Eileen has always been passionate about Special Education. Interviewed by Huffington Post in San Francisco as a voice for Special Education, she brings her passion back to Penang, Malaysia.

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Studying her Masters under longtime Special Ed inclusion researcher, Dr. Pam Hunt, and Integrated Play Group (IPG) creator Dr. Pamela Wolfberg, Eileen’s vision moved from “What’s the best way to teach?” to “What’s the best way to teach so that they will be part of the community and live independently?”

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In 2015, she spent her summer volunteering at Social Thinking’s Summer Day Camp at their headquarters at Stevens Creek, CA and spent her weekends volunteering at DIR Floortime playgroups.

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Prior to starting LemmeLearn in Penang, Eileen worked as a Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) at an international school in Penang and later moved to a special needs center for children and teens with special needs.

 

Eileen enjoys hiking, nerding out discussing new ideas and drinking LemmeDrink Kombucha!

An introvert, foodie, regular Penang boy who at one point of his life was struck by curiosity in understanding human interactions, behaviours and emotions which led him to his interest in Psychology. Inspired by former teachers and his own mother whose heart was in the serving field, he is now seeking his passion in related fields with the objective of learning to care and impact the lives of others. 

 

Although he is still gaining experience working with people with special needs, he is guided by a heart of empathy and compassion. He now actively picks up skills and knowledge at LemmeLearn which provides him these opportunities to learn and grow.

 

When not working, he enjoys playing football, listening to music and watching human-relationship inspired drama/movies.

Dipa started in the field of special education because of an interest in helping people, an experience that she did not expect she would find so much enjoyment in. She then pursued a Masters in Special and Inclusive Education and has since been preparing our students for inclusion in LemmeEat and Project LemmeStart work sessions. Dipa has a special eye to see and positively interpret students, helping the community see the best in them.

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An adventurer at heart, she is always up for spontaneous road trips. She also enjoys playing the veena, a classical instrument - it is one of her escapes!

Meet Sharon! She graduated with a Bachelor of Psychology (Hons) in 2018. She got to know about children with special needs during her internship, and it has sparked her interest since then.

 

Prior to joining LemmeLearn, she was working as an ABA therapist for children with Autism in KL.

 

She believes that every individual with special needs has the potential to grow when we believe in them. She is a master at helping neurodivergent students find their calm and feel safe and connected.

 

She is a foodie, good food makes her dance!

Driven by a curiosity about why people do what they do, she began her career moving across different work environments to understand how people find meaning in what they choose.

 

Working with neurodivergent individuals gave that curiosity a direction. At LemmeLearn, she now works directly with neurodivergent youth, supporting them as they navigate learning, confidence and everyday life, work that continually reminds her of the many ways growth can look.

 

Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, finding unfamiliar corners of the world, and believes a good piece of dark chocolate can shift the mood of a day.

Jasniza graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Psychology in 2016, and has many years of experience in providing early intervention services. While serving families in home settings and in private centers, she unearthed an interest int he building blocks of social-communication skills to support children with complex communication needs. Jasniza is eager to build bridges through meaningful experiences and thoroughly enjoys engaging and learning with students. 

 

One of her joys is hunting for a stellar cup of coffee!

Although Ruby is a law graduate and certified personal trainer in fitness, her interest and passion has been in supporting neurodivergent children/adults and helping them lead fulfilling and independent lives. Before joining LemmeLearn, she spent 3 years volunteering at a special needs intervention center in Penang.

 

Learning from the very best/amazing people at Lemmelearn she is committed to creating a safe, respectful, inclusive, and positive environment whilst ensuring that all individuals feel empowered and valued.

 

She is also a full time dog mom.

Desmond first got to know and interact with special needs students during his volunteering days in the LemmeLearn Inclusive Sports Class — an experience that sparked his passion for the field. Eager to learn more, he joined LemmeLearn as an intern in 2023 and has been part of the team ever since.

 

He enjoys bringing ideas to life through content creation — from filming and editing videos to designing visuals for events and programs. Alongside his creative work, he finds fulfillment in supporting students with special needs, helping them grow academically, socially, and vocationally.

 

During his free time, he enjoys listening to music and binge-watching TV shows.

 

Naomi began her journey with LemmeLearn as an intern in 2021 before graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology.

 

After exploring new experiences in F&B and education, she returned to support LemmeLearn’s administrative team. A private tutor on the side, she dreams of creating a business that integrates special needs individuals into society.

 

Naomi enjoys sipping coffee and matcha in new cafés around town.