Our Happy Dream Team
Manager
Ninalyn “Nina” Sulit Cacananta
Manager
Ms. Nina graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree from Colegio de San Juan de Letran, Calamba, Philippines and is a Philippines Certified Public Accountant. She has a great passion for continuous learning and improvement to be the best she could be that is why she was inspired to build the school. She would like to make a positive difference to the society, empathize with them and put her heart and soul as if it is her own to be able to achieve and accomplish the best results. Through her positive mindset and her leadership, the HFSE community is able to progress and believe that every child can and will succeed, one happy family at a time.
Management Board
Ninalyn “Nina” Sulit Cacananta
Founder and Managing Director
Ms. Nina graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree from Colegio de San Juan de Letran, Calamba, Philippines and is a Philippines Certified Public Accountant. She has a great passion for continuous learning and improvement to be the best she could be that is why she was inspired to build the school. She would like to make a positive difference to the society, empathize with them and put her heart and soul as if it is her own to be able to achieve and accomplish the best results. Through her positive mindset and her leadership, the HFSE community is able to progress and believe that every child can and will succeed, one happy family at a time.
Christina “Tin’ Bacolod Labrador
Principal
Ms. Tin has earned a Masters of Arts Major in Psychology from University of Santo Tomas and graduated with honors (Cum Laude) of Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Palawan State University, Philippines. She is a dedicated and influential leader who is able to inspire the team through leading by example. Teaching has always been her passion because she believes that this is a great avenue for her to reach out and create a positive impact to people’s lives.
Christine ‘Christine” Sim
Chairman
Ms. Christine’s favourite symbol is the butterfly as it represents “the power of positive change”. Her motto in life is to ‘live life with few regrets’. Her strong social mission is to empower more individuals to unlock their potential so that they can create more good in today’s society, just like what her mentors did for her years ago. True to her mission, Ms. Christine has greatly assisted in empowering HFSEans to pursue greater heights.
Maria Edlyn “Eds” Dela Cruz
Board Member
Ms. Eds is currently a Deputy Director & Branch Manager of Synergy Financial Advisers Pte. Ltd. managing a team of highly dedicated financial advisors providing tailored solutions in the areas of wealth and risk management serving individuals, families and businesses. Aside from providing financial advisory, she is also dedicated and passionate to look after the overall well being of the HFSE community.
Academic & Examination Board
Norma Bardos-Villamor
Academic Chairman
Ms. Norma has fully equipped herself with pursuing her Masters of Arts in Education in Guidance and Counselling and Physical Education. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Music and Elementary Education Specializing in Preschool Education. She is currently pursuing her Doctorate of Education from Laguna State Polytechnic University. Above and beyond her credentials, she is an Educator, a Mentor and Advocate for the children and youth. She is very driven with a generous heart to encourage, impact people and make a difference.
Christina “Tin’ Bacolod Labrador
Board Member
Ms. Tin has earned a Masters of Arts Major in Psychology from University of Santo Tomas and graduated with honors (Cum Laude) of Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Palawan State University, Philippines. She is a dedicated and influential leader who is able to inspire the team through leading by example. Teaching has always been her passion because she believes that this is a great avenue for her to reach out and create a positive impact to people’s lives.
Joanalyn "Jill" Sulit
Board Member
Ms. Jill is a graduate of Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering from University of Perpetual Help System Laguna. She is very organized and well versed with process making. She has an eye for detail and works closely with Admin & Operations. She is a silent worker who is committed and dedicated and ensures that the school operates smoothly and able to cater to all its HFSE Community and its Partners.
Jocelyn "Joy" Sulit - Tayer
Board Member
Ms. Joy is a graduate in Bachelor Of Science in Occupational Therapy from University of Perpetual Help – Dr. Jose G. Tamayo Medical University. She was an Occupational Therapist by profession. She has gained a lot of experience in dealing with different kinds of behavior, adults and children alike. Through this, she is able to reach out to the children with ease. Her creative mind and knowing the right approach to each and every student allows her to enter their world. She is able to strike a balance and establish a teacher-friend like relationship with the students. Through her skill in communication and good command of the language, she is able to get the students’ undivided attention and able to teach them effectively. At the same time, the students are able to feel her nurturing concern for them which can be attributed to her passion in caring for children and her love for teaching.
Organisational Structure
The Educational Rockstars
Christina “Tin’ Bacolod Labrador
Principal
Ms. Tin has earned a Masters of Arts Major in Psychology from University of Santo Tomas and graduated with honors (Cum Laude) of Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Palawan State University, Philippines. She is a dedicated and influential leader who is able to inspire the team through leading by example. Teaching has always been her passion because she believes that this is a great avenue for her to reach out and create a positive impact to people’s lives.
Jocelyn "Joy" Sulit - Tayer
Assistant School Principal - Primary
Ms. Joy is a graduate in Bachelor Of Science in Occupational Therapy from University of Perpetual Help – Dr. Jose G. Tamayo Medical University. She was an Occupational Therapist by profession. She has gained a lot of experience in dealing with different kinds of behavior, adults and children alike. Through this, she is able to reach out to the children with ease. Her creative mind and knowing the right approach to each and every student allows her to enter their world. She is able to strike a balance and establish a teacher-friend like relationship with the students. Through her skill in communication and good command of the language, she is able to get the students’ undivided attention and able to teach them effectively. At the same time, the students are able to feel her nurturing concern for them which can be attributed to her passion in caring for children and her love for teaching.
Sulochana "Sulo" Naidu D/O Letchumanapathy
English Subject Head / Secondary OIC
Ms. Sulo is a graduate of Specialist Diploma in Applied Learning and Teaching from Republic Polytechnic and also earned a Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. She also has a Diploma in Life Coaching which is her foundation when coaching the Upper Primary students. She has a deep love for the English language which she generously shares and inspires the students with. She is a dedicated teacher and encourages her students to continue learning and not to limit their learning within the school only. She may be strict, but deep within this facade comes from her bigger desire to build the character of each and every student we have.
Alexandra "Alex" Kasilag
English Teacher
Ms. Alex is a graduate of Bachelor of Arts degree with major in English under CAP College Philippines. She also has a Certification in Early Childhood Care and Education from Advent Links SAUC Pte Singpore. Her teaching experience in pre-school students has contributed to her warm reception and sensitivity to the children’s needs. Through this, our lower level students are able to gradually adjust to primary school life. Ms. Alex is very patient with all her students and is able to ensure that each one is attended to and that nobody is left behind. She has a good command of the English language which allows her to capture her student’s attention. Above all, Ms. Alex has earned her students love and respect to reciprocate the open arms that she extends to each and every student she has.
Swati “Swati”Jain
English Teacher
Ms. Swati has 5 years teaching experience, in and out of Singapore. She was exposed to teaching various nationalities of different ages thus can easily reach out to anyone. To someone who is passionate with what she is doing, it does not come as a surprise to see her eagerness to come to class and be with her students. She is eager to share her love of the English language with her students with the hopes of opening their eyes to appreciate the language as well. At the end of the year, she aims to see her students grow in their love of the language in reading, vocabulary and have the ability to comfortably express themselves in the English language.
Ms. Swati graduated with a degree in Bachelor of Arts from Maharishi Dayanand, Saraswati Univiersity. She has also earned a diploma in TESOL from London Teacher Training College with a Certificate (Basic) from Early Childhood Care and Education from YMCA.
Kristel Ivy “Kristel” Conado
English Teacher
Ms. Kristel has earned her Masters in Business Administration from San College, Philippines and graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration Major in Marketing Degree from University of the Philippines, Visayas. Currently she is pursuing TESOL course to further develop her craft. Just as she is passionate with improving her craft and learning, so is she with teaching. Believing that everything should be done out of love, Ms. Kristel is a great teacher who not only assists the students achieve success, but encourages each student to become better persons as well through her example of love and concern for them.
Pria "Pria" Krishnan
English Teacher / Youngstarters Enrichment Class
Ms. Pria is a graduate of Bachelor of Business in Human Resource and Business Law from Murdoch University. When the Pandemic started, Ms. Pria resigned from her position to join the Singapore Task Force in beating Covid-19. This does not mean however that she has given up her love for teaching. Her decision to help just shows how wonderful of a person she is, which is another indication that she is a good teacher who will be a great example to our students. With Ms. Pria’s down to earth and caring personality in addition to her teaching experience in Pre School and Lower Primary, she was immediately able to gain the love and trust of her students. She is very patient and hands on and does not mind whether she walks barefooted as long as she is able to tend to the needs of her students.
Shree Nidhi "Nidhi" Rai
English Teacher
Ms. Nidhi is the youngest member of the Happy Dream Team. She has completed her Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management from Temasek Polytechnic in 2019 but she knows that her learning does not end there. Currently, Ms. Nidhi is taking up her Diploma in Education to further improve her skills and knowledge in teaching as well as classroom management. Although still young, she is able to teach EMS (English, Math and Science) in both Primary and Secondary levels. Ms. Nidhi has a strong personality who believes that instilling discipline while rewarding good behaviour is a crucial part of learning.
Low “Wai Chung” Wai Chung
Mathematics Teacher
Mr. Wai Chung is a graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Sciences from University of Southampton. He believes that the best way to learning something is by teaching. He takes his work seriously and a patient person and ensures that all the students specially under his care is attended to. He has a nurturing character and brings his smile with him everyday which explains why his students freely approach him and find refuge in him.
Lee "Jerron" Kah Loong
Mathematics Teacher
Mr. Jerron, a graduate of Bachelor of Technology in Electronics Engineering from the National University of Singapore, has more than 10 years of experience teaching Mathematics and English in Primary, Secondary and O levels. With his dedication to continued education and love of learning, Mr. Jerron also facilitated his students’ learning in their preparation for several examinations such as AEIS, S-AEIS and JPACT. Although quiet and serious in nature, there is no doubt that he is very committed in instilling knowledge to his students that he knows will help them a great deal in the future.
Hermilita "Lhen" Mendoza
Filipino and Science Teacher
Ms. Lhen is a graduate in Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from University of Caloocan, Philippines. She has a rich experience in teaching students from primary level to university students. She is able to reach out to all ages and engage them to learn and appreciate the Philippines, its language, people and its culture alike. She is understanding and ready to extend a helping hand that is why her students are able to approach her for anything.
Medelyn "Medelyn" Ruth Azucena
Social Studies Teacher
Ms. Meds has earned a Master of Arts in Educational Psychology from the University of the Philippines and a graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Economics from Polytechnic University of the Philippines. She also studied Early Childhood Care and Education from Asian International College. Armed with 16 years of experience teaching Social Studies, Economics, and Christian Living, she is able to develop creative lessons that focus on core subjects and age-appropriate activities that develop the children’s physical, intellectual, emotional and social growth. Ms. Meds is compassionate and is adept at understanding her student needs and behaviour.
Marrie Aines "Mae" Juni
Science Teacher
Ms. Mae completed as Associate in Computer Technology in STI. She homeschooled her son together with other students and did a lot of volunteer work. Through this, she was able to unravel the joy in teaching and interacting with people. True enough, her patience and happy disposition has made her one teacher that students listen to and approach.
Chandana "Chandana" Letha Dileep
Science Teacher
Ms. Chandana is an encouraging educator dedicated to help each and every child reach their full potential. She is flexible to ensure that every students’ learning style and abilities are addressed, regardless of their academic capabilities or challenges. She loves the English language and is committed to providing a well-balanced, supportive and engaging learning environment for all students to improve their English language. She believes that “Teachers encourage minds to think, hands to create and hearts to love”. For sure, our students will have a great time learning with her.
Ms. Chandana completed her Bachelor of Education and Masters of Science in Physics from Mahatma Gandhi University. She also earned a CELTA Certification.
Fritzi Anne "Fritzi" Rosario
Filipino and Science Teacher
Ms. Fritzi Anne Rosario has been in the Education industry for almost 14 years. She is a graduate of Hotel and Restaurant Management from Trinity University of Asia in the Philippines. Aside from being a part of a family of Educators, Ms Fritzi pursued Education as she believes that we have been gifted a beautiful life to be a good steward and for her, she’ll be able to answer to that call by making a difference through education.
Having a motherly approach, Ms Fritzi trusts that it is important to consider the students’ needs and to address their differences when it comes to their learning. As a teacher, she does not just focus on academic development, but prioritizes character and values formation of her students too. She makes sure that her students will be able to apply their learnings beyond the four corners of the classroom, where the real journey begins.
Ms Fritzi’s goal is to touch the lives of her students and become a channel of blessing for them to have a positive outlook in life and be able to guide them to be successful in their chosen fields.
Catherine "Betsy" Abalde
S.T.A.R. Teacher
Ms. Betsy has 21 years of teaching experience. She has taught children of different levels, from pre-schoolers to secondary students. She loves teaching and sharing her knowledge to her students, She is not just a teacher who teaches but she is an “Awakener” who assists her students to develop and rediscover themselves and awaken the probable skills which are left hidden. She believes that “A teacher’s name will be etched in the students’ mind, but a Great Teacher who brings wisdom, laughter and great affection will be etched in the students’ hearts and mind”. Let us look forward to this Great Teacher who will touch your child’s heart.
Ms. Betsy completed her degree in Elementary Education from Cebu Normal University, Philippines. She has also completed her Masters in Arts in Teaching Physical Education from South Western University, Philippines and recently earned her diploma in Professional Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education (Childcare).
Lim “Jing” Yu Jing
S.T.A.R. Teacher
Ms. Jing breathes and lives Art. She has taught students of different ages to know about art. She is able to teach different mediums such as painting, drawing, clay, cement planter and the like. In the process, she is able to let her students explore and express themselves through art. For Ms. Jing, her motto is: To embrace mistakes in Art. There is always room for growth. So one does not need to be afraid to explore and know oneself even more.
Ms. Jing earned her degree in Bachelor of Arts from Goldsmiths Colleges University of London/La Salle College of the Arts and Diploma in Fine Arts from La Salle College of the Arts.
Emily Ann “Ane” Lagumen Palaruan
S.T.A.R. Teacher
Ms. Ane is a seasoned and passionate dancer, artist, dance pedagogue, dance trainer, mentor and choreographer and fond of cultural, traditional and ethnic dances. She has worked and danced with different dance genres, dancers of all levels and people of different cultural backgrounds. Her cross-cultural exposure has contributed to her deep love and passion for different arts and cultures which she would like to share with her students and let them experience the joy of the arts as well. Aside from the arts, she would like to impart godly values to the kids and model a godly life to the HFSE community as well.
Ms. Ane has earned her Masters in Performing Stage Arts Eurythmy from Alanus Hachschule and Diploma in Eurythmy from Alanus Hachschule. She also has a diploma in Dance from University of the Philippines, Diliman.
The Enthusiastic Non-Teaching Staff
Joanalyn "Jill" Sulit
Compliance Officer
Ms. Jill is a graduate of Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering from University of Perpetual Help System Laguna. She is very organized and well versed with process making. She has an eye for detail and works closely with Admin & Operations. She is a silent worker who is committed and dedicated and ensures that the school operates smoothly and able to cater to all its HFSE Community and its Partners.
Emi Lou “Elou” Yan
Human Resource Executive
Ms. Elou is a graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology with Magna Cum Laude honor from Far Eastern University, Philippines. Her working experience in different departments has prepared her to adapt to any given circumstance. She is very dedicated and focused and can be depended on. She is accommodating and receptive that is why the students are able to approach her for any assistance needed.
Maria Luz "Luz" Pizana
Accounts Officer
Ms. Luz is a graduate with Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy from University of Bohol, Philippines. She is dedicated and committed and always ready to help. Aside from her fascination in numbers, she also has a big heart for the students and would pause whatever she is doing to assist any child in need.
Lucila "Lucille" Arellano
Student Affairs Officer
Ms. Lucille is a graduate with Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy from Polytechnic University of the Philippines. She has excellent interpersonal skills and strong inclination to help which brought forth establishment of good relationships within and outside the HFSE Community. She is naturally warm hearted and you will definitely agree with us on this once you meet her.
Christine "Tintin" Oco
Admissions Officer
Ms. Tintin is a graduate in Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from Philippine School of Business Administration. She has more than 15 years in the finance industry. She is one of the many pleasant faces who greet our students every day as they come in. She has an eye for details and she is able to assist the school to ensure that the Safe Management Measures is in place, from checking their temperature, to sanitizing their hands and checking in on the Contract Tracing. Ms. Tintin is our reliable member who is always ready to assist any child in need
Mark John-John “John” Arciaga Sulit
Inventory and Facilities Officer
Mr. John Sulit has just earned a Bachelor’s Degree on Business Management, with second class honors, from the University of Northampton. Youngest he may be, he is a familiar face to the HFSE Community already since he has been assisting HFSE from time to time alongside his studies. He is a great media creator. Moreso, he is an ever dependable and sought after Admin team member who will welcome you with a smile.
Jocel "Jocel" Peciller
Facilities and Admin Assistant
Mr Jocel has completed his Higher Nitec in Information Technology from the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) at College East in 2018 and will be persuiting a part-time diploma in a local Polytechnic once he has gained adequate knowledge and experience in the workforce. He has a light personality, which makes him easy to work with, and has shown great intiative in his task. Mr Jocel has also shown enthusiasm in dealing with the students and would
see to it that he understands and tends to their needs to the best
of his abilities.
Clark Kiervin "Kier" Oliquino
Virtual Assistant - Graphics
Jo Ann "Jo" Clemente
Virtual Assistant - Academics
John Lloyd “Lloyd” Tulang
Virtual Assistant - Graphics