior School. He believes that to teach is an ‘honour and a privilege’. He is accompanied by his wife, Elisa, who is also an experienced educator. Julian’s passions include music, golf and architecture and he can’t wait to experience the culture, food and beautiful sites of Vietnam.

Beth Wills

DEPUTY PRIMARY AND KINDERGARTEN PRINCIPAL

• Bachelor of Education (Teaching) Primary, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand

This is Beth’s third year with AIS. She has 20 years of teaching experience ranging from 5-year-olds to 12-year-olds. Beth is a New Zealander and for the past 14 years has had the opportunity to be the lead teacher of Mathematics, a Team Leader and Deputy Principal. This is her 2nd year in the Deputy Principal role for Kindergarten and Primary. She believes it is important to build leadership capacity in schools so that it increases the opportunities for improving learning outcomes for all students. Her husband Brien is also a teacher at AIS. Their girls Lucy (12) and Isla (11) also attend AIS. Beth loves to play netball and yoga, enjoys most sports and keeping fit. She is a very active person and is enjoying life in Vietnam.

Ben Armstrong

SECONDARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

• Bachelor of Science (Mathematics), Griffith University, Australia
• Bachelor of Education (Physics), Griffith University, Australia
• Masters of Education - with Distinction (Leading & Managing Educational Organisations), University of Southern Queensland, Australia

After starting his Mathematics and Physics teaching career on the Sunshine Coast, Australia, Ben has been a member of the AIS community since 2012. In that time he has held a number of positions at the school such as Head of Mathematics, Head of Science and Deputy Principal of the Secondary School. He is looking forward to using his vast institutional knowledge to continue the growth of AIS into a premier education choice for Ho Chi Minh City families.

Ben finds great enjoyment and is passionate about promoting healthy lifestyles and wellbeing. He believes the three pillars of which AIS builds its education; academics, creative arts and sport, ensure we help our students become inquiring and knowledgeable learners, leading to a brighter future.

Trent Richardson

ACTING DEPUTY SECONDARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

• Bachelor of Human Movement and Exercise Science
• Post Graduate Diploma in Education (Senior Years)

Trent began his teaching career in Brisbane, Australia, and has since spent time teaching science in London. His passion for science was fuelled by his love for sports. In his spare time, Trent is an avid traveller and loves spending time indulging in local cuisines. He enjoys participating in sports and leading a healthy lifestyle. Trent is excited to be apart of the AIS community and the future prospects of living in HCMC.