Tan Li-Cheng Nicola-Jeanne, graduated with a honours degree in Psychology and began her career in the logistics industry.  In 2004, after almost 14 years in the corporate world, she decided to venture into Early Childhood Education completing diplomas in Preschool Education and Montessori Studies.  She embarked on her “second career” at Cherrybrook Kindergarten as a teacher and eventually served in the capacity of Principal.  Realising the importance of the parents’ role in bringing up children of good character, she completed a Diploma in Family Education and was later certified as a Virtues Project facilitator.  Since 2016, she has been playing a more consultative role in the kindergarten and spends her time running Virtues Workshops and serving with the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) and Couple Mentor Journey (CMJ) at St Mary of the Angels.

Li-Cheng is passionate about the value of virtues education, especially in the formative years.  She firmly believes that the virtues are gifts that are within each of us, and our goal is to strive to bring them out in our children, in the people we encounter and most of all in ourselves.

Annabelle has served in the Ministry of Education for more than 10 years. She has taught in both co-ed and girls schools, and has reviewed and formulated education policies at MOE HQ.

In 2012, Annabelle became involved in The Virtues Project after attending the Facilitators Workshop conducted by Mojgan Tosif. Since then, she has led in the implementation of the 5 Strategies at CHIJ Our Lady Queen of Peace and uses them daily in her life.

In addition, Annabelle also finds joyfulness and purposefulness in her role as a Master Facilitator from The Virtues Project International, assisting local and overseas schools to implement The Virtues Project in their curriculum. She believes that every subject offers an opportunity for educators to build character and awaken the virtues in our children.

In 2014, as Head of Department and facilitator of The Virtues Project, Annabelle led her staff with enthusiasm and fortitude to host the ‘Bringing Character and Citizenship to Life’ symposium. Through this symposium, local and overseas School Leaders, teachers, allied educators and school counsellors, learnt how the use of the 5 Strategies in The Virtues Project can bring out the best in every child.

In recent years, Annabelle also spends her time with the Catholic community and the Special Needs community to inspire families to practise the virtues in their everyday life; to raise children of compassion and integrity in a safe and caring environment. Annabelle is thankful for these opportunities to be of service and continues to pray for certitude to guide her in her journey forward.

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