Featured Teachers
Meet the PE teachers and teacher-coaches who have been honoured for their outstanding contributions to physical education.
President's Award for Teachers (PAT)
Francis Tang (President's Award for Teacher 2020)
Francis embraces the following philosophy, “Every student can and wants to learn, and every teacher wants to and can teach well.”
Francis constantly adopts innovative approaches in engaging his students during his lessons and CCA, shaping the character of his students and Water Polo boys.
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Nasrun Mizzy (President's Award for Teacher 2022)
"Despite all the challenges they face, challenges that would buckle even us as adults, these kids put up a brave front to show up in school, day after day.
They somehow find the strength to come to school to learn in spite of what they go through at home. And if they have the resilience to keep going, we will do all we can as a school to support them."
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Outstanding Youth in Education Award (OYEA)
Alex Ang Kok Wee (Outstanding Youth in Education Award 2020)
"As teachers, we are role models to our students. When they see us striving for the same goal, this triggers their empathy. I have enlisted my fellow teachers to engage in strenuous outdoor activities like dragon boating and kayaking, which has a surprisingly positive multiplier effect!
When our students see us struggle through the same difficulties, it makes them believe they can achieve what they want if they set their minds to it — and that we teachers will walk alongside with them in their journeys."
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Fellow of AST
Jason Fellow of AST (2023)
Mr Jason Lum, is the first PE teacher to be awarded the recipient of the Fellow of Academy of Singapore Teachers, the highest level recognition award by AST.
"There will be challenges, moments when doubt whispers in your ear. But with dedication, a positive spirit, and the support of a strong community, we can achieve anything through collective efficacy. Let's continue to aspire to be better teachers, shape young lives through the power of movement, and transform the future of PE education."
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Damon Fellow of AST (2025)
Damon’s philosophy of professional learning is anchored in four principles: autonomy, authenticity, social interaction and relatedness.
He believes teachers learn best when they take ownership of their growth, when learning is connected to their practice, when they can exchange ideas with peers, and when they feel part of a wider community.
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Outstanding PE Teacher Award / Outstanding Teacher-Coach Award
SPEA Winners (2015 - 2025)
Data provided courtesy of SPEA
Salutation | Name | School | Award Type | Year |
Mr | Ong Wei Loon Daryl | Fuhua Pri Sch | SPEA Oustanding PE Teacher Award (Merit) | 2025 |
Mr | Nicholas Ong | Maris Stella High Sch | SPEA Outstanding Teacher-Coach Award | 2025 |
Ms | Denise Yap | Xingnan Pri Sch | SPEA Oustanding Teacher-Coach Award | 2025 |
Mr | Muhammad Iqbal Bin Mohd Sharifuddin | Raffles Institution | SPEA Oustanding Teacher-Coach Award | 2025 |
Mr | Yeo Eng Wee | Raffles Girls’ Pri | SPEA Oustanding Teacher-Coach Award | 2025 |
Ms | Koh Phey Serh Maria | Rainbow Centre | SPEA Outstanding SPED PE Teacher | 2025 |
Ms | Siua Kian Ling, Cassandra | Cantonment Pri Sch | SPEA Outstanding PE Teacher Award | 2023 |
Ms | Mishon Lew Kooi Eng | Woodlands Pri Sch | SPEA Outstanding PE Teacher Award (Merit) | 2023 |
Mr | Shashi Kumar s/o Arumugam | ITE College East | SPEA Outstanding Teacher-Coach Award | 2023 |
Mr | Tan Ze Yi | Kheng Cheng Sch | SPEA Outstanding Teacher-Coach Award (Merit) | 2023 |
Mr | Tan Yew Hwee | Victoria Junior College | SPEA Outstanding Teacher-Coach Award (Merit) | 2023 |
Mr | Lok Chee How | Canberra Sec Sch | SPEA Outstanding Teacher-Coach Award (Merit) | 2023 |
Mr | Rodney Yeo Chin Koon | Northlight Sch | SPEA Outstanding PE Teacher Award | 2021 |
Mr | Siah Kai Ming | ITE College West | SPEA Outstanding PE Teacher Award | 2021 |
Mr | Chua Kian Seng Jason | Xingnan Pri Sch | SPEA Outstanding Teacher-Coach Award | 2021 |
Mr | Ratna Suffian Ishak | ITE College East | SPEA Outstanding Teacher-Coach Award | 2021 |
Mr | Sanjay Radakrishna | Northbrooks Sec Sch | SPEA Outstanding Teacher-Coach Award | 2021 |
Mr | Ang Wei Wen Shawn | Millennia Institute | SPEA Outstanding Teacher-Coach Award (Merit) | 2021 |
Mr | Chong Zhe Bin | Raffles Institution | SPEA Outstanding Teacher-Coach Award (Merit) | 2021 |
Mr | Hariharan s/o Subramaniam | Dunman Sec Sch | SPEA Outstanding Teacher-Coach Award (Merit) | 2021 |
Mr | Tan Yee Weal | Hwa Chong Institution | SPEA Outstanding Teacher-Coach Award (Merit) | 2021 |
Mr | Zhang Zhiyang Don | Yuying Sec Sch | SPEA Outstanding Teacher-Coach Award (Merit) | 2021 |
Mr | Yue Keng Siang | ITE College West | SPEA Outstanding Teacher-Coach Award (Merit) | 2019 |
Mr | Shahizan Bin Ahmad | Damai Pri Sch | SPEA Outstanding Teacher-Coach Award (Merit) | 2019 |
Mr | Umar Abdul Hamid | Boon Lay Sec Sch | SPEA Outstanding Teacher-Coach Award (Merit) | 2019 |
SPEA Winners (1996 - 2015)
Data provided courtesy of SPEA
Mr | Mohamed Taufeek Bin Ramlan | Changkat Pri Sch | SPEA Outstanding PE Teacher Award (Primary) | 2013 |
Mr | Brian Lui Wai Mun | Northland Sec Sch | SPEA Outstanding PE Teacher Award (Secondary) | 2013 |
Mr | Jay Sng Yuan Zhi | Compassvale Pri Sch | SPEA PE Teacher Award (MERIT) | 2013 |
Mr | Muhammad Suhadi Bin Hassan | Si Ling Sec | SPEA PE Teacher Award (MERIT) | 2013 |
Mr | Lawrence Lim Bok Chong | Yuying Sec Sch | SPEA PE Teacher Award (MERIT) | 2013 |
Mr | Mohammad Nadzi Bin Abu Sujad | ITE College East | SPEA PE Teacher Award (MERIT) | 2011 |
Mr | Taufiq Bin Sanusi | Evergreen Sec Sch | SPEA PE Teacher Award (Secondary/JC - North Zone) | 2011 |
Mr | Tan Seck Heong | ACS (Barker Road) | SPEA PE Teacher Award (Secondary/JC - South Zone) | 2011 |
Ms | Lim Tien Juan | Victoria Junior College | SPEA PE Teacher Award (Secondary/JC - East Zone) | 2011 |
Mr | Chan Kok Tung Tom | Bukit Panjang Govt High | SPEA PE Teacher Award (Secondary/JC - West Zone) | 2011 |
Mr | Max Chua Thian Keong | Woodlands Pri Sch | SPEA Outstanding PE Teacher Award (Primary) | 2011 |
Mr | Victor Yeo Sing Wee | Marymount Covent Sch | SPEA PE Teacher Award (Primary - South Zone) | 2011 |
Mr | Shahizan Bin Ahmad | Pasir Ris Pri Sch | SPEA PE Teacher Award (Primary - East Zone) | 2011 |
Ms | Phoon Soe Leng Sandy | Nan Hua Pri Sch | SPEA PE Teacher Award (Primary - West Zone) | 2011 |
Mr | Lim Kern Wei, Randall | Hougang Pri Sch | SPEA Oustanding PE Teacher Award (Primary) | 2010 |
Mr | Mohamad Hairil Bin Johari | Edgefield Pri Sch | SPEA PE Teacher Award (MERIT) | 2010 |
Mr | Chua Kok Chiow | Millennia Institute | SPEA PE Teacher (MERIT) | 2010 |
Dr | Eleonor S Rivera | Serangoon Junior College | SPEA PE Teacher Award (MERIT) | 2010 |
Mr | Samri Bin Sulaiman | ITE College Central | SPEA PE Teacher Award (MERIT) | 2010 |
Mr | Ang Swee Chong | Elias Park Pri Sch | SPEA Oustanding PE Teacher Award(Primary) | 2007 |
Mr | Kwok Weng Meng Michael | Pioneer Junior College | SPEA Outstanding PE Teacher Award (Secondary/JC) | 2007 |
Mr | Lee Wei Yap Roy | River Valley Pri Sch | SPEA PE Teacher Award (MERIT) | 2007 |
Ms | Helen Low Kwee Fong | North Vista Sec Sch | SPEA PE Teacher Award (MERIT) | 2007 |
Mr | Abdul Nasir | Canberra Sec Sch | NTUC-Income SPEA Oustanding PE Teacher Award | 2005 |
Ms | Ong Mariette | Raffles Girls' School | SPEA PE Teacher Award (MERIT) | 2005 |
Mr | Chua Max | Woodlands Pri Sch | SPEA PE Teacher Award (MERIT) | 2005 |
Ms | Cheang Audrey | Nanyang Junior College | SPEA PE Teacher Award (MERIT) | 2005 |
Mr | Koh Yiak Kheng Leonard | Ngee Ann Sec Sch | NTUC-Income SPEA Oustanding PE Teacher Award | 2002 |
Mr | Wong Keng Yuin Wilbur | Maris Stella High | SPEA PE Teacher Award (MERIT) | 2002 |
Ms | Lim Hee Lean Melinda | Pasir Ris Sec Sch | SPEA PE Teacher Award (MERIT) | 2002 |
Ms | Oh See Moey | CHIJ St Nicholas Girls' Sec Sch | SPEA PE Teacher Award (MERIT) | 2002 |
Ms | Eng Jessie | Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Pri | SPEA PE Teacher Award (MERIT) | 2002 |
Ms | Foo Say Lian | CHIJ St Nicholas Girls' Pri Sch | SPEA PE Teacher Award (MERIT) | 2002 |
Mr | Ang Kwan Meng | Xin Min Sec Sch | NTUC-Income SPEA Oustanding PE Teacher Award | 2000 |
Mr | Steven Quek | Commonwealth Sec Sch | NTUC-Income SPEA Oustanding PE Teacher Award | 2000 |
Mr | K. V. Sridar | Bedok North Pri Sch | NTUC-Income SPEA Oustanding PE Teacher Award | 2000 |
Ms | Chan Wai Lin | Cedar Girls | SPEA Oustanding PE Teacher Award | 1996 |