Good Future Begin with Proper Education
Mr James Cooke
Principal of Paragon International School
Hailing from Ireland, Mr. James Cooke has lived and worked throughout the world. Previously the owner of a successful contracting business, Mr. James discovered his passion for education while sponsoring the tuition of children at orphanages in Vietnam during the 1990s. He went on to obtain his Bachelors’ Degree in English, along with a highly-qualified teaching licensure. He subsequently obtained a Masters’ Degree in Education and will complete his Doctorate in Educational Leadership Degree in 2019. With over 15 years of expertise in international school education, including working in Vietnam and Myanmar, he commences as the Principal of Paragon International School in 2018.
Paragon School’s educators strive to help students achieve not only academic success, but to also improve social and communication skills. Under Mr. James Cooke’s tenure, parent communication is encouraged, and a more hands-on approach is adapted by teachers to become involved in other aspects of students’ lives through insightful discussion. As evidenced by the pursuit of his doctorate degree, a strong belief is held by Mr. James Cooke that learning never stops. Being both an educator and a student at the same time allows him to both sides of the coin. As Principal of the school, he strives to not only educate students, but to also inspire and motivate teachers and staff.
Never stop learning because education has the power to change the world.
Dr Ng Hien Ghim
Principal of Paragon Private Secondary School
Dr Ng Hien Ghim has over 20 years of teaching experience and was previously the Principal of a private school in Johor Bahru for over 8 years. Since graduating from Northumbria University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Finance, he embarked on his teaching career by starting up a tuition centre to teach accounting and mathematics. Teaching gives him a strong sense of achievement as he is thankful for the chance to shape the students’ future.
At Paragon schools, every decision made is for the betterment of the students. Dr Ng Hien Ghim firmly believes that having leadership and exemplary behavior are just as important as academic qualifications. Dr Ng also encourages learning outside of the classroom so that students can adapt a more practical and creative way of learning. This is in line with Paragon Education’s vision to provide holistic education in nurturing successful leaders who possess the five core values of the school. On top of that, Dr Ng’s personal goal is to align the vision of every educator at Paragon Private Secondary School in order to achieve more.
Don’t just CHANGE lives, aim to TRANSFORM them instead.
Mdm Lee Hian
School Director of Paragon Private & International School
Mdm Lee was an IT professional for over 10 years before she launched her career in the education field. With a strong inclination towards learning, Mdm Lee discovered that teaching is indeed her calling so it was only natural that she entered the education sector in the 1980s. After a long stint in Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Mdm Lee founded Beacon International College, Singapore, a private college which offers courses in Business, Design and Hospitality. Mdm Lee’s qualifications and exemplary qualities makes her the ideal candidate to drive Paragon Education towards achieving its mission and vision.
Mdm Lee believes that every student has their own strengths and customised teaching methods can help them achieve their fullest potential. Her philosophy resonates with that of Paragon Education’s mission where the school is the place to uncover the student’s potential. With a team of qualified teaching staff and counsellors, coupled with a diverse array of co-curricular activities, Paragon Education is the best choice for your child.
Passion and Love are the most basic fundamentals to have as an educator. With that spirit of caring and love, everything will flourish at the end of the day.
Mr Chong Su Min
Principal of Paragon Private Primary School
The education system of Malaysia is constantly undergoing changes and improvements and Mr Chong, who joined Paragon Private Primary School in 2017, believes that Paragon Education is the place to create impact. As a former teacher and Vice Principal at a vernacular school in Johor Bahru for the last 13 years and with overall 38 years of experience in the education line, Mr Chong will combine traditional with modern approach of teaching to achieve the students’ and school’s goals. To him,
Furthermore, a conducive learning environment is of utmost importance in a school and Paragon Education is not just a place to Teach, but to Educate as well. The motivated staff and state-of-the-art facilities truly differentiate Paragon Education from other private schools. Mr Chong sees that there are no ‘bad apples’ amongst students – it just might not be their time to shine yet. Elementary and primary institutions are the ideal place to start letting children cultivate good habits in order to become better in every aspect of their lives. Of course, the role of the parents is equally important in shaping the students.
Teaching is an enjoyment whose remuneration knows no limits – the more you contribute, the more you get back in return.
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