P’ Fon/Nattaya Charoenpan (2nd Cohort): Chasing the Dream of Becoming a Teacher
“I want to study Chemistry so I can use what I learn to teach children—helping them gain knowledge and apply it in the most meaningful way.”
❓ Could you (teacher) share a quick review of Nattaya (P’ Fon)?
😁 “P’ Fon is very dedicated and persistent. During her Chemistry studies, she worked on a project with Ajarn Pailin. She was committed in the lab—hard-working, and she performed every experiment very well. She patiently guided juniors with kindness. She is loved by her friends and all the younger students.”
❓ Why did you choose to study Chemistry?
🌧️ “First, I need to share some background. At first, I studied Education (Chemistry major) in an international program, but due to several factors that didn’t work out, I decided to leave that program. 🥹
After that, I thought that if I studied Chemistry directly, I would gain deeper knowledge—knowledge that I could later use to teach children. Also, when I was in high school, Chemistry was the subject in which I scored the highest. 😁🎉 So I chose to major in Chemistry.”
❓ But a Chemistry degree doesn’t provide a teaching license. What did you do then?
🌧️ “I wanted to build a strong foundation in Chemistry first. As for the teaching license, I had already researched that there are several pathways to obtain it—such as pursuing further study.”
❓ What was it like after you started studying Chemistry?
🌧️ “Studying Chemistry at the Faculty of Science at Sriracha was incredibly fun! Every semester came with challenges and exciting moments. I gained a lot of Chemistry knowledge and many process skills.
The project period was especially enjoyable—tiring, discouraging at times, and requiring a lot of patience—every emotion you can think of. But I always had kind professors who supported us with knowledge, care, and guidance, helping every student become knowledgeable and a good person. Most importantly, I was truly happy there.
Kasetsart University creates a supportive learning community. I had friends who helped each other study. Personally, I believe choosing to study Chemistry at the Faculty of Science at Sriracha was absolutely the right decision.”
❓ After graduating in Chemistry from KU Sriracha, what did you study next?
🌧️ “After graduating, I pursued a master’s degree in Science Teaching to obtain a teaching license and to be eligible for the teacher recruitment examination. During my master’s studies, I used a lot of Chemistry knowledge from my undergraduate program—especially during my teaching practicum. I shared knowledge, process skills, and experiences with students.
Even today, many of my former students have chosen to continue studying Chemistry because they were inspired by what I shared with them. They want to pursue careers based on the experiences they heard and learned.”
❓ How did your journey to becoming a teacher begin?
🌧️ “As I mentioned, after finishing my Chemistry degree at KU Sriracha, I continued with a master’s degree in Science Teaching and earned my teaching license. Currently, I work for the Laem Chabang Municipality as a teacher assistant, teaching Chemistry to Grades 10–12.”
❓ Is teaching tiring? What’s good about it?
🌧️ “Teaching is a very demanding job. When I became a teacher, I truly understood how hard my own teachers worked—always guiding us, teaching us, and giving us love. 🥰
At the same time, being a teacher brings happiness too.”
❓ Can you share a memorable moment from being a teacher?
🌧️ “There are many moments. One that I remember clearly is when a student told me, ‘I understand Chemistry so much better after learning with you. I want you to teach Chemistry forever.’ Those words made my heart feel so full. They gave me motivation to keep teaching and keep developing my students.”
❓ Lastly, is there anything you would like to say to your professors?
📌 “I would like to sincerely thank all Chemistry faculty members at KU Sriracha for educating and supporting me. Today, I am able to pass this knowledge on to my students so they can develop themselves—and contribute to society and the country.”
📌 “For any juniors who want to become teachers, feel free to message me for advice. Let’s become the ‘molders of the nation’ and help develop future generations together. ❤️”
