Michelle Speck graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University in Ontario, Canada with a Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology and Physical Education. She completed her education degree at Canisius College in New York State, USA specializing in Elementary Education. She holds a specialist certification in Health and Physical Education. Before joining SIS, Ms. Speck spent 10 years in elementary education primarily teaching Grade 4 as well as 3 years as a Health and Physical Education teacher to middle and high school students at various private schools in Ontario, Canada.

David Swanson has been a passionate educator for over 16 years in South Korea. He finds teaching young learners the most rewarding, focusing on the importance of social and emotional learning. Having a double M.Ed. in Teaching English Learners and Early Education, he is especially skilled with ELLs, kindergarten, and young students. 

Shan Subramaniam graduated from Chares Stuart University Australia with a Masters In Business Administration. He also completed a Bachelor in Economics with an additional qualification in Human Resource Management from Universiti Malaya. Prior to joining at SIS, he taught at International schools in Malaysia for 12 years and 1 year in Singapore for IGCSE, A-Level, and IB business and economics subjects.

Ananthan has spent the last 15 years working in various educational settings in Malaysia. He has taught Mathematics and Additional Mathematics and served as a Key Stage Coordinator at an international school in Selangor. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Electronics - Mechatronics) from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia and a Cambridge International Certificate in Teaching and Learning (CICTL). He is currently pursuing his National Professional Qualification for Senior Leadership (NPQSL).

Originally from Newcastle in the UK, Victoria Forster has also spent 10 years living in Perth, Western Australia, before moving to Malaysia in 2018. Before joining SIS, she taught in the UK, Australia and an International School in Shah Alam. she lives here with her 2 year old son and husband, who is a chef. She studied English Literature and Spanish at Cardiff University, then went on to get her PGCE from Northumbria University. she also holds a Cambridge Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA), as well as an Advanced Diploma in Teaching Adult Literacy.

Lai Ming Wei holds a Degree in Education, major in Early Childhood Education. She has 4 years of experiences working with children aged between 1- 12 years old. Focusing on language teaching (mandarin, english), and social- behavioral management. 

She believes that children's social and emotional development is crucial, and effective learning can only take place when they feel secure in their school environment. She strives to create a classroom that serves as a safe space for students to express their feelings and be themselves.

Lauris Adele is an international educator passionate about teaching and exploring new places. Her teaching philosophy is simple: meet students where they are and help them grow, so they’re ready for whatever comes next. She holds a Master of Arts in Education from California State University and a Bachelor of Science from Arizona State University, plus a teaching credential with TESOL from California State. She has been an educator since 2001, but for the past 9 years, she has had the joy of teaching in Egypt, Kosovo, and now Malaysia.

Nicole graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education and recently just finished her professional certificate in Special Needs Education. She has 6 years of working experience in Early Childhood and Elementary. She was a freelance tuition teacher for about a year before joining a school that offered an afterschool program for elementary students. In her 5 years there, she was the class teacher for 5 year olds in the morning, and a class teacher for Daycare students from Primary 1-4 in the afternoon.