Darren Quek
Founder | FS Trainer | Research Practitioner
Darren’s Profile
✨ Experience:
The pioneer of the Forest School movement in Singapore. He broke the ice, to introduce the possibilities of Forest School for many others to follow since 2016. He has 18 years experience in the Education industry, ranging from Sports coach, to Robotics instructor, to Special Needs practitioner.
As the Principal of Forest School Singapore (2016-2024), he managed and grew the organisation strategically, towards making real impact, while not becoming a Charity.
✅ Interest:
“I love basketball and football ALOT. It is a space where I get to exercise healthy and honorable aggression. I enjoy my weekly whiskey with my friends to unwind and connect. I’m fascinated by the magic and power of poetry.”
✅ Reason for being here:
“Forest School is already a big part of who I am, as a fellow being of the Earth. It is not a separate idea or belief system anymore for me. I’m here because I’m just being myself. I enjoy this journey.”
✅ Hope for myself here:
“I hope through this journey, I will find wisdom in reconciling the work I do, and the feeling I get when I observe the struggles of the not privileged communities out there. It will be a journey.”
MORE ABOUT DARREN…
- Darren is the Practitioner Trainer for all the Trainings and Clinics.
- He handles the strategies and the overall direction of FSS.
- He manages the backend systems, communication, logistics and operations.
We also engage trusted Forest School Practitioners and Associates for projects and assignments, from within our own FSS community of coaches, leaders and practitioners.