Esther Lai

Esther Lai is Principal of Meridian Junior College (MJC). Since the college started operations in 2003, she has led the college to become one of the more distinguished ones in Singapore.

Ms Lai was the former principal of Tanjong Katong Secondary School (TK) which she led to become one of the country's top 20 secondary schools. Under her tenure, TK achieved the Singapore Quality Class status, Autonomous status, School Distinction Award, Best Practice Awards, Sustained Achievement Awards and to the current Band 3 in the school banding system. Upon her commencement at Meridian Junior College, several staffs from TK crossed over.

In addition to that, her relentless encouragements to her students have strived many to achieved great heights.

Prior to her service at TK, Lai was the Vice-Principal of Serangoon Junior College (SRJC).

As quoted from one student from MJC, 'Esther Rockz big time,and i'm Lovin' it!'

Lai is, in addition, an extremely supportive principal, allowing herself to be subjected to dunking for charity during the recent MJC Open House in 2007.

This year would be her last term in MJC, fueling speculations that she might be the next SAJC principal.