Our People

Samuel Isaiah’s career began in a rural indigenous school, where he was driven by a passion for transforming education from the ground up. With over 15 years of experience, Samuel now leads PEMIMPIN Global School Leaders as Executive Director, spearheading initiatives that empower thousands of teachers and school leaders across Malaysia.

In 2020, Samuel became the first Malaysian to be named a Top 10 finalist for the Global Teacher Prize, recognizing his groundbreaking work with Orang Asli students. His leadership and influence have since earned him a place among Asia’s Most Influential in Education (2021 & 2022), as well as the prestigious Anugerah Harapan Merdeka in 2022.

Samuel firmly believes that meaningful educational reform starts in the classroom. He continues to champion the teachers who drive this change, fostering an ecosystem of leadership that impacts students, schools, and systems nationwide.

Constance Yuen leads teacher leadership development programmes designed to empower school leaders and middle leaders across Malaysia through the Fellowships pillar.

With over 12 years of experience in teaching, teacher training, and educational management, Constance has supported learners aged 2 to 18 in public, international, and community schools, as well as in various educational organisations.

Constance Yuen leads teacher leadership development programmes designed to empower school leaders and middle leaders across Malaysia through the Fellowships pillar.

With over 12 years of experience in teaching, teacher training, and educational management, Constance has supported learners aged 2 to 18 in public, international, and community schools, as well as in various educational organisations. 

She holds an MA in Special Needs Education from the University of Nottingham Malaysia and a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) from Universiti Utara Malaysia.

Her teaching journey, which began in public and international schools, ignited her belief that effective school leadership is key to unlocking student success. Driven by this conviction, Constance is passionate about scaling PEMIMPIN’s fellowship programmes to empower educators nationwide, envisioning a future where every school is led by effective leaders.

Kelly Lim manages content strategy and optimization for LADAP Plus, Malaysia’s first Professional Development App designed to empower teachers and school leaders.

Her journey into education began after two years as a Research Specialist I at Princeton University, where she worked on cutting-edge biocompatible implant technology for spinal cord and nerve regeneration. While the work was meaningful, she felt a deeper calling to shape futures through education.

She transitioned into teaching after earning a Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry with a minor in Psychology from Mount Holyoke College and later pursued a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (International Baccalaureate) to deepen her impact in the classroom.

Over the past five years, she has taught 640 students, launched MyEmosi, a school-wide mental health initiative benefiting 1,200 students, and trained 80 teachers and 87 librarians in educational technology tools to enhance learning experiences.

She believes that by equipping teachers with the right tools and insights, LADAP Plus can drive meaningful growth in classrooms and beyond.

Tay Tien Sing is dedicated to celebrating and empowering educators through the Malaysia Teacher Prize, Malaysia’s representation of the Global Teacher Prize.

Tien Sing began his journey in education as a secondary school teacher, driven by a strong belief in its transformative power. During his time in the classroom, he secured RM10,000 in funding to provide devices and data for B40 students, upskilled 80 teachers through IT workshops, and boosted digital literacy for 87 librarians, with 30% expressing interest in learning coding. He also guided students through project management, earning accolades at the Accenture Student Leadership Camp.

Tien Sing earned a Master of Advanced Study (MASt) in Applied Mathematics from the University of Cambridge, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (International Baccalaureate) from Fairview University College.

Passionate about amplifying the impact of educators, Tien Sing strives to build meaningful partnerships that drive educational excellence and create lasting change.