Athena Atelier Preschool Team
Caring & Dedicated
At Athena Atelier Preschool, we hire passionate, dedicated and caring teachers who are committed to making a difference in children’s lives. Take a look below to learn more about our team, and reach out with any questions.
Raihanah Begum
Principal
Mdm Raihanah is an early educator with 15 years of experience as a preschool and senior teacher before moving on to a centre's leader position in Athena Atelier. She is committed to the overall holistic development of educators while ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for children to learn, play, and grow in.
"Our task is to help children communicate with the world using all their potential, strengths and languages, and to overcome any obstacle presented by our culture." - Loris Malaguzzi
Sarah Jasmi
Nursery 1 Teacher
Ms Sarah graduated from Ngee Ann Polytechnic with a Diploma in Child Psychology and Early Education. She furthered her studies with National Institute of Early Childhood Development and has received the ECDA Teaching Award. She has 6 years of teaching experience as an Early Childhood Educator, with experience in teaching from Pre-nursery to Kindergarten level.
She believes that the children under her care will gain a better understanding and grasp of their fundamentals while also having fun in the classroom.
Lisa Giam
Nursery 1 Assistant Teacher
Ms Lisa graduated from Ngee Ann Polytechnic with a Diploma in Child Psychology & Early Education and is currently pursuing an Advanced Diploma in Early Childhood Teaching & Learning from the National Institute of Early Childhood Development. She has been working in the industry for the past 2 years.
Cheryl Seow
Nursery 2 Teacher
Ms Cheryl is a graduate of Ngee Ann Polytechnic's Diploma of Child Psychology and has gone on to pursue a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education. As a senior teacher, she has 8 years of teaching experience.
Ms Cheryl's teaching philosophy can be summed up in a quote: 'No significant learning occurs without a significant relationship.' Her belief that every child can reach their full potential with an understanding and caring hand can be seen in the loving and child-centred environment she strives to create in her classroom.
Calista Tey
Nursery 2 Assistant Teacher
Ms Calista graduated from Ngee Ann Polytechnic with a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and and is currently pursuing an Advanced Diploma in Early Childhood Leadership from the National Institute of Early Childhood Development. She has been working in the industry for the past 2 years.
Tan Kai Siang
Kindergarten 1 Teacher
Mr Tan graduated from Ngee Ann Polytechnic with a Diploma in Child Psychology and Early Education and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education. He has 5 years of experience teaching in the industry and does volunteer work teaching children with special needs.
He firmly believes in the teaching philosophy of "self-directed learning", where children dictate what they want to learn at their own pace, and believes in creating the best possible learning environment to stimulate learning interest in children.
Sara Louise
Kindergarten 1 Assistant Teacher
Ms Sara graduated from Ngee Ann Polytechnic with a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and and is currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education in Singapore University of Social Sciences. She has been working in the industry for the past year.
Jayde Ong
Kindergarten 2 Teacher
Ms Jayde graduated from Ngee Ann Polytechnic with a Diploma in Child Psychology & Early Education and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Singapore University of Social Sciences. She has accumulated 6 years of teaching experience in the industry.
She believes that children should learn at a pace that is comfortable for them and that learning should be a fun and enjoyable process for children. She is confident that with her skills and experience in early education, she will be able to provide only the best experiences for your child.
Ho Hui Min
Kindergarten 2 Assistant Teacher
Ms Hui Min graduated from Ngee Ann Polytechnic with a Diploma in Child Psychology & Early Education and is currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education in Singapore University of Social Sciences. She has been working in the industry for the past 3 years.
Sim Fang Ru
Chinese Teacher
Miss Sim graduated from Ngee Ann Polytechnic with a Diploma in Chinese Studies (Education) and has 5 years of experience as an early childhood educator. She believes that her skills and experience will be able to help nurture the children under in Athena Atelier.
沈老师在2015年毕业于儿童心理及学前教育的文凭，也拥有五年的教育经验。沈老师的教育能力与教学经验能帮助您的孩子在 Athena Atelier 快乐地成长与学习！
Quek Lu Yi
Chinese Teacher
Miss Quek graduated in 2016 from the National University of Singapore and holds a Degree in Chinese Studies and Early Education. Ms Quek's experience in early education and passion for teaching will help you and your child grow and develop happily at Athena Atelier, while nurturing his/her passion for learning
Quek 老师在2016年毕业于新加坡大学，专修于华文， 也拥有学前教育的文凭。quek 老师深资的教学经验与热忱能协助您的孩子在Athena Atelier鼓励您的孩子对学习的·热诚，与快乐地成长!
Cristabel Yeo
Kitchen Staff
Ms Cristabel is the kitchen staff at Athena Atelier. She has 4 years of experience working in a restaurant and believes in providing children with healthy and delicious meals that they can enjoy, while ensuring they have a balanced and nutritious diet so that they can grow up strong and healthy.