#33 - Dick Yip, Teacher

Dick Yip shares his journey from early education in Singapore to a lifelong career in teaching. He emphasizes resilience, leadership, and dedication to students, highlighting the importance of commitment, community, and nurturing strong relationships in personal and professional life.

Five "Words of Wisdom" Quotes

1. “When Lee Kuan Yew made a call, I was reading the papers. I heard him criticizing the teachers of the time, saying that they are soft.” 
2. “I was very active scout and did a lot of things, a lot of activities.” 
3. “I told my people, my boss at the Ministry of Health, that I would like to arrange for a transfer to the Ministry of Education.” 
4. “I started in 67, went to DC and straight away got immersed into a very active, you just reading college life.” 
5. “The foundation of marriage is family. So we are talking about love. Yes. Love is important. Love is more on the emotional side, but also planning need to go into keeping this thing going.”

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