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MeettheArtist

Mr. Elyas Abdulhaq

He studied Chinese language and Mechanical Engineering in China. He came back to Saudi Arabia to study Islamic Religion and Saudi laws at Taif University.

He founded Art Club at Taif University and he participated in the Souq Okaz Art Exhibit in 2017 and 2019.

He is currently the Art teacher of Shorouq Al Mamlakah International School.

A sorrowful farewell, a new beginning

Keep on thriving, never stop learning, and chase your dreams!

The teacher adored and admired by the SAMIS community is taking the next step in his professional career by going to the United States of America!

Sir Aldrin A. Bulatao is achieving his dream of becoming a teacher in the USA.

Early Life and Career

Sir Aldrin Aquino Bulatao was born in the historical land of Bataan. Sir Aldrin finished his Bachelor of Secondary Education major in English at Bataan Peninsula State University. He worked as a Customer Service Agent in a call center company in the Philippines. Sir Aldrin also worked as a Service Crew at Jolibee Inc. - a fast food restaurant. After passing the licensure examination for teacher, he immediately applied abroad and started his teaching career at SAMIS in 2017. In 2018, he became the English Supervisor

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during the pandemic. Then, Mr. Leo Mendoza passed his position as High School Coordinator to Sir Aldrin in 2021. He also served as the Kangaroo Global Linguistic Country Manager in 2022.

Hopes For The Future

Sir Aldrin looks forward to experiencing new professional growth. He looks forward to knowing and working with other experienced teachers in the core curriculum of America. This dream was challenging to achieve; the decision to apply took a lot of thinking and planning. Sir Aldrin decided to bite the bullet, prioritizing his goal and professional career, and embraced the unknown. This paid off in the end. The application process went very smoothly, being completed in only five months. Sir Aldrin prepared for the next chapter in his life, but he didn't forget the wonderful community of SAMIS.

Extraordinary Life in SAMIS

Achieving your dreams can sometimes be bittersweet. Sir Aldrin, while doing what he always wanted to do, misses the entirety of the SAMIS community. He misses the staff, students, and fellow teachers' support. This supportive environment is what allowed Sir Aldrin to flourish. The love by the community was described as "like that of a family." He misses being able to relate easily with different people. The SAMIS community has left Sir Aldrin with a plethora of memorable experiences and events, one of which is the KGL Contest.The experience, from finding the contest to going to Greece, was a highlight in Sir Aldrin's career. He takes pride in allowing the students of SAMIS to compete internationally and will enable them to shine.

SAMIS was Sir Aldrin's first school, and it taught him many lessons, the most important of which was learning to leave his comfort zone. "When you're out of your comfort zone, learning occurs, " which couldn't be more accurate. Sir Aldrin's most significant step out of his comfort zone was his departure from The Philippines. If he had stayed in his comfort zone, he wouldn't have been the person he is today. SAMIS allowed Sir Aldrin to advance in every aspect of his life. SAMIS gave him many responsibilities. SAMIS gave Sir Aldrin the support he needed to become more confident and experienced. He learned to be more effective and efficient; over time, he rose to the very top. Sir Aldrin became aware of many different cultures, allowing him to gain great insight into the many ways of living. The SAMIS community wishes the best for Sir Aldrin in his future endeavors. Who knows? Some of us might get the chance to meet him again very soon.