Dr Chua Ying Hwee – CEO & Principal
Having served more than 20 years in the public education sector, with more than half that time being a senior leader, Dr Chua has distinguished himself as a people developer and a strategic sense-maker. He has contributed in high level government working groups including the Strategic Issues Group in Singapore's Prime Minister's Office, and was a lead facilitator for "Our Singapore Conversation" in 2012-2013. Throughout his career, he has invested in developing and mentoring his former staff, many of whom now serve in senior leadership positions in the education sector.
In addition to being KLCII's CEO and Principal, he also leads the KLCII consultancy, the Reimagineers, as Principal Consultant to help corporations and institutions reimagine their business, redesign their workflows and job roles, and improve their performance. An instructional leader in the K-12 and tertiary education sector, he is a proven results-producer not only in academic subjects, but also in the social-emotional, aesthetics and physical education domains.
Dr Chua holds a Doctorate in Intercultural Studies from Biola University, a Master of Science in Instructional Systems Technology from Indiana University Bloomington and a Bachelor of Music (Honours) from King's College London. He is one of the first 50 Gallup-certified Strengths Coaches in Singapore and develops strengths-based culture wherever he goes. His research interests include the initiation and growth of social movements and the importance of better fathering.
Dr Connie Lum – Vice Principal, Early Childhood Education
Dr Connie Lum is a leading early childhood educator in Singapore with nearly 30 years of experience in teaching, curriculum development, and teacher training. Throughout her career, she has worked to strengthen the quality of early childhood education by designing programmes, supporting educators, and translating educational research into practical approaches for the classroom.
Dr Lum has written close to a hundred children’s picture books. She previously served on the Lee Kuan Yew Fund for Bilingualism Proposal Evaluation Committee. Currently, she leads a support group in the MOE Committee to Promote Chinese Language Learning (CPCLL).
Frequently interviewed by the media for her professional insights, Dr Lum also speaks at many local and international conferences and events. Through her writing, training, and public engagements, she is a strong advocate for educators and young children’s language learning and development.
