Sarou HONG
Sarou, the founder of Roots Cambodia, was a teacher at a local school for 7 years before he switched career paths to become a tour guide, showcasing the local wonders and beautiful Southeast Asia to people from all over the world. He realized that learning English would open up endless opportunities for his own personal growth and development, and decided to give back to the community by founding Roots.
Sarith HONG
Sarith Hong has been volunteering at the school since February 2021. She works full-time for an organization in Siem Reap that provides support for victims of domestic abuse. At the school, her roles include training the volunteer student teachers, leading fundraising initiatives, maintaining close relationships with the local community, overseeing existing and upcoming projects, and leading campaigns such as gender awareness. Sarith's contributions have been invaluable to the school and its students.
Teacher: Chamroeun
Chamroeun Sok joined our team after the COVID-19 outbreak as a teacher, and later took on both school management and administrative roles. He is extremely passionate about the local community and has always devoted his time to helping improve the future of his students. In addition to his work with us, he also teaches English at a state school in our community. He loves his job and is committed to ensuring a better future for his students.
Teacher: Srey Mik
Srey Mik has been a part of the English at our Roots Organization since 2017. She is a widow and a mother who works hard every day to support her family. She takes her daughter to learn English every day, as she wants to ensure a better life and future for her child. After Covid19, she volunteered to be a teacher and is extremely passionate about improving the local community. She has always devoted her time to help the students secure a better future. Srey Mik also works as a waitress at a restaurant in the village, where she is known for her exceptional cooking skills.
Teacher: Nimol HANG
Nimol has been working with the school since its establishment in 2018. Initially, he worked as a teacher and later took on the responsibility of managing finances and administration. Nimol is deeply committed to the local community and has always dedicated his time to help students secure a better future. He aspires for the school to expand its outreach to as many students as possible. Nimol teaches students in his village, which is located in Kahn Chor village, Roluos commune, Bakong district, Siem Reap.
‘Friends teach friends’
‘Friends teach friends’ The saying 'friends teach friends' holds true at Roots School, where five of the top students have been selected for a new role as student teachers in 2023. These students have shown good potential for teaching and will receive suitable training to excel in their new role. Roots School will be sponsoring these student teachers by fundraising to cover their daily expenses and will also try to secure employment opportunities for them to progress in their careers. As a way of giving back to their village communities, Roots School may offer university scholarships to these student teachers in the future. We are looking for generous individuals who can volunteer their free time to support these student teachers. They can assist in teaching, help them improve their teaching skills, and even work closely with them to learn more from our communities.
JB
Chamroeun Sok, also known as JB, is the founder and director of JB School, and works as an English tour guide at Siem Reap Angkor. He believes that learning English and computer skills are important for effective communication around the world. These two skills have greatly impacted his life, inspiring him to return to his hometown to help children in need. JB has been able to make a difference in his community by teaching English and computer skills to poor children and orphans, encouraging them to persevere and learn these important skills. JB School is located in Chea Smorn village, Mean Chey commune, Bakong Siem Reap, and is dedicated to providing children with the education and tools they need to succeed.
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