There are lots of stories of true heroisms that affect minds of
young students, molding them to greatness and leaving them inspirations to
become heroes themselves. In one of the
more than seven thousand islands of the country, a teacher is there with a
story that needs to be told to inspire thousand others.
Diwa Learning Systems Inc. (DLSI) and Bato Balani
Foundation Inc. (BBFI) once again open its search for true heroes of our
generations, the teachers with its The Many Faces of the Teacher program.
Now on its 12th year, “The Many Faces of the
Teacher” (TMFT) is an advocacy campaign aimed to extol the virtues of teaching
by providing role models who inspire excellence.
Organizers believe that by discovering these educators
and honoring them, it will make every Filipino aware of the sublime nature and
valuable contribution of the teacher to society thereby encouraging every
Filipino mentor to achieve excellence in teaching.
Last year, it honored young, inspirational speaker Lou
Sabrina S. Ongkiko from Manila; culture preserver and leader Elsie C. Padernal
from Calinog, Iloilo; ALS coordinator and community organizer Darwin T. Tadifa
from Tubungan, Iloilo; mobile school teacher and tribal Filipino educator
Jinglebert P. Collado; and ICT and peace advocate Genevieve Kulong from
Zamboanga City
The search is open to teachers of all ages, who are
actively teaching in private or public primary, elementary or secondary
schools, colleges, and universities. He
or she must demonstrate exceptional performance in teaching; has employed
creativity, innovation, and resourcefulness in teaching; and importantly, lives
out his esteemed values in teaching, family, and personal life. The nominees should also have a deep sense of
nationalism and are committed to teaching for the benefit of the country and
its people. He or she must be respected
in school and community and is a role model for students, colleagues, and
family. In addition, he or she must be an active member of the community and
has engaged in socio-civic activities.
Partner organizations, school associations, religious
organizations, the Department of Education, and the school heads, students, and
teachers can nominate.
The organizers will use the following criteria for
evaluation: person of integrity and morality; in good relations with students, colleagues,
community members, and family; commitment and dedication to the teaching
vocation; strength of values/principles applied in teaching and personal life
and involvement in school and community activities.
To nominate,
log on to www.batobalanifoundation.org.ph
to secure a nomination form or visit BBFI office at 6/F PDCP Bank Center, V.A. Rufino
cor. Leviste Streets, Salcedo Village, 1227 Makati City. Nomination forms may
be sent to bbfi@diwamail.com/batobalanifoundation@gmail.com or to fax number
892-9543. (BBF)
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