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“I was a teacher for 10 years. After fulfilling my teaching bond, I was curious to explore other creative pursuits and utilise the skills I had gained over the years. Should I stay in education, or try something else?”
“Luckily, I met a passionate and nurturing teacher at Nanyang Girls’ High School during my lower secondary years. Her lines of encouraging words after each essay, poem or song I submitted consistently motivated me to put in more effort in the learning of the language.”
Story first appeared on MajulahMelayu.SG Rashid Rahim, better known as Achito-san, is a vibrant figure in Singapore’s creative scene, weaving together threads of art, music and community engagement…