Our Teaching Team
Our teaching team combines professional expertise with a genuine care for each child. In a warm, welcoming environment, teachers help students build confidence, curiosity and a love of learning, guided by Rugby’s belief that “The Whole Person is the Whole Point.”
Mr Mark Symmonds
Head of Pre-Prep
Mark brings more than 20 years of experience in British and international education, with leadership roles across Europe, Asia and the Americas. He previously served as Deputy Headmaster at Rugby School Thailand.
His work has focused on strengthening teaching and learning, developing school culture and supporting children’s academic and personal growth. At Rugby School Hanoi, he leads the development of the Pre-Prep and its learning community.
Ms Peta Turner
Pre-Prep Teacher
Originally from New Zealand, Peta holds a Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education from Victoria University of Wellington. She brings more than 15 years’ experience in early childhood education across New Zealand, Hong Kong and China, including roles at Yew Chung International School Hong Kong and Dulwich International School Shanghai.
Peta believes that young children learn best through secure relationships, purposeful play and close partnerships between home and school. She supports children to grow in confidence, independence and wellbeing.
Ms Lilli Scheiber
Pre-Prep Teacher
Lilli holds a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education and brings more than 10 years of experience from The British International School of New York, where she held roles including Head of Drama, Head of House and Acting Head of Lower Division.
She uses storytelling, drama and creative play to nurture children’s confidence, communication and imagination, helping them develop a lasting curiosity about the world around them.
Ms Alison Lawson
Pre-Prep Teacher
Originally from the United Kingdom, Alison brings more than 20 years’ teaching and leadership experience across the UK, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates. Her previous roles include Assistant Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher and Head of Infants.
Alison believes that children thrive when they feel secure, valued and ready to learn. At Rugby School Hanoi, she focuses on early reading, phonics and language development, building strong relationships with children and families as she helps shape the School’s Early Years community.
Ms Daisy Davies
Pre-Prep Teacher
Daisy holds a PGCE in Primary Education with QTS and a BA in Creative Writing. She has taught in the UK and Panama, most recently at The Casco School, where she also led English planning across her year group.
Daisy enjoys helping children grow in confidence as readers, writers and communicators. She brings language and storytelling into engaging lessons, making learning meaningful and helping each child find their voice.
Ms Jana Hage
Pre-Prep Teacher
Jana holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Education and has completed teacher training in Germany. She has taught in both Germany and Vietnam, most recently at the German International School Ho Chi Minh City, where she worked as a homeroom teacher.
Jana values learning that nurtures curiosity and helps each child grow in confidence, resilience and independence. She is experienced in supporting multilingual learners and children with diverse learning needs, and believes every child should be recognised as an individual.