About

Dawn Fung founded Homeschool Singapore. She was one of the key leaders in the Singapore homeschooling landscape in the early 2010s-2020s. She has spoken at various international events. She believes that education reform begins in the family and every child should have every right to great education. She runs two companies, ParentED International and Little U, focusing on personalising care for parenting, teaching and children’s education for all. She provides consultation to individuals and companies on human resource development with a unique unschooling/homeschooling approach. Dawn Fung homeschools her three children and is based in Singapore.

Life Work

“My dream is to see education reform in Singapore, where every child, parent and educator have full rights and access to great education. Great education is centred around people care. Learning and teaching are customised to the individual who is an involved collaborator of that process. The process of great education is slow, careful, useful, beautiful. Like a skilled craftsman at work, great education brings forth wisdom, the highest form of lifelong learning. It leaves no person behind. It is ever mindful of a journey that takes patience, courage and love to develop. 

These are the ways I advocate and initiate education reform: I teach and I offer consultation. Teaching and consultation are huge umbrellas that overlap. I see these two practices organised around mentoring, coaching, instructing, creating. I work with people of all ages – parents and their children from preschoolers to adults. My desire is to see individuals grow in their potential and in the direction of their gifting. My approaches include building from the ground up communities who take the vision of great education seriously, and creating content – books, events, projects, writings – that reflect my passion.”

Portfolio

BUSINESSES
Little U (registered 2021)
ParentED International (registered 2021)

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SPEAKING
2023 – The Future of Parenting Summit
2022 – Homeschool Convention 2022 – Asia Edition
2021 – The C.E. Talk (July 10)
2021 – Quality Learning Conference, Taiwan (June 18-20)
2021 – Homeschool Convention, Singapore (April 9)
2020 – Homeschooling Conference (July 13-19)
2020 – CONNECT Homeschooling and Intentional Parenting Summit (July 3-5)
2020 – Homeschool Global Summit (June 29- July 8)
2019 – Philippine Homeschool Convention
2019 – Homeschool Global Summit
2017 – Homeschool Convention, Singapore

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MENTORING
2021 – present – ParentED.sg (Co-Founder)
2021 – 2022 – Homeschool Alumni Start Up Team
2020 – 2022 – The Socially Awkward Podcast
2018 – present – Little U (Founder)
2013 – 2021 – HomeschoolSingapore.sg (Founder, Organiser)

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ORGANISING
2022 – Homeschool Convention 2022 – ASIA EDITION (under the Homeschool Alumni SG)
2021, Dec 1 – ParentED.sg Festival 2021
2020 – Homeschool E-Convention, Singapore (with Mark Lim)
2019 – Homeschool Convention, Singapore
2018 – Homeschool Convention, Singapore
2017 – Homeschool Convention, Singapore

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TEACHING
2018 – present – Little U (preschool, primary, teens, tertiary, families)
2013 – present – co-ops

WRITING
2022 – 100 Days of Wisdom
2021 – Homeschooling in Singapore: An Education (book published by Word Image)
2020 – Parenting The Heart (campaign creation, direction, editing)
2019 – Irrevocable Gifts (book published by The Group)

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INTERVIEWS
2023, Jan 20 – “Moving through Reimagining Education with Dawn Fung” by Andreea Gatman for Kubrio
2021, Jul 20 – “Eschewing mainstream educational environments for homeschooling” by Jia Xin Gan for The Home Ground Asia
2021, Jan 11 – With Nicole, Noreen, Nicole, Zul, Pris, Jaylee for their Year 2 Mass Communication, Ngee Ann Polytechnic
2020, Oct 20 – With Jenni Ho-Huan for The Cathedral Podcast
2020, Sep 9 – With Aaron Ng for Focus on the Family’s ParentED Podcast
2020, Jul 2 – With Jenni Ho-Huan for the Cathedral Podcast (written version)
2020, Apr 23 – With Amelia Teng for The Straits Times (full transcript)
2020, Mar 29 – With Venessa Lee for The Straits Times (full transcript)
2019, Oct 21 – With Samantha Ramos-Zaragoza for Metro.Style (full transcript)
2019, Oct 4 – “Step Inside a Homeschool Home“ by The Homeschool Gazette
2018, Sep 26 – With Claudia Jardin for BBC Brasil (full transcript)
2016, Oct 30 – “When School is Right At Home” by Venessa Lee for ST Life
2014, Sep 7 – “Zoo lessons for kids taught at home” by Amelia Teng for ST

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MUSIC/SONGWRITING
2020 – Blood & Iron (live performance only)
2013 – Family Song (Chinese)
2013 – The Last Morning (re-release on cassette)
2013 – In the Evening Sun
2009 – The Last Morning

Featured in
2016, Jul 3 – Creative Christians “Arts and Faith: Dawn Fung”
2016, Jun 10 – Ziknation “Dawn Fung – Strange Fire // Live Session Voyage”
2016, Jan 1 – Mackerel “Dawn Fung: Simple Beginnings”

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Interview with Andreea Gatman

In this episode of "Moving through Reimagining education with children, parents, and facilitators from Kubrio" we meet Dawn Fung. In my opinion, this episode is about freedom as learning, it is about learning as LIFE, and as adults dreaming a better way.
Andreea Gatman
Founder, ActOnLearning

Testimonials

“As Founder of Homeschool Singapore, Dawn has built a strong community that has been a support and encouragement to my family. She is a visionary with a clear perspective of what education is and how it should be like in Singapore. Dawn has contributed much to the education sector, and her heart for people and her zest for learning is an empowering force wherever she goes!”
Mark LimDirector of The Social Quotient
“Dawn is a visionary and such an inspiration for us at the Socially Awkward Podcast. She sees things not as they are but what they can be, mentoring and giving advice to help us improve and excel.“
John Teoh, 20Producer of Socially Awkward Podcast
“Dawn is attentive to the inclinations of children and youths, and seeks to provide the necessary opportunities to develop their full potential. She is diligent and thorough, attentive to details yet bears the big picture in mind. Her professionalism and dedication of her craft ensures that she will follow through what she has committed herself to.”
Audrey Chua-TeoHomeschooling Parent of 3
"Dawn puts in her heart and soul when she engages my children. Five of my older children have worked with Dawn. She is so sharp that she could discover giftings my children have that I had no idea about. She is also known to give more than what we expect of her. I highly recommend her!"
Tsui Ling HoyMum of 6, Homeschool Consultant
"Dawn is a brilliant and insightful homeschooler who spearheaded and, also, successfully built up a cohesive homeschooling community. She has inculcated a culture where the members uphold, encourage and strengthen one another with our gifts and passions. She is known to be dedicated, detailed and decisive."
Madeline Ang Writer, Poet
"Dawn is very committed and passionate about education. Her recommendations of books had played a vital role in understanding my homeschooling style. Her eye for spotting potentials in kids and parents had helped me become a more confident educator. Her passion shows through her lessons too. My children always come out of her lessons inspired and empowered."
Jacqueline LimEarly Childhood Practitioner
"Dawn is an enabler; she has encouraged my children and I to indulge in "non-essential" pursuits that resulted in a thriving home-based business. Her generosity and eagerness to see people succeed is what is needed in a competitive environment like ours."
Felicia TanHead Baker of It's All Good
"Dawn was instrumental in materialising ‘Fun-filled Math Conversations With Your Child’ from an idea into a book. Not only did she encourage me, but she also helped me to layout, format, read and edit the book. Without her, I wouldn't have undertaken this project and missed out on the fun of writing a book, and sharing about the fun I had in homeschooling my son. Thanks Dawn!"
Wendy KohAuthor of Fun-Filled Math Conversations with your Child
"Dawn is very knowledgeable in the area of the local school system and homeschooling. She gives me a different perspective in education and parenting. She allows time and space for me to contemplate and make decisions without being forceful or pressurising. Speaking to her is always a reflective, refreshing and inspiring experience."
Jace LowEducator
"Aunty Dawn has been very helpful. I really value her perspective as a mentor because she not only encourages, but asks questions, and gives helpful tips! She's a visionary, and it's helpful to hear from someone who thinks big, and is not afraid to do so."
Rebecca Teoh, 17Homeschool Alumni
"Aunty Dawn is so kind and thoughtful to me. She lets me play with Paul. I am really grateful for Aunty Dawn who mentored me. I love her smile and laughter. Thank you Aunty Dawn for blessing me. You are so encouraging to me. Thank you for teaching me. I am looking forward to BORED 3. I can't wait to see Aunty Dawn at the homeschool convention next year."
Li-Ann, 15Homeschool Teen
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