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AT SINGAPORE AMERICAN SCHOOL OUR EDUCATORS ARE DEEPLY IMPORTANT TO US, BECAUSE THEIR WORK IS AT THE HEART OF OUR MISSION. THEY CONSISTENTLY PROVIDE EXCEPTIONAL CARE AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THEIR STUDENTS, AND SO THEY DESERVE OUR DEEPEST GRATITUDE.
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I grew up on a mixed farm on the Canadian Prairies with cows, pigs, chickens, and sheep. 2
When I was little, we had a pet monkey named Chico while my dad was stationed in the Amazon region.
E L E M E N TA R Y S C H O O L D E P U T Y P R I N C I PA L
C A M P U S H E A LT H A N D SAFET Y SPECIALIST
Susan Shaw
Sebastian Wong
Thank you for inspiring me so early to pursue my interest in design and architecture. It most certainly motivated me to complete my engineering degree, and allowed me the very unique opportunity to contribute to the next evolution of SAS, after having vicariously experienced the design of the Woodlands campus back in the early 90's. I am so fortunate to have had inspirational teachers like you to set me on a course for success.
3
I lived and worked in the Aussie outback, spending three months in tent. I helped to shear a sheep for the village BBQ.
Thank you for being a great inspiration for our daughter. Your sharp insights of the kids' characters and your ability to motivate, engage, and connect with them at a very deep level is a gift that you should be proud of. We are forever grateful for your impact on our daughter and for all you do.
4
My first job as a teenager was at a petrol station where I earned $5 an hour. I would spend my afternoons after school filling tanks, pumping tires with air, and restocking the convenience store attached. I loved the interactions I had with people each day and stayed in this job all my high school years.
PRE-KINDERGARTEN T E AC H E R
MIDDLE SCHOOL D E P U T Y P R I N C I PA L
Huda Hanapiah
Chris Beingessner
PRESCHOOL T E AC H E R
KINDERGARTEN T E AC H E R
Katie Goggins
Analu Kewelar
Thank you for making our son’s first year at SAS a great one. We were a bit worried at the beginning as this is his first big school, but from the first day, he always came back home smiling. He is learning so much in class in all subjects, and looks forward to going to school every day. This makes us so happy! We can see from the pictures how happy all the children are to be in your class, so thank you for being such a great teacher in their learning journey.
5
One of my favorite scuba diving trips was diving with hammerhead sharks in the Galápagos Islands. 6
I majored in events management and tourism before becoming an educator. I planned events related to conventions and seminars.
ANSWERS: 1 – Chris Beingessner; 2 – Analu Kewelar; 3 – Sebastian Wong; 4 – Katie Goggins; 5 – Susan Shaw; 6 – Huda Hanapiah
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