REAP INTERNATIONAL
NEWMAN
ACADEMY OF VIETNAM
LAI THIEU CAMPUS
REAP International K12 Schools is a network of schools that serve all students, kindergarten through 12th grade, as an educational program that focuses on college preparatory and career technical education.
School Year 2023-2024
Opening Ceremony
REAP International K12 Schools is looking forward to another productive school year for our teachers and our student body.
We work diligently to make our students' education experience as memorable and as smooth as possible. Please, view our
2023-2024 School Calendar
to see what we have planned.
Lai Thieu Campus: Teachers
Cody Bergquist
Cody Bergquist comes to us from Grand Rapids, Michigan. He has a Masters of Arts in Leadership. He lives in Ho Chi Minh City with his wife Rachel and 2 dogs; Biscuit and Copper. He enjoys powerlifting, and playing soccer. Cody is entering his 5th year of teaching in Vietnam.
His passion centers on the academic development of the students as well as the physical education opportunities for the children. Last year, he coached one of the school teams for the first soccer tournament at Newman International Academy of Vietnam.
Zack Formby
Zachary is beginning his fourth year of teaching. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in math education. Zack has worked with children and youth for most of his life and loves to see them grow and learn. He married his wife Christina in December of 2019. Some of Zack’s favorite things are reading, playing chess, and playing board games.
Christina Formby
Christina graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies and an Associates's in Intercultural Studies. She has several years of working with children including leading a youth summer camp with her husband. She has a heart for uplifting and growing little minds. Christina loves to read, garden, and play board games with her friends.
Vicky Smith
Vicky Smith was born and raised in small-town Bray, Oklahoma. After graduating from Cameron University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and communication in 2017, she worked as a reporter for The Lawton Constitution. In 2019, she accepted a technical editing position at Raytheon. In 2020, she earned her Professional Master of Arts degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) from the University of Oklahoma.
In 2021, she moved to Doha, Qatar, where she worked as a logistics specialist for Raytheon for about two years. In 2023, she relocated to Texas to work as a materials planner for Collins Aerospace. In August 2023, she said “yes” to her dream job of teaching English overseas. Vicky enjoys writing, working out, hiking, traveling, and making memories with her family.
COVID-19 Newman Policy Summary
Newman is carefully monitoring TEA requirements and is dedicated to the safety of students, parents, faculty, and staff. Please see the current policy of Newman International Academy below. Any updates will be immediately posted on the Newman website.
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Masks will be optional for students, parents, visitors, faculty and staff.
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Gloves will be optional for students, parents, visitors, faculty and staff.
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Parents may instruct their child to wear a mask and/or gloves; however, Newman does not assume responsibility for ensuring that the child wears these items correctly at all times.
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Screening for COVID-19 will be done as necessary and on a contingency basis.
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Students may be required to maintain social distancing (6 feet apart). Faculty and staff will strive to follow all district requirements and best practices.
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Online education options will be provided for students and families who do not prefer an in- person learning environment.