Faculty and Staff

Dr June Siew is an adult educator and leader in the field of inclusive education. As Head of DAS Academy, she works closely with educators and parents to design learning environments that support the success of every child. A pioneer in advocating inclusive practices within mainstream schools, Dr Siew has played a pivotal role in […]

Hamada began her journey at DAS in 2015. As a DAS Academy Lecturer, she delivers a wide variety of programmes catered for SEN officers, DAS Educational Therapists and customised school training. Her scope of expertise extends to workshops and certificate courses for parents and practitioners, where she teaches practical, evidence-based strategies to support learners effectively. […]

Jolene has over a decade of experience in Special Educational Needs (SEN). She began her career as an English teacher trained in SEN and as a Dyslexia Coach with the Ministry of Education (MOE), before joining a Social Service Agency as an Educational Therapist within a multi-disciplinary team. Through her direct work with children with […]

Siti Asjamiah has been providing English literacy support to learners with dyslexia and other specific learning differences (SpLDs) since 2012. In addition to working directly with students, she serves as a lecturer at the DAS Academy, where she conducts workshops and courses for parents, educators, and both local and international audiences seeking to deepen their […]

Catherine Ni Chunhong has been with the Dyslexia Association of Singapore (DAS) since 2019. She provides Chinese language intervention to primary and secondary school bilingual learners with dyslexia and other special learning needs. Besides her direct intervention work with students, she also invests considerable time in curriculum development, research, and training and supervising new educational […]

Dr Matthew Hutt has over 20 years of experience as a teacher and senior leader in secondary schools and colleges in Wales and England. He is currently Head of Professional Learning at USW, overseeing Level 7 courses in Leadership and Management, Child and Adolescent Mental Health, SEN/ALN and Autism, and and he has worked at […]

Dr Priscillia Shen began her special education journey as an Educational Therapist at DAS in 2005. Her previous experience working closely with struggling learners has allowed her to take on a constructive and practical pedagogical approach in her teaching practice. She is now the Head of DAS International and Director of Community-Based Programmes, where she […]

Dr Tan was a secondary school Chinese Language teacher for more than ten years before being posted to the Curriculum Development Institute of Singapore (CDIS) to design and develop curriculum. From 1996 to 1999, she was a Senior Head in the Educational Technology Division (ETD). In 2000, she was appointed as Head of Department, Mother […]

Elizabeth is a Speech-Language Therapist at the DAS. She holds a Master of Science degree in Speech and Language Pathology from the National University of Singapore and is Allied Health Professions Council registered (AHPC). Her work involves providing speech, language, communication assessment, and intervention services to children with specific learning differences, ADHD and other co-morbid […]

Hani Zohra Muhamad is a Principal Educational Therapist and Educational Advisor, and serves as the Advisory Team Manager at the Dyslexia Association of Singapore (DAS). She joined DAS in 2006 and brings extensive experience in supporting students with dyslexia and other co-occurring learning needs, as well as advising families and schools on appropriate intervention and […]

Joanne is a Senior Educational Therapist at the Dyslexia Association of Singapore (DAS), where she has been making a difference since 2004. She holds a Master of Science in Early Childhood Education from Wheelock College and is passionate about supporting preschoolers at risk of learning difficulties. Committed to a holistic approach, she strives to help […]

Jae has been working for more than two decades with children and youths in various capacities including a probation officer, a secondary school teacher and currently an Educational Psychologist. She is passionate about child development and learning and her diverse experiences allow her to take a holistic view when working with individuals. Ensuring that children […]

Leave no stone unturned! Julie has been an integral part of DAS since 2017. Specialising in literacy remediation and exam skills, she passionately advocates for inclusive education, aiming to empower students who learn differently. Julie warmly welcomes parents and educators to join her at DAS Academy in unearthing and nurturing the unique potential within dyslexic […]

Lois has worked at DAS since 2005 as a psychologist. She graduated with a Bachelor of Social Sciences from the National University of Singapore and later with a Master of Arts in Applied Psychology from the National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University. She is a registered psychologist and supervisor with the Singapore Psychological Society. She has developed a […]

Yun Mei joined the Dyslexia Association of Singapore (DAS) in 2019 and currently serves as a Lead Educational Therapist at the Bishan Learning Centre. She provides intervention for primary and secondary learners with dyslexia and other specific learning differences in the Chinese programme. As part of the programme’s core team, Yun Mei oversees the training […]