So Phon # 270

The Cambodia Rural School Project The Meyers Family School Mr. So Phon is 36 year olds and he is the principal of the Meyers Family School. He is married and has three children. One of his sons attends at a junior high school in same district. His wife is also a teacher and she teaches […]

The Cambodia Rural School Project

The Meyers Family School



Mr. So Phon is 36 year olds and he is the principal of the Meyers Family School. He is married and has three children. One of his sons attends at a junior high school in same district. His wife is also a teacher and she teaches students at a high school in the district. His house is located about 15 kilometers away from the school. He always takes for 20 minutes to ride on motorbike to school.

“After I graduated from secondary school in 1988, I attended a pedagogy course at the teacher training centre in Battambang province for two years. In 1991, I was first assigned to teach at one of the high schools in Chikreng district until 2006,” So Phon said.

“In 2006, I was promoted to principal of the Meyers Family School ,” he added.

“As a school principal, I am aware of teaching aids, students do more homework, prepare lesson plans etc… The school’s clean environment surrounding the school campus and upgrading teaching methods are also key issues to be aware of, and sending our staff to get training in provincial town organized by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports in cooperation with other NGOs. We must collaborate with the school community and villagers as well for the spirit of education for all,” Mr. Phon added.