Amelia has been a journalist for more than a decade. She joined The Straits Times in 2011, working with the broadsheet’s graphics team before moving on to cover local news. She has written about reforms in Singapore’s education scene – from early childhood to skills training for adults, along with the societal forces that shape parenting culture and what happens in schools. She is also interested in social issues and trends that affect the lives of children and teenagers outside classrooms.