Meet Our Team
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Lavina Chong
Director
Lavina, our petite founder who runs on Energiser batteries, probably thinks sleeping is for the dead. She is fanatical about all things Snoopy and fountain pens. Lavina has a habit of laughing before her jokes are even told, but since we love her to bits, we just laugh with her anyway. The truth is, most of the time, we are actually laughing AT her (but don’t tell her that). A word of caution though, if she starts talking about books, you’d better run. Otherwise, before you know it, you will have to read one of her recommended books and submit a book review. Don’t say we didn’t warn you.
Grace Ter
Operations Manager
MEEP MEEP. This roadrunner runs so often and for such long distances each time, we suspect she isn’t human. Known affectionately in the office as Mama Grace, Grace is the unassuming and level-headed chief editor with her masterful English. She doesn’t agree, but we think she is pretty bilingual as well. We wonder where the food she eats goes to because she is constantly hungry. If there’s one thing she’s obsessed about, it is wet weather plans. So, if you have a proposal for her, make sure you always have a Plan B (or C, D… ) in tow!
Shirley Tan
Programme Executive
Shirley is our Super Administrator. Possibly the most task-oriented person you will ever meet in your life, her obsession with task completion can be exasperating if you are a procrastinator like us. She will hound you for assignments that are not yet due for months after, leaving you to wonder if you live in a different time zone! We secretly suspect that she lives in the North Pole, and that she’s actually Santa Claus’ wife. For with her bizarre love for the cold, as well as her generosity with presents big and small, she sure makes every day seem like Christmas!
Janis Lee
Administrator
If you asked us if we knew anyone who ages like fine wine, that would no doubt be Janis. In Singapore, Janis may be considered as a senior citizen, but you would be blown away by the things she does on a regular basis! An avid traveller, Janis could share with you about the places of interest and even some tourism tips just from the mention of a country. With her newfound passion for gardening, we are all awaiting for her to give us her juicy cherry tomatoes and fragrant parsley leaves so that we no longer need to shop at the grocery stores!
Shalene Phang
Educator
Shalene’s voice had us all on our knees the moment she opened her mouth to sing. With a soothing voice like Giselle from Enchanted, we are all hoping to receive chirping birds, squeaky mice and helpful roaches from her that could help us with the office’s cleanliness one day. Our gentle princess loves all things with wild flowers – on dresses, bags, you name it. She’s just sweet that way. However, you might not want to mess with her in the morning before she has her cup of milk tea, or when she’s undergoing food coma. Disney Princesses can have bad days too…
Jess Goh
Educator
If Ratatouille had a sister, it would be Jess. But… in a slightly different way. This artistic, quiet lady owns ten dancing fingers that just can’t stop! She can turn scrap paper and art materials into beautiful paintings and cards; fabrics into bags, cuddly bears and puppets of all sorts; and even an old tie into a snake. This dedicated mother-of-two travels around Singapore so much ferrying her children around. With HPB rewarding us for walking 10,000 steps a day, maybe LTA should also award drivers for the miles clocked; we’re quite certain Jess would win that award! Fanatical about all memorabilia related to the Little Prince, she can probably open a museum with them someday.
Megan Wu
Educator
Never judge a book by its cover – Megan is testimony to this statement. Looking at her tiny self and how soft-spoken she is, you would have never guessed that she owns an extremely powerful singing voice that can reach amazingly high notes. Who would have thought, as well, that her little legs would allow her to run a full marathon every now and then and hike up the highest mountain? So, before you label her as Thumbelina, do not be alarmed when she unleashes her superpowers!
Jenny Chong
Educator
Nobody would have guessed that this demure lady is actually a percussionist and a mother of three. Besides jamming to anything she can lay her hands on, Jenny also loves a good book, or simply stoning with a cup of coffee. If you are thinking of a quiet company, Jenny is probably the person to hang out with. Her calm and unassuming demeanor can lead you to an easy chat or comfortable silence. However, be careful not to pique her interest, for her curiosity is endless. Her questions drive us crazy sometimes but we love her anyway.
Chong Wai San
Administrator
If you have not tried Wai San’s Gula Melaka cake, you have not lived! Soft spoken and a little shy, she expresses herself best behind pots and pans. Throw her some ingredients and she can whip up a 9-course meal, with desserts included! And if you get the luxury to pick the menu, make sure you’re aware of this – she makes a mean sambal for noodles, rice and stir-fry! We are always ‘hinting’ to her via her Facebook posts on how yummy her food looks, in the hope that she will invite us the next time she cooks ANYTHING!
Isabel Graves
Educator
Find Isabel devotin’, full time floatin’, under the sea – or beach in her case. She loves soaking up that Vitamin D, getting her tan on in the sunshine as much as cozying up on the couch with popcorn and movies in the rain. Isabel would never dream of discriminating against pasta in any shape or form and loves traveling far and wide to taste them all. A fearless adventurer, Isabel is not afraid to try new things and new foods unless it comes to her kryptonite–apples. You have the Evil Queen from Snow White to thank for that!
Denise Watt
Educator
In this seemingly tranquil snapshot, Denise appears deceivingly composed; however, don’t be misled by the serenity captured in the frame, as Denise is anything but calm. Denise is a vibrant force of nature – loud, outgoing, and brimming with life. She thrives on the thrill of lively interactions and can be a little too curious at times, asking too many questions within a short period of time. So, be careful when deciding to strike up a conversation with her or you may just risk losing all your free time! Despite all this, Denise possesses a surprising trait: she is an exceptional listener – not just to friends but also for her love for music. She knows a good beat when she hears it and let’s hope she does not break out into spontaneous dance as she’s not exactly the best dancer she claims to be.