Head of School
United States of America
Master of Education in Educational Leadership – Saginaw Valley State University, Michigan
Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education – Concordia University, Texas
Experienced in Strategic Planning, Educational Innovation, and School Operations Management
15+yrs Head of School, Concordia International School, Hanoi Vietnam & Shanghai China
9+yrs leading schools as Headmaster or Principal in Michigan & Texas, USA
Steve Winkelman is a seasoned international educator with over 30 years of experience in teaching, educational leadership, and school development. His career has spanned the U.S., Vietnam, and China, where he has led schools through periods of growth, innovation, and challenge. He served as founding Head of School in Hanoi and most recently led Concordia International School in Shanghai.
Steve brings expertise in holistic education, school design, curriculum development, and community engagement. He is passionate about creating nurturing, inclusive learning environments where students can thrive academically, creatively, spiritually, and socially.
Steve is excited to return to Southeast Asia and looks forward to supporting Yangon American International School’s continued growth.
Inspiring, experienced and passionate
Teacher quality is the most significant factor in student success. At Yangon American, our teachers are coming from a variety of countries while bringing a wealth of cultural knowledge and understanding to the classroom. All of our teachers are fluent English speakers and have an internationally-recognized bachelor’s or master’s degree.
Our teachers aspire to be life-changing mentors in our students’ academic and social development. They understand the importance of student-centered learning and create an environment that fosters curiosity, critical thinking, problem-solving, and student agency. They use science of learning practices to optimize learning experiences and engage brain development to promote long term memory.
Great teachers make a great school, and our teachers are truly our greatest strength.
Bachelor of Elementary Education (General Education), Mindanao University of Science and Technology, Philippines Executive Diploma in Early Childhood Development, MPBI Mandalay, Learning Center TESOL/TEFL Certificate, World TESOL Academy Licensed Professional Teacher in the Philippines
Nursery
Philippines
Toddler
Philippines
Pre K
Philippines
Pre K
Philippines
Kindergarten
British and Australian
Grade 1
United States of America
BA in English Philology (Honors) & 4-Year Teaching English Program – Uzbek State World Languages University, Uzbekistan
Intermediate English ABQ Course (Middle School Focus) – Brock University, Canada
Undergraduate Program – K-12 Education – Eastern Michigan University, USA
Bachelor’s Degree Studies in International Relations – La Universidad de Panama
Panama, Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT) – Ontario College of Teachers, Canada
Grade 3
Canadian
Master of Science Elementary Education – Piedmont College, USA
Bachelor of Science Elementary Education – University of Georgia, USA
Mindful Schools Certified
CPR Certified
Positive Discipline Certified
Project Based Learning Certified
ESL Certified
Grade 3
United States of America
Bachelor of Education (Intermediate and Senior Phase): Mathematics, Afrikaans, English
University of South Africa (UNISA) – Pretoria
South African Counsel for Educators (SACE) Certificate
Grade 4
South Africa
Master of Arts: Education
Post Graduate Certificate in Education, Nottingham University, UK
Bachelor of Science: Computer Information Systems, Arizona State University
Grade 5
United States of America
Master of Education, Moscow State University
Bachelor of Economics and Finance, Moscow State University
Design
Russia
Bachelor of Arts with Education, Kyambogo University, Kampala, Uganda
Certified and Accredited International Mental Arithmetic Teacher and Trainer from IMA SMART, Turkey
Individuals and Societies
Uganda
Bachelor of Education in Human Movement Studies, University of Queensland, Australia
Post Graduate Certificate in Education, University of Nottingham, UK
MYP Language and Literature
Australian
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences – University at Buffalo, NY
Post-baccalaureate Premedical Certificate – Keck Graduate Institute
Teacher Preparation Certificate Program – Moreland University
Arkansas Professional Educator’s License – Life Science/Biology
Idaho Education Credential Standard Instructional Certificate – Biological Science
Certified in Child Welfare, Mental Health Awareness, Suicide Prevention, Classroom Management
MYP Science
United States of America
Bachelor of Science, Physics, University of Bucharest
Bachelor of Arts, University of Calgary, Canada
Bachelor of Arts, Religious Studies, University of Calgary, Canada, Scholarships: Numata Eastern Studies Province of Alberta, Queen, Elizabeth II, Communication & Culture, Dean’s Special Scholarship
Permanent Teaching Certificate, Edmonton, Canada
Math/Science MYP
Canadian
Master of Arts in Education, Major in Chinese Ethnic Minority Languages and Literatures
Bachelor of Arts in Education, Major in Uyghur Language
Licensed Professional Teacher, China
CET-6 (College English Test Band 6/ CEFR C1)
Certificate of Honor of Government-sponsored Chinese Teachers
Certificate of Honor of Government-sponsored Volunteer Chinese Teachers
Certified Level 5 TEFL (TTA The TEFL Academy)
IB PYP Program Training (on-going)
ELL Specialist
Chinese
PYP Homeroom
United States of America
PE Teacher and Athletic Director
United Kingdom
School Counselor
Myanmar
ELL Specialist
Filipino
Music
Myanmar
Art
Myanmar
Ell Specialist
Myanmar
Graduate in Economics and Social Section
Patent of Aptitude for the Training of Animator (B.A.F.A) registered Teacher, Ministry of Education and Sports
PYP/MYP
French
Teachers Training Institute, Saratov, Russia
Diploma of Teaching English as a Second Language
ELL Coordinator
Russian Federation
IB PYP
PE Specialist
Ghanaian
B.A Chinese / Diplooma in English/ Diploma in Business Administration/ Certificate in IB PYP
PYP Mandarin
Myanmar
PYP Technology
Myanmar
Bachelor of Commerce (Yangon Institute of Economics) International Advanced Diploma in Business Administration(NCC,UK) Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages( Landon Teaching Trading Collage) International Teaching Diploma(Asian Collage of Teachers)
MYP Myanmar Studies Teacher
Myanmar
ELL Specialist
Myanmar
Bachelor of Science in Physics
Certificate in Early Childhood Education
Diploma in English (CEFR C1) – Alison
Certificate in Teaching English as an Additional Language
Certificate in Child Psychology
Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT) module 123-Band 3
IB PYP : Implementing Agency (Category 1) -International Baccalaureate, 2024
Certificate in Teaching Methodology (TESOL)
Certificate in Child Protection basics for International Schools (TES Safeguarding)
Licensed Professional Teacher,Myanmar
Certificate in Supporting ELL Pupils in Phonics
Ell Specialist
Myanmar
B. Econ (Eco)
TOPIK Level 6
TKT Band 3
Diploma in Human Resource Management
Librarian
Myanmar
HND in Business Management (Strategy First International College)
BA (Hons) Business Management ( University of Wolverhampton, UK)
Certificate in AI automation training/ British Council Myanmar
Librarian
Myanmar
PYP Myanmar Studies Teacher
Myanmar