Our People

From a rural classroom to national reform, Samuel has always pushed boundaries in education. He led transformational work with Orang Asli communities and went on to co-found LADAP Plus and the Malaysia Teacher Prize — two initiatives that reimagine how teachers are trained and celebrated, respectively. A Top 10 Global Teacher Prize finalist, Anugerah Harapan Merdeka recipient, and one of Asia’s Most Influential in Education, Samuel continues to build bold, teacher-led solutions to drive systemic change in Malaysia.

Constance leads teacher leadership development at PEMIMPIN and played an instrumental role in the creation of the LEAD Fellowship, which has trained over 450 middle leaders nationwide. With 12 years of experience in education and management, she holds an MA in Special Needs Education and a PGDE. Her journey began in the classroom, where she developed a firm belief that strong leadership is key to student success, leading her to champion leadership growth among teachers nationwide.

As one of PEMIMPIN’s most experienced leaders, Kelly has shaped all three of its core pillars — from empowering indigenous school leaders through PEMIMPIN School Leadership Initiative, to leading the first Malaysia Teacher Prize Summit, and now reimagining teacher development through Malaysia’s pioneer professional development app, LADAP Plus. A former secondary school teacher, lecturer for incarcerated students, and Research Specialist at Princeton University, she brings a deep commitment to evidence-based innovation in education. Behind the scenes, Kelly anchors PEMIMPIN’s operational growth, building the systems that power its expanding impact.

Tien Sing serves as the Director of Partnerships and Prize Initiatives at PEMIMPIN and is a driving force behind the Malaysia Teacher Prize (MTP), Malaysia’s platform for celebrating teacher excellence and strengthening leadership in education. A former teacher who began his career during the pandemic, he brings experience in digital learning, teacher upskilling, and student leadership development. He also co-hosts the Lesson Plan Podcast, where he explores current issues and bold ideas in education with leading voices in the field. Tien Sing holds a Master of Advanced Study in Applied Mathematics from the University of Cambridge and is committed to building partnerships that create lasting impact for Malaysia’s education ecosystem.