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HISTORY OF UNIFFIED UNITED FEDERATION OF FILIPINO AMERICAN EDUCATORS (UNIFFIED)

The organization took a vital role in recommending remedies and conducted an information drive of school vacancies to Filipino teachers in need of school placements and a number of those were able to find job in neighboring states. The growth of the association became inevitable.

In August of 2012, seven chapters joined namely; North Texas, Los Angeles, Louisiana, Florida, Arizona, North Carolina, and eventually South Carolina, an online election officers was conducted to have a unified body to oversee the chapters in December of 2012.

Patrick Overton once said – When we walk to the edge of all the light we have and take the step into the darkness of the unknown, we must believe that one of the two things will happen… There will be something solid for us to stand on or we will be taught to fly. The plight of Filipino Teachers in the United States is not that easy. The bitterness of leaving loved ones behind is a reality that every Filipino craving for a greener pasture can never be concealed. But only those who pushed through with their dreams succeed because of the anticipation that failures become a detour in their journey.

The difficulties in finding American teachers to work in the classroom paved the way for school districts in the United States to be more creative and innovative in recruiting teachers overseas. Lured by the American dream, Filipino teachers enjoy the sunny skies, the spring, summer, fall and even the snow in the winter as they occupy the schools desperately in need.

Despite the qualifications every Filipino teacher possesses, the inevitable debarment of Prince George's County Public Schools from the H1B program in 2011 took place thus displaced many of them and called the need to form a National Filipino American Teachers organization that offers immediate assistance. PGCPS is no longer capable of sponsoring hundreds of teachers due to their non-compliance of wage requirements and various conditions for visa issuance. This results in a huge number of displaced Filipino teachers in search of new workplace all over the United States. This led to the organization of the Maryland and Washington DC teacher’s group. The organization took a vital role in recommending remedies and conducted an information drive of school vacancies to Filipino teachers in need of school placements and a number of those were able to find job in neighboring states. The growth of the association became inevitable. In August of 2012, seven chapters joined namely; North Texas, Los Angeles, Louisiana, Florida, Arizona, North Carolina, and eventually South Carolina, an online election officers was conducted to have a unified body to oversee the chapters in December of 2012. The vision of Mrs. Paraluman G. Castaneda was materialized and became the founding chairman. On the other hand, Ronie L. Mataquel from New York City was unanimously elected to be the organization’s first national president. In July of 2013, Deputy Consul General Maria Teresa De Vega inducted the officers during ‘its Gawad Parangal sa mga Guro in Astoria World Manor in Astoria Queens New York.

On March 21, 2014, the UNITED FEDERATION OF FIL-AM EDUCATORS INC. (UNIFFIED) was incorporated in New Jersey City and became a duly recognized 501c3 non-profit organization in the United Sates. UNIFFIED was born and Chapters was springing up like mushrooms, New Jersey, Sacramento California and Vicinity, Los Angeles – Orange County, New Mexico, Bay Area, and recently the Massachusetts Chapter was formed and started activities geared towards teacher development, community service and recognized outstanding Fil-Am teachers.

One remarkable accomplishment of the organization is to provide guidance to displaced teachers in their self-petition papers in order to continue working in the United States school system. One of the many beneficiaries of this initiative is Lynne Ciocon. The other outstanding works of UNIFFIED are Paaralan sa Embahada in Washington DC, the Adopt-A-School project that provided project development sessions to students and teachers including provision of school materials. Likewise, numerous families became recipients of the “Roof-Over Their Head” project during typhoon Haiyan and the “Feed a Child, Build a Community” feeding program. UNIFFIED also donated a classroom in South Cotabato, a water well pump and hand washer for students in a remote elementary school in Mindanao. The eight-year old organization partnered with OWWA in 2016 in the Salindunong Program (sharing or Knowledge) with NRCO and the Department of Education that has sustained the participation of various schools including the SPIMS beneficiaries in Region 4-A. UNIFFIED continues to implement these projects in selected areas of Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao despite limited resources.

UNIFFIED held its 4th International Educators Summit in Koronadal City, South Cotabato, Philippines on August 4-6, 2017 with the theme “Unifying Filipino Educators with One Vision: UNIFFIED Philippines” and open its membership to Filipino Educators. In August 9-11, 2019, the 6th International Educators Summit was held in General Santos City. Prior to this date, UNIFFIED Philippines was issued a Certificate of Incorporation by the Securities and Exchange Commissions.

This year UNIFFIED awarded 10 teachers with Php 5,000.00 grants of school supplies and donated at least 5 laser printers to selected schools in the Region 2. It also conducted professional developments in various places in the Philippines and recognized more than 200 outstanding educators in the Philippines and hundreds of teachers all over the world.

At eight (8), UNIFFIED is dubbed as the youngest and the largest Filipino American Educators Association in the United States, a multiservice 501(c3) and SEC registered organization which aims to provide educators professional growth opportunities and promote mutual support and cooperation with other local, national and international organizations in which the organization is associated to educational and civic services through worldwide programs and projects.

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ABOUT UNIFFIED UNITED FEDERATION OF FILIPINO AMERICAN EDUCATORS (UNIFFIED)

MISSION To realize its vision, UNIFFIED will empower educators to have a commitment and dedication in implementing and supporting programs and will assist them and respond to their needs and to their students as well.

VISION To organize and unify Filipino-American educators in the United States of America, in the Philippines and other countries into an organization that will showcase their exemplary abilities in school and in the community.

CORE VALUES EMPOWERMENT FOR CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE

COMMITMENT TO SERVICE, LEADERSHIP, AND INNOVATION

INTEGRITY IN EMBRACING ETHICAL VALUES AND OPEN MINDEDNESS

UNIFFIED is passionate about adapting to change.

Members create a culture of positivity to change and provides an avenue of opportunity for growth towards excellence.

UNIFFIED takes pride in its commitment to the success of its members by providing innovative leadership training resources, effective educational models and unparalleled community service.

UNIFFIED builds its foundation around trust.

Members embrace and promote strong ethical values by fostering open-mindedness honesty, and genuine empathy.

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MESSAGE "Empowering Educators for the 21st Century", what a timely theme for UNIFFIED's Annual Summit. Since the early months of 2020, amid uncertainty worldwide, our lives as regular citizens and educators were thrust into something that most of us weren't prepared to do.

There is the possibility of returning to something closer to the typical school year, but 2020– 2021 has been unpredictable. As a result, teachers became weary of the future, feeling uneasy with all the changes brought about by virtual teaching and a need for flexibility that's stretched even the most experienced educators.

It is tempting to close the door of SY 2020-2021 and look ahead. However, we should think about the effects of the lockdown, blended learning, virtual classrooms, and the "learning loss" experienced by our students. Identifying insights gained from what just happened to us can be a great tool to empower ourselves for this coming school year.

We build resiliency by pointing out what we learned from the pandemic. Our resilience enabled us to thrive and not just survive. UNIFFIED Inc., with its "LEAD," "SERVE," and "INNOVATE,"; the virtual summit has become one of its avenues to give back to the community. The "Salindunong" and Awards Night were the pièce de résistance at every conference that we've done. Still, for the first time, Multi-Disciplinary Research will become a showpiece of the summit. The call for submission of research abstracts resulted in the selection of diverse topics for presentation. We are celebrating our growth not only on chapters created but also in our attempt to become a relevant educator organization in the field of research.

To the officers who unselfishly made themselves available and volunteering hours of their time making sure that the summit serves its purpose, thank you very much.

We are UNIFFIED! God Bless everyone!

Edgardo B Dacpano - President United Federation of Fil-Am Educators, Inc. "In the wired world of the 21st century, advancing shared values creates value."

-James M. Strock.

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MESSAGE Greetings!

First, let me begin by saying that nothing matters more to me than the health and safety of our UNIFFIED Members: families, our friends, supporters and every one of you. It just but right that 2020 International Educators Summit will be held differently. Though we have not seen each other physically for almost two years, the glow on your faces online speaks so much about your incredible resilience. It is undeniable that Covid 19 crippled our face-to-face yearly gatherings, outreaches, and community engagement but it did not deter the leadership to reinvent, layout a new blueprint and moved mountains to align programs that will cater the needs of our members in the new challenging normal. We transitioned into virtual meetings and online gatherings despite limitations brought by the pandemic. New leaders emerged and heroic act of members continue. According to Winston Churchill, we make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. I am proud that the United Federation of Fil-Am Educators Inc. has been a channel of blessings not only during the pandemic but also before and after. Though it’s main focus is to empower educators, UNIFFIED members never failed to respond to the needs of the community.

Even before the birth of the community pantry, UNIFFIED has been generously providing meals, groceries, and immediate needs of our kababayans. Ika nga “The best way to feel motivated, energized, and to have greater sense of purpose in life is to give and help others. A simple generosity has the power to greatly impact somebody's life. In UNIFFIED, we believe that true joy and happiness come from giving what we cheerfully can and not what we have physically. It is a kind of service through LOVE. It is a service that constantly seeks to share the love for others without hesitation, a bridge that connects and touches lives with a lasting impact not only to educators but to the community and beyond. That’s what defines UNIFFIED. It started as an organization, and it grows into a family. Family because its members put aside their personal interests in lieu of serving others. UNIFFIED is tantamount to service. Since 2013, UNIFFIED has been translating love into action.

Today, UNIFFIED is now a home of community servants. UNIFFIED continues its journey of touching lives in multi-faceted ways. It continues to leave a mark of good deeds and dedication in the hearts of many people here in the United States of America and beyond.

To my UNIFFIED family, please know that I can’t ask for more. Your talents are truly God’s gifts. Please continue to share this priceless gift and be a blessing to others. My heart is filled with pride. I am humbled and honored to be part of this growing family. Thank you and congratulations to the hardworking UNIFFIED Officers and Members. God Bless you all.

Ronie Mataquel Co-Founder United Federation of Fil-Am Educators, Inc.

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UNIFFIED NATIONAL OFFICERS UNITED FEDERATION OF FILIPINO AMERICAN EDUCATORS (UNIFFIED)

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

ED DACPANO,MAEd.

MALOU CADACIO

FE ARANASA, MA

REY DACUL, MAT

PRESIDENT

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

INTERNAL VICE PRESIDENT

EXTERNAL VICE PRESIDENT

ROSALINDA BAJOLO, PHD

JOCELYN CAMBAYA

GEONY PROVIDO

ROGIE LEGASPI, MEd.

EVENTS & PUBLIC RELATIONS DIRECTOR

AUDIT DIRECTOR

DOCUMENTATION DIRECTOR

FINANCIAL DIRECTOR

IVY HILAY WILCHER

MARY ANN PALENCIA

GLOBAL DIRECTOR

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR

LYNADETTE TERANIA MAXIMO GIMENO JR., EdD PUBLICATIONS DIRECTOR

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

SHERWIN MACALINTAL

DALE EBCAS

TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR

CATALINA SUERTE

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

ELSA DOMINGO DIRECTOR

ISIDRO LEGARA, JR. DIRECTOR

MARILOU SOLA DIRECTOR

BALTAZAR REFIL, JR. DIRECTOR

DR. MURRAY NAVARRO VIENNA MAY GALGANA DIRECTOR

CELIA MORALES DIRECTOR

DIRECTOR

DIVINA BROWNE DIRECTOR

ADVISERS

LUMEN CASTANEDA FOUNDER

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DR. RONIE MATAQUEL CO-FOUNDER ADVISER

LORLI VILLANUEVA ADVISER

LEE L. VARGAS ADVISER

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Board of Directors: President - Dr. Ethel Ruth C. Dignadice (Koronadal City) 1. Mrs. Alona Alliser Executive Vice President - Dr. Erlinda Baterbonia (Koronadal City) 2. Mrs. Ann Ambrocio External Vice President - Dr. Mariquit Obrero (Ilocos Sur) 3. Mrs. Deiere Arias Internal Vice President – Dr. Jonathan Budlong (Leyte) 4. Mr. Alvin Calayag Documentation Director – Dr. Vicky M. Macrohon (Koronadal City) 5. Mrs. Mhalalil Lubat Membership Directors: 6. Mr. Aldrin Pabella Luzon – Mr. Restituto De Galicia (Isabela City Chapter) 7. Dr. Nany Rodel Visayas – Mrs. Desiree B. Bandiola (Antique, Chapter) 8. Mrs. Ethel Rosales Mindanao – Mrs. Eda Fally (Santo Nino, South Cotabato) 9. Ethelyne Generalo Financial Director – Mrs. Leny Flores (General Santos City) 10. Dr Germain Villa Assistant Financial Director - Ruby Lyn Santos (Koronadal City) Auditor Director - Mrs. Wilmie F Zabala (Province of Sarangani) Consultant: Dr. Roderick Raralio Technology Director – Mr. Furtonato Bacus (Tupi, South Cotabato) Publications Director – Mr. Erwin G. Raralio (Province of Cagayan) Events Director – Dr. Janelyn Idica Agbayani (Province of Cagayan) Project Development Director – Mrs. Joannavic Collo (Quirino Province) Professional Development Director – Dr. Remelyn Bautista (Province of Cagayan)

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DR. GENEVA M. ELER 2021 RISING TO THE CHALLENGE OF EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION UNITED FEDERATION OF FILIPINO AMERICAN EDUCATORS (UNIFFIED)

I am Dr. Geneva M. Eler, educator for 30 years. I rose from the ranks-being a teacher, a Subject Area Head, an Academic Coordinator, and now the Dean of the Graduate School of John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University Arevalo (JBLFMU-A).

I was awarded as the Most Outstanding Alumni during the 50th Founding Anniversary of my Alma Mater, St Elizabeth Academy-St. Julian Academy last May 19, 2012. I was awarded as the Outstanding Alumni of the Century (Education) during the centennial celebration of my Alma Mater, Janiuay Pilot Elementary School, last May 18, 2014. During the Maritime Week Celebration 2019, I was also awarded as The Outstanding Maritime Employee (TOME) and Prestige Class Award last July 26, 2019, by PERAA. I was given a chance to present my research papers nationally and internationally and awarded as: • Author Impact Award, 2nd International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research last October 27, 2017 • Certificate of Recognition for invaluable contribution in the field of research as author or co-author • The World’s Best Oral Presenter during the World Research Festival last August 22- 24,2012, sponsored

by IAMURE. My passion for teaching started in 1981 after I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering. I was a Math and Chemistry teacher in my first year of teaching. I joined JBLFMU in November 1994, teaching Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics. I finished my Master of Engineering Degree (major in Chemical Engineering) at Western Institute of Technology. I had been into facilitating Innovations Projects among my students enrolled in Physics, Chemistry, and Maritime

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Courses of the university. I finished my Doctor of Education major in Curriculum, Instruction, and Evaluation at West Visayas State University in 2002.

My advocacy is helping others. I was able to introduce the Mentoring Programs in the university. This covers Peer Mentoring, Mentoring the Mentors, and Mentoring the Community.

When I transferred to Graduate School, I sustained the Mentoring the Mentors program.

I always brought along with me the values instilled to me by my parents.

I conducted Values Clarification Activities among our students, faculty, staff, and our adopted barangay.

Activities were anchored on the core values of the university of Integrity, Perseverance, Loyalty, Excellence, Discipline, and Equality. I facilitated series of webinars on JBLFMU’s Culture of Resilience, Excellence, Agility, and Leadership.

These are some of the seminars, workshops, and webinars I organized this AY 2019-2020 and AY 20202021 • “K’ Project for the Women of the barangay (Dec 2020) • 25th year Anniversary of the JBLFMU Graduate School Webinar • 1st Maritime Virtual Conference • Mentoring the Mentors Program every 2nd Wednesday of the Month via Zoom • Women’s Month celebration for the JBLFMU GS Women Alumni via Zoom I really treasure God’s given talent to me. I play the guitar and love writing. That is writing about life’s experiences, success stories, and adventure. On a humble note, I am now excited to launch my book- “From Grieg to Grace,” which is dedicated to all widows. I just want to help widows to surpass the test of time.

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DR. FORTUNATA S. HAUDAR 2021 RISING TO THE CHALLENGE OF EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION UNITED FEDERATION OF FILIPINO AMERICAN EDUCATORS (UNIFFIED)

I am Fortunata S. Haudar, Master Teacher II of Alabel Central Integrated SPED Center. Being a Master Teacher, I work like the Assistant to the principal in terms of school supervision and curriculum instruction. I am helping my co-teachers in updating their lesson planning and teaching strategies specially during this new normal education.

As a Master Teacher II, I believe that I am of great help to our school principal, observing classes and giving feed backs and technical assistance to teachers specially about their teaching strategies. I am also helping the principal in planning different programs and projects in school level to improve the reading abilities of our learners specially those who belonged to frustration level. I also served as the Grade Chairman of 15 Grade Two teachers in our school. It is also my responsibility to take care of the school when my principal is out for an important conference or when he/she is on sick leave. I also served as an evaluator of Learning Activity Sheets (LAS) of Araling Panlipunan 1 and other testing materials, writer/ author of contextualized children’s books and Araling Panlipunan 2 subject of the Division of Sarangani and author of Edukasyon sa Pagpapatao 2, Module 4 of Region 12. Served as facilitator/speaker of the school INSET and Learning Modalities under New normal.

I also supported the school programs and projects of our department and attended several seminars/training workshops for the good of our learners and the school as a whole. I served as coach in different contests and won various awards specially on Research, Math and English activities.

I have been a Champion Coach of Metro Bank Math

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Challenges for 5 consecutive school years. Also, a winning coach for English Festivals and champion in the Teacher’s Instrumentation Contests. Lately, won as Champion during the District Research Congress and also Champion in the Graduate School Research Forum held in Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Colleges, General Santos City last April, 2021. First Place author of Children’s books in the Division Level.

I have been awarded as Most Outstanding Master Teacher in the Division of Sarangani in school year 2016-2017 and also awarded as the Most Outstanding Teacher in our municipality for school year 2017-2018.

Served as speaker/facilitator of several district and school training and seminar workshops. Also served as teacher enabler in different communities every 3 years.

Served as District Coordinator of the following subjects: English SY 2015- to 2019 and of MTB-MLE (Mother Tongue) SY 20202021. Served as Teacher Demostrator of the K to !2 Curriculum during the Teacher Induction Program (TIP) 2015.

I graduated my Bachelor in Elementary Education at Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Colleges, General Santos City, Philippines year 1990. Took my Master’s Degree at Holy Trinity College of General Santos City, major in Educational Administration and graduated in the year 2000. I finished the degree of Doctor of Education major in Educational Administration at the University of Mindanao, Matina Davao City last 2016

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MELVIN LEDESMA 2021 RISING TO THE CHALLENGE OF EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION UNITED FEDERATION OF FILIPINO AMERICAN EDUCATORS (UNIFFIED)

Melvin Ledesma, from Zamboanga City, is a graduate of Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Mathematics and Master of Arts in Mathematics at the Ateneo de Zamboanga University. Currently, he is taking up PhD in Science Education major in Mathematics and expected to finish his academic subjects this summer.

He began his teaching career as a college instructor at AdZU, the same university where he earned his bachelor's degree.

After a year, he moved to Don Pablo Lorenzo Memorial High School, where he worked as a Math Teacher in the school's STEM Program for three years. During these years, he joined and won several instructional materials making contests in the entire Zamboanga City Division. In the year 2013, he was awarded as the Zamboanga’s Mr. Educator.

While teaching in the public school, Mr. Ledesma is one of the Ambassadors of the Dynamic Learning Program (DLP) of the Philippines wherein he trains teachers in the different parts of the country. He also published a book called Mathematics Learning Portfolio for Grade 8 with Vibal Publishing Inc. By 2016, he was appointed as the Coordinator of DPLMHS Stand-Alone Senior High School. During his stay in the Senior High School Department, he was recognized as the first ever Most Outstanding Senior High School Teacher and Most Outstanding Grade 11 Teacher in

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the entire Zamboanga City Division. In the year 2018, he was recognized as the Most Inspiring Teacher of the Republic of the Philippines.

Currently, Mr. Ledesma is connected at Bertha C. Boschulte Middle School as the Chairperson of the Mathematics Department. He continuously excels in his teaching career as an international teacher as he consecutively got “Distinguished” rating in their Teacher Year-End Evaluation.

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DR. MAE FLOR GREGORI POSADAS, PH.D. 2021 RISING TO THE CHALLENGE OF EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION UNITED FEDERATION OF FILIPINO AMERICAN EDUCATORS (UNIFFIED) UNIFFIED, INC. - WESTERN VISAYAS CHAPTER

DR. MAE FLOR GREGORI POSADAS is a former Research Director for 13 years, a Dean of Graduate School for 3 years and an Associate Professor V of the Central Philippines State University located at Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental, Philippines. She is a Licensed Professional Teacher and a Career Service Professional eligibility holder. Currently, she is the Vice President for Research and Extension of the same Institution.

As an experienced university faculty over the last Thirty-Three years teaching research and education both in the undergraduate and graduate programs and an administrator for thirteen years, she gained very valuable experiences and accomplished projects with impact that gained the support of many reputable funding institutions both local and foreign in the field of education, research and development.

Dr. Posadas is a recipient of the Bulawanon Award conferred by the City Government of Kabankalan, Negros Occidental, Philippines for her outstanding achievements and distinctions in the field of education having finished her Doctor of Philosophy in Education major in Educational Management with high academic honors at the University of Saint La Salle Bacolod and recipient of various awards for researches conducted and presented in many local and international research fora in India, Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore and the Philippines.

She is also a recipient of the following meritorious award and recognition such as Best Public Sector Projects in Western Visayas, Most Outstanding Extension Program Awardee in Western Visayas, Philippines, International Quality Gold Award, Diamond Awardee (First Place), Best Oral Research Presentation Award, World Research Productivity Award, World’s Best Abstract Award and Outstanding Research Leader of the Philippines Award.

She likewise received a Research Excellence Award for her Outstanding Performance in the Field of Research by Association of Colleges and Universities in Negros Occidental (ACUNO), Province of Negros Occidental, Philippines in 2016, Outstanding GAD Advocate, Research and Development Category, Research Excellence Award for active participation, support and research collaboration that contributed to the designation of Negros Occidental Coastal Wetlands Conservation Area (NOCWCA) as the 7th RAMSAR site of the Philippines and a Wetland of International Importance on March 2017, and Research Excellence Award as Recipient of the Leonard Co Award for Best Rain forestation Site of 2016 for State Colleges and

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University Category bringing honor and pride to Central Philippines State University.

She completed the Flagship Course in the Management of Research in State Universities and Colleges of the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) Graduate School of Public and Development Management last 2013.

As an active academician and researcher, Dr. Posadas has authored/co-authored at least 40 researches conducted, and participated as paper presenter to over 50 international/national/regional and local conferences, conventions and symposia. Her Research Publications and Other Creative and Scholarly Works include Author/Co-Authorship to at least 20 research scientific articles and RDE Materials/leaflet/brochure published in international/national/local journals and as one Utility Model.

In terms of her Extension (Outreach Program) involvement, she has participated in Over 60 service-oriented projects in the community as resource speaker, facilitator, external evaluator, coordinator, organizer, project proponent, accreditor, technical adviser, Judge, facilitating partner, host and project/program leader. Her Relevant Trainings include 18 Workshops and Conferences completed on Outcomes-Based Quality Assurance, ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System and Enhancing the SUCs’ Strategic Plans, SUC Levelling and SUC PREXC, Resource Generation, Mobilization and Networking/Linkaging, Communities for Resilience (CORE) Initiative and Scientific Writing for International Publications: The ISI and Scopus Standards.

She is the Editor-In-Chief of the Philippine Social Development and Resource Management Journal (PSDRMJ) and Associate Editor of the Philippine Innovative Education Journal (PIEJ), both online and print peer reviewed journals of Central Philippines State University.

She is currently the Executive Vice President of UNIFFIED, INC.-Western Visayas Chapter.

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DR. ANGELI N. SEBASTIAN, CPA, EdD 2021 RISING TO THE CHALLENGE OF EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION UNITED FEDERATION OF FILIPINO AMERICAN EDUCATORS (UNIFFIED)

Angeli N. Sebastian is a Certified Public Accountant. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration major in Accounting in 1993 from the University of the Philippines in the Visayas, Iloilo City. Dr. Angeli N. Sebastian also obtained her Master in Management major in Business Management in 1997 from the same university. She graduated with a Doctor of Education major in Educational Management from West Visayas State University (WVSU), Iloilo City, in 2007.

Angeli is a member of the Regional Quality Assessment Team (RQuAT) for Business Education, Tourism, and Hospitality Management of the Commission on Higher Education Region VI since 2012. She has evaluated schools in Region VI applying for a permit to operate, government recognition, program compliance, university hood, etc.

Being the class valedictorian of Batch 89 of Southern Iloilo Polytechnic College (SIPC), Miagao, Iloilo, she was nominated and awarded with a Plaque of Recognition by the SIPC Alumni Association, Inc. for her outstanding achievements in the field of EDUCATION, thereby bringing honor to her Alma Mater. She received the award last February 1, 2015 at Miagao, Iloilo, Philippines, on the 2015 Grand Alumni Homecoming.

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2015. The Private Education Retirement Annuity Association conducts an annual search for outstanding members.

Currently, she is the College of Business Dean at John B Lacson Foundation Maritime University (JBLFMU)-Molo, Iloilo City, Philippines. She handled research classes iand assisted nine groups in completing their research paper. The use of online surveys, editing apps, and e-journals facilitated the completion of the study. Angeli also serves as a graduate student tutor at JBLFMUArevalo - Distance Education Program.

Angeli has presented several papers, to wit: Student Aides' Academic and Work Performance: A Correlational Study presented in Subic Bay, Olongapo City last December 2015; Correlation between Academic Achievement in Math and Accounting of BS Tourism Students presented at IJAS Asian American Singapore Conference in Nanyang Technological University, Singapore last January 2015; Correlation between Entrance Examination Performance and Academic Achievement of BSBA Students, Institute of Strategic and International Studies at Century Park Hotel, Philippines last November 2014; The Eight Dimensions of BSBA Students’ Resilience Quotient presented during the 1st International Conference on Accounting & Management Education, Research and Practice in Baguio City, Philippines last February 2014; Predominant Learning Styles in Accounting among BSBA Students at JBLFMU-Molo and Assertiveness of Student Aides presented at the International Conference on Interdisciplinary Research Innovations in Bulacan, Philippines last December 2013.

She is happily married to Jolly and blessed with two kids, Jules Angelo and Julianne Lauriene.

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DR. ROLANDO A. ALIMEN 2021 OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP IN EDUCATION AWARD UNITED FEDERATION OF FILIPINO AMERICAN EDUCATORS (UNIFFIED)

Dr. Rolando A. Alimen was born on January 31, 1966, in Lapaz, Iloilo City. His parents were Rosalinda Alimen (+) and Rodolfo Alimen (+). He is the eldest in the family. He finished his elementary education at Baluarte Elementary School and his high school at Iloilo City High School (ICHS), now Iloilo City National High School (ICNHS).

Due to poverty, he worked at different jobs. He later was accepted as a Band Member of the University of San Agustin. He was given a scholarship in the “Pay-Later Program” to finish his five years in Mechanical Engineering. After graduation, he taught at the Dominican School, Holy Rosary Academy, High School Department for three years handling Physics, math, and Chemistry. After passing the licensure exam in Mechanical Engineering, he transferred to John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University (JBLFMU)-Molo and

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became a college instructor from 1991 up to the present. Dr. Rolando Alimen was appointed as the Research Coordinator of JBLFMU from 1994 up to the present, married to Dr. Ma. Cecilia D. Alimen. She

teaches at the University of San Agustin. Mr. and Mrs. Alimen are raising two boys and one girl.

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PERCIVAL A. AMORADO 2021 OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP IN EDUCATION AWARD UNITED FEDERATION OF FILIPINO AMERICAN EDUCATORS (UNIFFIED)

Mr. Percival A. Amorado is a Head Teacher IV, for his outstanding performance not only for teaching but as the head of two departments (Technology Livelihood Education and Araling Panlipunan/ Social Studies) as well. He was the Officer-InCharge (OIC) since 2016 until the new school head was appointed. He also took the active role in managing facilities inside the school for the benefits of the students, parents, teaching/non – teaching personnel, and other stakeholders. His hard work as a leader has also invaluable impact in promoting progress of the school to the community and to the institution itself.

He has been in the full service for 33 years now. He has contributed his passion for teaching when he was handling learners and showcased his skills for the development of the school since he became part of the administration. Being the physical facilities coordinator since 2003, he initiated various projects like the school library, school canteen, and computer laboratory.

He also initiated in proposing the covered court and the covered walk of the school.

As the physical facilities coordinator, he is the overseer of the contracts and service providers especially in technology such as procurement of internet connectivity for teachers. It enables them to prepare instructional materials, to contact the learners through social media

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platforms and to have online discussion, if possible, because of the new normal setting caused by the pandemic. He maintained the facilities by advising and supervising businesses on measures to improve for the improvement of efficient and cost-effective facility; ensuring that the facilities are wellmaintained; dealing with school emergencies; and ensuring the facilities meet compliance standards and government regulations. The renovations, refurbishments and building projects have been under his supervision.

His capacity to lead as department head or one of the head teachers in the administration office, made him unique and best in leadership.

He influenced and inspired his subordinates and colleagues to do the same. We, in the administration together with the TLE and AP Araling Panlipunan department experienced how he has been demonstrating his ability and passion to do his work this time of pandemic not just as a colleague but as a leader as well.

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MA. CELERINA H. AQUINO 2021 OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP IN EDUCATION AWARD UNITED FEDERATION OF FILIPINO AMERICAN EDUCATORS (UNIFFIED)

I am fondly called Ma’am Sheng or Ma’am Aquino. I started my teaching career when I was 22 years old a fresh graduate at Western Mindanao State University. For three years I have worked in a private school as an instructor in the evening and a third year high teacher in the afternoon. As neophyte teacher it has been a crucial year.

My salary then is 500 pesos every 15 days. Well, I didn’t complain, for me, those years were indeed a training ground for me.

Lady luck came by July 2, 1991. I was hired in the public school which happened to be my Alma Mater, Zamboanga City High School, the biggest high school in Region 9. I was tongue tied when I was assigned with the Second Year Junior High students.

There were 55-60 students per class. I cannot even move inside the classroom. I wanted to give up at first but this is my calling. I have to teach young minds to be better citizens. I did accept every challenges yearly.

There was a time, I had a student who was a smuggler and the other one was a leader of a gang that pick on freshmen students. These guys were slow learners yet I made it a point that they will learn to read, write and express themselves. It was a successful challenge for these guys. It was a

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fulfillment in my part for they graduated high school.

By 2006, I have finished my Master’s Degree in Language Teaching. I was promoted to Teacher III. This was a new chapter in my life for I handled top sections. Had trained students and joined competitions like essay writing contest, poster making contest, speech choir contest and the like.

Had written innovative lesson plans for Grade 9.

Upgraded lessons for Grade 9 and Demo-Teach for neophyte teachers. Education is a lifelong learning. I love teaching and I love learning.

I became a local writer in Chabacano in which my 3 short stories were published. An international presenter on action research last November 2020. I am a seasoned teacher.

I am 56 still teaching, still learning.

Ma. Celerina Halili Aquino Master Teacher I Zamboanga City High School

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OLIVA MOLINA BALADAD 2021 OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP IN EDUCATION AWARD UNITED FEDERATION OF FILIPINO AMERICAN EDUCATORS (UNIFFIED)

Mrs. Oliva Molina- Baladad is the English and Academic Coordinator Of Saint Louis School, IncElementary Department, Baguio City, Philippines. She has been a part of this school for 23 years now. Her passion for teaching and commitment to lead despite the pains that go with it has always been aflame since she started her teaching career.

Baladad graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Secondary Education major in English at St. Louis University, Baguio City in March 1998.It was a second choice course but her yearning to finish a degree with honors motivated her to give her best.She had always been a Dean’s Lister and aimed to be an academic scholar in addition to her the special scholarship ( with anonymous benefactor) so that she could have extra allowance if the University would give her. It did not happen though because the University said that she could not enjoy both benefits.There were many opportunities for her to excel in, such as clubs and extra curricular activities in school but she focused her extra time to eke out a living with her mother.How could she leave her mother selling alone under the scorching heat of the sun or under the heavy rains? Weekends were spent as a YOUTH Leader in the community, Acupan Mines,Itogon,Benguet. She was more of a leader in the mining community rather than in school.

Even before graduation, she started applying for a teaching job to alleviate her family from poverty. With so much joy, it was the school administrator of St. Louis School Center-Girls’ High School Department that sought her after having heard of her performance as a practice teacher in two private schools. She gave her best as a homeroom adviser and as subject teacher in this school from 1992-1995 but her desire to reach the City of Dreams, Metro Manila drove her to apply for a teaching position there so she landed at St. Paul College Parañaque where she enjoyed teaching for 5 years (19952000). It did not take her long to be promoted as a Year Level Coordinator because she worked with excellence

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and dedication; her love for her students was noticed by parents who commended her through the school Homeroom Coordinator.She was then recognized as one of the outstanding teachers in this school.

In year 2000, she decided to go back to Baguio City to be married to her fiance, Mr. Feliciano Baladad who was based there.She applied again in her first school and happily, she was rehired not as a high school teacher but as a grade school teacher due to the availability of teaching position.She rose from being a classroom teacher to English Area Coordinator and now as an Academic Coordinator. She started her Master of Arts in Language and Literature course but family concerns and issues hindered her from pursuing it. She has always grabbed opportunities for personal and professional growth from seminars and webinars offered to her. She has found fulfillment in having touched many people’s livesstudents and teachers alike.

Those folks who once patronized her home- made cakes and vegetables along the sidewalks when she was a young girl up to her teens, couldn’t believe what she has become now. With feet on the ground, she will always be thankful to those people who have indirectly sent her to school. Indeed, she has proven that poverty is not a hindrance to success and that success is not measured in the amount of money one has earned but in the number of lives one has touched and transformed.

This very rich experience has given her much wisdom which she is now passing on to her two children, Vea Felice, 20- year old BS Accountancy student and Philip Oliver, 17-year old Grade 11 student.The words of Dr. T.P. Chia will always be her guide: Poverty and adversity have produced many of the most successful people in the world.

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MALOU CADACIO 2021 OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP IN EDUCATION AWARD UNITED FEDERATION OF FILIPINO AMERICAN EDUCATORS (UNIFFIED)

Malou Cadacio has been in the field of Special Education for 27 years with experiences as early intervention teacher, as Managing Director/Administrator for a reading clinic, as consultant, as behavior therapist, as academic adviser for higher education international students, as curriculum writer, and as Special Education classroom teacher. She has taught elementary, middle school and high school students with special needs as well as lectured part-time in tertiary ed classes. She worked for Kuwait's Ministry of Higher Education for 5 years as Academic Adviser for international students enrolled in US universities and colleges.

She graduated with Bachelor’s degree in Special Education from the University of the Philippines-Diliman, earned her Master of Arts degree in Curriculum & Instruction from American College of Education, and is currently working on her PhD in Educational Management.

She has assumed leadership roles as former NEC Commissioner of Prince George's County Educators Association of Maryland, USA, as school liaison of US State Department of Education for the FIRST Initiative Program and is currently the President of UNIFFIED Maryland Chapter and the Executive Vice-President of UNIFFIED Inc. Born and grew up in Surigao City, Philippines, she is married to Dr. Jon Cadacio, an ophthalmologist, and blessed with 2 boys.

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GLENN M. CASTILLAS 2021 OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP IN EDUCATION AWARD UNITED FEDERATION OF FILIPINO AMERICAN EDUCATORS (UNIFFIED)

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DR. FERMIN CASTILLO JR. 2021 OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP IN EDUCATION AWARD UNITED FEDERATION OF FILIPINO AMERICAN EDUCATORS (UNIFFIED)

Dr. Fermin G. Castillo, Jr., is an Associate Professor/Postdoc professor. He holds a Postdoctoral study in Total Quality Management (higher education) and a Doctor of Business Administration from Centro Escolar University and the University of Manila.

He taught at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in various institutions in the Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, and the United Arab Emirates. He won 4 international awards (2012 and 2013) in teaching and research (Best Professor Awards (HRM and Marketing)/ Asian Achiever Award for Education) given by various organizations in Hong Kong, United Arab Emirates, and Singapore.

Under his leadership at the University of Fujairah, they’ve won two international awards, including Business School Leadership Award and Global Innovation Award given by TURNITIN. He also won the International Teaching Awards presented by UNIFFIED Inc. last May 2018 in Maryland, USA. He attended more than 75 specialized training, workshops, seminars, and lectures from more than ten countries, including research publication workshops sponsored by UNESCO, USA, and National Research Foundation, UAE. Castillo plays an active role in scholarly and research activities; he is one of the editorial board members/reviewers of various journal publications in the USA, Canada, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and India.

Dr. Castillo is a professional/associate member of ILERA of the International Labour Organization, International Quality Federation, Asia Pacific Quality Organization, IEDRC, and other international associations.

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Aside from his accomplishment, he still brings back what he earned by serving as the lead reviewer for the licensure examination for teachers since 2017.

Dr. Fermin Castillo, Jr., achieved many international and global stints, making him one of the best professors in his generation. He is the first and only Filipino to complete the “Case Method Teaching” seminar at Harvard Business School, Boston, MA., USA. Also, one of the only two (2) Filipino to date who completed the Stanford University’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program way back in 2017. Aside from that, he is the first Filipino and only to teach in a high-ranking university in UAE, the University of Sharjah – College of Business Administration (AACSB Accredited). He believes that representing the flag and country is the most important thing to do.

To date, he has more than 60 research papers published in a reputed journal publication and conference(s) paper. He is an external doctoral panel in Malaysia, India, and Singapore.

Despite the accomplishment, Dr. Fermin remains to be low profile as he always wants to be known because of his contribution to the teacher’s community and research and publication.

Important and interesting facts, Dr. Fermin is nominated for the Hero Award (Bayani Awards) in 2019 and 2020; the Philippine Consulate Dubai, UAE. Unfortunately, he was not selected even during the screening. If you see this fact and track record, you will see how it feels. That’s why for him, with or without the awards, showing genuine help to others will certainly make a difference in this world.

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DR. VICTOR B. JALECO 2021 OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP IN EDUCATION AWARD UNITED FEDERATION OF FILIPINO AMERICAN EDUCATORS (UNIFFIED)

Dr. Victor Ruperto B. Jaleco is a college teacher teaching mathematics, mechanical, electrical, research and psychology subjects at the College of Maritime education of John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University-Molo, Iloilo City, Philippines. He has been a Course Area Head of Mechanical and Electro Subjects.

Victor graduated with Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering at University of San Agustin in 1988. During his college year he has been a scholar of Iloilo City Government. He pursued his post-baccalaurete education and obtained a degree Master in Business Administration and Doctor of Philosophy in Education at the University of San Agustin in Iloilo City. Also he loved counseling that’s why he proceeded in Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology. He is already in the final stage of his dissertation writing. He was the president of Graduate School Alumni Association. His first teaching experience was in Colegio de San Jose, Jaro, Iloilo City teaching mathematics and management subjects. In 2001, he transferred to John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University-Molo.

With his hard work and dedication and passion in teaching and in the field of research, he has earned the following awards: “Exemplary Awardee” for 10 years and 15 years of service awarded by John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University-Molo, “Outstanding Alumni in Research Studies” given by Baluarte Elementary School, Molo, Iloilo City, “Article Citation Award” given by PAIR (Philippine Association of Institutions for Research) in his recognition of his citations and H-index indicating a research impact that nourished other researchers across the world, “Certificate of Recognition” for his invaluable contribution in the field of research as author/co-author of the research paper published un the TRANSNAV JOURNAL given by John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University, and “Research Distinction Award” for his

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meritorious achievement in research as evidenced by the number of citations, external research collaborations, prestigious awards received from external bodies and international research presentations.

And, recipient of TEN OUTSTANDING MARITIME EMPLOYEE (TOME) AWARD for his outstanding performance, support, dedication and positive attitude on the job throughout the year. Given last September 25, 2021 on the occasionb of the celebration of National Maritime Week and National Seafarers Day 2021.

Victor believed to his patron saint St. Vincent de Paul, the patron saint of charitable organizations when he said “to serve the poor is to serve christ.”

Victor served as president of Society of St. Vincent de Paul in the city and province of Iloilo.

Among the social apostolates they conducted were housing projects , relief operations, psychosocial and spiritual formations.

Also, he is the Grand knight of Knights of Columbus Molo Council 5028 where he spearheaded in the construction of the parish adoration chapel, scholarship, and feeding programs. And president of charismatic movement where spiritual couynseling is conducted.

His rule in the parish of St. Anne-Molo is very crucial considering that he is the president of Parish Finance Council where he is in-charge in the management of financial and material properties of the parish.

Finally, Victor is active in his Alma Mater in his high school and elementary education. He is presedent of Iloilo City High School Class 83 Alumni Association, and vice president of Baluarte Elementary School General Alumni Association and Iloilo City National High School General Alumni Association.

Currently, he is serving as a Treasurer of UNIFFIED Western Visayas and UNIFFIED Philippines

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ISIDRO JR. LEGARA 2021 OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP IN EDUCATION AWARD AND SALINDUNONG AWARDEE UNITED FEDERATION OF FILIPINO AMERICAN EDUCATORS (UNIFFIED)

Isidro Jr. Legara, born and raised in Zamboanga Sibugay , is the current President of the United Federation of Filipino - American Educators in the State of Florida, and is an advocate of academic metamorphism.

Isidro earned his degree in education major in biological science at Western Mindanao State University and completed his academic requirements for educational administration in the same university. He began his teaching career as a college instructor at WMSU Ipil, also served as scholarship coordinator and alumni coordinator. In 2015, Isidro joined the department of education and was assigned as science teacher at Kabasalan Science and Technology High School. Isidro also served as the coordinator of Gender and Development in the school.

Isidro coached students for environmental science competitions for Grades 7th-10th and three students

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competed up to the national level competitions for two consecutive years.

Currently, Mr. Legara is a Science Educator in Orange County Public School, Florida.Committed to helping students to succeed, Isidro created educational videos for his studentsespecially the English Language Learners for vocabulary development and enhancement.

In 2018, Isidro was chosen by his principal to become part of the professional learning community focusing on Close Reading strategy. Isidro formed a STEM Club in the school and trained students for different competitions.

Dedicated to serving fellow Filipino-American educators, Isidro is passionate about sharing knowledge about educational technology and other innovations in education. The UNIFFIED Florida Facebook Private Group and CYD Private Facebook Group are serving as a platform for sharing information and ideas about trends and good practices in education.

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RENETCHIE B. MARTINEZ, PH. D 2021 OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP IN EDUCATION AWARD UNITED FEDERATION OF FILIPINO AMERICAN EDUCATORS (UNIFFIED)

Renetchie B. Martinez is a dreamer. She is confident that every good thing comes from above.

With compassion and sincerity, she loves to share that’s why she has the enthusiasm to keep on learning from others.

With regards to track records, she is one of the four personnel in DepEd Sarangani who was nominated and trained as a National Learning Facilitator of the National Educators Academy of the Philippines wit an “Advanced” rating. She was awarded as Ouitstanding Division Research Coordinator for two consecutive years.Giving some of her time as a Master Coach of Continuous Improvement of DepEd-Sarangani to 75 schools and National Learning Resource Evaluator in Kindergarten in partnership with other government agencies . These are some of her contributions outside her job description that gave her an Outstanding performance rating in 2019.

During the pandemic, she volunteered as a Parent Mentor on increasing parent engagement as a learning facilitator at home as well as to the community.

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Because of her passion in advocating the theory of multiple intelligences of Dr. Howard Gardner,she was chosen as a Demonstration Teacher in the whole region (composed of nine provinces) when Philippines adopted the K-12 Program in the education system.

Moreover, since she was a classroom teacher, writing and presenting action

researches has been a part of her life that eventually solve emerging problems in the classroom as well as school. Further, she also shares her knowledge as a lecturer to Day Care Workers under the local government unit of Malungon,my home town.

With regards to research, she was the lone representative of Sarangani Province to present research in Harvard University in May 2018 as well as in Oxford University in December, 2019. All her nine published research articles have been utilized as bases to improve delivery of basic education services.Because of her passion to help kids and her organization, she took advantage of the opportunities in attending webinars facilitated by Oxford University and Harvard University since 2020 up to the present.

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HELEN GRACE AQUINO RAMIRO, PH. D 2021 OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP IN EDUCATION AWARD UNITED FEDERATION OF FILIPINO AMERICAN EDUCATORS (UNIFFIED)

Helen Grace Aquino Ramiro, PhD is a 56 years old veteran teacher and school administrator. She is a resident of Centro 2, Sanchez Mira, Cagayan and became one of the outstanding principals of C. Marzan Elementary School, Sanchez Mira District.

She is known as a school head who is humble, human oriented, honest, committed and with integrity.

She serves for 22 years in the Department of Education. She has 6 years of teaching experience as a classroom teacher and at the same time Teacher-in-Charge for 2 years. She had 15 years as a school head and was promoted as follows: Head Teacher 3, Principal I and Principal II and aiming for higher positions like Principal III and Public Schools District Supervisor.

She was assigned to 7 different schools as a school head. With her hard work and passion in her profession, she was awarded as “2018 and 2020 Most Outstanding School Head (SALUDO)” district level; Best Implementer of Eco-Waste Segregation Management (ESWM) in 2018; 2nd runner as Most Outstanding in the congressional level.

She also received several awards such as

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Most Punctual and Most Outstanding School Head from the Division Office.

Some of her major accomplishments are: (1) approved proposal for Applied Research entitled “Readiness of DacalPukel Elementary School in Implementing Modular Learning Delivery Mode Under New Normal” and (2) an approved work plan completion entitled, “Repairs of School Gymnasium”.

Dr. Ramiro earned her doctoral degree in Educational Management at University of La Salette, Santiago City and after her graduation, she became a part time professor in the same university for 6 years.

She finished her education on the following schools: a. Sanchez Mira West Central Elementary School (elementary level) with honors b. Sanchez Mira Rural and Vocational School- (secondary level) First honorable Mention c. University of the East Manila(college level) finished BSBA major in Accounting d. CSU- Sanchez Mira- took units in elementary e. Northern Christian College- took units in elementary f. CSU- Sanchez – (graduate studies) finished Masteral in Educational Management g. University of La Salette, Santiago City- (graduate studies) Doctor of Philosophy (major in Educational Management)

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MARGE JOSEPH SARDO 2021 OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP IN EDUCATION AWARD UNITED FEDERATION OF FILIPINO AMERICAN EDUCATORS (UNIFFIED)

Mr. Marge Joseph C. Sardo is a Special Science Teacher I of Angelo Levardo Loyola Senior High School. He is a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Adviser and a Science Department Faculty. He was selected as a Demonstration Teacher in Science and Research Presenter in the year 2018. He was also invited as a Research Panelist for High Schools at Panorama Montessori School and Lake Shore Educational Institution in Laguna in 2019. His teaching journey continued to flourish as he participated and won in many science competitions in innovationrd and robotics. He is a 3 Placer in Innovative Challenge in Sciencend Inventive Machines and a 2 Placer in Robotics Sumobot Lego Teacher Category in the same year. He spent his quarantine time joining many youth and professional organizations and accomplished several continuing professional development courses, training workshops, and learning sessions. He used all of his learned skills by establishing a youth organization, Hiraya Philippines, in 2020. He gathered 7 professional teachers and launched his first project, Project TaLInO (Teaching and Learning Innovations and Opportunities). This project aimed to empower Educators, Learners, and Leaders, and other Educational Stakeholders in facing the problems brought by the Pandemic in the field of Education through a series of training and workshops related to the teaching and learning process. He joined as a NODMA advocate under Amdon and won the Best eBook Writer in Science in the same year. He continued his journey as an educational technology advocate who earned several certifications (GCE,

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MIE, Apple, Nearpod, and others). With that, he was assigned as a Resource Speaker in his School to share innovative teaching strategies in teaching in the New Normal. He is awarded as the Teacher of the Week by Kaagapayst Teacher Support Group. He is also a two-time 1 Placer in Digital Teaching under the Department of Information and Communications Technology.

In the year 2021, he joined as a teacher Research Collaborator at De La Salle University – Manila to evaluate an innovative research program, Home-based Biology Experiments. The program aimed to solve the problem in the access to laboratories which is crucial to the learning of STEM students by constructing and testing learning resources utilizing home and easily accessible materials. He is awarded as a 2nd Placer in Best Practices in Teaching Biology in the same university. He is also now a part of the pool of Evaluators, Developmental Editors, Content and Language Editors of Enhanced and Self-Learning Modules in Science under Rex Education. He was also invited as a Guest Resource Speaker in Kaagapay Teacher Support to share his expertise as an innovative science teacher and educational technology advocate. He is a Master Trainer of Limitless Lab and ASEAN Data Science Explorers who trains underserved youths in data analytics. His achievements and accomplishments are recognized as he is awarded as an Outstanding Educator in Community Engagement and Outstanding Educator in Science in the 1st Luminary Excellence in Education and Research Awards, and Outstanding Educator of the Year in Instabright International Awards for Educators.

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MARKCONI FERNANDEZ TAROMA 2021 OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP IN EDUCATION AWARD UNITED FEDERATION OF FILIPINO AMERICAN EDUCATORS (UNIFFIED)

At an early age, Markconi Fernandez Taroma, a local in an island Barangay of Dagupan City, Pangasinan, perseveres to finish his education from a public high school named Carael Elementary School, where he graduated as Class Salutatorian and was given a scholarship grant from a private high school in the city which is Escuela De Nuestra Sra. De La Salette, where he topped the class as Valedictorian. He pursued a Bachelor of Arts in History at Polytechnic University of the Philippines in Sta. Manila, and post-graduate studies at the University of Luzon, where he obtained the degrees of Master of Arts in Education Major in Educational Leadership in 2009 and Doctor of Philosophy Major in Development Education in 2011, graduating Beni Meritus and Meritus, respectively.

After passing the Licensure Examination for Teachers in 2004, he was hired at Carael National High School (formerly Dagupan City National High SchoolCarael Annex). He performed other tasks such as Student Organization Adviser, School Paper Adviser, and School-Based Management Coordinator.

He became the Head Teacher III position at Mamalingling Elementary School-Schools Division Office of Dagupan City, managing nine teachers, passing the Principal’s Test in 2016. He went back to the school where he started his teaching career as a School Principal I. During his stint, the school received numerous commendations.

Among the commendations in 2019 is School Head of Best Performing School; School Head of Best National Drug Education Program (NDEP) Implementer; School Head of Barkada Kontra Droga (BKD) Best School Implementer; School Head of Best in Cleanest and Greenest School; School Head of Best in Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses (MOOE) Utilization Junior High School.

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In 2018, he received the following citations from the same division: School Head of Best National Drug Education Program (NDEP) Implementer; School Head of Best in Gulayan sa Paaralan; School Head of Best in Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses (MOOE) Utilization Junior High School Category; School Head of Best in Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses (MOOE) Utilization Senior High School Category.

He presented his research study entitled “Extent of Implementation of School Risk Reduction Management in Public Elementary Schools in District VIII, Dagupan City: Basis for SDRRM Development Program” during the 2nd Philippine Sustainability Summit for Education at Virgen Milagrosa University Foundation, San Carlos City, Pangasinan last September 28, 2018.

He also involved the community in most of the programs and projects of the school that he initiated, like Project “DEDMA” sa Droga (Drug Education Diversified Measures and Advocacies)” which paved the way to receive the recognition as School Head of Best National Drug Education Program (NDEP) Implementer for three consecutive years. Moreover, the Project “SMILE CO!” (Saving Measures Implemented in Light and Energy COnservation) was recognized during the 2019 National Search for Sustainable and Eco-friendly Schools, Energy Leadership Award (Regional Level).

Sir Taroma continues to perform his mandates by inspiring learners, teachers, parents, and stakeholders to perform their roles, fostering collaboration and partnership. He believes that all should work for the benefit of the learners.

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DR. LYNADETTE ALBERCA TERANIA 2021 OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP IN EDUCATION AWARD UNITED FEDERATION OF FILIPINO AMERICAN EDUCATORS (UNIFFIED)

I am Lynadette Alberca - Terania, Ph.D., 44 years old, married to Danny J. Terania. We are blessed with two sons Carl Daniel A. Terania and Daniel Aemilius A. Terania.

I taught at San Carlos High School, Arizona from 2013 to 2021.At present I am connected with Potomac High School, Maryland as a Special Education Teacher. I am a PartTime Professor at the Eastern Visayas State University Graduate School Program from First Semester School Year 2020 - 2021 to present.

I earned the following academic degrees: Doctor of Philosophy major in Educational Programs Management earned last 2018 at Eastern Visayas State University, Tacloban City, Philippines; Masters in Special Education in 2008, University of Southern Philippines Foundation, Cebu City, Philippines; Bachelor of Science in

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Education major in English, Leyte Colleges, Tacloban City, Philippines, 2006; Master in Business Administration, International Academy of Management and Economics, Makati City, Philippines, 2002; and Bachelor of Science in Business Administration major in Management, University of the Philippines in the Visayas, Tacloban College, Tacloban City, Philippines, 1998.

At San Carlos High School, Arizona I had the following administrative functions: Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports Coordinator, 2015-2020; and Student Council Advisor 2019 to 2021.

I am the Publications Director of the National Board United Federation of Filipino-American Educators in the United States of America; and President, United Federation of Filipino American Educators, Arizona Chapter, United States of America since 2018 to present.

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DR. MA. CECILIA ALIMEN 2021 MOST INFLUENTIAL TEACHER AWARD UNITED FEDERATION OF FILIPINO AMERICAN EDUCATORS (UNIFFIED)

I was born on November 22, 1968, in Sta. Barbara, Iloilo. My parents were Roberto Detosil + and Amparo Lerez+. I was the eldest in the family. I finished elementary and high school at Holy Rosary Academy as class valedictorian. I graduated from the University of San Agustin as a cum laude and a fulltime working student at the Dominican Sisters of the Most Holy Rosary, where I grew up as an orphan since 1976.

My father was uneducated, but I know he was an intelligent one. My late grandfather's disease contracted while being a volunteer deprived my father of the education he deserved. My father was my hero. He died a month after I finished college, while my mother was a stranger to me. I cannot remember a single moment I had with her except when paying my respect at her deathbed.

One bright morning in May, Sister Maria, a Belgian missionary, asked, "Who wants to go to Iloilo City to study?" I answered, "I want to go to school, sister!"

Under the shade of guava trees that graced the pathway to where they were, I grabbed the sister's hand. A sense of hope enveloped me, confused but focused that I

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am going to school. My sister and I went with Sister Maria.

The Orphanage (St. Dominic's Girls' Home) became my home for 30 years. I learned the word DISCIPLINE. In my second home, there is time for everything.

I went to the University of San Agustin in 1986 as an entrance scholar.

The dean, Dr. Josefa C. Castro, served as a role model for me. She was the epitome of integrity and intelligence. A soft-spoken professor, she was able to capture my young mind and heart. With hard work and prayer, I graduated with flying colors.

I started teaching in March 1990. As a licensed teacher, I enjoy teaching English and literature classes. Over the past 25 years, I have worked within the private education system for five years in a small private school (Holy Rosary Academy) and 20 years here at the University of San Agustin, two years at UPV, and other consultancy work. I had a short stint doing immersion, research, and recreation in the United States.

I gauge the success of my teaching by the success of my students. My goal as a teacher is to challenge the students to push themselves harder. Motivating these students to reach higher than they intended to from the outset of the class is very important. The method with which I've found success in these cases is to work to change the expectations these students have for their success by showing them how possible and likely they can do well and learn more than they thought with their hard work.

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MA. LAARNI CHAVEZ-CAUSAY 2021 MOST INFLUENTIAL TEACHER AWARD UNITED FEDERATION OF FILIPINO AMERICAN EDUCATORS (UNIFFIED)

I am Ma. Laarni Chavez-Cuasay, a Teacher III at Canubing National High School, Canubing 1, Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines. I am teaching basic education in public school for 15 years. In 2003, I graduated Bachelor of Secondary Education, major in General Science. I earned my Master’s degree, Master of Arts in Education, major in Science Education, in 2014. Starting school year 2015-2016, I became the adviser of Youth for Environment in Schools Organization (YES-O). Being the adviser of the organization, I pioneered the program “Search for Most Eco-friendly Classroom” in the school. The activities of this program contributed for Canubing National High School to receive the award as part of the top 3 eco-friendly schools in Calapan City and Region IV-MIMAROPA. I am also an active part of the School Governing Council and Parent and Teacher Association where I am part of the committee on ways and means. I’ve been one of the members who take part in school’s fundraising projects.

For years, I have become a coach for different Science competitions in the Division and Regional level such as Science Trivia, E-lesson, Science Magic and Science Investigatory project. In 2007, I authored the Science Peer Tutoring Program in our school. This is a remediation program which aims to help learning who are lagging behind in Science through peer tutoring. In 2008, I also competed from the division to the national level in Strategic Intervention Material Writing Competition Teachers Category.

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In 2015, I was invited as speaker for the DWCC Basic Education to discuss about Science Investigatory Project Making. I also became a speaker for pre-service teachers sponsored by DWCC Education Department. With regard to research, I wasnd one of the speakers for the 2 Regional Summit on Research for Institutional Development sponsored by the Council of Deans-Region IV MIMAROPA in the same year. In 2017, I became one of the presenters In the DepEd Regional Research summit.

In school year 2018-2019, our school started to offer Special Science Class (SSC) and I was designated as the SSC Coordinator who is responsible for the campaign, communication, projects and programs of the Special Science Class.

Last year, I’ve become a regional writer for Supplementary Reading Material for Science and division writer for Learning Activity Sheets in Science and Research. I am also one of the participants in Online National Workshop on the Development of Learning Materials (Learning Resource Package) on the Delivery of Greening Program in Green Schools across K to 12 Curriculum, wherein we developed self-learning modules for Green Schools which are still about to release. Because of this, I’ve also became one of the speakers in our school’s in-service training for teachers (INSET), discussing the topic on how to write effective learning activity sheets/self-learning modules.

Lastly, I always believe that I am not a perfect teacher, but I always try to be the best teacher that I can be.

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VIRGITA E. DIAZ 2021 MOST INFLUENTIAL TEACHER AWARD UNITED FEDERATION OF FILIPINO AMERICAN EDUCATORS (UNIFFIED)

My Teaching taught me to Value Time to Influence Lives My name is Virgita E. Diaz. Honored and humbled for being selected to receive the Influential Teacher Award. I earned my Master of Arts in Education major in Educational Management from Holy Trinity College of General Santos City in 2013. I had my successful dissertation proposal for the Doctor of Philosophy major in Educational Management from Notre Dame of Marbel University in Koronadal City in 2017.

Great teachers can teach learners something that they will remember for the rest of their lives. I earned the OUTSTANDING teaching performance ratings from my principal, who observed my classes, and my co-teachers, whose peer demonstration feedback provided me venues for professional development. As an influential teacher, I encourage my students to value time and use their mistakes as a learning experience.

My teaching philosophy is simple; students do not care how much you know until they know how much you care. At Kiblat Elementary School, where the poverty rate is 96% of students on free and reduced lunch, caring is foremost. They open up their hearts and minds and teach them when they know I care.

I have worked as a School-Based Management Coordinator since 2018. I became more resilient to inspire the school personnel, students, and stakeholders to make our school a place where they think, feel and act with value and dignity. As Math coordinator of our school, Kiblat Elementary School, I began as a reading interventionist with Math as the core of the Learning Forward program helping below-grade

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readers improve their reading skills and perform better in solving math from 2016 to the present. Our school received regional recognition for Math students who performed well and won first place in the Metrobank Math Contest in 2018. The Division of Sarangani gave me an award through its Math Coordinator as an MTAP Winning Coach, inspiring me to introduce Math WorkBook for Elementary Kids.

I also introduced VermiComposting, an income-generating project that harvested farm products like fruits and vegetables that helped school children bring home food for their tables.

With the homegrown gardening project, I was able to motivate the whole school to sustain Gulayan sa Paaralan, where teachers could prepare dishes for kids with no food to eat while in school. I also had tree planting activities with the school and the community. Cherry blossom trees have started to pave the way for protection and beautification in our area with the help of the tribal community and barangay leaders.

My duty as a teacher goes beyond the four walls of the classroom. I was assuming the role of a second parent, teaching trust and trustworthiness. I was featured in the My Pope Philippines August 2019 issue. I was also featured by two top news outlets in the Philippines when someone took a picture of me buying togas for my graduating students. Although my salary was not big, I felt that kindness and patience to each student in my class are character traits that I think I have improved on.

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JOEL A. HAWOD 2021 MOST INFLUENTIAL TEACHER AWARD UNITED FEDERATION OF FILIPINO AMERICAN EDUCATORS (UNIFFIED)

Mr. Joel Hawod is a Biology teacher under the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program at Xavier School, San Juan City, Philippines. He serves his school community by fulfilling the responsibilities of a class advisor, committee moderator, and team leader. He is also an active member of different groups involved in spiritual growth activities.

He recently led a team of Xavier School teachers, staff, and administrators in designing online activities as part of the Workshop on Ignatian Spirituality in Education (WISE), a teacher formation program geared towards defining the integrity of new employees and develop their capacity for reverence of lifegiving attitudes.

As the Team Leader of the international program called Xavier China Experience (XCE), he significantly contributed to its curriculum redesign toward a project-based learning modality.

This allowed students, who are FilipinoChinese, to engage in a more authentic process of course content interaction. The genuine Chinese language education and real-life learning opportunities gave the participants a meaningful and memorable forty-two days of program implementation in China.

Being a teacher allows Joel to engage his learners in a meaningful interaction by promoting critical and analytical thinking skills through the usage of strategies that are appropriate to the level of maturity and sophistication of his learners.

As a mentor in imparting good values, he speaks

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and acts in an exemplary manner. This is evident in his role as a Senior High School Class Adviser, Gentlemanliness Committee Moderator, and Examen (Prayer) Committee Moderator.

His passion to serve others made him volunteer in various outreach activities such as Teaching in the Frontiers (TIF), where a small group of Xavier School faculty gave summer enrichment classes in the Jesuit Mission Schools in different parts of the country. As a form of giving back, he also gave a series of journalism training to some public high school students.

To honor his enthusiasm to serve in various capacities, he was granted the Pineau-Clifford Educator’s Award in 2017, a recognition given to educators who have proven to be consistent and outstanding in their efforts to uplift the status of education.

For six years, he was a member of the School of Saint Anthony in Quezon City, where he served as the Grade School Science Department Chair for two years. Before this, he consistently received the Best in Instruction Award since he started teaching in 2004.

He graduated from Philippine Normal University in 2003 with a degree of Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Secondary Education, majoring in Biology. He was a recipient of the Commission on Higher Education - Curriculum Initiative for Teacher Education (CHED-CITE) Scholarship that granted him a double degree course. He is currently pursuing a postbaccalaureate education in the same university to earn a degree of Master of Arts in Education, Major in Biology.

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ANA MARIA LUZON 2021 MOST INFLUENTIAL TEACHER AWARD UNITED FEDERATION OF FILIPINO AMERICAN EDUCATORS (UNIFFIED)

"I wasn't born to teach"; I was born to inspire others, to change people, and never to give up even when faced with challenges that seem impossibleTeresa Kwant.

A quote that drives me to become a better educator with passion in my chosen vocation.

A native of Tanza, Navotas, raised by a family of educators, with two siblings who were also educators. I learned to value hard work at a very young age and put in my best effort to achieve a goal.

I graduated Salutatorian and Valedictorian in Elementary and Secondary, respectively. A consistent scholar at Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, where I obtained a degree in Bachelor of Science in Zoology.

After graduation, I took 18 units of Education at Philippine Normal University and completed the Master of Arts in Elementary Education requirements in the same school. I passed the Civil Service Sub Professional and Professional Examination and also a licensed Physical Therapist.

As an educator, I have achieved and accomplished the following: • Master Teacher I (2010-2014) • Master Teacher II (2014 to present) • Mentor, Individual Performance Commitment and Review Form (SY 2017 to present) • Mentor, Teacher Induction Program (SY 2018 to present) • Project STAR (Students and Teacher Award and Recognition) Coordinator (SY 2018 to present) • Project SOAR (Stakeholders and Organizations Awards and Recognition) Coordinator (SY 2018 to present) • Consistent Facilitator, Learning Action Cell (SY 2002 to present) • Project LOVE Coordinator (SY 2018-2020) • Project LEAD Coordinator (SY 2018-2020) • District Science Coordinator (SY 2017-2019) • Grade 6 Chairman (SY 2010-2017)

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School Science Coordinator (SY 2011-2017) School Eco saver Coordinator (SY 2012-2016) Division Treasurer Journalism (SY 2013-2016) School Paper Adviser (SY 2005-2016) General Parent-Teachers Association Secretary (SY 2011-2016) • Editorial Board Publication, SDO-Navotas (2014) • Trainer, Journalism (SY 2005-2016) • Trainer, Science (SY 2012- 2018) • Facilitator Summer Reading Camp (2013-2014) Awards/Recognitions Received: • School Demonstration Teacher 2020 • Division Module Writer & Evaluator, 2020 • Completed Course on Microsoft in Education,2020 • Completed International Online Training Course on Innovation in Education,2020 • VideoLesson Creator/ Developer, 2020 • Outstanding Teacher, 2019 • Huwarang Guro 2015 • Perfect Attendance, SY 2012-2020 • 4th Place NCR Strategic Intervention Material, 2013 • 2nd Place, Strategic Intervention Material, District and Division Level, 2013 • 1st Place, Trainer of Science Quiz Bee District Level 2013 • 2nd Place, People's Choice Category Navoteno Ako Photo Contest,2012 I served as the 1st Vice President of Catholic Women's League (Tanza, Navotas Chapter) from 2013-2016 and as Chairman of the Research Development Information and Documentation Ministry in Sta. Cruz Parish Tanza, Navotas from 2014-2016.

I am currently the Vice President of UNIFFIED, Navotas Chapter.

For 20 fruitful years, I upheld truthfulness, respect for authority, dedication, sincerity, and commitment in the service, being an inspiration and active agent of change that makes a positive difference in the lives of every learner I teach.

We will pass by only once, but I believe that in the end, I can live behind the love I share, the hope I give, and the goodness I've done to the young minds of the future generation of this nation.

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MARLON A. MARMOL 2021 MOST INFLUENTIAL TEACHER AWARD UNITED FEDERATION OF FILIPINO AMERICAN EDUCATORS (UNIFFIED)

Aristotle said, we are what we repeatedly do. This makes excellence a habit rather than an act. And there is someone who embodies this very statement.

He’s an exemplary person, both in profession and in personal life. In school, he is the most admirable.

He really loves his job because everybody simply sees it at the way he works with so much passion and determination. One can see it by the way he acts and the environment he brings with him as an employee.

As a professional teacher, he never fails to always bring about smart innovations at work and always is a person of discipline, integrity, and passion. His dedication to his work always radiates to whoever he comes across with which makes him unquestionably an extraordinary teacher and leader. With that quality, he gives meaning to life.

He is driven and empowered to achieve greater heights amidst the most challenging times in human history.

During this pandemic, his star shines the brightest for he never ceases to believe that things happen for a noble purpose. No pandemic nor calamities can dampen his spirit.

Times may be difficult and uncertain, but with this man’s determination and whose leadership and charisma is time-tested paved way for golden opportunities for the school to be known globally.

Resilient and unbattered by goliaths in life, he remains faithful to his profession. He believes that in challenges one becomes stronger as David in the Bible. As the brainchild of a numberless

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innovations like I Love BOOKS Project, SANHSkwelahan sa Tahanan, and Project MARLON, he utilizes all his repertoire of skills and pure talent in all humility, never complaining on tasks, and is most loyal and dedicated to honest public service thus a consecutive national Brigada Eskwela Coordinator awardee from 2015 to 2019.

As an exemplar educator, this multiawarded teacher loves his students and treats them as his own children, and this love radiates and is returned, as students looked up to him as the ideal. His love for work, commitment, and dedication are manifested in his many accomplishments and achievements.

He is most loved and admired by his students for his hard work and passion. He charms people with his leadership skills, competence, integrity, credibility, and sense of urgency. He always serves as an inspiration to others and will continue to be one. A trusted friend with a loving and compassionate heart.

For years, he has been a bookworm. He is always on-the-go, ready to help and serve wherever and whenever he is needed. He is one very hardworking person, very compassionate towards peers, colleagues, friends, and students. His family is so much blessed to have him as a fine member, a sure jewel and a precious stone, a man of moral integrity, humility, and excellence.

His super positive attitude and most kind heart makes everyone happy to be his many acquaintances.

Undeniably impressive, remarkable, and magnificent, the sole epitome of an educator, our no less Teacher Exemplar of DepEd-Iriga: Marlon A. Marmol.

Marlon A. Marmol Secondary SchoolTeacher III San Antonio National High School Schools Division Office, Iriga City

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DR. ROWENA PENDON 2021 MOST INFLUENTIAL TEACHER AWARD UNITED FEDERATION OF FILIPINO AMERICAN EDUCATORS (UNIFFIED)

Dr. Rowena Pendon has 33 years of teaching experience and is currently the Director of School of Education at the West Visayas State University, Pototan Campus. She began her educational career as a Mathematics teacher.

She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Education Majors in Mathematics and General Sciences, Master’s degree in Education Major in Mathematics and Doctoral Degree Major in Curriculum, Instruction & Evaluation from West Visayas State University. She also had her Post Graduate degree in Bachelor of Laws from the University of Iloilo. As a professor and a director of West Visayas State University-Pototan Campus, Rowena P. Pendon is both diligent and committed to her teaching profession. Dr. Rowena Pendon was born on Pototan, Iloilo on June 29, 1966. She was born in a big family, where she is the third child among the 8 children of the late Romeo B. Pendon Sr. and Estela A. Panizales. At her early school years, she was a consistent valedictorian in elementary and secondary and excels in most of her classes. Born into poverty, Dr. Pendon was forced to learn resilience at an early age. As a young girl driven by hope to turn her life’s course, she managed to get a scholarship in high school and college and eventually achieved all the things she had in her life right now. She had been awarded multiple times because of her exceeding service and dedication with her work.

Dr. Rowena Pendon's vision as a teacher crystallizes on the overall growth of her students. She believes that a great teacher does not only impart knowledge but lessons that can bring and prepare her students for every opportunity and challenge that life throws at them. A good teacher can teach you something that you will remember for a day, but a great teacher will teach you something that you will remember for the rest of your life and that is how the students and colleagues of Dr. Pendon sees her.

Dr. Pendon does not only teach how to do mathematical processes or talk in front of her class but she speaks words that influence and inspire every soul she encounters.

Richard, a second year student of Dr. Pendon, said that Dr. Pendon has a big influence on who he is today. "She has taught me to work hard and always do my best". She demonstrates patience and kindness to each and every student in her class. She always believes in her students which encourages them to work hard and to believe in themselves. Dr. Pendon has a lending ear for everyone, she listens not only to her students' problems but also to her colleagues. She takes pride in finding out how to help each student to excel in their own way. She uses various teaching styles from all of her experiences as an educator globally, in effort to reach the needs of her students.

Dr. Pendon spoke and presented in various meetings and seminars held locally and internationally that widened her opportunity to touch lives of different souls. She was awarded as the Outstanding Educator and Cultural Ambassador by the Visiting International Faculty Program in Virginia, USA for two consecutive years. Some other places that

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she was able to present her researches and inspire people all over the world are held in Catania University in Italy and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The lessons that Dr. Pendon imparted to people around her are invaluable which not only strengthened the foundation of their life but became the building blocks of their future. She did not only influence her students to become teachers, doctors, lawyers but to become the best in anything that they ought to be. Dr. Pendon works hard in order to lead a path and guide her students to become successful in life so that they will never experience the sadness of poverty that she, herself was born into.

She has presented and attended numerous trainings and seminars namely; VIF Winter Professional Development Conference in USA, Seminar on Teacher Education evelopment Program Framework (2009), Echo Seminar workshop on Interfacing the Seven NCBTS Domains in Syllabi –lecturer (2009), Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines, Inc. (AACUP) (2012), Mathematics Teachers Association of the Philippines 4th Regional Convention (MTAP) (2012), International Conference on Inquiry-based Science and NOSTE Biennial Convention (2013), Open Source Electronic Teaching Resources Seminar (2014), A Virtual Seminar on Peace Education: A Transformative Response to Societal Changes (2021), Webinar on Moving Forward Towards the New Normal Commission on Higher Education (2021), Webinar on Procurement Innovations in Times of Pandemic: Leveraging Technology & Cultivating an Agile Procurement Regime (2021), etc.

In 2007, she received an award of Outstanding Service and Leadership as Local Advisor School Year 2006-2007. For two consecutive years, 2008-2007, she was awarded as the Outstanding Educator and Cultural Ambassador by the Visiting International Faculty Program in Virginia, USA. In 2012, she was awarded as the Most Outstanding Organization Adviser in West Visayas State University, Pototan Campus.

Etc. She had also presented and published her promising research internationally namely “Self-Efficacy and Mathematics Performance Among College Students: Basis for Development of Mathematics Engagement Training – Presented at 5th International Conference on Education, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on April 5 to 7, 2019.

“Self – Efficacy and Parental Support: Its influence on the Mathematics performance among college students – presented to the International Journal of Arts and Sciences Conference, Catania University, Catania ,Italy on May 29 to June 1, 2017. “Effects of Writing as a Strategy on Student’s Mathematics Achievement- presented to International Conference on Inquiry based Science and NOSTE Biennial Convention” and “ Effects of Peer Collaboration on Attitude Towards Mathematics – Presented to the International Conference on Inquiry-based Science and NOSTE Biennial Convention” Bacolod City on September 20 to 22, 2013.

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MARVIN SUAREZ 2021 MOST INFLUENTIAL TEACHER AWARD UNITED FEDERATION OF FILIPINO AMERICAN EDUCATORS (UNIFFIED)

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MA. JESUSA RIDOR-UNCIANO EdD 2021 MOST INFLUENTIAL TEACHER AWARD UNITED FEDERATION OF FILIPINO AMERICAN EDUCATORS (UNIFFIED)

Life is never easy but she learned to take it with a stride. Challenges never stop and always considered as a gamble. After 35 years in the teaching profession, two years in the private school (St. William’s Institute, a sister school of St Paul College of Ilocos Sur, almost 14 years in the basic public school, the Ilocos Sur National High School, and the rest is at the University of Northern Philippines where she is currently affiliated, comes a humble teacher with a goal to touch young people. s a young teacher, there never was a moment that she evaded or turned down an assignment that would help a student or a class to develop.

Sometimes, they come all together yet she embraced them and committed herself in true service.

Accepting them with all gratitude and confidence is all that matters, looking at them as everyday learning experiences Students have always been her inspiration to contribute in the attainment of the literate literacy. Hurdled all the demands of even the new thing of the time, for there is nothing in this world that cannot be understood and done having all learning in the formative years and their application to the real world. No amount of difficulty can stop her from learning. It is always her preparation, the choice of good materials and the influence and inspiration from good people, and most of all the guidance of the Infinite God that helped her achieve the goals.

Talented as she is considered having won herself in the areas where she was tapped to mentor the students, she would always gladly and with the same enthusiasm, invest on them, assess their skills and talents, combine with her guts and ability to stir them to feel and act the same not just to win but to give their best and gain the best experiences while developing friendships.

She was a name in coaching in academic and non-academic competitions, oratorical and extemporaneous, essay and journalism writing contests, even dramatic events, singing and dancing (where she can also do both) and many more. These served as avenues for her not just to make a mark as one of the best coaches and trainers, but to gain friends and establish friendships and channels for future endeavors for personal and professional development as well as sharing of best resources and opportunities.

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She was also assigned to chair subject and curriculum development, leadership and co-curricular and extra-curricular activities. In her most memorable accomplishments as coach, were national awards in journalism, most significant are in news and feature writing, Rizal Oratorical Competitions, one of the 10 best essayists of the country in the Arts Month Celebration, and numerous more others in the national, regional and local levels.

Her passion in teaching and some short-term scholarships led her to be one of the trainers in basic education particularly the PopEd, BEC and the Kto12 programs. She was always assigned to give demonstration teaching whenever her expertise is needed. No wonder why she was promoted as the youngest Master Teacher then and now, an Associate Professor.

Thanking the Lord for all these accomplishments, she was awarded outstanding teacher in all schools she joined in. Though she has yet to bagged one in her present school but she was always been one of the best in the yearly search. However, awards maybe are inspiration but they are not her sole purpose in her chosen vocation. She set in her mind that winning or even part of those recognized as best is truly a motivation and privilege but her quest for true service and meaning in life are students she meets.

She bagged one national prestigious award by the Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF) under the office of the President of the Philippines as ULIRANG GURO SA FILIPINO in 2018. Her sacrifices and efforts in teaching, research, extension, and other accomplishments in the preservation, promotion and use of the Filipino language contributed much.

Because of her desire to touch more, she founded AlHub (Alternative Learning Hub) for young children in her community, a small group for children (with interest reading and speaking through fun and games). She also organized the KaduaFil, a closed group for young Filipino teachers in Ilocos Sur. Her mini library in her own home is open to all teachers, as well, always ready to lend a hand in research and other areas that she can and able to share.

Ladies and gentlemen, your new friend, MA. JESUSA DUMBRIQUE RIDOR-UNCIANO, a teacher, GAD advocate, self-proclaimed environmentalist, research enthusiast, devout extensionist, a friend, a mother and a wife.

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JACQUELINE C. AGUILUZ 2021 GAWAD ULIRANG GURO AWARD UNITED FEDERATION OF FILIPINO AMERICAN EDUCATORS (UNIFFIED)

I am Jacqueline C. Aguiluz, graduated from Bulacan State University with the degree of Bachelor in Elementary Education and now pursuing my Master of Arts in Education major in Educational Management and finished the academic requirements and passed the comprehensive examination for Master of Arts in Education major in Teaching in the Early Grades. I have 22 years teaching experience handing K to 3. My first five years of teaching is in Christian Cathedral Academy which is a churchbased school offering a Developmentally Appropriate Program Curriculum. Then, teaching and administering private schools for nine years namely JEA Christian School, Estrella Learning Academy and Shema Divine Learning Center.

After that, I taught for a year in a biggest and prestigious school in Baliwag Bulacan, the Montessori De

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Sagrada Familia handling Advanced Casa.

After spending almost 15 years of teaching and administering private schools, I applied for a position to work in Government school because I believed that the knowledge, I gained from my previous experiences will be of great help with the students, parents and teachers in the school or district that I am in.

I served in the public school for four years and they are fruitful and all worth it. I had the opportunity to organize programs and activities. I handled the Special Science classes wherein all the top students in the district belongs to this class. I trained students to different academic and non-academic competitions.

Now, I am currently teaching 1st Grade students at Virginia Cross Elementary School, Chatham County School District, North Carolina, United States of America since September 2018 to present under the Exchange Visitor Program of Educational Partners International.

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GINALYN P. AVILA 2021 GAWAD ULIRANG GURO AWARD UNITED FEDERATION OF FILIPINO AMERICAN EDUCATORS (UNIFFIED)

Ginalyn P. Avila is a native of Isabela Province, but spent her 26 years in teaching at Caloocan City.

She finished her Bachelor’s Degree at Philippine Normal University – Isabela Campus with the Degree of Bachelor in Elementary Education. She finished her Master’s Degree major in Administration and Supervision at Metro Manila College last 2013.

She entered the service year 1994. She taught Grade One pupils for 13 years and another 13 years in the higher grade. During summer time she volunteers herself to do summer class in their school to alleviate the number of pupils who are slow learners and cannot read alone. She is also a diligent teacher. She works beyond her time, and can works beyond pressures. She was designated as Grade Level Chairman, a Troop Leader, a Wood badge holder in a Boys Scout and a Journalism trainer. Last year she was promoted to Master Teacher. She

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provides technical assistance through mentoring, coaching, class monitoring and observation thru online and offline classes. She was also a facilitator, and resource speaker in their mid-year in service Training and Learning Action Cell.

Recently she was one of the Lac Leader in the Learning Modality Course for Teachers 2 in their school.

Her passion is to teach, that every child should be a reader that’s why she implements her reading Intervention, the Reading Recovery Program and undergone an Action Research about Differentiated Instruction to Improve the Reading Comprehension of Pupils.

Last 2019, UNIFFIED awarded her as Influential Teacher Awardee. At present she was an Araling Panlipunan and GAD Coordinator in their School.

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LILIBETH CALANOGA 2021 GAWAD ULIRANG GURO AWARD UNITED FEDERATION OF FILIPINO AMERICAN EDUCATORS (UNIFFIED)

Lilibeth C. Calanoga is a Secondary School Public teacher for more than a decade. She's a Bachelor of Secondary Education major in English at Cagayan State University-Tuguegarao City with Merit. Then took up her Masters of Arts in Education major in English at Cagayan State University-Aparri Campus.

Motivated by the call of professional development, she continued and soon earned her title as Doctor of Philosophy in Education major in Educational Management at the same school and had been granted a Loyalty Award.

At present, she holds Teacher 3 position.

She was recognized as Most Outstanding Teacher of the municipality of Aparri in the year 2015. She's been a winning coach in campus journalism and has reached up to regional competitions. And just recently conferred as an Outstanding Campus Paper Adviser of the Philippines in the Search for National Gawad Dyornalismo 2020 of Asia-Pacific awards Council Inc. and Center for the Promotion of Campus Journalism, Inc. She was also given a plaque of recognition in the same year by the Center for Environmental Concerns-Philippines as one of the nominees on the 6th Gawad Bayani ng Kalikasan: Parangal sa Magiging na Pakikibaka para sa Kalikasan at Karapatan.

She was recognized as Natatanging Guro ng Bayan in the just concluded National Gabi ng Parangal 2020 (Year3) of the Institute of Continuing Professional Growth and Development Co and Golden Eagles Clubs International Inc. She was also bestowed a

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plaque of recognition as a Proficient Educator in the 2021 Global Leaders and Educators Awards by Beyond Books Publication.

She loves community service that undoubtedly had led her to become a two-time Chief Girl Scout Producer. Her projects were focused on ecology. Her concept of beautifying the Welcome Arc as the lead entrance and exit to their municipality was made possible in 2014.

Another project dealt with the concept of promoting health through establishing a communal garden at Barangay Toran in 2016. Her initiative had produced a greater result when the said barangay landed First Place in Urban Gardening as awarded by the Local Government Unit of Aparri, Cagayan. Despite these feats, she continued participating in various activities promoting the prosperity of the people and the love and care of our environment as these are her heart’s desires.

Her skills and abilities have paved the way to various local speaking engagements.

Her leadership and communication skills have been manifested in her involvement in Girl Guiding through Girl Scouts of the Philippines, in Campus Journalism and in her devotion to serve her school organization as Teachers and Employees' Assistant Secretary and been serving the Parents Teachers Association as Secretary for almost 8 years, and some other organizations. It is always a pleasure for her to be touching the lives of others in the simplest way she could.

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JANICE DE PANO LINGAN 2021 GAWAD ULIRANG GURO AWARD UNITED FEDERATION OF FILIPINO AMERICAN EDUCATORS (UNIFFIED)

"Mathematics is challenging, that's why I make sure my students have fun and learn at the same time." This describes Janice’s stance in her teaching and learning career and services to her students.

Ms. Janice Lingan is a Senior High School Mathematics Teacher, a Registrar and a Guidance Teacher at Lumil Integrated National High School, Silang, Cavite. She actively lead different mathematical games during the yearly week-long Mathematics festival and organized schoollevel career orientation and career guidance program to senior high school students. She has filed, organized and released school records of senior high students.

Janice graduated Magna cum laude with Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Secondary Education, majoring in Mathematics as a CHEDCITE full scholar at Philippine Normal University in Manila in 2003, where she also received Academic Excellence Award from Senator Legarda. She was also a qualifier at the MSA Math Quiz for the Math Whiz in Makati City a national contest organized by MSA Academic Advancement Institute.

After graduation, she worked as a part-time Mathematics teacher at Tagaytay Christian Academy, Cavite. After receiving her professional license to teach, she worked as a junior high school Mathematics teacher at Imus National High School, Cavite, for 13 years. To continue equipping herself professionally in teaching, she applied and got accepted in a Teacher Training Program Scholarship of the Japanese government. She studied in Kobe University and Hyogo University of

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Teacher Education from 2010-2012, where she specifically learned about the different teaching and learning approaches of Japanese teachers, effective ways to teach Mathematics and the value of education, values and culture. She shared her learning in the Philippines, through knowledge seminars with the other mathematics teacher. While she was still in Japan, she volunteered to tutor a Filipino transfer student to learn and speak the Japanese language. She continued her post-baccalaureate education at Philippine Normal University - Manila, and is currently enrolled in Master of Arts in Education, majoring in Mathematics Education.

In the midst of the pandemic, as a Guidance Teacher, she extends her working hours and takes the extra mile to motivate and assist students who have personal problems; especially those who are struggling to keep up academically, emotionally, and physically. She also contributes, together with her co-teachers to design a plan to strategically assist their school to improve it's studentservices.

In addition to her hard work, dedication and passion in teaching, she’s raising her two kids very well, supporting them and providing equal amount of time and attention despite of the workloads she has. She also supported her household helper to finish college and inspired her to become a teacher.

Janice believes that in teaching, your character and purpose matter, because students see you as a role model. As a teacher, she believes that teachers leave footprints to every students and it's important that every student she had is the result of love, kindness and trust that she had shown them and she hopes these could empower them to reach their dreams and goals in life.

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EDNA LOSA 2021 GAWAD ULIRANG GURO AWARD UNITED FEDERATION OF FILIPINO AMERICAN EDUCATORS (UNIFFIED)

My name is Edna Losa and I am honored and humbled that I have been nominated for Gawad Ulirang Guro Award. I earned my master degree in Management from Technological University of the Philippines on full scholarship. I attended undergrad at Mapua Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering. Also, I have a Bachelor Degree in Secondary Education Major in Mathematics. I have 2 single subject teaching credentials from California, one in Mathematics and the other in Industrial Technology Education and currently working on my third single subject credential for Physics.

My first teaching job was at Manila Technician Institute (TUP-Taguig) and I taught engineering classes.

I was the Head of Electrical and Allied Department.

Yearly, I was awarded outstanding performance in teacher evaluation. I was a member of our faculty volleyball and badminton team and competed with inter-school competition. I was the vice-president of our Faculty Union local chapter. I actively participated in all our school events and programs.

I was the advisor/mentor of Manila Technician Institute Computer Society (MTICS). In 2007, I got a teaching job here in USA (Los Angeles). My first teaching job in LA was in San Fernando Middle School. It was a struggle for me because I need to make a lot of adjustment. Fortunately, I was assigned to be the computer teacher and head of the computer lab, which makes things easier for me to adjust. I used my computer knowledge to connect with my students by creating lessons and activities that will support their interest and hobbies. I made my class fun and engaging by allowing my students to explore their creativity by teaching them how to use different software from game creation, presentation, word processing, 3D design and animation.

I wanted to become a teacher because I enjoy serving others and I have a passion for learning. Only in teaching, learning never end. In teaching you never get obsolete, because we keep on updating ourselves.

Teaching is so rewarding and gives me a sense that I am making the world a better place one student at a time. My

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engineering team, which I mentor, is a testament that if we try, we can make a difference in the life of our students. Truth to tell, most member of my engineering team belong to non-academic achievers, no plan for college, and some came from foster care families. But through sheer perseverance and strong desire to help these kids, I invested my time, knowledge, connection and even money to train them in developing their personal, work based and technical skills, for them to be college and career ready. At first, there was resistance; but once you proved yourself that you really mean well and gain their trust, everything fell into right places. I am proud to say, that some of my team members who graduated are now pursuing a degree in engineering.

While my current team recently won in SkillsUSA State Competition and they will be competing for National Championship and working with an invention for MIT project.

Aside from academic achievement, my team are currently involved in different community service program.

My teaching philosophy is very simple students do not care how much you know, until they know how much you care. Teaching at a Title 1 high school where the poverty rate is 96% of students on free and reduced lunch, caring is what they need first, after they know I care then they open up their heart and mind and I can teach them. I show my caring by having those connections with my students and trying to help them find their dreams and strengths so they can believe in themselves the way I believe in them.

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RENEVIE B. MAGBOO 2021 GAWAD ULIRANG GURO AWARD AND SALINDUNONG AWARDEE UNITED FEDERATION OF FILIPINO AMERICAN EDUCATORS (UNIFFIED)

I am Mrs. Renevie B. Magboo, 39 years old, married to Rene M. Magboo. We are blessed with a son Reyence Cleyton B. Magboo.

I am the Dean of Students; the concurrent Career and Technology Education (CTE) Director; Automation and Robotics Teacher and Coach at the San Carlos High School, San Carlos, Arizona from 2019 to present.

I taught as a Science and AVID Teacher, served as

Robotics Coach and Student Council Advisor from July 2019 to July 2021. I served as the Natural Resources Youth Practicum Lead Teacher to the San Carlos

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Apache Tribe Forestry Department, San Carlos, Arizona Summers 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018.

I worked at Baltimore City Public Schools, Baltimore, Maryland as Physics and Math teacher and a Physics First Curriculum Writer. I taught at Colegio San Agustin, Makati, Philippines as a Physics and Research Teacher from June 2005 to June 2006; a Physics Teacher at Quezon National High School, Quezon, Philippines, from June 2004 to June 2005; Physics teacher at San Beda College Alabang from June 2002 to July 2004.

I am affiliated to the UNIFFIED Arizona Chapter as the Executive Secretary, 2018 to present Globe, Arizona.

I earned the following academic degrees: Currently candidate for a doctorate degree Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Management, at the Philippine Christian University – Distance Learning, Manila, Philippines; a Master of Arts in Education major in Special Education earned last 2018, St. Paul University Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines; and a Bachelor of Science in Physics for Teaching, Philippine Normal University, Manila, Philippines, 2002 as Cum Laude.

I received the following awards: UNIFFIED Most Influential Teacher Award, Washington DC, 2018; and San Carlos High School 2018 Teacher of the Year, San Carlos Unified School District, San Carlos, Arizona.

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MARILOU PANTOJA 2021 GAWAD ULIRANG GURO AWARD UNITED FEDERATION OF FILIPINO AMERICAN EDUCATORS (UNIFFIED)

Mrs. Marilou Pantoja is currently a Head Teacher III at Canubing National High School. She had been in the teaching position since 1992 before she became a part of the school administration as head teacher in 2016 up to present. As an admin, she utilizes her skills and experience as well as her passion in honing and helping the learners by the projects/programs and activities that she has been implementing especially in the Special Science Class (SSC); and guiding by the teachers to become effective channel of learning.

She was also known as a great contributor in sustaining the quality of education that the learners received through the sustainable projects/programs and activities that the school, under the leadership of the school head, has been implementing for the benefits of the teachers, learners, parents, the community, and other stakeholders especially during this time of pandemic.

Served as a Head Teacher III/Department Head, planned, organized and implemented programs/projects and activities for the learners, parents, teachers, and the community.

Initiated in constructing the School Clinic, providing STARBOOK E-library, founding Special Science Class (SSC), and served as the Brigada Eskwela coordinator, led in planning and implementing programs/projects with the help of the administration and the sets of school

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officers (GPTA, SGC and SSG) for the benefits of the school and its stakeholder.

As a teacher leader, he played a very important roles within and outside the school. Few of her accomplishments are the following (1) she was the proponent of the school-Initiated Project - School Clinic in 2020; (2) She act as the Learning Resource Evaluator during Division Evaluation— Workshop on the Science Learning Resources in 2020; (3) Her school received multiple awards while she was the Brigada Eskwela School Coordinator; and (4) one of the writers for the “Writer in Workshop on The Development of Additional MISOSA Modules Based On the K-12” in 2018 to name a few.

Mrs. Pantoja earned her Master of Arts in EducationEducational

Management (SY 20132014) in Mindoro State College of Agriculture and Technology (MinSCAT Main Campus) Alcate, Victoria, Oriental Mindoro and Bachelor of Secondary Education, majoring in Science (SY 1990-1991) in Divine Word College of Calapan (DWCC) Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro

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BILIMON E. PASAMANERO, PH.D. (CAR) 2021 GAWAD ULIRANG GURO AWARD UNITED FEDERATION OF FILIPINO AMERICAN EDUCATORS (UNIFFIED)

Bilmon E. Pasamanero is a dedicated person. He believes that a successful person in any aspect comes from heartfelt dedication. With compassion and sincerity, he loves to share his experiences to inspire everyone to succeed in their own way.

With regards to track records, he was one of the three classroom teachers out of six thousand teaching personnel in the division of Sarangani who was passed as the National Illustrator of the Department of Education in the country. Along with his achievement, he was able to contribute to the department as illustrator on the reproduction of Senior High School learners’ materials and primals, the making of contextualized Social Studies book for Grade Three to be used by Region XII learners, created a talking book for learners with special educational needs especially those learners who are deaf and mute and was able to come to up with children storybook in partnership with the Australian Ministry of Education which to be used by the learners under the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao.

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In times of pandemic, he volunteered to assist and teach children about reading who are belong to Indigenous People’s Group in his community and was able to mobilize parents support to educate their children at home.

With the opportunities he had experienced, his passion and dedication to his work was always evident especially in giving quality education to learners up to present.

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CHERRY AMOR NACION-SIMPELO 2021 GAWAD ULIRANG GURO AWARD UNITED FEDERATION OF FILIPINO AMERICAN EDUCATORS (UNIFFIED)

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CRISTINA MARIE LOPE-SENOSA 2021 GAWAD ULIRANG GURO AWARD UNITED FEDERATION OF FILIPINO AMERICAN EDUCATORS (UNIFFIED)

My name is Cristina Marie Lope-Senosa, a Social Studies teacher at Ivanna Eudora Kean High School in St. Thomas-St. John District. I teach grades 9-12, including Adult Continuing Education at night. Teacher for 20 years in the Philippines, Qatar, and US Virgin Islands, with a Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Social Studies, completed requirements for Master of Arts in Education major in Social Studies and graduated Master in Management major in Educational Management.

Currently, I am pursuing my degree in Doctor of Philosophy major in Educational Leadership.

I am the District Teacher of the Year of the US Virgin Islands St. Thomas-St. John District, SY 2020-2021 and currently the State teacher of the Year 2022 of the whole Territory, the highest distinction to be given to an educator in each state in the United States. As the State teacher of the Year, I introduced the e-connect or educators-connect platform, a social media portal wherein educators share their teacher-made, digital, electronic, and creative resources for other educators to use in the classroom.

In the "Home of the Dynamite Rays," I serve as the Chairperson of the Social Studies Department, IEKHS Student Council, Close-Up Club, and the program leader of different cultural events. I am an in-house and a district trainer for the district and work for VIDE Civics Course Development Group. I facilitate the Law and You Group, which made students aware of "Miranda Rights'', participated by Virgin Islands' public and private high schools.

I instigated the move to conduct a senatorial-gubernatorial forum in IEKHS for the students to be mindful of how voting matters to

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their future. I taught the officers of my organization our slogan:" " Serve, lead and inspire." " On May 10, 2021, we were awarded as the Best Student Council in the whole district during the Excellence in Education Awarding ceremony Year 2 held at the USVI Curriculum Center.

I am the Artistic Director of the USVI Carnival Adult parades, representing our culture and the Virgin Islands Department of Education Troupe.

I am also working with the Lector Ministry of St. Andrews Episcopal Church. Not only that, I associated the program with our Black History Month celebration in the school. I debuted one of my students performing a praise dance for all three congregations at St. Andrews Church. I am also a "Gurong Pinoy Coach," which offers free examination preparation review for PRC Licensure Examination for Teachers.

I hail the banner of "Women Empowerment." It is my utmost pleasure to work with the Community Outreach Specialists in the VI Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Council.

Students must be aware of how men should treat women as equal citizens, encouraging the youth to value what is justifiable in society, and as a teacher, we promote gender sensitivity and equality.

Lastly, I am the Vice President for UNIFFIED USVI Chapter. Our core values include COMMITMENT TO SERVICE, LEADERSHIP AND INNOVATION, INTEGRITY IN EMBRACING ETHICAL VALUES AND OPENMINDEDNESS, and EMPOWERMENT FOR CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE.

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DOMELYN ADOLFO 2021 GAWAD ULIRANG GURO AWARD UNITED FEDERATION OF FILIPINO AMERICAN EDUCATORS (UNIFFIED)

Ms. Domelyn Adolfo is currently a Professorial Lecturer of the Institute of Education of Far Eastern University Manila, Philippines. She teaches English Language and Literature to college students. Ms. Dome has taught to many universities in Manila such as Phil. Normal University Manila and Miriam College. She also works as a private research editor, tutor, speaker, and English trainer for private corporations.

Ms. Adolfo graduated with a double degree course, Bachelor of Arts in English and Bachelor of Science in Education major in English from Philippine Normal University, Manila and was a full time CHED- CITE scholar. She then obtained her Master of Arts in Education as a Graduate School Scholar from Arellano University, Manila.

She was involved in different organizations during her college year which molded her to become an educator. Her alma mater and her exposure to different types of learners and their needs inculcated so much passion for teaching in her.

Right after graduation, she worked as an elementary teacher in Philippine Chunghua School, Manila. Few years after, she shifted to teach in the tertiary education as a college instructor in Far Eastern University, Manila. She has been teaching in college for 11 years now. Ms. Adolfo upholds to the

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ideal that her role as a teacher is catalyst of change. She has been giving free Language and Pedagogy trainings and seminars to public schools and state universities.

She teaches with a principle in mind that she got from Henry Adams that says, “a teacher affects eternity, she can never tell where her influence stops.”

Domelyn has been happily single and enjoying motherhood with her daughter, Penelope.

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EDNA ESGUERRA 2021 GAWAD SINAGTALA AWARD UNITED FEDERATION OF FILIPINO AMERICAN EDUCATORS (UNIFFIED)

Ms. Edna Esguerra is a recently retired Science and Mathematics teacher of LAUSD. She taught these strands including Environmental Science and Integrated Coordinated Science for more than 23 years. She started her teaching career at San Francisco Unified School District and later moved to LAUSD. She also has more than 5 years of teaching in several after school programs including CASHEE the Bell Program and continuation school. She had been a senior adviser for several years, and the EHAA Coordinator for several years at North Hollywood High School. She is a former Title One Coordinator of Van Nuys High School. She had brought her students in several competitions and workshops outside the school.

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Her sophomore students won the Engineering competition in 2007 conducted by the Los Angeles Water District.

She is very involved in other community activities, the church and supporting some councilman of Los Angeles.

She was an active member of the TREE Program and the NOAA. She is currently attending the CSUN Master’s Program for Teachers in High School Science and Mathematics. She has two sons, both graduated from publics schools and are currently professionals now. The older son is a computer specialist from SFSU and Certified Golf Instructor and her younger son is a Computer Engineer from California Poly Pomona.

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ELSIE O. ELBACA 2021 GAWAD SINAGTALA AWARD UNITED FEDERATION OF FILIPINO AMERICAN EDUCATORS (UNIFFIED)

“One looks back with appreciation to the brilliant teacher but with gratitude to those who touched our human feelings.”

Elsie O. Ebalca retired as Master Teacher 1 in 2006 after 33 long and fruitful years of serving the Department of Education. She obtained her Bachelor of Elementary Education at Notre Dame of Marbel University in 1966. She was employed as substitute teacher at Lagao Central School General Santos City for four (4) years.

In 1971, she was assigned to the Alabel Central Integrated SPED Center.

Having a spirit of voluntarism and committed to her profession, she was promoted to Master Teacher 1 and became a District Outreach Coordinator.

Her retirement from government service did not stop her from performing and participating in community activities. She served as Chairperson of Alabel Poblacion Women’s Cooperative from 2009 to present. She became the president of the Rural Improvement Club (RIC) at Masagana, Poblacion Alabel and Municipal Rural Improvement Club Council (MRICC) respectively. Combining her extensive experiences in corporate

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training and organizational development with her specialized training, she served as chairperson of Community Rural Women and Youth Council and Vice Chairman of Local Poverty Reduction Action Team (LPRAT). She also actively involved as member of Municipal Development Council (MDC), People’s Law Enforcer Board (PLEB), Municipal Cooperative Development Council (MCDC), Municipal Agriculture and Fishing Council (MAFC) and Local Water Security Council (LWSC) She received awards and recognition for her exemplary involvement and outstanding participation and cooperation for her deep concern and support to the Catholic Women’s League (CWL) activities of Alabel Chapter. Her sincere commitment inspired the members to be more active and participative in all endeavors in the Ministry of CWL, in the Family and in the Parish.

At 74, Mrs. Ebalca is still active in community service despite her disability. Currently, she serves as Auditor of the Senior Citizen’s Office, Alabel, Sarangani Province.

She believes that being of service to others is what brings true happiness.

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MARY ANN PALENCIA 2021 SALINDUNONG AWARD UNITED FEDERATION OF FILIPINO AMERICAN EDUCATORS (UNIFFIED)

Mrs. Mary Ann Palencia is a Biology, ELD 3 and Academy high teacher and Science Club adviser at La Vista High School, Fullerton, California. She has been the lead teacher for the school-wide Science Fair, S.T.E.A.M. Exhibit, People and Nature Photography Exhibit, and Science Symposiums.

Mary Ann graduated with a double-degree in Bachelor of Arts/Science and Bachelor of Secondary Education, majoring in Science as a CHEDCITE full scholar at Philippine Normal University in Manila in 2003. She continued her postbaccalaureate education and graduated with Special Education Certificate at Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila and Effective Instructional Practices at the University of Baguio, Philippines. During her university years, she became very active in different organizations on campus, which equipped her to become a better educator. She was involved in an art, academic, drama club, and became the Editorial Cartoonist, Literary Editor, and Associate Editor in Filipino at the Torch Publication in PNU. She also volunteered to teach at Sta. Cruz Street Children Program at night which was the volunteering activity that she enjoyed and loved the most. After graduation, she immediately secured a teaching job at Saint Jude Catholic High School, Manila as a Biology teacher. After earning a 3-year teaching experience, Mary Ann moved to California, USA in 2006 to achieve her dream of retiring her mom from working abroad, establishing her own educational foundation for low-income Filipino students, and for her professional and personal growth. She landed

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her first job in the US at Los Angeles High School for nine years before moving to her current school at La Vista High School in Fullerton, California.

With her hard work, dedication, and passion in teaching, she has earned several accolades including “2015 Los Angeles High School Principal’s Award of Excellence'‘, “2020 La Vista High School Teacher of the Year,” “2020 Fullerton Joint Union High School District Teacher of the Year'‘, “2020 Orange County Teacher of the Year nominee”, and “2020 Schools First Federal Credit Union Teaching with 20/20 Vision Award''. The United Federation of FilAm Educators, Inc also recognized her significant contribution to education and communities by honoring her the “2015 Influential Teacher of the Year'', “2016 Distinguished Teacher of the Year,” “2016 UNIFFIED Teacher of the Year with a Purpose”, “2018 Outstanding Teacher of the Year'' and” 2018 Outstanding Leadership in Education”. In everything that she does, Mary Ann always remembers what Mother Teresa of Calcutta said, “It is not how much we do but how much love we put in. It is not how much we give but how much love we put in the giving.” As a teacher, she believes that the moment she steps inside the classroom, she will have that precious but very limited opportunity to make a difference in the lives of her students. Because of that, it is very important for her to have loving, fun-filled, respectful, productive and memorable studentteacher interactions everytime that she is with her students.

Currently, she is serving as a membership director of UNIFFIED, Inc and founding president of UNIFFIED Los AngelesOrange County Chapter. Mary Ann has been happily married to Charles for 12 years and has two adorable children named Cj and Tyler.

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DR. MARK R. ESCOBAR 2020 RISING TO THE CHALLENGE OF EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION UNITED FEDERATION OF FILIPINO AMERICAN EDUCATORS (UNIFFIED)

I am currently teaching Biology 1, Earth Science, and Integrated Science at Central High School, Chesterfield County School District, South Carolina, United States of America from August 2018 to present under the Exchange Visitor Program (EVP). I am the 202 -2022 General Certificate for Secondary Education (IGCSE) – Physics (0625),

Cambridge Curriculum for Grade 9 and 10 students at Arabian Pearl Gulf (APG) School, Bilad Al Qadeem, Bahrain from November 2017 – June 2018. I have been an outstanding teacher in High School Science in the Philippines, a technical chairman, a curriculum, instruction and research consultant, a regional and national resource speaker in Science concepts, strategies, interventions, and investigatory projects from December 2008 – October 2017.

I am a Doctor of Philosophy in Development Education candidate at Distance, Open and Transnational University – Central Luzon State University, Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija. I earned my master’s degree, Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Major in Science at the Marikina Polytechnic College, Marikina City and received the academic award, With Highest Honors. I have completed the academic requirements of Master in Educational Management (MEM) major in Administration and Supervision at the Polytechnic University of the

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Central High School Teacher of the Year. I am a licensed professional teacher. I have successfully passed the High School General Science – Content Knowledge PRAXIS Test in January 17, 2020 in South Carolina, USA. I taught International Philippines, Manila. I am a graduate of Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Physical Sciences at the University of Northern Philippines, Vigan City and awarded as Magna cum Laude.

I have received honors in the division, regional and national science competitions by producing and validating conventional Science Intervention Materials (SIMs) and generating inventive and innovative Science Investigatory projects (SIPs). Similarly, I have also been able to produce instructional devices that have helped teachers and students in the Schools Division Office – Marikina City to facilitate the success of teaching and learning of science concepts, techniques and skills.

I am currently the President of UNIFFIED Carolinas Chapter and the Country Head of LEAD Philippines. I was the former Vice President of the Association of Science Educators of the Philippines – National Capital Region Chapter and the Vice President of the Association of Science Educators of the Philippines – Marikina Chapter. I had been an active teacher-leader at the Division of Marikina City and a student-leader during my college years.

More than those achievements, I really am personally committed to share inputs and be of service to the education sector in the Philippines or in the global setting as my modest contribution towards the attainment of its goals.

I have strong leadership and communication skills, highly adaptable, responsible and reliable. Above all, I possess the passion and determination to perform well in my profession as an educator.

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DR. JAKE M. LAGUADOR, EdD, PhD 2020 RISING TO THE CHALLENGE OF EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION UNITED FEDERATION OF FILIPINO AMERICAN EDUCATORS (UNIFFIED)

is currently the Dean of the Graduate School of Bicol State College of Applied Sciences and Technology (BISCAST), Naga City, Philippines and former Research Director (5 years) and former Dean (1.5 years) of the Graduate School in Lyceum of the Philippines University – Batangas, the Journal Publication Manager, former Department Chairman of Computer Engineering (7 years) as well as Editorial Board of international journals of LPU-Batangas. He finished Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Master’s Degrees in Educational Administration and Supervision and Public Administration, and Doctorate degree in Educational Management and Doctor of Philosophy in Management.

He served the LPU-Batangas for almost 18 years as teacher, educator and researcher. He also served as the Chairperson of various regional, national and international conferences which include Sotero H. Laurel Multidisciplinary Research Conference, National Research Conference on Arts, Science, & Health, National Research Conference on Maritime Education and Training, World Interdisciplinary Research Conference and International Virtual Research Conference on Education for Sustainable Development.

As part of his advocacy in helping the community, he accepts invitation to serve as Resource Speaker on various training in journal management and research writing for publication in refereed journals as well as plenary speaker, commencement speaker and keynote speaker in various research and academic activities.

Dr. Jake M. Laguador, EdD, PhD

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He is the recipient of the Outstanding Researcher and Luminary Researcher during the Luminary Excellence in Education and Research Awards 2021 sponsored by the Lumina Foundation for Integral Human Development. He is also an Outstanding Faculty Member with various research awards for publication and presentation from LPUBatangas. He also won an Outstanding Research Paper in Faculty Category in the 2017 Regional Search of Philippine Association of Graduate Education (PAGE) IV-A. He was also awarded as the Outstanding World Researcher 2014 given by the International Association of Multidisciplinary Research in recognition of global research contributions through scientific articles in international journal publications, speakership engagements in research and social responsibility to the scientific community making a model to researchers across the world.

He is a regular member of the National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP); Member of the International Economic Development and Research Center, International Association of Computer Science & Information Technology (IACSIT); Member of Network of Professional Researchers and Educators (NPRE); Member of Asian Intellect for Academic Organization and Development, Member of International CrossCultural Exchange and Professional DevelopmentThailand and former Associate Member of American Society for Quality (ASQ).

He obtained an H-index of 22 with 1,522 citations in Google Scholar as of January 9, 2022 with more than 100 research articles published in different journals of social sciences, education, business, engineering, educational psychology and management where he landed Top 80 in the ranking of scientists in Philippine Institutions according to Google Scholar Citations Public Profiles in 2016.

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DR. DARWIN P. PAGUIO 2020 RISING TO THE CHALLENGE OF EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION UNITED FEDERATION OF FILIPINO AMERICAN EDUCATORS (UNIFFIED)

Dr. Darwin P. Paguio is currently the

Vice President for Academic Affairs of Gordon

College in Olongapo City. He is also the Officer in Charge-Principal of the Senior High School Department and a faculty member of the Institute of Graduate Studies. He graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Science in Mathematics at Columban College and finished his Master of Arts in Education Major in Mathematics at the Bataan Peninsula State University.

He obtained his degree Doctor of Philosophy Major in Educational Management at the University of the Assumption.

He was conferred as “Fellow of Royal Institute of Educators (FRIEdr), Singapore”.

He has published an international research entitled “A Proposed Supply Chain Management Model for Teacher Education Institutions: A Structural Equation Modeling” in 2017. As the Vice President for Academic Affairs of Gordon College, he supervised all academic programs regarding curriculum, degree programs and organization.

He initiated activities to keep the college abreast with recent trends in the teaching-learning process, research and educational technology.

He worked closely with the deans and heads in curriculum improvement and development of new programs of study. These duties he adeptly

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performed along with his other functions and responsibilities as the vice president and as a faculty member of the Institute of Graduate Studies wherein he taught the subjects: Statistics, Research Methodology and Thesis Seminar, respectively. He is an accreditor of the Association of Local Colleges and Universities-Commission on Accreditation (ALCUCOA). An active member of some professional organizations such as: Philippine Association of Researches and Statistical Software Users, Philippine Association of PreService Teachers, Inc., Mathematical Society of the Philippines, Philippine Council of Mathematics Teacher Educators, Inc, National Organization of Professional Teachers, Inc., and Philippine Association for Graduate Education.

He is a research evaluator, a research panel and a resource speaker. He is a co-author of several Mathematics published textbooks namely: Mathematics in The Modern World; Statistics and Probability for Senior High School; General Mathematics; Differential Calculus; Plane Trigonometry; Statistics with Computer Based Discussion; Mathematics of Investment; College Algebra, respectively. He attended various seminars and conferences to enhance his field of specialization such as PAFTE-Region III Annual Teachers’ Congress 2019, ALCUCOA Summer Camp 2019, ALCUCOA Annual National Conference 2018, Training on Advanced Statistical Modeling 2017, and Regional Training-Workshop on Peer Reviewing in High Impact Journals 2017.

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ROWENA N. RABAYA 2020 RISING TO THE CHALLENGE OF EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION UNITED FEDERATION OF FILIPINO AMERICAN EDUCATORS (UNIFFIED)

Rowena N. Rabaya, an ESL/ELL/GT Teacher, a Math Skills Specialist in Harris Elementary, a Special Education Teacher in Hambrick Middle School and Caraway Intermediate School in Aldine ISD, Houston, TX, and at the same time a Special Education Teacher for the Hearing Impaired earned her college diploma in the University of San Carlos, one of the best universities in the Philippines, and taught for several years in Cebu City, Philippines. She pioneered the secondary curriculum for the hearing impaired in Mandaue SPED Center, Cebu and implemented mainstreaming program for the deaf.

She also interpreted academic and non-academic subjects through (ASL) American Sign Language, trained H.I. students in cultural presentations, and coordinated with non-government agencies to sponsor aides for the special students.

As a teacher, she makes it a point to establish relationships with all her students and parents.

She initiates and conducts Parent Engagement Nights and meetings regularly to reach out to parents and involve them in their children’s learning.

Her high expectations are matched with the highest level of support. She has continuously exhibited her willingness to go above and beyond to support all learners thus, she continues to teach even after school hours and do tutoring in the mornings before the school day starts. As a Math Skills Specialist and part of the Leadership Team, she works cooperatively with the campus leaders and district curriculum program directors to enhance campus instructional programs. She has consistently exhibited tremendous effort in collaborating with teachers and the whole staff in general. She is a District Staff Development presenter. She also

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models lessons, trains teachers and works alongside with these teachers during Professional Learning Community meetings to plan for interventions and instructional program improvement for students’ success.

This committed teacher earned her various Certifications namely English as a Second Language K-12, English Language Arts and Reading in both 4-8 and 8-12, Generalist EC-4, Special Education K-12, Deaf and Hard of Hearing K-12, and Test of Spoken English all in Houston, Texas.

The years of hard work and dedication also earned her several recognitions and awards like Teacher of the Year 20112012 (also for 20142015) and Harris Elementary HAABSE (Houston Area Alliance of Black School Educators) Teacher of the Year 2020.

Ms. Rabaya’s wide range of professional experience (19 years) as an ESL/ELL/GT teacher in different grade levels, being a Math Skills Specialist, a Special Education Teacher for the LD (Learning Disabled) and Hearing Impaired, and her personal commitment to alleviate lives of learners, striving to build their self-esteem and encourage understanding of cultural diversity, gender differences, and physical limitations make her an exceptional teacher, indeed.

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NOLITA CALAMAZA BECHARA 2020 OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP IN EDUCATION UNITED FEDERATION OF FILIPINO AMERICAN EDUCATORS (UNIFFIED)

Nolita C. Bechara has been in the profession for 22 years and is currently the Academic Interventionist and the Campus Testing Coordinator at Goodman ACE Elementary School in Houston, Texas.

Being an Academic Interventionist, she works closely with students who have learning gaps to maximize their potentials to the fullest.

As the Campus Testing Coordinator, she conducts training to the teachers to make sure that testing protocols are observed and implemented. Nolita also served as an Instructional Coach and Skills Specialist which allowed her to work with teachers to plan, develop, and implement strategies and skills to improve instruction for student achievement.

Before she joined the leadership team, she was a self-contained teacher then, later on, she focused on teaching Reading.

Her passion for teaching was recognized when she was voted as the Teacher of the Year in 2012. She was also chosen as the Rodeo Institute for Teacher Excellence (RITE) Teacher of the Year in 2009. As a Reading Specialist, she joined the International Reading Association (IRA) where she corresponded with teachers around the world with the best

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practices in teaching. She is also a lifetime member of the Philippine Society for Music Education.

Nolita earned her Elementary Education degree with a specialization in Reading and Music from Philippine Normal University and her Master of Arts in Education from De La Salle UniversityManila, Philippines where she taught as a part-time instructor.

Most of her years of teaching experience occurred at Chiang Kai Shek College, a Filipino-Chinese school in the Philippines where she served as the subject area coordinator. Then in 2002, she moved to the United States and joined the teaching force at Aldine Independent School District in 2006. With Divine intervention, she met her husband Charbel and is happily married with 2 beautiful boys, 16 years old Andre and 8 years old Antoine.

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DIVINA P. BROWNE 2020 OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP IN EDUCATION UNITED FEDERATION OF FILIPINO AMERICAN EDUCATORS (UNIFFIED)

Divina Browne is the Math Instructional Specialist and Department Chair at Blanson CTE High School, in Aldine ISD in Houston, Texas. She worked as a Mathematics and n IB teacher at Eisenhower HS for 17 years, the last five years of which, was as a skills specialist. Under her leadership, both Blanson HS and Eisenhower HS received Distinguished Rating in Mathematics Achievement.

She works closely with teachers, campus, and district administrators to develop and implement effective instructional and intervention programs. Additionally, she writes curriculum and leads teachers and PLC teams to improve instruction for student achievement. Certified as a Master Mathematics Teacher and a K-12 Principal, she’s training to become an administrator. In June 2016 she served as an administrator for summer school.

She shares her passion and advocacy for quality education for all by facilitating professional developments inside and outside of Aldine ISD. She had presented at numerous teacher conferences such as the Region 4 Math Conference, the Conference for the Advancement of Mathematics Teaching (Houston), and the technology conference in Hawaii. She had also served as a Master Teacher trainer for the Rice University School Mathematics Project (RUSMP) for Spring ISD, and for the RUSMP Mathematics Leadership Institute for lead math teachers in 2009

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and 2010. She was voted Teacher of the Year in 2012 and won the 2013 Leadership in Education Award Program (LEAP) for Teachers, sponsored by the MIT Club of South Texas. Her prize was a scholarship for a weeklong training at MIT along with fellow LEAP awardees from all over the U. S. and the world. She was also an NSF-NOYCE Scholar from 2009 to 2012 and a semifinalist for the statewide HEB Excellence in Education Award in 2012.

Divina is presently pursuing her doctorate in Educational Leadership at the Sam Houston State University where she recently received the 2020-2021 Dr. Carol Laing Ritter Educational Leadership Endowed Fellowship, the Graduate School Scholarship, and the Dr. Genevieve H. Brown & Dr. Beverly J. Irby Scholarship awards.

She had also received the SERA (Southwestern Educational Research Association) Dean’s Award for Exceptional Graduate Student Research two years in a row.

She is the current president of the Society for the Advancement of Filipino Educators and Education Professionals (SAFE-EP), UNIFFIED Houston Chapter. Divina earned a BS Physics degree from the University of Northern Philippines. She was finishing her MST in Physics at the De La Salle University and teaching Physics at St. Paul College Paranaque when a friend coerced her to interview for a teaching job in the United States. Initially, she thought this was a scam, but she went anyway.

After passing all the requirements and satisfying all qualifications, she came to the U. S. with big dreams in 2001. She is happily married to Alan Browne who is also a high school teacher. They have two beautiful daughters named Asia and Danielle.

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DR. BELEN M. CHU 2020 OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP IN EDUCATION UNITED FEDERATION OF FILIPINO AMERICAN EDUCATORS (UNIFFIED)

A faithful and forbearing wife, a loving mom, a caring grandmom, a dedicated career woman and a compassionate daughter of God in this order. This is how Dr. Belen Chu best describes herself.

Dr. Belen Manio-Chu took her undergraduate study at the Philippine Women’s University Community College in West Triangle, Quezon City with the degree of Bachelor of Arts major in Psychology. She took her Masters of Arts degree in Psychology at the University of Sto Tomas while she was at that time rearing two young toddlers and employed at the Philippine Academy of Sakya-a Chinese Buddhist school located in the heart of Chinatown, Manila as a guidance counselor.

The school administrators, upon recognizing her sincere commitment through the various guidance programs which she herself dutifully and successfully implemented have allowed her to go on a sabbatical leave for one year to enable her to apply for a scholarship grant program offered to her by the De La Salle University-Manila Institution for Educational Measurement and Statistics (IEMES) in partnership with the Center for Educational Measurement (CEM) and Fund for Assistance for Private Education (FAPE). After 12 months of full-time studies, she successfully obtained her Masters of Science degree in Educational Measurement and Evaluation in 2001. After earning her MS degree, she was then appointed as Chair of the Faculty Development Program, Chair of the Student Affairs and Services and Chair of the School Services Committee for the Level 3 PAASCU Accreditation which the school luckily succeeded. During her stint as the chair of those aforementioned program committees, she was dubbed by the accreditors as the “Superwoman” of the school as she was able to embrace numerous and countless responsibilities aside from those assigned to her primarily as the Team Lead to the various Guidance Department’s programs and services, the Faculty Management Council, the Research and Evaluation Committee, Scholarship Committee and many more such as Adviser of the Parent-

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Teacher Council, and Chair of the Annual Founding Celebrations of the school.

In recognition of her numerous contributions, again as another reward, the school management gave her the privilege to accept part time teaching job at Arellano University Graduate School of Education and the College of Arts and Sciences in Legarda, Manila Main Campus. She serves as a Special Lecturer to handle subjects such as Research Writing, Psychological Assessments, Psychological Testing, and other Psychology and Assessment subjects. While teaching, she joggled in between her double jobs to pursue her Doctorate studies in Educational Psychology major in Learning and Human Development in the same school, the DLSU-Manila. Rewardingly fruitful, it seemed all her efforts paid off as she was able to obtain her PhD degree in 2018 after almost 9 years of long wait. Patience, determination and perseverance paved the way for her to succeed. In addition to all these achievements, she was appointed as the External Assessor of Arellano University’s Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Acceleration Program (ETEEAP), a job that entails her to travel abroad and within the country to evaluate and validate the ETEEAP program’s students current job status who are during the visit admitted in the Psychology course program.

Among her past achievements included her various speaking engagements as resource persons in the Higher Education Institutions in Metro Manila, Radio Broadcast guesting, recipients of awards such as Severina de Joya Outstanding Teacher Award in 2019, consistent Top 10 Outstanding Professor based on Student Evaluation both in the Graduate School and the College of Arts and Sciences in Arellano University. She served as a rater of the Department of Education’s Alternative Learning System for three consecutive years, a pioneer examiner of the National Medical Admission Test (NMAT) of the Center for Educational Measurement which lasted for more than 20 years. Currently, she has an ongoing testing development project with the Department of Education in partnership with Nestle Philippines.

Her affiliations include active memberships with the Psychological Association of the Philippines, Philippine Guidance and Counseling Association and the Philippine Educational Measurement and Evaluation Association (PEMEA) in which she is a Founding Board of Trustee and a Fellow.

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MARIA GEMELA G. LIM 2020 OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP IN EDUCATION UNITED FEDERATION OF FILIPINO AMERICAN EDUCATORS (UNIFFIED)

Maria Gemela Lim, Gem to her family, friends and colleague, is the Mathematics Instructional Specialist/Coach and Department Chair at Nimitz Ninth Grade School, Aldine ISD in Houston Texas. She is Certified as a Secondary Mathematics Teacher in the State of Texas. Her thirty-three years of experience as an Educator range from the middle school mathematics, to high school and college levels. As a member of the Nimitz HS Instructional Leadership Team, she works closely with the building and district administrators to develop and implement the instructional and intervention program. As an Instructional Coach, she works collaboratively with the Mathematics teachers and the PLC team to plan exemplars and assistance to improve instructions. In addition, she works in partnership with the other instructional coaches in the Aldine district to share effective instructional techniques for student achievement. She is also Aldine district’s curriculum writer and presenter. Before becoming a department head, she taught Algebra 1 to PreAP/GT, Regular and ESL students and Geometry Honors at the high school and Beginning/Intermediate Algebra at the college level for many years while also serving as team leader.

Her educational goal and mission are grounded extremely well in rigorous mathematics content and incorporating the latest research in mathematics pedagogy that would help increase student success, mature academically as their potentials allow, not only among minorities, but all students under her care. Equity and the quality of education are her driving force, hence leading teachers as well as mentoring novice and student teachers are one of her advocacies. The other driving force is providing opportunities for all students to engage in grade-level mathematics through variety of high-quality and rigorous instructional techniques that would help students be life-long learners. She has attended numerous

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trainings and workshops to enhance her craft as an excellent educator and leader. She has taken the time to present in many districts professional development and conferences such as Region 4 Math Conference 2017, 2018, Rice University School Mathematics Project (RUSMP) 2010 and 2011. Her leadership and hard work did not go unnoticed when she was nominated as Teacher of the Year at Nimitz 9th Grade, recipient of the Outstanding Teacher of the Year at La Consolacion College in 1984, Presidential Gold Medal Award and Plaque of Recognition for Leadership at Centro Escolar University in her senior years. She is also an active member of the community and volunteer at her church as Lead Catechist 5th -8th grades, and Choir Coordinator.

Maria Gemela earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Education majors in Mathematics and English from Centro Escolar University, Mendiola Manila Philippines. She taught for 5 years before she joined the corporate office, International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI). In 1991 she had the opportunity to come to the USA as a chaperone to her youngest sister who represented the country to the Miss World pageant. While in the US, she tried to seek opportunity to find a job as a teacher and the rest is history. Gem is happily married to Feliciano Lim and they have 4 wonderful children.

Laurence, the oldest has a degree in Supply Chain Management/IT and works in one of the biggest gas/oil companies. Laura, the second child is a Chemical Engineer who works in a European chemical plant. The two younger children, Laia and Leeandro, are still in college.

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DR. MARIO DOMINADOR PADRON OBRERO 2020 OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP IN EDUCATION Dr

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Mario Dominador Padron Obrero hails from Taleb, Bantay, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. He was born to a simple family engaged in farming, calesa driving, and weaving. Challenged by the death of his father when he was about to enter high school, he did his best to climb the educational ladder. At a young age, he valued education as an instrument to overcome poverty and made it a point to demonstrate excellence every year level because he needed to maintain his scholarship grant to augment the meager income of his mother in Abel Iloko weaving. He finished his elementary education as salutatorian, secondary education as First Honorable Mention, and his college degree Bachelor of Science in in Physics as cum laude at the University of Northern Philippines in Vigan City in 1987. Right after graduation, he became a faculty member at the UNP College of Arts and Sciences. He obtained his Master of Arts in Physics at the National Institute of Physics in the University of the Philippines Diliman in 1993 under the Department of Science and Technology – Science Education Institute – Institution Building Program (DOST-SEI-IBP) Laddertype Faculty Development Program. With the support of another scholarship grant, the Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC) Faculty Development Program, he finished his Doctor of Philosophy in Science Education major in Physics at the De La Salle University, Manila. In January 2017, he was among 39 fellows who completed a competitive national training, Philippine Higher Education Career System – Executive Development Program, sponsored by the Commission on Higher Education, Development Academy of the Philippines, and PASUC. In the span of 30 years since he joined UNP as a faculty, Dr. Obrero rose from the ranks, from Instructor I in 1988 to his present position Professor VI. He now serves as Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA), and concurrently the Officer-in-Charge of the Office of the Vice President for Student and External Affairs (VPSEA). Dr. Obrero is also the Director of the PASUC Zonal Center in charge of faculty evaluation covering the different state universities and colleges in northwestern Philippines. Before his designation as VPAA in May 2017, he was serving as UNP’s first VPSEA since January 2012.

Aside from being a university executive official, he handles Physics and Statistics courses both in the graduate (masters and doctoral programs) and undergraduate levels. His scholarly works include studies on constructivist teaching and learning, eliminating physics misconceptions, mathematics and science as related to culture, and environmental advocacy. He has presented papers in national and international conferences. His research articles have been published in the Philippine Physics Journal (PPJ) of the Philippine Physics Society (PPS), Research and Education Training Institute (REDTI) Journal, Philippine Science Corsortium Journal, and the International Journal of Social Sciences of the International Association of Multi-Disciplinary Research. Dr. Obrero has been an officer of the Philippine Physics Society and a member of the Editorial Board of its publication, the PPJ. He is also a regular member of the Samahang Pisika ng Pilipinas (SPP) and an associate member of the National Research Council of the Philippines. In 2015, he served as Convention Director of the PPS’s Annual National Physics SeminarWorkshop/Convention, and Chairperson of the Local Organizing

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Committee of the SPP National Physics Congress in the University of Northern Philippines. Last July 2017, he helped in organizing the Ilocos Sur Chapter of the United Federation of Filipino Educators.

Believing that students should be developed holistically, he in his capacity as college faculty member, student organization adviser and VPSEA, he has given students opportunities to improve their creative and inventive talents, and leadership skills through the conduct of activities such as science fairs and camps, leadership training, seminar-workshops and conferences, community outreach programs, environmental activities, and cultural programs. He has spearheaded student development and welfare programs which have produced outstanding student leaders, some of them were recipients of national awards like the Ten Outstanding Students of the Philippines (2015), Ten Outstanding Movers of the Philippines (2014 & 2016), and the Ten Outstanding Jose Rizal Model Students of the Philippines (2017).

In recognition of Dr. Obrero’s outstanding accomplishments and service, and qualities as an educator and a researcher, he received a number of awards, namely: UNP’s Outstanding Faculty of the Year (2004), Vigan City’s Outstanding Teacher of the Year (awarded by the City Government of Vigan in 2007), national semifinalist in Metrobank’s National Search for Outstanding Teachers (he was Top 8 in the tertiary level for two consecutive years, 2007 & 2008), National Physics Educator (an honor conferred by the Philippine Physics Society in 2010), Outstanding International Research Leader (awarded by IAMURE in 2014), One of the Ten Outstanding Movers of the Philippines (awarded by the SAVE Mother Earth Movement in 2014), Padre Jose Burgos Achievement Awardee (the highest honor accorded by the Provincial Government of Ilocos Sur to illustrious sons and daughters of the province; 2015), and Service (Gold) Awardee for serving the government for 30 years (2017).

He has contributed to the sustainability of the UNP Internationalization Program which brought foreign students to UNP, and which gave Filipino students the chance to participate in cultural exchange programs, internship, training, and conferences abroad. As the prime leader assigned in advancing international linkages and partnerships, he has visited and collaborated with foreign universities and organizations in Indonesia, Thailand, South Korea, Macau, Japan, India, and Nigeria.

Known for exemplifying integrity, humility and Christian values, Dr. Obrero continues to perform diverse roles in the academe - mentor, researcher, leader, manager, thesis/dissertation adviser and/or statistician, publication editor/referee, mover/volunteer for environmental advocacy, Accrediting Agency for Chartered Colleges and Universities (AACCUP) accreditor, and International Organization for Standardization (ISO) internal auditor.

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JUANITA A. RAMOS 2020 OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP IN EDUCATION UNITED FEDERATION OF FILIPINO AMERICAN EDUCATORS (UNIFFIED)

Juanita Ramos works as the Instructional Specialist for Math at MacArthur High School in Aldine Independent School District in Houston, Texas. As an instructional Coach, she shares her expertise and uses her talents to drive and strengthen team collaboration, enhance teacher relationships, solidify teachers’ teaching potentials and skills that effect and impact teaching and learning in the school where she works. She is very diligent in her job as an Instructional Coach, and very committed and dedicated to the profession.

Equipped with 36 years of experience in the field of education, she brings to her position a wellestablished background in teaching and management.

Prior to taking an Instructional Specialist position in Aldine ISD, she was a Department Chair for 8 years and a Year-Level Chairman for 15 years in the Philippines; she was a Level Leader for Geometry and then Algebra 2 for 6 years when she was with Houston Independent School District; and lastly, a Math Interventionist for a fleeting semester at MacArthur High School in Aldine ISD after which she became the school’s Math Instructional Specialist. She has taught Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, and Statistics. She was a Division Demonstration Teacher and Division Teacher Trainer in the Division of City Schools-Quezon City, where she started teaching, and a District Trainer/Presenter at Aldine ISD. Her accomplishments as an educator continued to flourish, she received the Most Outstanding Public-School Teacher in Quezon City for

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Mathematics in 2000 during the city’s Foundation Day celebration sponsored by the Quezon City Jaycees and Jayceerettes. The following year, 2001, Juanita was awarded as one of the Exemplary Mathematics Teachers by the Mathematics Teachers’ Association of the Philippines (MTAP).

Juanita Ramos was born and raised in Quezon City, Philippines. She obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Statistics from the University of the Philippines, Los Banos in 1984 and her Master of Science in Mathematics from De La Salle University, Taft Ave., Manila in 1996 through the DOSTPCASTRD Scholarship Program. She started her teaching career at the age of 21. It was in 2002 when Juanita and her family moved to the United States where she was hired as a Secondary Math teacher at Brownsville ISD. After two years working with BISD, she applied and was hired by Houston ISD where she worked for 13 years. In 2017, Juanita joined Aldine ISD as a Math Interventionist and she became an Instructional Specialist later.

Juanita Ramos is married to Reynaldo Ramos for 35 years. Reynaldo is also a Secondary Math teacher in Aldine ISD. She has two children: Kenneth Zyril, Personal Trainor, married to Sergeant Alayka Tiglao Ramos, US Army, and Kimberley Zara, RN, married to Justin Marc Perucho. She also has two grandchildren, Liala Annabeth, 5 and Gian Xander, 4. In her personal time, Juanita enjoys singing and listening to music.

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REXON C. NODQUE 2020 OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP IN PUBLIC SERVICE AWARDEE UNITED FEDERATION OF FILIPINO AMERICAN EDUCATORS (UNIFFIED)

Rexon Nodque is from Igpanolong, Sibalom, Antique Professionally, he worked In, 2006 to 2010 as a Development Worker in a Non Government Organization; in 2010 to 2013 as Senior Municipal Councilor - Sibalom, Antique; In 2015 to 2016 as Administrative Officer Office of the Governor – Antique; in 2017 to 2021 as Executive Assistant IV Office of the Governor -Antique; in 2017 to 2021 as Head of Provincial Youth Development Office; in 2019 to 2021 as Part Time Assistant Professor II- University of Antique.

His background in education includes his BS Community Development University of Antique, . Master in Community Development (units) Benguet State University, Master in Public Administration - University of Antique, Doctor of Management Major in Public Management (units) , Central Philippine University, and a Doctor of Public Administration (on going) University of Antique

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ASUNCION ‘CHONA’ IBANEZ MUYALDE , BSN, RN 2020 OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP IN COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD UNITED FEDERATION OF FILIPINO AMERICAN EDUCATORS (UNIFFIED)

Asuncion I. Muyalde is an extraordinary health nurse practitioner for more than 25 years at Sinergia Inc., New York, NY as a Residential Registered Nurse to the Director of Clinic Nursing Services.

She advocates for people with developmental disabilities and their families, regardless of status and culture, who need assistance for Residential, Respite and Family Care Programs. As a supervisor, she collaborates with multidisciplinary health care team to ensure that quality services and safety measures are afforded to all the employees and the consumers. In addition to other managerial and administrative tasks, she trains Direct Support Professionals (DSP) for AMAP certification, and orients staff on Plan of Nursing Services and the New Staff Orientation.

Aside from her regular job, she also worked as a part-time Nursing Supervisor over the weekend at Pine Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for more than 17 years.

Her nursing skills and abilities were honed over the years of her experience in different hospitals and facilities, as well as voluntary and community outreach activities locally and abroad. She was a Nephrology RN at Mt. Sinai Medical Center and the RN

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at the Medical-Surgical Floor at St. Claire’s Hospital in New York, New York.

She received numerous awards, certifications, and scholarships to further her profession as a registered nurse. She was the recipient of an academic scholarship for William Randolph Hearts Program for Nurse and Healthcare Provider in the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect in New York Founding School of Nursing.

She is also an active member and an officer of various community organizations both local and International. This includes Medical/Dental and Surgical Mission Hospitalite de Notre-Dame De Lourdes, Americas Academy of Family Medicine, Zone 7 IDDNYS Chapter to name a few. She is also an Adjunct Professor at the Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) in Manhattan Campus, New York.

Despite her busy schedule and demanding job, “Chona”, as she is fondly called by her family and friends, still managed to spend quality time with her family. She was blessed with a loving, kind-hearted, equally hardworking husband and two lovely, multi-talented children. In fact, Raul is also a Registered Nurse at a prestigious hospital in Brooklyn, NY. Their eldest son, Michael Joshua, already finished his Bachelor’s Degree while Dionne is still a college student. Inspired by their passionate parents, both of them got jobs!

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DR. MARIQUIT OBRERO 2020 OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP IN COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD UNITED FEDERATION OF FILIPINO AMERICAN EDUCATORS (UNIFFIED)

Guided by her principle in teaching, “To teach is to touch lives forever”, Dr. Mariquit M. Obrero (Bachelor of Science in Physics, Masters of Science in Teaching Physics, PhD in Science Education) has kept her passion in teaching not only inside the classroom but also in online teaching. As a physics professor (accredited Professor III) she advocates constructivist and interactive science teaching and learning. In her 32 years of teaching in the University of Northern Philippines she has innovated some learning materials such as the use of improvised physics apparatus in teaching physics.

She also has innovated learning materials such as the outcomes – based learning guides in electricity and magnetism, Learning guides in Science, Technology and Society, and other science subjects which are being used in her online classes. Through her creativity and innovations, she was able to produce student researchers who have won in different competitions like the Regional Inventors Competitions and Exhibits sponsored by the Department of Science and Technology and Technological Assistance Promotions Institute.

Through the years she is committed to upgrade the standard of education through her voluntary services as a trainer in the Foundations for Upgrading the Standard of Education (FUSE). She is also an active officer of the US based international educators organization United Federation of Filipino Educators (UNIFFIED) , Philippine Physics and Society (PPS) , Samahang Pisika

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ng Visayas at Mindanao (SPVM) and Students actions Vital to the Environment ,Mother Earth Movement or SAVE ME Movement. She has 16 published researches in national and international peer reviewed indexed journals which she has presented locally and abroad.

She was awarded recently as International Distinguished Teacher during the International Education Summit and Awards held on December 20,2020 via virtual Conference. Some of the other awards she has received were Best Paper Presented (World Interdisciplinary Research Festival, Bangkok, Thailand 2019), Outstanding Volunteer Award, International Outstanding Teacher Award 2018, Best Dissertation Award 2018, Academic Excellence Award 2018, Achievement in Salindunong Program Award 2017, Outstanding Movers of the Philippines 2012, Outstanding Teacher of the Year, Outstanding Student Organization Adviser 2004. Dr. Obrero has served as international peer reviewer of international online journals, served as session judge in different research conferences and has published researches online and in printed journals. Her passion in constructivist teaching and learning has come a long way through the researches she publish. As an output of her research on outcomes-based education and constructivism she was able to develop her teaching model and her learning guides in teaching science.

Dr. Mariquit M. Obrero has kept the fire burning to ignite her passion in teaching and she will continue to bring out the best in her students through her creativity and innovations.

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ROSELA A. ANGELO 2020 MOST INFLUENTIAL TEACHER AWARD UNITED FEDERATION OF FILIPINO AMERICAN EDUCATORS (UNIFFIED)

A reflection of determination, achievement, service, and excellence characterized Rosela Antipuesto-Angelo. She finished her Bachelor in Secondary Education major in English at Cor Jesu College in 1994 despite the adversities she encountered early on.

Currently employed as Teacher II and awaiting her promotion for Teacher III at Digos City National High School for nine years.

Despite her rank, she has been designated as the English Coordinator in Grade 9 for Five (5) years.

Her commitment and expertise made her a sought-after employee in the department when it comes to supervising, and coaching her colleagues. She further pushes the school’s interest and thrust by initiating programs such as Teaching Innovation, and Simplification of Documents.

She is also designated as the Campus Journalism Coordinator concurrent to her designation as the School Paper Adviser, the Pioneer, for over six(6) years now, She trains and coaches students achieve their full potential particularly in the students’ four macro skills.- LISTENING, SPEAKING, READING, WRITING. As a result student Journalists do well in the division, regional and national levels of competitions.

Her previous employments to Saint Michael’s School of Padada, Padada Davao Del Sur for nine (9) years as founder and adviser of the school paper, the AGAPE as well as to Cor Jesu College Digos City for another nine (9) years as campus journalism adviser laid the foundation for her excellence in the craft.

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She leads as well the campus journalists to share their writing and speaking skills to high school students from Digos City National High School Annexes and Extension Schools. It is an annual Community Service Program of the Campus Journalism to conduct tutorials.

The campus writers immersed themselves to impart their gifts of writing and speaking to other neighboring public schools in the city.

Instilling in them the value of service through sharing their skills contributes greatly to their integral development as well as the society’s transformation. It will further provide them vast experiences to see the needs of others thus, allowing them to exercises their social responsibility. After all, journalism is meant for the common good.

Furthermore, she is an administrator of the National Government Program “DepEd Tayo” and Social Media for Governance Digos City Division. It is under the Office of the Undersecretary for Administration (OUA). It aims to use Social Media platforms to communicate and engage with the public, community, and constituents the programs and projects of the Administration Strand, in particular, and that of the DepEd (Department of Education) Central, Regional, and Division Offices, and DepEd Organizations, in general.

Finally, she believed that the formation of the young minds aimed to produce pool of writers and potential to be the torch bearer of responsible students and campus journalists in the nation building.

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NOEMI M. FAMADOR 2020 MOST INFLUENTIAL TEACHER AWARD UNITED FEDERATION OF FILIPINO AMERICAN EDUCATORS (UNIFFIED)

After finishing my BS in Mathematics for Teachers at the Philippine Normal College in 1980, I taught mathematics at Pasay City West High School in the Philippines. As a scholar of NSDB Proj 7405 we were expected to teach math in high schools especially in the inner city schools.Trying to be self- sufficient in the city, I had to seek better employment. I was fortunate to become part of the PAREF Woodrose School for Girls at Ayala, Alabang. I taught in this private school for two years until the time came for me to go back to Cebu to be closer to my family.

The contrast in these two school settings reinforced my belief that math is indeed a great equalizer.

The learning and teaching of math knows no bias in terms of social standing, race or gender.

In August 2001, I got hired by Boston Public Schools and got assigned to teach math at the Woodrow Wilson Middle School. Since 2002 I have been teaching math at East Boston High School handling grades 9-12. In addition to teaching AP Calculus AB/BC in this school since 2008, I have been an AP Reader for the past 7 years. Being an AP Reader gave me opportunities to gain a deeper understanding of Calculus as I apply the rubric in grading the AP Exams Open Response. At the reading I also got the opportunity of working together with other teachers of Calculus from both the high schools and universities in the US, which

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has been a great learning experience for me.

I started teaching in the Bob Case Academy Summer Bridge Program of Northeastern University during summer of 2018 and have been involved with the program since then.

The motivation and dedication of the students in the Bridge always amaze me and makes me more inspired in my teaching.

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LOIDA B. FERNANDO-NARTATEZ 2020 GAWAD ULIRANG GURO AWARD UNITED FEDERATION OF FILIPINO AMERICAN EDUCATORS (UNIFFIED)

Mrs. Loida Fernando-Nartatez is a very passionate Science educator who currently teaching at Dr. Maya Angelou Community High School in Los Angeles Unified School District.

She teaches AP Biology, Honors Biology, Biology, Physiology, and AVID. She believes that all her students are unique and have the capacity and ability to learn. As a teacher, she makes sure to provide an effective, safe, and stimulating educational environment where students can demonstrate their full potential and high expectations of themselves.

According to her students, “Ms. Fernando has a way of teaching that makes the subject enjoyable. “She always demonstrated professionalism to teach but knows how to support a student when they need it” “She explains clearly the subject and offers help for those who don’t understand.”

“With an individual attention for all of the students many of us could say that she is the best in our school.”

“This teacher made me look at school as my second home.” “ Ms. Fernando is an excellent teacher that makes a class enjoyable but full of knowledge; the second one

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is that she can teach you more than just science, she can guide you and correct you with her experience but most of all gives you the motivation to keep going, to follow your dreams and aspirations, which I believe is something every teacher should know how to do.”

An avid life-long learner, Mrs. Nartatez completed her Bachelor of Law, Bachelor of Science, major in Biology as well as Certificate of Teaching program. She is now in her 25th year in teaching profession.

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RAZEALE GLORIA-RESULTAY, Ph.D. 2020 GAWAD ULIRANG GURO AWARD UNITED FEDERATION OF FILIPINO AMERICAN EDUCATORS (UNIFFIED)

Dr. Razeale Gloria-Resultay is an Associate Professor V at Pangasinan State University (PSU)Bayambang Campus. She is the current University Director for Curriculum and Instruction and the concurrent Program Adviser of the Master of Arts in Education- Early Childhood Education in PSU School of Advanced Studies. Her previous administrative experiences include: Associate Dean of the School of Advanced StudiesSatellite Campus, Head for Internship and Employment Services, Chairperson of the Early Childhood Education Department, Principal at the PSU Laboratory Elementary School and the Executive Assistant to the Campus Executive Director for 11 years, School English Coordinator and District English Coordinator in the 1990s when she was still in the Department of Education.

Dr. Resultay started her academic journey when she decided to enter the Pangasinan State University (PSU) and took up Bachelor of Elementary Education. Her thirst for excellence did not cease after she graduated from college. With her impassioned desire to challenge herself for a higher degree of learning, she opted to expand more her educational track by finishing her Master of Arts in Education major in Reading Education in 2005 at the University of the Philippines (UP) and her Doctor of Philosophy major in Reading Education in 2017 at the Philippine Normal University (PNU). She has also earned academic units in MAEd Early Childhood Education (PSU-SAS) and Special Education (SLU).

Moreover, to staunchly arm herself with knowledge and trainings for effective delivery of quality education, she subjected herself to various trainings along reading, early childhood, research, and inclusive education, among the few. With these, she has a lot to offer in the academe. She is a researcher,

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lecturer/speaker, training organizer, presenter, writer, demonstration teacher, thesis adviser (graduate and undergraduate levels), supervising instructor, research project leader, community extension project leader, validator of instructional materials in Reading, AACCUP accreditor, and an extension project leader. She is the project leader of a Commission on Human Rights (CHR) funded-research and a proponent of the Community-based Literacy program in the municipality of Bayambang, Pangasinan.

She’s also been invited as resource speaker along reading education and early child education in the local, regional and national levels. She has also organized seminars, seminarworkshops, and trainings on Reading, Professional wellness, research, and inclusive education.

Research has always been part of her academic endeavors, she has conducted, presented and published research studies in the local, national and international journals and fora and conferences. She has also written articles which were published in the local and national professional journals. To date, she has ongoing research projects and research studies which were funded by the university. She has also received awards in research such as Best Paper in 2019 and Best paper in Community Extension in 2021. Furthermore, she served as Graduate Thesis adviser in the PSU School of Advanced Studies (SAS) and in PSU Open University Systems (OUS) and awarded Best Thesis Adviser in 2017 by the PSU OUS. Other research related work/experience of Dr. Resultay includes: Research Specialist in the College of Teacher Education, Assessor, Competitions Coach, Undergraduate Thesis Adviser, an enumerator in a national research, and research project leader of a national research project.

Lauding her excellent service and performance, Dr. Resultay received her awards which includes Outstanding Faculty Member in 2015 by the Local Government Unit of Bayambang and Service award in 2009, 2013, and 2018

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Congratulations to Asuncion Ibañez Muyalde 2021 OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP IN COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARDEE

Greetings from: Muyalde Family Husband: Raul Children: Michael Joshua and Dionne Friend: Eulogio Gisma Greetings from: Engr. Randy C. Brecio Dr. Trifonia D. Brecio, UNIFFIED New York President

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UNIFFIED MASSACHUSETTS CHAPTER EXCUTIVE BOARD 2021 President: Juvy Hartweg Vice Pres: Emily Walker Secretary:Noemi Famador Treasurer:Rowena Samuels Auditor: Daisy Roman Board of Directors: Vienna May Galgana Alpha Sanford Members: Dr. Gerald Galgana, PhD Dr. Maricris Mayes, PhD Lilibeth Trilling Cormara Undag Mary Jeanne Mulkerrin Christopher Ocampo Kimberly Gilmore Nemie Recchia Ocampo Kimberly Gilmore Nemie Recchia

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CONGRATULATIONS

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EXCUTIVE BOARD 2021

PROJECTS 2021

President: Catalina Suerte Executive Vice President: Rodrigo Lepon VP for Operations: Ria Serrano VP for Development: Elena Bahian Executive Secretary: Meloriza Grimyser Assistant Secretary: Fe Miole Treasurer: Jennifer Castaneda Assistant Treasurer: Rebecca Fortich Auditor: Madonna Ignacio Assistant Auditor: Amy Ramajo Business/Project Mgr: Israel Cebrian Asst. Business/Proj Mgr: Peggy Santillan Public Relations Officer: Indira Fajardo Assistant PRO: Juvy Ann Montecalvo

1. UNIFFIED Olympics 2. Operation LingapCebu, Bohol, & Siargao 3. Brigada Eskwela (Supporting schools with indiginous people) Davao & Bukidnon 4. Community Pantry – Iligan & CDO 6. Creation of out baby chapters: Alaska -US, Iligan city & CDO City Philippines

Board of Directors: Celia Morales Edilberto Morales Emilia Quidit Florante Coronel Nolly Cabalos Shirley Tan Minessota Coordinator:Neria Montenegro Legal Adviser: Atty. Angelita Cordova Co-Founder/Adviser: Ronie L . Mataquel, Ed.D. Founding Chairman: Lumen G. Castaneda

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ENGR. WENNIE LORETA D. BERNARDO 2019 RISING TO THE CHALLENGE OF EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION INTERNATIONAL AWARD UNITED FEDERATION OF FILIPINO AMERICAN EDUCATORS (UNIFFIED) Wennie Loreta D. Bernardo is a licensed Chemical Engineer and a Science Teacher from Marikina City. She finished her Continuing Professional Education and Master of Arts in Teaching Science at Marikina Polytechnic College. She went to the University of Santo Tomas for her Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering. She used to work in the Quality Assurance departments and laboratories of manufacturing industries before pursuing her passion in teaching. In the Philippines, Engr. Bernardo has taught Science from 5 thgrade up to senior high school students, both in private and public schools. She has been a classroom adviser for senior high school STEM students for two years. Her experiences in the industrial field inspired her STEM students to pursue medical and engineering-related careers. Her leadership and determination to ensure quality education for her students were enhanced when she was given the responsibility to be the Lead Adviser for Grade 11 teachers in her former school. Wennie Bernardo’s passion for teaching is not limited to the four walls of the classroom. Since 2018, she has been a part-time Science Content and Language Editor and Validator for a publishing company in the Philippines. She is an educator that gains personal and professional satisfaction in creating, editing and contributing relevant and comprehensible lessons for different levels of Science.

At present, Wennie is participating in a cultural exchange program in the United States and is teaching 8th grade Science at George Moses Horton Middle School in North Carolina. She aims to share the Filipino educator’s nurturing way of teaching students. Appreciation for her efforts and holistic approach was given when a student nominated her for the 2020 NC School Heroes. Her current position as an 8 th-grade teacher and her being an engineer motivate her learners to pursue higher education. This is evident as the students turn to her for a consultation about their high school pathways. Engr. Bernardo has always believed that “every child is special and each student needs a champion”. In her years of teaching, the discipline of having a dual profession has become a significant factor in her own way of raising the standard of Filipino educators in another country.

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Congratulations to Dr. Trifonia D. Brecio President, UNIFFIED New York

Greetings from: Muyalde Family- Raul, Chona, Michael Joshua and Dionne & Eulogio Gisma Greetings from: Engr. Randy C. Brecio (Husband)

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GABAY sa Kinabukasan Scholarship Project 2020 – 2021 & 2021 – 2022 recipients Agnus Dei Perfecto is a 12-year-old pupil from Singalong Manila. He graduated with honors from Epifanio Elementary School last June 2020. His father is a contractual employee with no fix income in a private company and his mother is a housewife. His parents barely meet the family’s basic needs to support their children's studies.

Agnus was the eldest in the family and he wanted to be one of the country’s future leaders.

Currently, he was enrolled in the science section of Araullo High School and if given a good quality education, he wants to become a lawyer.

Jessa Tintin is an 11-year-old, grade 6 pupil of Panaytayan Elementary School.

She belongs to the Mangyan Hanunuo Tribe of Panaytayan, Mansalay, Oriental Mindoro. Jessa belongs to the top of her class with a general weighted average of 91.

Agnus Dei Perfector receives his 2021-2022 allowance

Her parents are farmers who depend on their crops for a living, but since Mindoro is a typhoon prone area, the harvest is not enough to sustain the family needs. If given an opportunity to finish her studies, she will become one of the future leaders of their tribe and help them in their needs.

Limenia Therese R. Bawi is another outstanding student from the Mangyan Hanunuo Tribe of Panaytayan Mansalay, Oriental Mindoro. Her parents are slash and burn farmers in the mountains who depends on their crops to sustain the family needs. Laminia would like to finish her studies and be able to help parents and be one of the voices of her tribe in the future.

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GABAY sa Kinabukasan Scholarship Project 2020 – 2021 & 2021 – 2022 recipients Arlene Linubuan 18 yrs belongs to the Iraya- Alangan Mangyan tribe and a graduate of Baco National High School with Honors and she wants to be a teacher like us to help her family and community.

Currently she is enrolled at Mindoro State University taking up BS in Education major in English.

Cristina Pedro, an Alangan Mangyan now college freshman who wants to become a teacher. Her course is Bachelor of Technical Vocational Education at Baco Community College.

Ailyn M. Garcia, Grade 9 from Tagalog Baco National High School

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Ailyn M. Garcia and parents signing the contract and was given scholarships allowance from UNIFIFED. The family also received 5 kilos of rice.

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