Learning Capital Faculty Members
Welcome Message
Professor Jeremy Williams,
Ph.D. Chief Academic Officer. Knowledge Universe Singapore Pte Ltd - Learning Capital
College

Thank you for choosing Learning Capital College as your preferred
education institute on your pathway to a degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE).
Learning is a lifelong journey and Learning Capital provides the means to achieve
that. Through a team of experienced academics and a highly interactive learning
environment, Learning Capital helps each and every student to realise their aspirations
and pursue rewarding careers within the ECE industry.
The certificates Learning Capital graduates receive are highly valued and widely-recognised
as passports to employment and career advancement. Our graduates are noted for their
professionalism, innovation, leadership and integrity, and they are well-equipped
with the requisite skills and competencies demanded by the ECE sector. The hallmark
of the Learning Capital educational experience, however, is that it sets in motion
a life-long love of learning. It is this passion that truly defines the Learning
Capital graduate.
I warmly welcome you to our learning community.

Chen Fong Peng

Chen Fong Peng is a Senior Lecturer at Learning Capital College.
She holds a Master in Science (Early Childhood Education) and is currently pursuing
her Doctor of Education. She has extensive experience working in child care settings
and has held posts such as Principal and Head of Department, before moving into
the field of lecturing in Early Childhood Education in 2003.
She teaches different levels in the area of early childhood education, ranging from
Certificate in Infant Care, Certificate in Preschool Education, Diploma in Preschool
Education, both in Teaching and Leadership.
Pat Lim

Pat Lim, Specialist Diploma in Early Childhood Education (Teaching & Leadership)
and Master of Science in Early Childhood Education, from Wheelock College / RTRC
Singapore.
Pat has over ten years of working experience in the field of early childhood education.
As a principal in many childcare and kindergarten settings, she had vast opportunities
to work with staff and families. She values open and effective communication, positive
work attitude, mutual trust and respect as important elements in healthy work relationships.
Pat’s vision is to see young children grow into confident and competent individuals
and team players in the ‘big world’. Her mission is to train and mentor
teachers, to bring out the best in each teacher, so that they can support children
in acquiring relevant, meaningful knowledge and skills. She believes kindergarten
and childcare teachers need professional development through on - going training
programmes and an effective mentoring scheme. Pat’s area of specialization
is in the area of Art and Craft education.
Joy Marie Anand

Joy Marie Anand holds a Masters of Science (Child Development & Early Childhood
Education), Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education) and Diploma in Early
Childhood Care & Education.
Joy worked in preschool centres for over 20 years before switching to lecturing
in 2007. As an Early Childhood Educator, Joy has been actively sharing her knowledge
and skills with pre-service and in-service teachers, families and communities.
Joy believes passionately in reaching out to others and making a difference in their
lives. It is through interacting with others that she feels she can make an impact
in the lives of others so as to help in the shaping of a better tomorrow for all.
Sarene Tan Wei Cheng

Sarene Tan, Masters of Education in Early Childhood from Queensland University of
Technology, Australia.
Sarene has 21 years of working experience in the field of early childhood education.
She began her teaching career as a teacher, principal and subsequently as a lecturer.
Sarene has over 5 years of lecturing experience in various training agencies. As
a Principal in both childcare and preschool settings, she had vast opportunities
working with staff, children and families. Sarene’s repertoire extends to
designing pre-school curriculum, planning and developing integrated curriculum approach
and project work. She also conducts in-housing training for teachers in childcare
programs. Her conviction as a lecturer is to train and mentor teachers, to bring
out the best potential in each individual, so that they can in turn, provide children
with a happy and stimulating environment to acquire the necessary skills and knowledge
for their future growth and development.
Sarene’s motto to all who share the same passion for children ‘Discover
the treasures of lives being touched and the satisfaction derived to be a part in
their lives’.



熊致新

1984--1988年就读于中国华中师范大学教育科学学院,专业是学前教育,获学士学位。1993—1996年,在以上学校研究生院学习,专业为教育基本理论,获教育学硕士学位。
1988年毕业后一直在湖北省幼儿师范学校工作,先后任讲师、高级讲师。并兼任教导主任、学校附属幼儿园院长等职。在湖北省幼儿教师培训中心,从事过十余期幼儿园院长培训班的教学和管理工作。先后参与国家、省级多项课题研究,在中国《学前教育研究》杂志上发表学术论文多篇,编写过幼儿师范学校教材和幼儿园教材。
2006年2月到凯德学院工作。