Carol Lux

Last Seen in America: Jupiter FL

Where in Thailand? Chonburi

Bio: My undergraduate degree is from the University of Michigan with a teaching certificate from Western Carolina University.

My previous iterations of myself include having my own commercial real estate appraisal company, deputy county (North Carolina) tax assessor, high school teacher and volleyball, soccer coach, city planner, yoga teacher and now an English teacher in Thailand! (I'm exhausted just thinking about it!) Show full bio.

Katie Kenney

Last Seen in America: Working at a farm-to-table restaurant in the tiny village of Saxapahaw in beautiful North Carolina

Where in Thailand? Wang Chan, Rayong

Bio: I grew up constantly moving around the United States, living in eight towns between five states by the time I was eighteen. Elon University became my home after high school; there, I majored in English and Environmental Studies while devoting my free time to public service both internationally and locally.

Through a program called Periclean Scholars, I worked in partnership with the nonprofit organization Comprehensive Rural Health Project in Jamkhed, India to further programs addressing public health and women’s empowerment issues. Locally, I spent four years tutoring children at a refugee community center in Greensboro, North Carolina. Traveling around India and Central America during college taught me that nothing inspires or energizes me more than meeting new people while exploring new places. I couldn’t be more excited for my next adventure: Thailand! Show full bio.

Daniel Puzzo

Program: Teach in Thailand

Last Seen in America: Wolfing down Chicago-style hot dogs

Where in Thailand? Phan Thong, Chonburi

Bio: Starting out in Illinois, I've moved to Florida, to Spain, and now to Thailand. Not much logic in that progression, but I am venturing farther from the comforts of home (namely deep dish pizza, movie theaters and toilet paper, in that order). Luckily there's still plenty of globe to trot, so join me on my adventures, won't you?

Mary Mattingly

Last Seen in America: $.0001 Reward

Where in Thailand? Nakhon Pathom

Bio: It started the day Mary's siblings locked her in a dog crate stuffed full of couch cushions and rolled her down two flights of stairs. Enough was enough. While her seven siblings were off spraying the neighbor’s dog with a hose, Mary was also spraying the neighbor’s dog with a hose, just after finishing her homework.

She graduated from Indiana University, first pursuing a Master in the Custodial Arts, then switching to English in which she won the Richard L. Edwards award. The money was donated to Childreach International with whom she traveled to Peru for nonprofit work in education. She appreciates large noses, humor, scuba diving and the occasional bag of Doritos. If the moods right. Show full bio.

Meredith Monsantofils

Last Seen in America: Hiking through the forest in Portland, OR

Where in Thailand? Sam Phran, Nokon Pathom

Bio: As a first generation American, born to an Indonesian father, I have long dreamt of living in Southeast Asia. To say that traveling to Thailand to teach is a dream would be a massive understatement. When a moment in my life paused and the opportunity to move to Thailand was presented I leapt toward it with open arms. I strongly believe that life is what you make of it. And with that, I choose to grab the “bull by the horns” and ride it for as long as possible. I am a born and raised Portlander. As if it were an art form, I can describe the coming and going of rain simply based by the scent in the air. I leave behind a beloved dog and a growing career in marketing in hopes of pursuing my dreams and living a life full of passion.

Liz Stoddard

Program: Teach in Thailand

Last Seen in America: Living in a one stoplight town in PA with my parents and working to save money for Thailand!

Where in Thailand? Chon Buri

Bio Sawadee ka! At almost 2 years post-grad and not putting my Education degree to good use, I decided to move to Thailand to teach English! I convinced one of my best friends from college to come with me and now we teach at an awesome Elementary school and travel on the weekends!