our team
Stacey Nad
All Children need is a little help, a little hope and somebody who believes in them.
Principal Stacey has been Smile Academy's Principal for the past 6 years.
Educational background:
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Diploma in Early Childhood Education at Ngee Ann Polytechnic (2017-2020)
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Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education with minor in Business Management at Singapore University of Social Sciences (2020-2023)
Years of experience: 23
Teaching awards:
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ECDA Teaching Award (Polytechnic), 2017-2020
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ECDA Teaching Award (University), 2020-2023
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ECDA Outstanding Early Childhood Leader Award 2019
Gailyn Ping
Each and every child should have a stimulating and safe environment to learn and grow.
Teacher Gailynn is our senior English teacher and also the Kindergarten 2 English teacher. She has been with us for the past 10 years.
Educational background:
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Diploma in Early Childhood Education at Ngee Ann Polytechnic (2017-2020)
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Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education at National Institute of Education (2020-2023)
Years of experience: 15
Teaching awards:
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ECDA Teaching Award (Polytechnic), 2017-2020
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ECDA Teaching Award (University), 2020-2023
LinkedIn Portfolio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/celinegohsili/
Rose Lim
I believe that children are curious, active, and competent learners in which play is vital in their holistic development.
Teacher Rose is our Nursery 2 English Teacher. She has been with us for 5 years.
Educational background:
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Diploma in Early Childhood Education at Ngee Ann Polytechnic (2017-2020)
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Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education at National Institute of Education (2020-2023)
Years of experience: 5
Teaching awards:
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ECDA Teaching Award (Polytechnic), 2019-2020
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ECDA Teaching Award (University), 2020-2023
LinkedIn Portfolio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pennylaupeiyi/
Laura Thng
I believe that every child is
unique and deserves the rights to education. They are capable of achieving much more than what we can ever imagine.
Teacher Laura is our Kindergarten 1 English Teacher. She has been with us for 4 years.
Educational Background :
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Diploma in Early Childhood Education at Ngee Ann Polytechnic (2017-2020)
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Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education with minor in Psychology at Singapore University of Social Sciences (2020-2023)
Linkedin Profile: www.linkedin.com/in/renee-chan-xin-yi
Years of experience : 6
Teaching awards :
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ECDA Teaching Award (Polytechnic), 2019-2020
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ECDA Teaching Award (University), 2020-2023
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Promising Teacher Award (ECDA)
Ruth Gomez
I believe that every child has the potential to be leaders and learners.
Teacher Ruth is our Nursery 1 English Teacher. She has been with us for 3 years.
Educational background :
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Diploma In Early Childhood Education - Ngee Ann Polytechnic (2017-2020)
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Bachelor Degree In Early Childhood Education At National Institute of Education Singapore (2020-2023)
Linkedin Profile:
linkedin.com/in/tritassha-lea-b3a406177
Years Of Experience : 5
Teaching awards:
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ECDA Teaching Award (Polytechnic), 2017-2020
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ECDA Teaching Award (University), 2020-2023
Chen Lao Shi
一个字，一个意，一份情。每一个字都寄托了我们祖先心灵的美感。我要让他们脱离幼儿时代就背负起学习重担的阴影，我会用他们喜爱的方式让小朋友们爱上学习，从而为成为祖国栋梁而奋斗！
Chen Lao Shi is our senior Chinese teacher. she has been with us for 6 years. She believes that children learn best through purposeful play, also, in hopes to inspire them to discover their interest of Chinese learning and culture.
Educational background :
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Diploma in Early Childhood Education at Ngee Ann Polytechnic (2017-2020)
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Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood and Chinese Language Education (BECCE) at Singapore University of Social Sciences (2020-2023)
Linkedin Profile:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/pennylaupeiyi/
Years Of Experience : 7
Teaching awards:
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ECDA Teaching Award (Polytechnic), 2019-2020
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ECDA Teaching Award (University), 2020-2023
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National Inspiring Chinese Language Teachers' Award, 2021
Aunty Phyllis
Aunty Phyllis is one of our cleaning helper at the preschool. She has been with us for 10 years. Aunty Phyllis has an affable disposition, making her well-liked by the children and staff of the school.
Job Scope:
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Together with Aunty Agnes, they make sure that the toys and racks are cleaned weekly.
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Aunty Phyllis and Aunty Agnes also sweep the floor in the school daily to keep the area clean.
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They also wash the toilet everyday during the children's nap time to maintain hygiene.
Aunty Agnes
Aunty Agnes is the other cleaning helper in our school. She has been here for 5 years and shares the same job scope as Aunty Phyllis.
Likewise, Aunty Agnes has a heart for children and always ensures that the little ones have a safe and conducive environment to learn and play in.
Job Scope:
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Together with Aunty Phyllis, they make sure that the toys and racks are cleaned weekly.
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Aunty Phyllis and Aunty Agnes also sweep the floor in the school daily to keep the area clean.
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They also wash the toilet everyday during the children's nap time to maintain hygiene.
Aunty Cindy
Aunty Cindy is the cook in our school. She has been with us for the past 8 years. Aunty Cindy always wears a wide grin on her face, and never fails to make the children and staff smile with her delicious cooking. She believes that food is the fuel for the body and always ensures that everyone in school is well-fed.
Job Scope:
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Aunty Cindy prepares Breakfast, Tea break and Lunch everyday.
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She washes all the bowls and utensils used.
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Aunty Cindy also comes up with a new healthy menu every term.