Inspiring Teacher of English Award 2009

Award Ceremony 2009


Jointly presented by The Straits Times and the Speak Good English Movement and supported by the Ministry of Education, the Inspiring Teacher of English Award honours English teachers who have inspired their students and fellow teachers/colleagues in one way or another. Following the success of last year’s inaugural Inspiring Teacher of English Award, a total of 124 teachers were nominated for this year’s award by their students, parents and fellow teachers.

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Award Winners 2009



Mr Yew is an inspiring teacher who believes in the use of...

Mr Kelvin Yew, Millennia Institute

Mrs Cheen-Tay touches her students’ hearts so as to motivate and encourage...

Mrs Yvonne Cheen-Tay, Hong Kah Secondary School

Mr Kok is an evangelist of English whose goal is to make...

Mr Arthur Kok, Nan Hua High School

Ms Foo is a passionate learner, which results in her being an...

Ms Foo Soo Ling, Nanyang Girls’ High School

Mr Alan Johnson sees teaching as a personal calling.

Mr Alan Johnson, St. Joseph’s Institution

Ms Toh is a young and energetic teacher who constantly engages her...

Ms Toh Ji Rong, Greenridge Secondary School

Ms Chan is a creative teacher who goes beyond merely using textbooks...

Ms Chan May Ling, Clementi Primary School

Mdm Jaswinder has 22 years of teaching experience and still retains the...

Mdm Jaswinder Khosa, Huamin Primary School

Mr Ong grew up in a Mandarin-speaking home, which gave him very...

Mr Ong Chin Meng, Anderson Junior College

Mr Bell encourages his students to think critically and adopt greater responsibility...

Mr Adrian Bell, Anderson Junior College