Springboard: Nor Natasha Binte Samian

Natasha has shown resilience and determination in pursuing her education despite facing childhood adversity, trauma and health challenges. Her achievements include recognition on the Director's List during her first year at ITE, receiving bursaries and Edusave awards during her ITE and polytechnic studies, and receiving the Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA) Training Award that supported her studies at polytechnic. Now a preschool teacher, she is pursuing a part-time Bachelor of Early Childhood Education at the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS). She also advocates for trauma survivors as an Alumni Leader with HCSA Dayspring – OWENA.

Fellowship Goals and Aspirations
Natasha plans to pursue courses in special needs education and trauma-informed care. She aspires to build a career that brings together education and social support, with mentorship from the Fellowship to guide her personal and professional growth.