{"id":37840,"date":"2026-08-19T14:42:32","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T06:42:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stu.org.sg\/?page_id=37840"},"modified":"2026-09-30T16:37:13","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T08:37:13","slug":"speaker-profile-23-oct-2026","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stu.org.sg\/index.php\/speaker-profile-23-oct-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Speaker Profile – 23 Oct 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Speaker Profile - 23 oct 2026<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Mr Azmi Ahmad Sapian<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Azmi Bin Ahmad Sapian is a Malaysian educator, educational leader, union strategist, and emerging scholar with over 25 years of experience in education, teacher professionalism, policy advocacy, and institutional leadership.<\/span><\/p>\n

Throughout his career, Azmi has contributed extensively to teaching, curriculum implementation, assessment coordination, teacher development, and educational leadership. His strong commitment to education and public service has led him to several national leadership roles, including Treasurer General of the National Union of the Teaching Profession (NUTP), Secretary of CUEPACS Negeri Melaka, Assistant Secretary for Majlis Bersama Kebangsaan Pengurusan dan Profesional, and Council Member of the Communication and Multimedia Content Forum of Malaysia.<\/span><\/p>\n

Currently, Azmi is a PhD researchers in Education focusing on empowering teachers\u2019 unions and strengthening the role of teachers\u2019 organisations in educational transformation, professional advocacy, and policy development. He has also contributed to academic publications includes journals and books, and conference presentations in areas such as educational leadership, educational governance, human resource management, teacher professionalism, and union advocacy.<\/span><\/p>\n

Beyond his academic and professional roles, Azmi is actively involved in community engagement, motivational programmes, educational outreach, leadership training, and teacher development initiatives. Azmi\u2019s professional philosophy is grounded in teacher empowerment, ethical leadership, professional dignity, and sustainable educational transformation. With his combined experience in education, union leadership, policy advocacy, and research, he continues to contribute meaningfully to Malaysia\u2019s educational development and reform.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Mr Benjamin Chong<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Benjamin Chong is an educator from Singapore who teaches English Language and Social Studies. His professional interests lie in the intersection of artificial intelligence, language education, humanities education and digital literacy. Since joining the teaching profession in 2024, he has been exploring how AI can be thoughtfully integrated into classrooms to enhance learning, foster critical thinking and support student engagement.<\/span><\/p>\n

Benjamin is interested in how AI can support the development of communication, writing and critical literacy skills. In Social Studies, he explores how AI can be used to strengthen students\u2019 abilities to analyse sources, evaluate information and navigate complex issues in an increasingly digital world. He is particularly passionate about helping students become responsible and discerning users of technology who can think critically about the opportunities and challenges presented by AI.<\/span><\/p>\n

As an early-career educator, Benjamin values continuous learning and collaboration with fellow educators. He believes that while AI has the potential to transform teaching and learning, meaningful relationships and thoughtful pedagogy remain at the heart of education.<\/span><\/p>\n

Through participating in the ACT+1 Convention, Benjamin looks forward to learning from educators across the region, exchanging ideas on innovative practices, and contributing to conversations on how AI can support human-centred learning in both language and humanities education.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Erica Reyes Rodriguez is a Senior Teacher of English at Manjusri Secondary School who believes that language education must continually evolve to meet the needs of contemporary learners. Guided by the conviction that technology should amplify student agency and self-directed learning, her professional focus lies in harnessing Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) to personalise language mastery. She firmly believes that meaningful teaching stems from reflective inquiry, evidence-based practice, and empowering every student.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As a Professional Learning Team (PLT) Leader, Erica translates her pedagogical beliefs into action by guiding colleagues in integrating Generative AI tools for writing. Driven by a belief in authentic student discourse, she championed Exploratory Talk strategies in her department, strengthening oral communication and perspective analysis. She also shapes school culture through the Student Leadership Committee and has coordinated the English Language Festival in Manjusri Secondary School.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Believing that professional growth thrives through collaborative inquiry, Erica actively builds teacher capacity. In 2024, she was given the Associate of AST award (Facilitator of Workshops) in recognition of her contributions to fraternity learning. Having completed the Advanced Specialist Certificate in Teaching Reading and Writing under a RELC scholarship, she remains dedicated to translating advanced literacy research into transformative classroom practice.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Ms Faith Ong<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Faith Ong has taught English Language at the Secondary level for more than 15 years. She was a recipient of the Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Program for International Teachers in 2023 and a member of the Smart Nation Educator Fellowship 2026. She has a strong interest in integrating language pedagogy, assessment design and technology to create meaningful learning experiences. This has led her to focus on how assessment can support learning, and to work with teachers in her school and beyond on developing student engagement through assessment in both AI and non-AI-enabled classrooms.<\/span><\/p>\n

As a teacher-researcher, Faith has published a book chapter in Teaching Literature in Singapore Secondary Schools (Pearson Education South East Asia, 2013) and an article for the English Language Institute of Singapore (ELIS) in 2016. In 2021, she published “Teaching Shakespeare \u2014 Star Crossed Profiles: Romeo and Juliet in a Singapore Classroom” in English Journal by the National Council of Teachers of English. She believes that fostering a community of ‘intellectual life’ requires thinking to be valued in all classrooms, with technology used purposefully to develop student agency and amplify students’ voices. As a Lead Teacher, she is committed to teachers’ professional development and advocates a strong mentoring culture in schools.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Mr Ghazali is a lead teacher who mentors fellow teachers, guiding them in implementing effective teaching strategies, and fostering a collaborative culture within his school and the cluster of schools as well. He was the recipient of the MOE Outstanding Innovator Award and Academy of Singapore Teachers Professional Development Innovator (Technology for Learning) Award in 2025. This year he is the Keynote speaker for the Dyslexia Association of Singapore’s UNITE Conference in June, where he will share insights on the evolving role of AI in supporting inclusive and impactful education.<\/span><\/p>\n

Through his leadership, innovation, and generous sharing of knowledge, Mr Ghazali continues to inspire educators to embrace change with confidence, purpose, and a deep commitment to the learners they serve.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Mr Gilbert Ng Ying Fong<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Gilbert Ng Ying Fong is the Subject Head (Educational Technology) and an Economics teacher at Hwa Chong Institution. A Smart Nation Educator Fellow (2025) and recipient of the MOE Outstanding Innovator Award (2018), he works with educators to explore practical, pedagogy-informed uses of generative AI for teaching and learning. Gilbert has led professional learning workshops, presented at education conferences, and publishes research on AI in education.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Ha, Haeji is an elementary school teacher at Yangji Elementary School with a strong dedication to future-oriented education. She holds a B.A. in English Education from Busan National University of Education and an M.A. in Elementary English Education from Chinju National University of Education.<\/span><\/p>\n

Currently, she serves as the Senior Vice-Chair of the 2030 Youth Committee and a member of the Policy Advisory Committee at the Korean Federation of Teachers\u2019 Associations (KFTA), working actively to bridge the gap between classroom realities and educational policy. As a Ministry of Education-certified AI Lead Teacher and an instructor for the Gyeongnam\/Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education, she has been instrumental in shaping digital education frameworks.<\/span><\/p>\n

Her expertise extends to operating multicultural and AI-focused model schools and developing content as a TF member for the Gyeongnam Future Education Institute. Her commitment to fostering innovative learning environments and building a sustainable educational ecosystem earned her a commendation from the Superintendent of Education in 2024.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Mr John Expe D. Satinitigan<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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John Expe D. Satinitigan is an accomplished educational leader, mathematics educator, and public servant committed to advancing excellence in Philippine education. He currently serves as School Principal in the Department of Education of the Philippines and as a Member of the Philippine Public School Teachers Association (PPSTA) National Board of Trustees, where he contributes to initiatives that promote teacher welfare and professional growth across the country. He earned his Master of Science in Teaching, major in Mathematics, from Davao Oriental State University, reflecting his strong academic foundation and commitment to lifelong learning. Throughout his career, he has championed transformative school leadership, evidence-based educational practices, and collaborative partnerships that enhance learner success and institutional development. Recognized for his integrity, visionary leadership, and dedication to public service, Satinitigan continues to inspire educators and stakeholders by fostering innovation, accountability, and excellence. His firm belief that empowered educators are the cornerstone of quality education continues to guide his leadership and service.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Dr. John Yan is the co-founder and CEO of Inknoe, a Singapore-based education technology company. Since 2015, he has led the development of ClassPoint, an interactive teaching tool that lives right inside PowerPoint and Google Slides, helping teachers bring their lessons to life. Today it’s used by more than one million educators around the world, and in about two-thirds of schools right here in Singapore.<\/span><\/p>\n

More recently, John launched Edcafe, a platform that brings the whole process of creating, assigning, and reviewing student learning activities together with AI, all in one place. Teachers across Singapore and beyond now use it in their classrooms, and Edcafe even had its moment on the national stage \u2014 a classroom use was featured in the Prime Minister’s National Day Rally 2025, where a teacher built a chatbot to help students practise Mandarin outside of class.<\/span><\/p>\n

For John, good products don’t come from guessing what teachers need \u2014 they come from listening closely and building alongside them. He and his team spend a lot of time with teachers and school leaders, staying close to real classroom problems so that what they build actually solves them.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Lau Sze Hui (Francesca Lau) is a Senior Teacher of Chinese Language at Corporation Primary School, Singapore. Passionate about designing meaningful and future-ready learning experiences, she leverages artificial intelligence to enhance meaningful learning experience at the heart of education. Her work focuses on integrating AI, assessment for learning, and inquiry-based pedagogies to develop students’ critical thinking, creativity, communication, and metacognitive skills.<\/span><\/p>\n

Francesca is an active member of the Singapore Learning Designer Community (SGLDC) and leads the West Zone Cluster 3 AI Interest Group for Primary Chinese Language educators, where she promotes professional learning, shares innovative classroom practices, and inspires educators to harness AI purposefully. Her AI-powered Mandarin oral practice chatbot, developed to provide personalised feedback and support independent learning, was featured during Singapore’s 2025 National Day Rally as an example of how teachers are leveraging AI to enrich language learning while preserving meaningful teacher-student interactions. In recognition of her contributions to Chinese Language education and educational innovation, she received the Distinguished Chinese Language Teacher Award 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n

A frequent presenter at local and international conferences, Francesca shares research-informed and classroom-tested practices that empower educators to design AI-enabled learning experiences anchored in strong pedagogy. She believes that while technology continues to evolve, teachers remain at the heart of inspiring curiosity, nurturing relationships, and shaping lifelong learners.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Phua Poh Boon is an educator with over 10 years of experience in Chinese Language education and educational technology (EdTech). He is passionate about leveraging technology to enhance teaching and learning, with a particular interest in the meaningful integration of digital tools and artificial intelligence in education.<\/span><\/p>\n

Currently serving at the Technologies for Learning (TfL) Branch, Educational Technology Division (ETD), Ministry of Education, Singapore, Poh Boon provides strategic direction, develops implementation strategies, and supports innovation in the adoption of educational technology across schools. His work focuses on empowering educators to harness technology effectively to improve student learning experiences and outcomes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Prior to his current role, Poh Boon was the Head of the Mother Tongue Language Department at Woodlands Secondary School, Singapore. He has extensive experience in Chinese language education, curriculum design, and teacher professional development, and initiatives that integrated technology into Chinese Language teaching. He regularly shares his expertise at professional learning events and collaborates with educators to explore practical, evidence-informed approaches to digital pedagogy learning.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Dr Tan Dai Hwee is Master Teacher of Economics at the Academy of Singapore Teachers based at Ministry of Education (MOE) Singapore. Prior to this appointment, she was an economics classroom teacher for almost two decades. In her current role, she spearheads and promotes networks of learning among economics teachers in Singapore\u2019s junior colleges. She also contributes to uplifting pedagogical standards and deepening the economics subject discipline through workshops and other professional learning opportunities that she conducts and organizes. Dai Hwee\u2019s professional and research interests are in formative assessment, feedback, and self-regulated learning. Currently, she is leading a group of teachers to explore innovative ways to harness GenAI to enhance teaching and learning, with a focus on deepening students’ understanding, and empowering teachers to leverage AI for Differentiated Instruction, Inquiry-based learning, and formative assessments such as self- assessment, feedback, and marking.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Christopher Tang is the President of the Singapore Chinese Teachers’ Union (SCTU) and a Master Teacher for Chinese Language and Chinese Literature with Singapore’s Ministry of Education. A recipient of the Distinguished Chinese Language Teacher Award, he has over two decades of experience in education and has served in a range of leadership roles, including Subject Head, Head of Department (Mother Tongue Languages), Dean of Curriculum, and Master Teacher. Throughout his career, he has led curriculum innovation, instructional improvement, teacher mentoring, and professional learning initiatives.<\/span><\/p>\n

He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Education (EdD) at East China Normal University. His research focuses on artificial intelligence in education, Chinese language pedagogy, teacher professional development, learning analytics, educational assessment, and the Science of Learning. He is particularly interested in how AI can enhance teachers’ professional learning while strengthening pedagogical decision-making and improving student learning outcomes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Beyond his school-based role, Christopher is a member of the Committee for Promoting Chinese Language (CPCLL), The Society of Chinese Education, and the Secondary Chinese Language Educational Technology (EdTech) Committee. Through these appointments, he contributes to national initiatives that advance Chinese language education, educational technology integration, and teacher professional development.<\/span><\/p>\n

A frequent speaker at local and international conferences, Christopher collaborates with educational institutions, professional organisations, and industry partners to promote innovation in Chinese language education. He is committed to bridging research, policy, and classroom practice, while fostering meaningful professional dialogue and international collaboration to support teachers in an evolving educational landscape.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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