The People Behind the THS Experience
At Thimphu High School, education is built around people. Our leadership, teachers and residential team bring experience, care and a shared commitment to helping every student learn, grow and thrive.
School Leadership
Experienced educators providing vision, guidance and dedicated leadership to nurture every student’s growth and success.
Father Kinley Tshering
Principal Mentor & Advisor
M.Ed – Canada | MBA – IIM Bangalore
Key member that will form the Board of Committee as Advisor will be Father Kinley Tshering, who needs no introduction in the field of education. He has served, led many institutions notably as the Principal/Rector for St.Joseph’s School. He will support, guide and nurture through the initial years on setting up the boarding school.
Mr. Sonam Tobgay
Resident Principal
M.Com – Finance
Recruited this December 2025 as the Resident Principal. Close to 20 years of service in education and more than 10 Years as Principal in Government and Private High Schools. Proficient in teaching Commerce, Accountancy and Economics. Key member of the leadership team at THS and as a resident Principal, he plays an active part in the over-seeing the dorm life.
Teachers Who Inspire
Faculty
Mr. Pema
Arts Teacher
Mr. Padam Lam
Dzongkha & Bhutan History
Mr. Birendra Chettri
Science
Ms. Dana Ochstein
English
Ms. Anandi Sharma Norbu
Faculty
Mr. Biren Chettri
Faculty
Supporting Students Beyond the Classroom
Residential and Student Support
Ms. Sangay Hezom
Dorm Parent — Girls
Mr. Tandin Tshering
PE Teacher & Dorm Parent — Boys
Ms. Ugyen Lhaden
Back Office Executive