TEAM

Ms Rinna Seah

Principal

“Every child is unique and the protagonist of his or her own growth. Children desire to acquire knowledge, have much capacity for curiosity and amazement, and yearn to create relationships with others and communicate.” ~Loris Malaguzzi

Inspired by Mr. Loris Malaguzzi and drawing on over 14 years of experience in Early Childhood Education, I have embraced the Reggio Emilia approach, which emphasizes a child-centered and inquiry-based learning environment. I’ve found that creating a supportive space where children can explore their interests and learn through their questions is crucial. By viewing each child as a capable learner and using observation and documentation, I aim to understand better and support their development.

As Malaguzzi aptly stated, “To make a lovable school, industrious, inventive, liveable, documentable and communicable, a place of research, learning, re-cognition and reflection, where children, teachers and families feel well – is our point of arrival.” This philosophy guides my commitment to fostering a solid home-school partnership. Engaging with families and valuing their insights helps create a cohesive support system for each child’s growth. I aim to cultivate a love of learning and ensure every child thrives in a nurturing, collaborative, and engaging environment. I look forward to our collaboration in shaping our children’s future.

Ms Hema

Curriculum Specialist

‘Ms. Hema!’ is what I hear being shouted out when the little ones surround me! While studying, I never imagined myself as an educational professional. However, after 14 years of teaching and creating curriculums, I couldn’t be more proud to be part of this lifelong profession.

With a Master’s in Early Childhood Education and experience working in various enrichment programs, and being an IB PYP teacher, I strongly believe in play-based and inquiry-based teaching and learning. In the classroom, children can co-create and turn their curiosity and knowledge into something extraordinary. As a lifelong learner, I have never stopped learning from the children. They are full of questions, and not a day passes without me reflecting on what they ask and do during our activities.

I constantly wonder what makes a lesson fun and engaging for children. Throughout my teaching career, I have explored countless ways to create lessons that captivate students, focusing on the materials and strategies that can make learning fun and student-centered.

With this passion, I continued pursuing my career as a Curriculum Specialist. I find joy in writing; I believe it’s one of the most excellent tools we have for self-expression. Having been inspired by many mentors and wonderful colleagues, I’ve collaborated with; I never stop sharing what I’ve learned with others. It brings me great satisfaction to create curriculums, and seeing how they guide fellow teachers, support parents, and nurture the little ones is what truly feeds my soul at the end of the day.

As seeds are nurtured to grow into beautiful flowers and trees, children are no different. In this sense, I am indeed one proud ‘farmer!’”

Ms Kirsten

English Teacher

Hello, my name is Ms. Kirsten! I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Years Education. I am a British citizen who was raised in South Africa. Travelling is one of my passions, and I have lived in Wales, England, Vietnam, China and now Singapore for the past four years! As a mother of two and a teacher, I am committed to developing young minds from a holistic perspective. I believe all spheres of a child’s development need to be nurtured carefully to raise well balanced children, who will become well adjusted adults later in life. I adore working with children and pride myself in creating a warm and friendly environment where students feel safe and motivated to explore and learn.  The most important values I focus on teaching are kindness, respect, and responsibility, as well as celebrating the diversity of culture within the classroom.  I believe in inquiry-based learning to build creative thinkers committed to lifelong learning! I am so pleased to be a part of the school and look forward to meeting you all!

Ms Safiyyah

English Teacher

My name is Nur Safiyyah Aqilah, and I am honored and humbled to have been selected for a teaching position at Pegasus International Preschool. I hold a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and have two years of experience as an early childhood educator. I am committed to ongoing learning and growth in my field. I chose to become a teacher to inspire students to achieve their goals and become independent, productive members of society. Additionally, I am passionate about education and have a strong desire to impact students’ lives positively.

Ms Joy

English Teacher

Over the years of experience in early childhood education in different countries, I have had the privilege of guiding children during their preschool years. My journey has been fueled by a passion for nurturing curiosity and laying the foundation for lifelong learning regardless of their culture and differences. As Fred Rogers once said, “Anyone who does anything to help a child in his life is a hero to me.” This belief drives my approach to teaching, where each day is an opportunity to inspire and support the unique potential of every child. As a preschool teacher, I always strive to create an environment where children feel valued, encouraged, and empowered to explore their world. Through a blend of creativity, patience, and dedication, I remain committed to making each moment in the classroom fun while learning.

Wang Laoshi

Mandarin Teacher

大家好！我的名字是王晓鸥，来自中国，毕业于鞍山师范学院，获得幼儿教育学士学位。自实习开始，已积累了3年的教学经验，曾在中国的幼儿园和新加坡的华文补习中心工作。丰富的工作经历让我学习并成长，逐步形成了独特的教学理念：“将自己变成一个孩子，才能走到孩子们心里去”。这也帮助我更好地理解和引导孩子们的学习与成长。期待与您的合作，共同为孩子们的成长保驾护航，谢谢！

Hello everyone! My name is Wang XiaoOu, and I am from China, and I graduated from Anshan Normal University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education. Since starting my internship, I have accumulated three years of teaching experience, having worked in both kindergartens in China and a Chinese language enrichment center in Singapore. My extensive work experience has allowed me to learn and grow, gradually shaping my unique teaching philosophy: “To reach children’s hearts, you must first become like a child yourself.” This approach has helped me understand and guide children’s learning and development. I look forward to collaborating with you to support the growth of our children. Thank you!

Feng Laoshi

Mandarin Teacher

我是 Feng Dandan 老师，来自中国，毕业于通化师范学院，主修学前教育专业，至今已有4年的幼儿教育工作经验。我非常热爱与孩子们相处，享受帮助他们在快乐中学习和成长的过程。

在这几年的教学实践中，我积累了丰富的教学经验，始终坚信每个孩子都是独一无二的，他们有着各自的节奏和特点。因此，我非常注重因材施教，会根据每个孩子的兴趣和个性设计教学活动，鼓励他们勇敢探索、动手实践，通过游戏和丰富的活动激发他们的创造力和想象力。

我的教学理念是“在爱与自由中成长”，希望孩子们在幼儿园感受到家的温暖，同时又能在轻松愉快的氛围中学到知识、培养社交能力。我对“瑞吉欧”教育理念有着深刻的理解，并在教学中积极运用这一理念，帮助孩子们通过自主学习和探索发现世界。

此外，我非常重视与家长的沟通。家园合作对孩子的全面成长至关重要，只有我们共同努力，才能为孩子们营造更好的成长环境。

I am Teacher Feng Dandan, from China, and I graduated from Tonghua Normal University with a Major in Early Childhood Education. I have 4 years of experience in early childhood education. I deeply enjoy interacting with children and find great joy in helping them learn and grow in a fun and engaging way.

Throughout these years of teaching practice, I have gained extensive experience and firmly believe that every child is unique, with their own pace and characteristics. Therefore, I emphasize personalized teaching, designing activities based on each child’s interests and personality and encouraging them to explore boldly and engage in hands-on practices. Through games and various activities, I aim to stimulate their creativity and imagination.

My teaching philosophy is “Growing in Love and Freedom.” I hope children will feel the warmth of home in kindergarten while learning and developing social skills in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. I deeply understand the Reggio Emilia approach and actively apply this philosophy in my teaching to help children discover the world through self-directed learning and exploration.

Additionally, I place great importance on communication with parents. Home-school cooperation is crucial for children’s holistic development, and only by working together can we create a better growth environment for them.

Xing Laoshi

Mandarin Teacher

大家好！我是邢老师，我是一名拥有五年幼儿教学经验的老师。相信每个孩子都有天生的好奇心和探究精神，在教学中，我非常注重培养孩子们的自我探究能力。我希望能够为孩子们营造一个充满探索和发现的环境，让他们在自由中学习，在实践中成长。

Hello everyone! I am Teacher Xing, with five years of experience in Early Childhood Education. Every child possesses an inherent curiosity and a spirit of exploration. In my teaching, I greatly emphasize nurturing children’s self-exploration abilities. I hope to create an environment full of exploration and discovery for the children, allowing them to learn freely and grow through practice.

Wei Ran Laoshi

Mandarin Teacher

我是魏然老师，来自中国山东，本科毕业于曲阜师范大学，我有十二年丰富的教学经验，我非常喜欢孩子，也喜欢我的团队，很开心每天能跟孩子一起学习玩耍，我会悉心照顾和关爱鼓励每位孩子，更会注重孩子内心发展，因材施教，让孩子喜欢华文，爱说，想说，敢说，会写！

I am Teacher Wei Ran, from Shandong, China. I graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree from Qufu Normal University and have twelve years of rich teaching experience. I love working with children and enjoy being part of my team. I am delighted to learn and play with the children every day. I provide careful care, encouragement, and attention to each child’s emotional development. I focus on personalized teaching to help children develop a love for the Chinese language, encouraging them to enjoy speaking, be willing to talk, dare to say, and be able to write!

Maggie Laoshi

Mandarin Teacher

大家好！我是您的幼儿教育伙伴，拥有十年以上的教学经验。在我看来，教育不仅仅是知识的传递，更是一段与孩子们一起探索和成长的奇妙旅程。

我始终坚信亲子关系是教育的核心。作为父母，我们每一步都是一次学习，每一天都让我们更接近那个理想中的教育者。我认为每个孩子都有独特的“超级能力”，我们不仅关注他们的成绩，更要欣赏他们个性中的闪光点。无论是“乐观小天使”还是“同理心大师”，每个孩子都有属于自己的天赋。

我的教学理念注重探究式学习，孩子们可以自由表达，教师则引导他们找到答案。通过绘画、故事、游戏等丰富的方式，我们帮助孩子在愉快的体验中培养批判性思维能力，让学习变得更加生动有趣。

Hello everyone! I’m your early childhood education partner with over ten years of teaching experience. To me, education is not just about transmitting knowledge but an incredible journey of exploration and growth with children.

I firmly believe that the parent-child relationship is at the heart of education. Every step we take as parents is a learning experience, and each day brings us closer to being the ideal educators we aspire to be. I believe every child has a unique “superpower.” We focus not only on their achievements but also on appreciating the shining points of their personalities. Whether they are a “little optimist” or an “empathy master,” every child has unique talents.

My teaching philosophy emphasizes inquiry-based learning, where children can express themselves freely, and teachers guide them to find answers. Through various methods such as drawing, storytelling, and games, we help children develop critical thinking skills joyfully and engagingly, making learning more vibrant and exciting.

Miyoko Sensei

Japanese Teacher

皆様　はじめまして。

数ある学校の中から当校に興味をお持ちいただき厚くお礼申し上げます。

私のキャリアは日本で、労働省の外郭団体にて職業訓練にかかわっておりました。

実際にキャリア相談や、離転職者の方の就職支援などの現場で、どのような状況となっても、自分の道を自分で見つけられる方と、過去等にとらわれたりして一歩進めない方等様々な方とお会いする機会がありました。

その中で、その人らしく生きていくために、どのようなサポートができるのか、悩んだ末に、日本産業カウンセラー協会のシニアカウンセラーや、日経団連のキャリアコンサルタントなどのほか、自律訓練法やNLP,SCT、ソーシャルトレーニング、アサーショントレーニング、ホーカシング等、キャリア周辺を軸にして様々な心理学等を勉強しました。

その後、シンガポールでシンガポールと日本にかかわるお仕事をしたり、留学生の相談などのお仕事と並行して日本語教師として十数年努めてまいりました。

自分の経験からこれからの不確定な世の中で一番大切なのは、レジリエンス（resilience：どんな状況でもしなやかに生きる力）だと確信しております。

できれば、私の授業を通じて日本語学習だけでなく、私が今まであってきた、幸せな人生を歩めている、自分を大切にできて、その子に合った形で他人へのコミュニケションができ、自らの人生をデザインできる。そんなレジリエンスの高い人への道に関われたらと切望しております。

ちなみに趣味は合気道です。小さいお友達といろいろな体験ができたらいいなと思っています。

Hello everyone,

Thank you very much for your interest in our school among the many options available.

My career has been primarily based in Japan, where I was involved in vocational training with a government-affiliated organization. Through my work in career counseling and supporting job seekers, I have had the opportunity to meet a variety of individuals: those who can find their own path regardless of their situation and those who struggle to move forward due to past experiences.

In considering how best to support people in living authentically, I explored various areas of psychology and career counseling, including becoming a Senior Counselor with the Japan Industrial Counselors Association, a Career Consultant with the Nikkei Federation, and studying techniques such as self-training methods, NLP, SCT, social training, assertion training, and focusing.

Subsequently, I worked in Singapore on projects related to both Singapore and Japan. I have also spent over a decade as a Japanese language teacher, including consulting with international students.

From my experience, I am convinced that resilience—the ability to adapt and thrive in any situation—is the most essential quality in today’s uncertain world. I hope to contribute not only to Japanese language learning but also to helping students develop resilience. I aspire to guide them toward a path where they can lead a fulfilling life, value themselves, communicate effectively with others, and design their own lives.

My hobbies include practicing Aikido. I look forward to the opportunity to share various experiences with the children.

Thank you for your attention.