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Our story

Here at PIEX, we are incredibly passionate about introducing the next generation of lifelong learners to the wondrous and impactful world of modern technology. Our programs allow children to learn through play and children use their creativity while developing their physical, cognitive and emotional strengths. We aim to foster knowledge, skills and capacities and develop integrated strategies for critical and creative thinking. We encourage children to persevere through challenges that extend beyond their normal capabilities.

Our Founder

Liling has always had a passion for the learning and development of kids. She knew that she wanted to work with kids at a very young age. Initially, she spent almost four years in the finance industry working as a financial adviser. The turning point of her life came in December 2015 when she visited and spent her Christmas with the orphans in Cambodia. The event rekindled her love for kids and the desire to have a positive impact on children’s life. She left her finance career in February 2016 and started to pursue her passion. To further equip herself to work with the children, she completed a Master of Education at UTS. Over the years, she and her team collaborated with teachers, principals, lecturers and students to design and develop a unique, CROSS-CURRICULAR STEAM education program under PIEX Education. The programs were implemented in primary schools in Australia with positive feedback from children and parents alike. She wishes to use her knowledge to help develop both coaches and children as aspiring and successful future leaders.

Our Team

Our qualified and passionate team are here to guide your children into the future using creative and interactive teaching practices.

Liling Ong

Founder

Liling has always had a passion for learning and development of kids. She knew that she wanted to work with kids at a very young age. However, she was influenced by her parents, spent much of her early career and education in business and finance, working as a financial adviser. The turning point of her life came in December 2015 when she visited and spent her Christmas with the orphans in Cambodia. The event rekindled her love for kids and the desire to have a positive impact in children’s life. She left her well paid finance career in February 2016 and started to pursue her passion. Today, she runs PIEX Education full time while looking to pursuing her PhD soon. She completed her Master in Education (Learning and Leadership) UTS in June 2020. She wishes to use her knowledge to help develop both coaches and children as aspiring and successful future leaders.

May Wing Lim

Malaysian Partner

May Wing, a dedicated professional with nearly two decades in education, possesses a fervent commitment to nurturing young minds and fostering comprehensive development. She boasts specialized qualifications from both the United States, where she focused on Early Childhood Education and the Montessori method, and France, where she delved into child and adolescent psychology. May Wing's pursuit of knowledge extends to leadership and business programs, including the Innovative Leaders San Francisco Immersion and the ESMT Smart Business Leader's Programme in Berlin. Her academic journey culminated in a B.Sc. (HONS) in Psychology from L’Université Catholique de Lyon in France, complemented by proficiency in the French language.

Dr. Bronwen Wade-Leeuwen

Adviser

Bronwen Wade-Leeuwen received her PhD from School of Education, Macquarie University. Bronwen presents ‘creativity’ workshops at several international and national conferences around the world since 2009. In 2015, she presented workshops in Portugal, Madrid and at London University. 2016, Bronwen is invited to present at British Columbia University, Vancouver and ULAC. Bronwen’s PhD research (2010-2015) is in Visual and Creative Arts Education, School of Education, Faculty of Human Sciences, Macquarie University, Sydney. Bronwen is currently a Research Fellow in Science education where she is evaluating the National Indigenous Science Education Program (NISEP) examining the retention and aspirations of low socio-economic students particularly, Indigenous youth.

Vincent Lim

Adviser

Vincent Lim Vincent Lim is a lawyer and fund manager in Sydney. He graduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Economics, a Bachelor of Laws and a Master of Laws. He also holds a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investments from FINSIA (Financial Services Institute of Australasia) and he has been a Fellow of FINSIA since 2002. Vincent believes that good education is a key and important contributor to a child’s development, progress and success. He also believes that the foundation for a child’s successful and brilliant future ought to be laid as early as possible in life. Whilst each child may have his or her own preferred activities, the common theme in all of the fun, exciting and affordable programs offered by PIEX is learning and progressing through sharing, collaboration and teamwork.

Gavin

Adviser

My name is Gavin McCormack. I’m currently the principal at Farmhouse Montessori School in Sydney. I am passionate about teaching and pedagogy. I have taught for over 20 years in several countries across the world. Born in England, I moved to France, Spain, Korea and Australia,, where i taught for 10 years in an Islamic school before training as a Montessori teacher where i have worked for the past 6 years. Over my years as a teacher i have hundreds of teacher training workshops in school across the globe including the U.K. France Australia, India and Nepal. I am an advocate for innovative education practices and believe strongly in development of essential skills in our students from an early age.

Annie Agnew

Adviser

I completed my initial teacher education in Hawaii and California, upgrading to a BEd in 1990 at ACU (Canberra) after returning to Australia. For a number of years, I taught in primary education in Canberra and middle school Sydney. In the years that followed, I was responsible for the development of technologies in learning, pedagogical practice and leadership at leading schools in Sydney and Canberra, K-12. In 2006, I worked for Apple, managing the Apple Distinguished educator program across Australia and New Zealand. Between leaving Apple and 2016, I held positions of leadership such as assistant Principal, Relieving Principal and Head of Diverse Learning, Literacy and Numeracy in several Sydney schools, across the Catholic and NSW Department of education sectors. I finished my Master of education (Research) and PhD at UTS in 2017 and 2020 respectively. My Phd research is about the way in which mobile technologies are being experienced by pre-adolescents.

Tan Teong Boon

Adviser

Teong Boon Tan is a veteran in field of system and software development and business with over 25 years of experience in New Zealand, China, Japan, India, Malaysia and most parts of Asia. He provides advice on matters related to IT and system development to PIEX.

Jaymie Wong

Lead Coach

Hi, I’m Jay Mie and I have a degree in Business Studies and a PERMATA certificate. In my free time, I enjoy playing Stardew Valley, Fortnite, hiking and cafe hopping. I’ve been in the education industry for 4 years and I truly enjoy working with children. As a PIEX coach, I want children to enjoy the learning process, without expectations. I like working at PIEX because I get to be creative and flexible in coming up with lesson plans that cater to the children’s needs. Being creative together with the children ignites the inner child in me which is why I enjoy my journey at PIEX.

Testimonials

Jessica Nguyen

“Working as a Lead Educator for PIEX Education that taught S.T.E.A.M to primary-aged children through a play-based learning experience was the start of my love for education in a fun and innovative environment. The emphasis on mentorship within the team was truly inspiring. I witnessed first-hand how dedicated educators were and the fostering of a culture of continuous learning and growth. This commitment to professional development allowed me to innovate constantly, creating dynamic and engaging learning experiences for our young learners. It was a privilege to be part of a team that valued mentorship, innovation, and ongoing professional growth.”

Jessica Nguyen

Reece Williams

“Working for PIEX has been the most eye-opening experience in my career, being an educator showed me what it’s like being on the other side of the classroom and let me refine my communication skills. There were opportunities for me to grow my skills in education and software development, and the team was very supportive. I’ve seen Liling make huge efforts to help other coaches too, and the opportunities are open to anyone.”

Reece Williams

Aaron Hamilton-Gold

“At PIEX, I had the incredible opportunity to inspire and educate primary school-aged children in the exciting world of coding, animation, and science. PIEX's commitment to fostering a nurturing and inclusive learning environment is truly commendable. I've witnessed first-hand the transformative power of STEAM education on young minds, watching them develop into confident problem solvers and creative thinkers. The teamwork and support at PIEX are exceptional, making it a fantastic place to work and learn. I'm proud to have been a part of the PIEX team and contribute to the future of these budding scientists and technologists.”

Aaron Hamilton-Gold

Tiffany Ho

“Working at PIEX for a year has been an enriching journey. Starting as an animator, Liling's encouragement led me to realise my passion for coding, coaching and inspiring young minds in STEAM education. Not only am I imparting knowledge to students, I also find myself learning something new each day through this incredible experience. This journey of growth and knowledge is truly unparalleled.”

Tiffany Ho