Thank you for wanting to know a bit more about me! That was a well-known name a decade ago. I was an award winning and well-known entrepreneur in Asia. For doing something I love, I was given numerous entrepreneur awards in Singapore and Asia, including Top 10 Woman entrepreneur, The Most Promising Woman Entrepreneur and Netrepreneur of the Year. As an innovator and CEO in a few companies, I was a
lso blessed with several innovation awards, including the country's Technology Achievement Award. As a founder and business owner, I had my share of tears and joy for leading my own company from a small operation of just 3 people to one that had business and operations in 7 countries. I also managed to get the company approved for dual-listing in NASDAQ and SGX, the first ever Singaporean to achieve a 1st level listing approval. In 2004, with my father-in-law passing on, I could not find any reliable help for my family. In line with my mantra, I decided it was time for me to bid goodbye to the entrepreneurial and business world. I decided that a jet set lifestyle and long working hours did not do justice to my five young children. I wanted more time to nurture and influence them while I still could. I chose to teach. Teaching is a calling and once again, I found tremendous joy in my new capacity as a lecturer. Today, I teach undergraduate and graduate business, entrepreneur and management courses. The past eight years had been especially challenging for me as a mother and educator, as I battle with the education and school system just to obtain a public education for one of my sons. I had always believed that as a tax payer, my children had the right to a suitable education. Much to my dismay, I discovered this is not so. This has led me to search for answers and alternatives for my children. As a result, I chanced upon many interesting options. As it turned out, I am now given an opportunity to closely study an interesting topic: Education. It is interesting how things turned out: that I am a mother and educator and the paths just converge. I'd like to spend the next five years researching into something that I believe is utmost important to most societies. I'll document my findings and struggles here with you. I know that my hard work will pay off, though I do not know how. If this page has helped you in some ways, like it and spread the word, leave a message and let me know! It will serve as an encouragement to me! I will attempt to answer them as many queries as I can. "One looks back with appreciation to the brilliant teachers, but with gratitude to those who touched our human feelings. The curriculum is so much necessary raw material, but warmth is the vital element for the growing plant and for the soul of the child."
