Mr jonathan

Mr Jonathan Preg Interview by Mina Wangpattanamongkol Photos by Lala Lertkiatdamrong

Can you give us a brief introduction of yourself? Sure, my name is Mr. Jonathan and I’ve been in Thailand for about a month. I moved to Thailand because of the opportunity to teach in a new country and meet new kinds of people. Some qualities that specifically drew me to ICS include the exciting opportunity to be able to teach in the art department and just how ICS does everything in excellence.

When did you discover your passion for art? Ever since his childhood, Mr. Jonathan has always enjoyed art. It was in high school, though, that he realized art

could be a career. Mr. Jonathan eminently credits his high school art teacher for inspiring him to become an art teacher himself.

What type of art do you like the most? I really enjoy drawing and painting, but getting to teach art advises me to learn and try everything. It’s fun.

How would you describe your time at ICS so far? So far it’s been very good, but obviously it’s been overwhelming and exciting transitioning into a new school and a new country and everything.

What are some similarities and differences between ICS and your previous school? Mr. Jonathan describes how unique and diverse the ICS student body is compared to the previous school he taught at, a private Christian School in Atlanta. He goes on to elaborate on how this move has given him the exhilaration of being able to experience new cultures, backgrounds, and ideas, which are portrayed in the artwork of his students.

What are some things you are looking forward to this year? I think settling into a new life here is going to be fun, along with experiencing what Thai culture is all about. I’m looking forward to travelling around Thailand to see markets and Thai’s daily lives. Also, I’m excited to experience things locally. Everything is just very new right now.

Do you have any hobbies aside from art? Aside from art, Mr. Jonathan enjoys running as well as reading science fiction novels. His recommendation would be none other than, you guessed it, Star Wars. This most likely justifies why his dream travel destination is the planet Mars!

Any words of advice to students? Everybody should try out an art class even if you might not be interested in becoming an artist. It’s a new kind of learning that is different and it will also be helpful and fun.