Grade 4
Jodi earned a four-year degree in education in South Africa, specializing in Early Childhood and Foundation Phase. With 13 years of experience, she has taught students between the ages of 3 and 10 years and is currently teaching Grade 4 at SISJ. She has been living in Malaysia for the past two years and is passionate about education.
Educational Assistant
Munajah Monir is from Johor Bahru. She graduated with a Bachelor's Degree (Hons) in Environmental Science from the National University of Malaysia. She joined Sunway International School Johor in March 2022 and initially worked closely with the Grade 1 homeroom teacher before transitioning to the Music and Drama Department. She is also actively involved in school programs with a sports theme, as well as various extracurricular activities.
Mr. Chong went to Nanyang Technological University for his Bachelor of Degree in Chinese; and he also went to National Institute of Education, Singapore for his Postgraduate Diploma in Education. After graduation, he went to different schools and he has varied teaching experience in Cambridge O Level, A Level, IGCSE and IBDP. Mr. Chong just joined SIS in 2025, and currently he is teaching Mandarin Language in both MYP and DP.
Grade 9 & 10 Individuals & Societies
Grade 4
Brendan Michael Portellas holds a Bachelor of Education and a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of South Africa. Currently completing his Master’s in Education, he brings extensive experience teaching Grade 4 and serving as a dedicated teacher advisor to the student council.
Grade 7
Ryan Nash graduated from the University of South Africa with a Bachelor of Education. Mr. Nash has spent over a decade teaching mostly Mathematics and Science to grades 5-7 and has taught in a variety of school settings in South Africa, Vietnam, and for the last 6 years in Malaysia at SISJ. Mr. Nash currently teaches our grade 7 students Mathematics, Science, and Design.
Grade 8
Ashreena holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education (TESL) with a minor in Art and Physical Education and has about 9 years of teaching experience in international schools. Currently teaching Grade 8 Language and Literature, Individuals and Societies, and Arts, they believe that “learning happens everywhere”. With experience across IB, IGCSE, and ESL programs, Ashreena is passionate about interdisciplinary learning and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree to further enhance her expertise.