Karma Pedey
Assistant Professor
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At the time of initiating the Diploma in Leadership and Management for the school principals by Paro College of Education, UNESCO funded programme, Karma was the Project Coordinator.Further, when the Royal University of Bhutan (RUB) was working towards becoming an autonomous entity, she was the Chief Human Resource Officer at the Office of the Vice Chancellor and was instrumental in developing the Human Resource policy.
She resigned from RUB and joined the Institute for Management Studies (Thimphu) where she worked as a Sr. Researcher and Sr. Lecturer. In this capacity Karma conducted many capacity development programmes for mid-level officers on Leadership, Customer Care, Office Management, communication skills, Interpersonal skills and facilitation skills.
She was also in the Project team for the establishment of Norbuling Rigter College.
As a researcher, she has several academic research papers in both International and National journals. She is also the author of the book titled “Ta She Gha Chha: The Broken Saddle and Other Popular Bhutanese Beliefs.” In 2009, her essay “The Cyber Dilemma: Harnessing the goodness of cyberspace for our children” won the First Prize in the National Essay Competition organized by the Ministry of Information and Communication. The essay was published in Kuensel, May 19, 2009 issue.
As a consultant, she developed the Customer Care manual for Bhutan Development Bank, Out of School Youth Life Skills programme handbook for the Department of Youth and Sports (MoE), Early Childhood Care and Development capacity development manual for a four month training programme initiated by the Ministry of Labor and Human Resources, among several other consultancy assignments.
Karma Pedey has a Masters with Research in Early Childhood Development from University of New England (Armidale, New South Wales, Australia), Masters in English from University of Madras (India) and Post Graduate Certificate in Education from the erstwhile National Institute for Education (Samtse, Bhutan). She also participated in seminars and capacity development programmes in Canada, USA, France, Thailand, Nepal, India, Australia, China and Singapore.
With rich and varied experiences, Karma will definitely make a difference to Norbuling Rigter College, particularly in the learning and growth of students.
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Kinley
Lecturer
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He taught Dzongkha in a High School for seven years before joining NRC as an Associate Lecturer. He served in Monastic body as an Internal Auditor as well as an Administrative Officer. Kinley also has experience of working in the Dzongkhag Administration as a Surveyor and an Accountant.
Kinlay has a Master Degree in Buddhist Philosophy from Tango Buddhist College.
As a teacher, he took initiatives to coordinate spiritual activities, orient students to Driglam Namzha and conduct programmes to promote the National Language besides teaching. The wide and rich experience that Kinlay has will help the students to grow into responsible individuals.
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Dr. Umesh Chandra Sharma
Professor
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Professor Umesh also worked in Hawassa University, Ethiopia where he taught at Masters level and developed Language Modules for Graduate programme.
In Bhutan, he taught English at Sherubtse College, Royal University of Bhutan. Besides teaching, he was engaged as a member of the English Syllabus Reform Committee for developing “Language” Modules for Graduate and Master Programmes.
Before joining Norbuling Rigter College Professor Umesh taught at College of Women, Seiyun, Hadramout University in Yemen.
With long years of teaching experience in different countries which are socio-culturally diverse, Professor Umesh will definitely contribute to the education of the students at Norbuling Rigter College.
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Pramananda Dhital
Lecturer & Exam Convener
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Kuenzang Dorji
Lecturer, Programme Leader for BA in Political Science & Sociology & FSV Staff Advisor
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Priyanka Paul
Lecturer
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She is currently pursuing Masters of Philosophy in English Studies (M.Phil.) on ‘Dialectics of Care: An Ecofeminist Analysis of Arundhati Roy’s Select Non-fiction’ from Christ (deemed to be university), India. She has presented her research papers in a number of national and international seminars in India.
Before joining NRC Ms Paul worked as an Assistant Editor—ELT with Encyclopaedia Britannica India Pvt. Ltd (Indiannica Learning Pvt. Ltd.), India. She has worked with Indian Institute of Mass Communication, India as a Research Associate on the project, ‘Capacity Building in Communicating Science and Biosafety’. Ms Paul, in addition, has the experience of working as a travel writer (trainee) with Srishti Publications Pvt. Ltd., India. She has also worked as an English Teacher and Conversation Partner with Lha Charitable Trust, India.
Ms Paul’s believes in utilizing her varied work experience across governmental, non-governmental, corporate, and private sectors in shaping her teaching abilities as per the students’ needs. Her objective is to motivate her students to develop their own learning interests and critical thinking so as to establish a learner-centered environment in the classroom.
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Pema Tshering
Senior Lecturer & Programme Leader for BA in Dzongkha and English
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Yeshi Samdrup
Lecturer & Programme Leader for BA in Development Studies
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As a part of the Master’s programme, he conducted research on two topics on ‘Relationship of Tsamdro Management Activities as a Source of Livelihood to the Herders’ and ‘Impact of Post-Harvest Training on Farmers in Lhuntse, Mongar, Trashigang and Trashiyangtse Dzongkhags’.
His research experiences would definitely serve to give a sharp edge to his teaching and learning experience.
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Passang Lhamo
Lecturer
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Passang pursued her Masters research on a very interesting topic “Modernity and the Patrons of Drayang.” Thus, her academics, complimented with her research experience would have a far-reaching impact on teaching and learning experience with her students.
Currently Passang serves in the capacity of Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Political Science and Sociology at Norbuling Rigter College.
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Dago Palden
Senior Lecturer & Programme Leader for BA in English
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Priyashree Rai
Lecturer
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Prior to joining NRC, she taught English at Karma Academy for four years where she received many accolades. Her teaching experience and belief in lifelong learning will help her students to progress and excel.
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Namgay Wangchuk
Lecturer
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As a part of his Master’s Programme, Namgay carried out research on Overview on Growth and Development of Bhutanese Economy. Thus, the combination of his research experience and academic credential complimented by his commitment and willingness to learn fosters his credibility to enrich academic and personal development and growth of his students.
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Jigme Nidup
Associate Dean & Assistant Professor
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Dorji Choda
Associate Lecturer
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As a part of his Master’s Programme, Dorji carried out research project on “Quality of Life and Wellbeing of Elderly people in Urban Area of Bhutan”.
At NRC, he is a Member of the Examination Unit and Staff Advisor to Waste Management Club.
Combination of his research experience and academic credential complimented by his commitment and willingness to learn fosters his credibility to enrich academic and personal development and growth of students.
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Kinga Wangdi
Senior Lecturer
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Prior to joining NRC, he taught in several schools and facilitated a number of Professional Development workshops for school teachers. He also served as a facilitator when Educating for Gross National Happiness programme was launched in the schools in Bhutan.
Kinga contributed to the development of English Curriculum for schools as a member of the Writers Workshop. Kinga also served as Test Developer, Chief Marker and Supervising Examiner for BCSEA.
With his vast of teaching experience, Kinga Wangdi has the aptitude to contribute to the personal and academic enrichment and growth of his students.
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Chhimi Wangmo
Senior Lecturer
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She worked as a programme developer in the Department of Curriculum and Professional Development, MoE. She also taught at Sheruntse College, Kanglung as an adjunct faculty.
Mrs. Chhimi Wangmo has two publications: A Resource Book for Training of Trainers of Primary School Principals on Place Based Education Approach and Bringing Curriculum into Place: Place Based Education in Practice, A Teacher Guidebook on the Implementation of Place Based Education Approach in Bhutan.
Mrs. Chhimi Wangmo also carries with her the experiences of a school teacher and the school principal. Combination of her leadership and academic experiences will deeply contribute to the academic and personal development of the students.
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Kinga Dakpa
Professor
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After completing his B.Ed programme at the National Institute of Education in Samtse, he was placed at Zhemgang High School in July 1990. With a year and half of teaching there, he was promoted as the Assistant Principal soon after which he was given the opportunity to pursue Master’s Degree in education at the University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, Canada in 1993 and completed it towards the end of 1994. No sooner had he joined Zhemgang HSS than he was transferred as the Vice Principal of Drugyel High School in 1995 where he also taught English to XI and XII students. At the end of 1998, he was sent to Damphu High School on promotion transfer as the Principal there. He was the one to revive Damphu Junior School which was closed down due to 1990 uprising in the south to a new Higher Secondary School. Damphu High School soon became one of the most performing schools in those days. He was then transferred to Dagana Dzongkhag as the District Education Officer (DEO) in 2002. As the DEO, he established eight new schools on top of the eight schools which were already existing and he was also instrumental in implementing the devolvement of power to the people by His Majesty the Great Fourth – by serving as the Dzongkhag Chief Election Officer during the Gup election using ballot boxes. Following Dasho Pema Thinley’s policy of DEO and principal posts being inter-changeable that time, he was posted to Samtse HSS as the principal there in 2006. He established the new high school which was just bifurcated from the then existing Lower Secondary School. The school soon became one of the most popular and successful schools at that time.
In the beginning of 2010, he was hand-picked as the Chief Curriculum Officer to head the then Curriculum and Professional Support Services Division (CAPSSD) under the Ministry of Education. At the CAPSSD, he was charged with the responsibility to upgrade it to a department called Department of Curriculum Research and Development (DCRD). Soon after that he was transferred to Bhutan Council for School Examinations and Assessment (BCSEA) as the Chief Research Officer. Through a selection interview, he was promoted to the post of Secretary of Examinations at BCSEA in 2013. At BCSEA, he brought about several streamlining and reforms in assessment and examination in the school education system of Bhutan. Towards the end of 2016, he was transferred as the Director of the Royal Education Council in Paro which was just beginning to get established. As the new Director, he not only established the agency but he also brought about many major curriculum reforms in four years despite the huge COVID-19 disruptions in the education system worldwide. The response to COVID-19 in terms of curriculum development and instruction was phenomenal. In 2020, he was promoted as the Director General and towards the end of 2021, he was promoted and sent to National Council of Bhutan as the Secretary General. March 2022, after having served six months at the National Council, he voluntarily resigned from service under the Special Retirement Scheme where he was paid salary for 24 months after retirement.
Besides the regular employment experience as shown above, he also served as Board Member for Programme Quality Control Board (PQC), RUB; Higher Education Accreditation Board, MoE; Tertiary Education Board, MoE; and Curriculum Board, MoE, among others.
He also served as the External Examiner (SCE and PCE); Programme Reviewer (SCE) and held other additional posts such as General Secretary for Dzongkhag Sports Association and Chief Election Officer, Dagana, and the like. He received several awards including the Civil Service Award (Gold and Silver Medals).
He attended many in-country seminars and short-term trainings that included Bhutan Executive Service Training (BEST-3) conducted by RIGSS and RCSC, Executive Forum conducted by RCSC, and Management Training conducted by RIM. He also attended various international level seminars/ short-term training in Canada, Malaysia, Australia, Sri Lanka, India, and so forth.
His publication and editorial work included some research papers, school curriculum materials including school textbooks (2016-2021), moderation of high-stakes examination papers (BHSEC and BCSE – 2012-2015), among many others.
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Karma Tshewang
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Puran Gurung
Lecturer
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Tshering Yangden
Lecturer
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Geeta Devi Adhikari
Lecturer
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Her academic pursuits encompass a diverse spectrum, from examining social concerns like body image and self-esteem to delving into the realm of small state diplomacy, with Bhutan serving as a prominent case study.
Her commitment to academics and learning will enrich the classroom experience of her students.
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Ngawang Norbu
Lecturer
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After completing his undergraduate studies, owning to his academic excellence, Ngawang taught Politics and Government and Gender Studies at Sherubtse College for a semester.
His commitment and enthusiasm to learn and grow complimented by his teaching experience will enhance the learning of his students.
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Phub Gyeltshen
Lecturer
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He taught Dzongkha in a High School for seven years with high degree of professional commitment and performed outstandingly well before joining NRC.
He began his professional life at NRC Resident Tutor for one and half year before joining as Associate Lecturer. He also taught Dzongkha while serving as a Resident Tutor. He also has long years of experience of BCSC coaching. At NRC, besides teaching, he also shouldered responsibilities such as Driglam Namzha Coordinator.
He is highly committed to enrich the learning and development of his students.
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Sonam Choki
Lecturer
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She joined NRC as a founding member in 2017 as Resident Tutor and Academic Assistant. She also has worked as ECCD Facilitator.
Her commitment to academics will enrich the classroom experience of her students.
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Pema Wangmo
Assistant Lecturer
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Her passion for education led her to teach Media Studies and English at Gyelpozhing Higher Secondary School for six months. Additionally, she taught English language and literature modules over a period of two and half years at CLCS.
Her industry and teaching experience will enrich the learning experience of her students.
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Chundi Dorji
Assistant Professor
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He taught in several schools and Samtse College of Education. During his teaching career Mr. Chundi shouldered various responsibilities such as House Master, Class teacher, Games In-charge, Publication Editor, Head of English Department and Gayjor Tshokpa Adviser. He also participated as core group member in developing English Curriculum and teachers’ manual for classes IX to XII.
Mr. Chundi Dorji also worked in Punatsangchu Hydroelectric Project Authority-II (PHPA-II) as Sr. Labour Officer in and eventually promoted as Chief Administrator.
He has few publications (poems and stories) in his name and published under his guidance. With his rich professional experience, he would be able to contribute both academically and administratively.
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Lhamchu Delma
Senior Lecturer
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She also holds a professional TESOL certificate for 150 hours of instruction, including 10 hours of observation and 10 hours of teaching (both TESOL Part 1 and Part 2), from Arizona State University in the USA.
She has taught English for five years. Then, she coached English for TOEFL, IELTS and PTE test takers and invigilated the IELTS test from January 2021 until she joined the NRC faculty team. During her coaching period, she attended several online and face-to-face trainings, including an IELTS Teacher Training Workshop held at Royal Institute Management from 13 to 15 October 2023. Currently, she teaches English language and literature.
Her belief in the importance of English as a foundation towards opening doors to access different bodies of knowledge and one’s holistic development provides a basis for her teaching to make a positive impact on her students’ learning.
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Kinga Wangmo Dakpa
Lecturer
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During her time in college, she successfully completed courses on “Public Speaking for Professionals” and “Mindfulness Based Basic Counseling Skills” which she utilizes in her teaching.
With great knowledge and enthusiasm to her role as an educator, she strives to inspire a new generation of scholars.
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