Kunzang Drukpa
President
Mr. Kunzang Drukpa is a seasoned educationist. He has worked as a Teacher for seven years and then as a Principal for twenty seven years in various schools. He has excellent track record of being one of the most outstanding Principals in the country.
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As a Principal, he has attended numerous in country School Leadership and Management trainings and as well as attended Seminars and Workshops in Australia, Thailand, India, Canada and Israel. Kunzang has also served as the Principal of Wangsel Institute in Paro which is the first and only institute for the children with deafness in the country.
Before joining Norbuling Rigter College, Kunzang was serving as the Chief of Personnel and Administration (P&A), Division in Mangdechhu Hydroelectric Project Authority (MHPA) on deputation from the Royal Government of Bhutan. As a Chief (P&A) of Indo-Bhutan Mega Hydroelectric Project, Kunzang performed his duty with due diligence, integrity and sincerity which was commended by MHPA.
Kunzang holds a Master’s Degree in Special Education from Flinders University, Australia; Masters Degree in Education (Leadership and Management) from Paro College of Education; Bachelors Degree in Education (Primary) from Samtse College of Education and Diploma in Management of Schools from Sheffield City Polytechnic, United Kingdom. His vast experience in School Leadership and Management enabled him to mentor and supervise teachers in planning, execution and reviewing of school activities effectively.
Considering his positive attitude and the vast experience in the field of education; as a President, Kunzang has the capacity to lead the overall growth and development of Norbuling Rigter College which in turn would facilitate the students to grow and develop to their full potential. He served as Registrar from the inception of NRC before becoming the President in July 2024.
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Karma Drukpa
Dean
Mr. Karma Drukpa has post graduate degree in Master of Commerce (Taxation) from Curtin University of Technology, Australia under the prestigious scholarship of Australian Government (AusAid). He completed his undergraduate studies in B.Com (Honors) from Sherubtse College (affiliated to Delhi University, India), Bhutan. He also has Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) from National Institute of Education, Bhutan.
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During his 13 years as a lecturer in the university system, Karma taught business law, corporate law, intellectual property rights, taxation-law and practices, and tax planning to the undergraduate students. He has written two teaching-learning resource books for the undergraduates - Foundation to Legal Framework and Taxation-Law and Practices in Bhutan. He has also published research papers and articles in reputed journals. He supervised and participated in many consultancy works of the College and organizations. His current research interests are in taxations and intellectual property rights.Prior to his joining Norbuling Rigter College, he was a full time lecturer at Gaeddu College of Business Studies, Royal University of Bhutan. While in Gaeddu College, he served as the Dean of Academic Affairs from 2011 to 2015; Controller of Examinations from 2008-2011, boys hostel provost from 2008-2010, member of the Academic Board of the Royal University of Bhutan; and advisor and member to various committees and clubs of the college. He is currently the member of Program Quality Committee of the Royal University of Bhutan.
Karma is also the recipient of the National Award for Dedicated Service from His Majesty the fifth King of Bhutan. He can be reached at dean@nrc.bt or kardruks09@gmail.com.
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Dakar Dorji
Head, Student Services and Estate
Mr. Dakar Dorji is a seasoned educator with over two decades of experience in the Bhutanese education sector. He possesses a wide range of expertise in teaching, leadership, and administration. He holds a Master of Management degree from the University of Canberra, Australia, a Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) from the National Institute of Education, Samtse and a BA (Hons) in Geography from Sherubtse College, Kanglung.
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Throughout his career, Mr. Dorji has held leadership positions in both public and private schools. He served as Principal at institutions such as Wangchuk Academy in Bumthang, the Royal Institute for Tourism and Hospitality in Thimphu, and Sarpang Higher Secondary School in Sarpang.
Mr. Dorji has also participated in a wide range of training programs and workshops. He has engaged in initiatives such as 21st-century leadership, instructional leadership, Transformative Education for GNH Leadership, school disaster management, life skills education, and Gross National Happiness (GNH) education.
His qualification and experiences would facilitate in integration of innovative and effective educational practices towards promoting student success and institutional growth of the college.
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