Thank You and Farewell
LASALLE College of the Arts
Exceptional Leadership with Principal Ho (Changkat Changi Secondary School)
A Conversation with the Arts Department at Changkat Changi
Changkat Changi Secondary School
Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA)
Interview with Mircea Arsenie (Chicago Public Schools)
Candid interview/conversation with Mircea (Mitch) Arsenie in regards to his experience in Singapore Schools, and the similarities and differences between the US education system. https://open.spotify.com/episode/7gdK0tTkYEiExvCcZYcHKJ?si=f0b5e61e373e4dbc
Trauma-Informed Pedagogy in the Arts and Beyond
Pei Hwa Secondary School
Fulbright Inquiry Project Status
Gardens by the Bay – Click for Slideshows
Cloud Forest Flower Dome Supertree Observatory Scenic Views
Books to Consider and Amazon Audible
When I was flown out to Singapore in late January, I paid $150 x 2 flights in baggage fees. I thought I was within the weight limit, but it's different based on your ticket class. I'm the person that packed more books than clothes because I know my priorities, and the $300 was well worth …
Singapore School of the Arts
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1cy4eyo9zX5hgHzeL2PRga?si=FrC88flNTyyblsy7nB-hrg Student Focus Group Professional Development Session Closing first student interview Motto Student Sneaker Design Y3 Room Decorations Image from 6th Floor Image from 8th Floor
Black in Asia
In 2018, I completed a 10-day tour of China, which opened my eyes to the experience of Black folks visiting and living in Asia. I felt completely safe in China, though taken aback by the number of people staring. The people who kept their gaze on me, took photos, or wanted to touch me, were …
Arts Educators Showcase – Downtown Gallery
Sources of Inspiration and Tang Da Wu
"There is hope, the world is not that desperate." Tang Da Wu https://open.spotify.com/episode/4OpsVQalDEcBOOm99wObRr?si=3ecf5cb7539f4775
Process Notes
I've experienced a lot of transitions as my life continues to transform, and I'm trying to find a balance between my energy, dreams, and actions. I recognize now that I've been in a highly reactive state for several years. My story, familial, community, and universal traumas have made me hyperaware of my surroundings, and I've …
Week in Review: AST Director, Michelin Star Restaurant, US Embassy, and Arts Curriculum
It has been a busy week. The team at AST continues to work overtime to provide us with a rich experience. Monday, we met with the Executive Director and Branch Director of AST. I enjoyed learning about their career paths, which affirmed that Singapore invests in its teachers. If desired, all educators can advance their …
Academy of Singapore Teachers
Mount Faber (Sue Constan, Liana Conyers, LEE Kai En, TEO Shing Fang, and FONG Yi Shuen) Photographer TAN Derek The amount of preparation it takes to host Fulbright awardees is no easy feat. The entire Singapore Team at AST is fantastic and has supported me during every step of this process. Derek Tan is the …
Introducing Sue and Mircea (Mitch) – Singapore Fulbrighters 2022
Susan Constan, MEd School Counselor - Bainbridge Island, Washington Sue and I were awarded the Fulbright DAT in 2020, but our awards were postponed due to Covid. We spent a year in anticipation, then received unexpected news at the height of Omicron, which postponed our trip for 30 days. But we're here now, and that's …
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Day 5 and the Rooster Strikes Again
Singapore Merlion, Mount Faber I woke up this morning at 3 am from a delicious dream that I wanted to be real (sigh), and I'm handing it all over to the Universe. I haven't slept much since arriving in Singapore, which has left me with a lot of time to think about every aspect of …
Let the Adventure Begin
Atlanta Departure: Wed, 1/26Singapore Arrival: Fri, 1/28 After what feels like a century (only a 2-year process), I'm heading to Singapore for my Fulbright DAT. None of us expected COVID to flip the world upside down, but as the months passed, we learned to cope, adjust, and forge ahead. I am filled with an immense …
Singapore Fulbright Distinguished Award in Teaching
As a recipient of the Fulbright Distinguished Award in Teaching, I will conduct STEAM research in Singapore from January-June 2022. I am humbled to have received this opportunity and look forward to exploring the city-state, culture, and education system. The Fulbright DAT is sponsored through IREX (US) and the Ministry of Education Singapore. I will …
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