Every child is unique – with different personalities, aspirations and interests, yet common in many ways. Every child is innately curious and desires someone to believe in them, celebrating their successes as they journey toward their goals. As a teacher,…
Ever since I was tasked by my primary school teachers to mentor my fellow schoolmates in Mathematics, I knew this was my calling, as I found joy in making the subject fun, engaging, and accessible. Decades later, I have worked…
When I was a Beginning Teacher, my principal once shared a story: In the aftermath of a storm, a beach was littered with thousands of stranded starfish. A boy picked up the starfish, one at a time, and returned them…
I believe that teaching is about inspiring questions and creating independent learners by building curiosity in young minds. In our ever-changing world, we should aspire to keep up with the changes and the best way to do so would be…
I strive to create a classroom environment where students feel safe, supported, and encouraged to speak up without worrying about making mistakes. I believe that learning happens best when students are comfortable enough to ask questions, share ideas, and learn…
Growing up, Math was something I excelled in and loved doing. But when I got older, the teachers in school did not have the luxury of time to draw relevance of concepts to our daily life, which made learning more…
As an educator, I believe that enthusiasm is contagious. Through meaningful learning experiences, I endeavour to ignite students’ curiosity and engagement where they see the relevance of what they are learning to the real-world. I prioritise cultivating a safe learning…
Children are the foundation of our future, and teaching has given me the privilege of guiding and nurturing them — not just academically, but in their growth as confident, curious learners. Over the years, I have seen how the right…
With a bubbly and engaging approach to teaching, I strive to make every lesson both informative and memorable. My focus is on simplifying complex concepts and breaking them down in a way that’s easy to understand. By incorporating creative methods—such…
Mountains are the means, the man is the end. The goal is not to reach the tops of mountains, but to improve the man.” – Walter Bonatti. I believe my role as an educator is not to push every child…
