Dr Ambika Perisamy has over 43 years of experience in early childhood education. As a Senior Lecturer at ExCEL@NIEC, she is passionate about guiding ECE leaders and educators in developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills. She possesses a lifelong love for learning and teaches a variety of modules for a diploma in teaching and leadership. She has also taught degree and co-teach master programmes at SUSS and NIE.
She holds a Doctorate in Education (Leadership and Policy) from NTU Singapore, a Master’s in Education from the University of South Australia, and a Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Studies from the University of Melbourne. She has received the Leadership Award and the Golden Key International Honour for Academic Excellence from RTRC Asia and the University of South Australia, respectively.
Dr Ambika has contributed to curriculum development, leadership, and quality assurance, supporting more than 110 preschool centres. She has authored and co-authored publications on early childhood education and presents at conferences. She remains dedicated to mentoring and training educators and leaders, assisting them in their growth and ensuring they make a lasting impact.
