Tina Tan
Tina is the Director of a social enterprise, Shed Training
and Consultancy. She is an ADHD and special needs parent coach and consultant. She has a degree in Social Work
and Psychology and is currently pursuing her Master of Arts in Special
Educational Needs with the University of South Wales, under a scholarship with
DAS Academy.
She has experience supporting families with children with
ADHD and special educational needs since 2013 and has conducted numerous
workshops with parents and educators on understanding and managing ADHD
learners. Tina is also an accredited Triple P Trainer with the
Ministry of Social and Family Development since 2015 and has conducted parent
seminars and parent consultations under this program. Tina has conducted workshops for church children's ministry volunteers since 2021. Together with her husband Frankie, they mentor many young couples, men's groups and women in their faith journeys. She is a mother of 3 boys aged 22, 21 and 16.
Tina is also an active volunteer, serving with SPARK, a charity supporting ADHD families, as well as being a COMPASS Council member
under the Ministry of Education, supporting school parent support groups. She
is currently catalysing the formation of school-based parent peer support
groups for parents whose children have ADHD, SEN or challenging behaviour.
She is a founding member of SGFamilies, a ground up movement
supporting parents. Tina facilitates a monthly online support group for parents
whose children have mental health struggles like anxiety, depression,
isolation, self-harm, suicide ideation and attempts. It is Tina’s passion to support carers and caregivers in the
area of levelling up their skills to manage ADHD, SEN and mental health
concerns.
Parents and educators who listen to Tina often feedback that
her presentations are engaging and easily understandable. They benefit from
listening to her relevant examples and explanations which help make the
concepts taught more applicable.
- M.A. (SEN/ALNs), University of New South Wales (DAS Academy Scholar) [2023-2026]
- B.Social Work & Psych. (Hons), National University of Singapore
Elvin Foong
Currently pursuing a Master of Divinity degree at Singapore Bible College, Elvin has served as a full-time Children’s Programmes Coordinator in a local church, where he got to impact and encourage families. His dream is to resource, train and inspire parents towards re-building the family altar.
He has over a decade of experience in strategic planning as well as human resource and talent management in his previous role as a HR policy officer in the Republic of Singapore Air Force.
Incorporating his background in the corporate sector as well as his experience in ministry, Elvin brings a unique and holistic view to churches and organisations as a consultant and thought leader. He is especially passionate about seeing Christians grow in Biblical literacy, and hopes to pursue a PhD in the area of Practical Theology in the near future.
- M.Div., (Biblical Studies), Singapore Bible College (Yr 4)
- B.Arts (Merit) English Language, NUS
- Strategic Human Resource Management, NUS Business School
Esther Foong
Esther has held head of department and policy officer portfolios in her 14 years service in the public school education system. She was recognised for spearheading many community projects, including character and citizenship assessment framework, student leadership programmes, parent-partnership programmes and more.
An elected valedictorian for her cohort in the Future Leaders Programme in MOE, Esther left public service in 2017 to focus fully on equipping and supporting families.
Esther is currently a part-time lecturer at the National Institute of Education, where she supervises and grades trainee teachers for their teaching practicum. At MOE’s invitation, she also sits on the School Advisory Committee for 2 local primary schools.
- B.Arts (Hons) Chinese Studies & Education, NTU
- Distinction for Teaching Practicum
- Lecturer at National Institute of Education
- Certificate in Advanced Psychological First Aid (APFA)
