
Leadership

Sue-Lynn Ng Yap
Director and Teacher
Sue-Lynn is an early childhood educator with over 20 years of experience working with young learners. She is a passionate advocate for holistic education and believes that a child's early years lay the foundation for lifelong growth. Sue-Lynn began her teaching career in Montessori education, with experience in both Malaysia and the United States. Over the years, she has also taught English as a Second Language and trained as a special education teacher. Sue-Lynn went on to teach Mandarin Chinese to preschoolers at Avenues: The World School, a prestigious private school in New York City renowned for its language immersion program. After becoming a mother, Sue-Lynn decided to start her own school and continue doing what she loves most—nourishing, inspiring, and educating young minds.
EDUCATION
Teachers College, Columbia University
Masters of Arts in Early Childhood General & Special Education
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Western Michigan University
Bachelors of Science in Psychology, with concentrations in Behavior Analysis and Child Psychology
Minor in Family Life Education
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Montessori Centre International
International Diploma in Montessori Pedagogy
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CERTIFICATION
NY State: Birth - 2nd Grade
Early Childhood General & Special Education