{"id":37902,"date":"2026-08-19T16:22:11","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T08:22:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stu.org.sg\/?page_id=37902"},"modified":"2026-08-20T16:11:31","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T08:11:31","slug":"speaker-profile-25-oct-2026","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stu.org.sg\/index.php\/speaker-profile-25-oct-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Speaker Profile – 25 Oct 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Speaker Profile - 25 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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Dr Arturo Bayocot<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Mr Danapal Kumar<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Mr Danapal Kumar has served in the Singapore Education Service as a Tamil Language educator for more than 25 years. He is currently President of the Singapore Tamil Teachers\u2019 Union (STTU), championing the professional development, welfare, and advancement of Tamil Language teachers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Throughout his career, Mr Danapal has taught Tamil Language at Secondary and Junior College levels. He served as a Senior Curriculum Planning Officer with the Ministry of Education\u2019s Tamil Language Unit, contributing to curriculum development, and subsequently as a Senior Project Officer with the Lee Kuan Yew Fund for Bilingualism Project Office. He is currently a Senior Teacher (Tamil Language) at Serangoon Secondary School.<\/span><\/p>\n

Mr Danapal holds a Bachelor of Arts in History and Economics from the National University of Singapore and a Master of Education in Tamil Language from the National Institute of Education. His expertise spans curriculum design, teacher professional development, and educational leadership.<\/span><\/p>\n

Beyond school, he contributes to several national and community bodies, including the National Translation Committee\u2019s Tamil Language Resource Panel, Tamil Language Council, Tamil Promotion Committee, People\u2019s Association\u2019s I-CLAP Advisory Panel, and Tamils Representative Council. Through these roles, he continues to advance Tamil Language education, strengthen community partnerships, and support the teaching fraternity in Singapore.<\/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 Farina<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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A dedicated educator and mid-career professional with 13 years of experience in primary education in Singapore. Holds a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from the National University of Singapore and a Postgraduate Diploma in Education from the National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University. Prior to entering the education sector, worked as an Assistant Production Engineer, Quality Control Officer, Quality Assurance Officer, and Documentation & Audit Officer, developing expertise in analytical thinking, quality management, compliance, process improvement, and continuous learning.<\/span><\/p>\n

Specialises in teaching Mathematics to low-progress learners and English to mixed-ability learners, while serving as a Form Teacher committed to students\u2019 academic achievement, character development, and well-being. Has led diverse co-curricular programmes, including Robotics, Mathematics Club, Green Club, Malay Dance, and Badminton, fostering leadership, teamwork, creativity, resilience, and environmental stewardship among students.<\/span><\/p>\n

Beyond the classroom, contributes to school improvement through the Staff Well-Being Committee and Mathematics Work Team, and serves as a Central Council Member of the Singapore Teachers\u2019 Union. Passionate about inclusive education, teacher well-being, and lifelong learning, she is committed to sharing evidence-informed practices and collaborating with educators globally to create equitable, engaging, and meaningful learning experiences that empower every learner to reach their fullest potential.<\/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 Fransiska Wahyu Ari Susilawati<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Fransiska Wahyu Ari Susilawati is an Indonesian education leader, curriculum specialist, author, and international trainer with more than two decades of experience in school leadership, teacher professional development, and educational innovation. She currently serves as the Academic Director of Sekolah Bogor Raya, where she leads academic quality, curriculum development, and whole-school improvement initiatives. Prior to this role, she served as HR Development Manager, Principal, Vice Principal, and classroom teacher, giving her extensive experience across every level of school leadership.<\/span><\/p>\n

Throughout her career, she has contributed to the development of Indonesian education as a textbook author, curriculum consultant, educational content creator, and trainer for schools and educational institutions across Indonesia and abroad.<\/span><\/p>\n

Fransiska has represented Indonesia as a keynote speaker at numerous ASEAN Council of Teachers (ACT) conferences and international education forums in countries including Thailand, Singapore, South Korea, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Brunei Darussalam. She is actively involved in PGRI, serving in national leadership roles and contributing to regional educational collaboration through ASEAN professional networks. As an accomplished author, she has written and reviewed numerous school textbooks published by the Indonesian Ministry of Education and Oxford University Press. Her professional mission is to empower educators through innovative pedagogy, leadership development, character education, and the meaningful integration of technology and artificial intelligence to prepare future-ready learners and 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<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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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>\n

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Ms Kim Kyoung Ae<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Kim, Kyoung ae is an elementary school teacher at Seoul Sinwol Elementary School with extensive experience in pedagogical innovation. She holds a B.A. in Elementary Education and an M.A. in Elementary Korean Language Education from the Seoul National University of Education.<\/span><\/p>\n

Throughout her career, she has been a leader in educational reform, serving the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education as a leading teacher in EduTech, Global Citizenship Education, and the 2022 Revised National Curriculum. Currently, she serves as a member of the Ministry of Education\u2019s Character Education Excellent Teacher Network and has been a long-time consultant for the School Violence Prevention Education Consulting Group.<\/span><\/p>\n

As an active voice in the educational community\u2014exemplified by her role as a moderator at the 2025 Seoul International Forum for Education and as the recipient of the 12th Korea Character & Citizenship Education Award\u2014she consistently advocates for the essential role of teacher agency in the age of AI.<\/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 Mohd Nazri Bin Abdul Rahman<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Dr. Mohd Nazri Abdul Rahman holds the Associate Professor, Faculty of Education, Universiti Malaya. Started service as a teacher (Guru Cemerlang) at SM St Mary, Sandakan (1998-2007) before serving as an Pensyarah Cemerlang at the Teacher Education Institute, Kent Campus, Sabah (2008-2014) and Teacher Education Institute, Tuanku Bainun Campus, Penang (2015).<\/span><\/p>\n

In November 2015, he started working at the Faculty of Education, Universiti Malaya. He holds a Ph.D in Curriculum Design and Development from the University of Malaya. He actively researches and publishes in the areas of early childhood education, homeschooling, indigenous people and teaching and learning innovation. He is especially known for his homeschooling model for Orang Asli children which has reframed current ways of teaching Orang Asli children by tapping into the advantages of alternative education in Malaysia. His works have been published in Malaysian and International journals.<\/span><\/p>\n

He also published books on Pendidikan Alternatif Homeschooling, Design and Developmental Research and Kurikulum: Satu Disiplin yang Dinamik. He has received several recognitions for his teaching and research including awards such as Faculty of Education Excellent Post Graduate Student 2014; Excellent Thesis 2014; Anugerah Cemerlang Universiti Malaya (Penyelidik Muda) 2018 and Anugerah Jalinan Masyarakat UMCares 2017. He has also won the Anugerah Guru Inovatif Kebangsaan 2003, 2004 and 2006 for his teaching and learning projects. He also been involved in consultation projects and research related to Bully, Community engagement and future 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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Mr Nicholas Lim<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Nicholas Lim is an educator, learning designer, and unapologetic learning enthusiast.<\/span><\/p>\n

Trained as a Biology teacher, his curiosity about how people learn has led him far beyond the science classroom into teacher professional learning, leadership development, and organisational development.<\/span><\/p>\n

Across these experiences, Nicholas has been drawn to a common question: what helps people grow? This has shaped his interest in everything from metacognition and self-regulated learning to leadership, culture, and organisational change. Today, he designs and facilitates developmental experiences for educators, leaders, and adult learners, drawing connections between learning, leadership, and human development.<\/span><\/p>\n

Nicholas is particularly interested in translating ideas across contexts. Whether applying principles of adult learning to Biology education, or borrowing insights from education to shape leadership and organisational practices, he enjoys making sense of complexity and turning ideas into action.<\/span><\/p>\n

As a millennial who grew up before smartphones, witnessed the rise of the internet and social media, and now navigates the age of generative AI, Nicholas is increasingly curious about how technology is reshaping the way we learn, think, and work. More importantly, he wonders what human capabilities – such as reflection, judgement, agency, and meaning-making – will become even more valuable in an AI-enabled future.<\/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 Nur Syahirah Binti Shahri<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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My name is Nur Syahirah Binti Shahri, a dedicated and passionate school<\/span>
teacher with experience in teaching Mathematics and Science at the upper primary level. I <\/span>am committed to creating engaging and meaningful learning experiences that support both <\/span>the academic and personal development of my students. I have a strong interest in <\/span>innovative teaching approaches, and I enjoy integrating interactive strategies and technology <\/span>into my lessons to enhance students\u2019 understanding and participation.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Throughout my teaching career, I have been actively involved in lesson planning, curriculum <\/span>development, and student assessment, particularly for Year 4 learners. I believe in fostering <\/span>a positive classroom environment where students feel a sense of belonging, confidence, and <\/span>curiosity to explore new ideas. My teaching philosophy focuses on building strong <\/span>relationships with students while encouraging collaboration and active learning.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

In addition to my classroom responsibilities, I continuously seek professional growth by <\/span>participating in educational programmes and conferences. I am especially interested in the <\/span>role of artificial intelligence in education and how it can support relationships, well-being, and <\/span>student engagement. I aim to inspire my students to become confident, critical thinkers and <\/span>lifelong learners who contribute positively to their communities and embrace challenges with <\/span>resilience, creativity, empathy, integrity, and lifelong curiosity every day.<\/span><\/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 Pham Thi Hoang Anh<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Ms. Pham Thi Hoang Anh, M.A., holds a Master’s degree in English Language Teaching Methodology and currently serves as the Deputy General Director of Tan Van Education System in Vietnam. With more than ten years of experience in educational management and English language teaching, she has been actively involved in developing innovative learning programs that meet the needs of young learners and teachers.<\/span><\/p>\n

She has played a key role in designing and compiling the My Little Uri English curriculum for preschool children. Throughout the development process, she has been directly responsible for curriculum planning, classroom implementation, teacher guidance, and annual evaluation of students’ learning outcomes. Based on classroom observations and assessment data, she continuously reviews and improves the curriculum to ensure that it remains practical, engaging, and suitable for children’s language development.<\/span><\/p>\n

In recent years, Ms. Hoang Anh has also focused on integrating artificial intelligence into English language teaching. She has participated in developing AI-supported learning activities and pronunciation practice solutions that help teachers personalize instruction while encouraging active student participation. She believes that technology should support, rather than replace, the role of teachers in creating meaningful learning experiences.<\/span><\/p>\n

Her professional interests include curriculum development, teacher training, educational leadership, AI-assisted language learning, and early childhood English 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\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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