It’s World Teachers’ Day Today!

TEACHERS IN the country may enjoy treats from any Jollibee stores nationwide starting today, October 5, 2008 until October 10th as Jollibee takes part in the celebration of World Teachers’ Day.

However, it is public knowledge that teachers do not need a treat from Jollibee because they need more than that. Nevertheless, we say thanks to Jollibee for thinking about the teachers. I wonder what is GSIS’ participation in this year’s celebration — setting us free, maybe, from all the anomalies some people in the agancy are allegedly doing.

There are some good news for teachers, though, like the 6-hour teaching load, setting the maximum number of classroom teaching to only six hours, and the proposed staggered salary increases. The government must be afraid that our good teachers will all fly to where milk and honey flows.

By the way, October 5 is set by the United Nations Education, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as a day to honor our teachers who are the ones who help shape the future of the world. Support must be given to the teachers to help them perform their duties well.

More than financial remuneration, appreciation is what teachers in the world would be very grateful for. Two days ago, I had an insighful conversation with one of my highschool teachers who is now a co-teacher. I learned from her that she gets her inspiration and sense of fulfillment when her students go back to her and thank her for helping them grow up.

Here’s the list of teachers that I would like to thank:

Pre-School and Elementary School Teachers

1. Mrs. Dorothy Bayani (Pre-School Teacher - Alabel Alliance Children Learning Center)
2. Ptr. and Mrs. Rodolfo and Neneth Bactol (Pre-School Teachers)
3. Mrs. Elisa Alonso (Grade 1 Teacher Alabel Central Elementary School)
4. Mrs. Maulion (Grade 2 Teacher who taught me how to dance)
5. Mrs. Erlinda Domingo (Grade 3 Teacher who gives me snacks during recess and gives us prizes when we perfect our exams)
6. Mrs. Araceli Dinopol (Grade 4 Teacher)
7. Mrs. Edelina Phoebe Andang (Grade 5 Teacher and Constant Supporter)
8. Ms. Tita Lomocso (Grade 6 Teacher)
9. Ms. Rosalina Gabinete (Badminton Coach)
10. Mrs. Chirly Villafuerte & Ms. Ababat (Science Investigatory Project advisers)
11. Mrs. Gemima Casalan (Music Teacher)
12. Mr. Diosdado Ablanido & Mr. Diosdado Sichon (Mathematics Teachers/Scouters)

High School Teachers

1. Mrs. Aleli Dasmariñas (1st Year Adviser/Filipino Teacher)
2. Mrs. Shiela P. Butil (1st Year Adviser/Guidance Counselor/Research Teacher)
3. Mrs. Annabel Erolon (2nd Year Advisers/School Paper Adviser/English Teacher)
4. Mr. Daniel Zabala (3rd Year Adviser/Scouter)
5. Mrs. Conchita Medelo (4th Year Adviser/Student Council and JEM Moderator/Biology & Economics Teacher)
6. Mr. Romeo Casalan (Coach, Chemistry Quiz)
7. Mr. Ryan Sajot (Coach, Physics Quiz)
8. Mr. June Rad Butil (Music Teacher)
9. Mrs. Jasmin Angie (Statistics Teacher)
10. Mrs. Camencita Kuaya (Principal/Technical Writing)

All My College Professors, especially

1. Ms. Elma Rafil (Summer Enrichment Workshop/Guidance Program)
2. Dr. Susana Dorado (Physics Prof)
3. Mrs. Angelina Amonceda (Physics)
4. Mrs. Lorila Alunan (Calculus)
5. Mr. Ivan Ortouste (Philosophy)
6. Mr. Nilo Bulao (Statistics)
7. Ms. Paz Rosali (Education)
8. Ms. Eufemia Alcon (Music)

My siblings who have been my teachers before I started schooling:

1. Edna (She taught me math before I enrolled in pre-school)
2. Marivic (Taught me how to read)
3. Gemima (Taught me how to draw and coached me when asked to sing in school)
4. Marinell (Taught me how to wash my clothes)
5. Jasmin (Taught me how to cook)
6. Henry (Taught me how to manage my money)

And to my parents who taught me to respect others and help those who are in need.

If you’d like to thank your teachers, too, CLICK HERE.