Leading up to Mothers’ Day in May we’d like to put our focus on all the Moms who are connected to Spitler School.  Many of our teachers are Moms, and we certainly have Moms and Grandmothers scattered far and wide who help Spitler School through their financial support. Many of our students have amazing Moms. We’d like to recognize a few of the special Moms of Spitler School.

Between now and Mothers’ Day we would also like to invite you to honor a special Mom with a donation to Spitler School. We’d be happy to recognize your special Mom with an acknowledgment on our Facebook Page or newsletter.  Please share the name of the Mom that you are honoring in the comments section of our PayPal donation site, or in a note if you are mailing your donation. THANK YOU.  > Donate Here

Meet Chun Arth:

Chun Arth is very hardworking Spitler School Mom. She is a widow and works as a seamstress to provide food and clothing for five children. Her son, Sokorn Reaksmey, is in Grade 6, and if we raise enough funds he will be one of our graduates receiving a new bike, a new uniform, and school supplies, so he can continue on to middle school.

Chun Arth wants her son to be fluent in English and Khmer so that he can get a good job and help his siblings to stay in school.

“The more you try, the greater the results you have. Everything is in your hands”

Words of wisdom from 28-year-old Chhiv Ley, sixth grade teacher at Spitler School and this year’s recipient of Cambodia’s Outstanding Educator Award.

Chhiv Ley was selected after an exhaustive evaluation to be honored as this year’s “Techo Sen Champion” for all of Cambodia! She began her teaching career at Spitler School in 2011. She received training at South East Asia University and obtained her Teacher’s Certificate from the Provincial Teacher Training College in Siem Reap, Cambodia.

“It was obvious from the moment Chhiv Ley arrived on the campus as a fresh new teacher, that we had someone very special serving the children of Ang Chagn.

Ms. Chhiv demonstrated pride and purpose when she immediately arranged her first grade classroom, decorating all the walls and hanging welcoming ribbons from her doorway.  Others noticed too.  Soon, many of the classrooms became more ‘child-centered’, well-appointed, and organized for learning.  By her example, and skillful management and modern teaching techniques, Chhiv Ley provided an exemplary learning experience for her young students.  By the end of her first year she further demonstrated strong leadership skills when she was selected to be the Mistress of Ceremonies for the entire End-of-Year Ceremony.  Her leadership, poise and confidence were evident, from the start!”
—Jim Latt, Spitler Foundation Advisor

Chhiv Ley taught first grade for 3 years and since has been teaching sixth grade.
She is so very proud to represent Spitler School as an outstanding educator! On March 23, 2017 she was honored with 4 other elementary teachers, 5 secondary-level teachers and 3 school-based administrators at a special ceremony in Phnom Penh. Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen presided over the event. The Spitler Community of Learners are very fortunate to have such an accomplished and dedicated educator guiding the children.

Chhiv Ley’s reaction:

“To become one of the great outstanding teachers over thousands of Cambodian teachers is not easy to do as local teachers have said. We face a lot issues and many factors which challenge us every day. I was absolutely delighted to win this competition. It is like a dream!”

Congratulations to Chhiv Ley, sixth grade teacher at Spitler School, Ang Chagn, Siem Reap, Cambodia!  Cambodia’s Tech Sem Champion 2017!

Loaded with bakery items, milk and school supplies, the local Korean Rotary Club paid a visit to Kurata school. The children were delighted and we are thankful for the rotary club’s generosity!