Outstanding Educator–in–Consultancy

Associate Professor Helen Chick (2025)

Learn about A/P Helen Chick's work with Singapore's Mathematics educators, including keynotes, lesson demos, and workshops on explicit teaching and strategic questioning.

Dr Emma Rawlings Smith (2024)

Discover how Dr Emma Rawlings Smith's expertise in place-based learning is shaping Geography and Sustainability Education for Singapore teachers.

Mr Francesco Paul Neal Noschese (2023)

Read about Mr Frank Noschese's contributions to AST's 2023 OEIC Programme, where he guided Singapore Physics educators in using inquiry-based learning strategies to build students' critical thinking skills.

Professor Jeremy Stoddard (2022)

Discover how virtual field trips and mixed reality tools can bring history to life in the classroom, as shared by Professor Jeremy Stoddard during AST's 30th Outstanding Educator in Residence programme.

Mr John Miller (2022)

Read about Mr John Miller's work as AST's 29th Outstanding Educator, and how he shared differentiated instruction strategies with local history teachers using tools like Flipgrid and HyperRubrics.

Mr Christopher Niven (2H 2021)

Explore how ICT tools like augmented reality can support blended learning in maths classrooms, as shared by award-winning educator Mr Christopher Niven in AST's 28th OEIC/R programme.

Dr Lee Saw Im (1H 2021)

Explore how Dr Lee Saw Im used project-based learning to bring chemistry to life. Discover practical strategies and real classroom examples to inspire your own teaching.

Mr Lu Yu–Jen (22 July to 8 August 2019)

Find out how Mr Lu Yu-Jen's 'Teaching Mathematics Beyond the Textbook' Master Classes helped Singapore's primary Mathematics teachers use the HLT model to plan lessons and better engage students.

Ms Susan Caldis (11 to 28 February 2019)

Find out how Ms Susan Caldis, an award-winning geography educator from Australia, shared her expertise with Singapore teachers through master classes and school visits during AST's 25th Overseas Educator-in-Residence programme.

Mr Craig Divis (16 July to 1 August 2018)

Read about Mr Craig Divis's visit to Singapore, where he shared classroom strategies to help social studies teachers boost student voice and critical thinking.

Mrs Kathryn Horan (5 to 27 February 2018)

Read about Mrs Kathryn Horan's visit to Singapore, where she led Master Classes for over 250 primary science teachers on boosting scientific literacy in young learners.

Mrs Sevinç Göksen–Zayim (6 to 22 February 2017)

Find out how Dutch mathematics educator Mrs Sevinç Göksen-Zayim shared Realistic Mathematics Education principles with over 180 Singapore teachers during her visit in February 2017.

Dr Joseph Levine (10 to 26 August 2016)

Find out how Dr Joseph Levine's Master Classes helped over 160 Singapore biology teachers use inquiry-based and narrative-based methods to bring science to life in the classroom.

Mr Wong Shek Nin (11 to 22 July 2016)

Find out how Hong Kong Physics teacher Mr Wong Shek Nin shared hands-on science teaching methods with over 150 Singapore teachers during AST's 20th Overseas Educator-in-Residence programme.

Mr Michael Dalley (28 March to 8 April 2016)

Discover how drama pedagogy can bring literature to life in the classroom. Read about Mr Michael Dalley's Master Classes and school visits during AST's 19th Overseas Educator-in-Residence programme.

Mr Li Guozhi (18 February to 4 March 2016)

Read about Mr Li Guozhi's visit to Singapore, where he shared innovative, hands-on approaches to teaching mathematics with over 150 local teachers and key school personnel.

Associate Professor Carla L Peck (11 July to 21 August 2015)

Discover how Associate Professor Carla Peck from the University of Alberta enriched Singapore's history education by sharing her expertise on historical thinking with teachers and students.

Mr Robert Lang (6 to 16 July 2015)

Read about GIS expert Robert Lang's attachment in Singapore, where he taught geography lessons and ran Master Classes to help educators use GIS tools to promote critical thinking and inquiry-based learning.

Mr Miles Berry (4 to 17 April 2015)

Find out how UK computing education expert Mr Miles Berry shared insights on computational thinking and programming with over 150 Singapore teachers during his two-week attachment with AST in April 2015.

Mr Philip Lee (4 to 20 August 2014)

Read about Mr Philip Lee's visit to Singapore in August 2014, where he shared his hands-on approach to teaching physics with local educators through Master Classes and school visits.

Mr Michael Fordham (25 June to 9 July 2014)

Read about Mr Michael Fordham's residency at AST, where he led Master Classes on teaching historical accounts and shared insights on history education in Singapore and the UK.

Professor Robert K Kamei (21 to 25 April 2014)

Read about Professor Robert K Kamei's visit to Singapore, where he shared insights on Team-Based Learning and how it can help students build deeper thinking and collaboration skills.

Mr Cesar Gabriel Seidler (10 to 21 February 2014)

Read about Mr Cesar Seidler's two-week residency at AST, where he shared innovative science teaching methods with Singapore educators and students.

Dr Vasanthi Thiagarajan (20 to 24 January 2014)

Find out how Dr Vasanthi Thiagarajan shared her expertise in Differentiated Instruction with Singapore teachers during AST's 10th Overseas Educator-in-Residence programme.

Mr Huang Aihua (12 to 20 August 2013)

Find out how Mr Huang Aihua, a Chinese primary mathematics expert, inspired Singapore teachers to better engage students through effective communication and problem-solving approaches.

Mr Simon Smith (20 to 31 May 2013)

Read about Mr Simon Smith's attachment in Singapore, where the award-winning UK science teacher ran Master Classes and shared fresh ideas for making primary science engaging and meaningful.

Mr Liu Jinghai (4 to 8 March 2013)

Read about Mr Liu Jinghai's visit to Singapore, where he shared insights on Success Education and how every child can achieve success through the right school environment.

Mrs Janeth Morata–Fuentes (10 to 21 September 2012)

Read about Mrs Janeth Morata-Fuentes' attachment with AST, where she led master classes on green chemistry and exchanged insights on curriculum planning with Singapore educators.

Ms Li Zhen (1 to 15 August 2012)

Read about Ms Li Zhen's two-week attachment in Singapore, where she shared Shanghai's 'Post Teahouse' teaching method and offered insights on Mathematics education through school visits and professional dialogues.

Mr Thomas E Daccord (31 January to 10 Febuary 2012)

Read about Mr Thomas Daccord's two-week attachment with AST, where he led ICT workshops and school visits to help teachers use technology more effectively in the classroom.

Mr B Justin Reich (26 January to 3 February 2012)

Read about Mr B. Justin Reich's visit to Singapore, where he led master classes, school visits, and keynote addresses on using technology to improve teaching and learning.

Mr Michael Robinson (31 October to 11 November 2011)

Read about Mr Michael Robinson's two-week attachment at AST, where he led master classes and school lessons on Geography and Social Studies teaching methods.

Ms Promail Leung (5 to 31 August 2011)

Discover how Ms Promail Leung, AST's first OEIR, inspired Physics teachers with innovative ways to boost student motivation and engagement during her attachment in August 2011.