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Dr. Hamidah Che Abdul Hamid

Education Leader · Researcher · School Transformation

Dr. Hamidah
Che Abdul Hamid

From a rural school of 250 to one of Kelantan's largest High-Performance Schools with 1,700 students. 30 years. 4 schools. Zero failures.

Available March 2026

The Numbers

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Years in Education

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Schools Led

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Students (Current School)

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UPSR Improvement (SK Islah)

The Journey

From classroom teacher to leading one of Kelantan's premier schools — a consistent upward trajectory.

Foundation·1995 – 2004

English Teacher

Primary Schools, Kelantan

Started in the classroom teaching English. Earned a BA in English Literature while working full-time.

Growth·2004 – 2014

Senior Assistant

Primary Schools, Kelantan

A decade running curriculum, teacher development, and school admin. Completed a Master in TESL at UiTM.

Leadership·2014 – 2016

SK Temalir

Kuala Krai

First headteacher posting — a small rural school. Won a national award within two years.

250students
National PIBG Award
Impact·2016 – 2018

SK Islah

Kota Bharu

Took a school five times larger and tripled its top exam results in just two years.

300%UPSR growth
STEM Award
Innovation·2018 – 2024

SK Datu' Hashim

Kota Bharu

Six years driving digital transformation. Won the DUTA Award twice for technology in education.

1,400students
DUTA Award ×2
Mastery·2024 – Now

SK Kubang Kerian 3

Kota Bharu · SBT

Her largest school — one of Kelantan's premier High-Performance Schools.

1,700students
High-Performance

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She Didn't Just Lead Schools — She Studied What Makes Leaders Last

The Resilient Leadership Index — a mathematical framework that turns resilience into something measurable, teachable, and scalable.

3 published papers. PhD at UniSZA (final stage). She bridges academic theory and real-world school operations.

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Featured Paper

"Modelling Resilient Educational Leaders for Resilient Schools"

JMTP, UniSZA, 2022

How high-performing headteachers develop resilience during adversity — based on interviews with 7 headteachers and 2 education experts across Malaysia.

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"Resiliency is an absolute must to keep people engaged, passionate, and committed."
— From Dr. Hamidah's research, Journal of Management Theory and Practice (2022)
Free · Based on PhD Research

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Awards & Recognition

Recognised at national and state levels for excellence in education, community engagement, and digital innovation.

National PIBG Excellence

2016 · National Level

Top parent-community engagement among all primary schools in Malaysia.

STEM Principal Award

2018 · State Level

Recognised for integrating STEM education across curriculum and school culture.

01 10 DUTA

DUTA Digital Award

2021 & 2022 · State Level

Back-to-back wins for digital transformation and technology adoption in schools.

A.S.K. State Honour

Ahli Setia Mahkota Kelantan

Conferred by the Sultan of Kelantan for distinguished service to the state.

Excellent Service Awards

2000, 2007, 2018, 2025

Four-time recipient of the Anugerah Perkhidmatan Cemerlang across her career.

PhD (Final Stage)

UniSZA · Viva Passed Dec 2025

Resilient Leadership Index — a mathematical framework for measuring school leader resilience.

Common Questions

What schools typically ask before reaching out.

Why is she leaving government service?
Mandatory retirement at 60. She's not leaving — she's graduating from 30 years of public service. And she's choosing to keep leading, not stop.
Can she adapt to private school culture?
Her Diploma in Banking Studies means she thinks like a business operator, not just an educator. She's managed budgets, parent expectations, and stakeholder relationships at scale — skills that translate directly to private education.
Is she open to relocating?
Yes. She has family accommodation in the Shah Alam / Elmina area and is fully prepared to relocate to KL/Selangor for the right opportunity.
What's her English proficiency like?
BA in English Literature (UPM) + Master in TESL (UiTM) + 9 years teaching English. She's published academic papers in English. This isn't conversational fluency — it's professional-grade bilingual capability.
When exactly is she available?
March 2026. She's open to conversations now and can start immediately after her retirement date.

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30 years of operational experience. A PhD framework for building resilient schools. A track record no other candidate can match.

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