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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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Rowena N. Rabaya Rising to the Challenge of Excellence in Education

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 nonacademic 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

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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 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 EC4, 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 2011-2012 (also for 2014-2015) 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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FORTUNATA S. HAUDAR Hooree

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 conferences 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

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and won various awards specially on Research, Math and English activities. I have been a Champion Coach of Metro Bank Math 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 2020-2021. 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 Masters 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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Nolita Calamaza Bechara Outstanding Leadership in Education

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

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2009. As a Reading Specialist, she joined the International Reading Association (IRA) where she corresponded with teachers around the world with the best 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 University- Manila, 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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Maria Gemela G. Lim Honoree

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 thirtythree 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

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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 trainings and workshops to enhance her craft as an excellent educator and leader. She has taken the time to present in many district 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 company. 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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Mario Dominador Padron Obrero Leadership Award Dr. 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 rosed 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 Seminar-

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Workshop/Convention, and Chairperson of the Local Organizing 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.

Dr. Obrero is married to the former Mariquit Tuazon Mangaliman who is also a Physics professor in UNP. They are blessed with four children: Frances Monina (a licensed chemist and Doctor of Medicine), Francis Paulo (Architecture graduate), Francois Angelo (a licensed medical technologist, MD student), and Francheska Marquit (Architecture student).

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Juanita A. Ramos Outstanding Leadership in Education Award

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 well-established 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 SchoolsQuezon 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 DOST-PCASTRD 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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Dr. Rolando A. Alimen Honoree Dr. Rolando A. Alimen was born last 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

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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 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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Mr. Percival A. Amorado Honoree 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 AralingPanlipunan/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

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connectivity for teachers. It enables them to prepare instructional materials, to contact the learners through social media 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 well-maintained; 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 butas a leader as well.

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Mrs. Oliva Molina-Baladad Honoree

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 (1995-2000). It did not take her long to be promoted as a Year Level Coordinator because she worked with excellence 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.

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 lives- students 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.

In year 2000, she decided to go back to Baguio City to be married to her fiance, Mr. Feliciano Baladad

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Divina Padre Browne UNIFFIED Outstanding Leadership International Award

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 and 2010. She was voted Teacher of the Year in 2012 and won the 2013

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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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Renetchie B. Martinez, Ph.D Honoree

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 a 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 pf 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, PhD Honoree

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

Some of her major accomplishments are: (1) approved proposal for Applied

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Research entitled “Readiness of Dacal-Pukel 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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Markconi Fernandez Taroma Honoree

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 postgraduate 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 School-Carael 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;

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School Head of Best in Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses (MOOE) Utilization Junior High School.

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 Ecofriendly 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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Markconi Fernandez Taroma Honoree

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 withPotomac 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 Education major in

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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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Ma. Cecilia Alimen Honoree

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 full-time 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.

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focused that I 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 Honoree

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 20152016, I became the adviser of Youth for Environment in Schools Organization (YESO). Being the adviser of the organization, I pioneered the program “Search for Most Ecofriendly 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 fund raising 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 tond research, I was one of the speakers for the 2 Regional Summit on Research for Institutional Development sponsored by the Council of DeansRegion IV MIMAROPA in the same year. In 2017, I became one of the presenter 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/selflearning 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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Mr. Joel Hawod Honoree

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 life-giving 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 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

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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 Honoree "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)

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District Science Coordinator (SY 2017-2019) Grade 6 Chairman (SY 2010-2017) 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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Ma. Jesusa Ridor-Unciano, EdD Most Influential Teacher International Award 2021 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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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 an motivation and privilege but her quest for true service and meaning in life are students she meet.

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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Loida Fernando-Nartatez Honoree 2021

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.”

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“ 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 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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Ms. Domelyn Adolfo Honoree

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

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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 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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Jacqueline C. Aguiluz Honoree

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 church-based 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 Sagrada Familia handling Advanced Casa.

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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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Ma. Celina H. Aquino Honoree

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.

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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 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.

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Ginalyn P. Avila Honoree

Ginalyn P. Avila is a native of Isabela Province , but spent her 26 years in teaching at Caloocan City. She finished her Bachelors Degree at Philippine Normal University – Isabela Campus with the Degree of Bachelor in Elementary Education .

She finished her Masters 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

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Journalism trainer . Last year she was promoted to Master Teacher 1 .

She 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 implement 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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Ms. Janice de Pano Lingan Honoree "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 CHED-CITE 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 Teacher Education from 2010-2012, where she specifically learned about the different teaching and learning

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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 student-services.

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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Ms. Edna Losa Honoree

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.

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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 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 nonacademic 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 that 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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Mrs. Renevie B. Magboo Honoree

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 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

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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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Mrs. Marilou Pantoja Honoree

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 utilize her skills and experience as well as her passion in honing and helping the learners by the projects/programs and activities that she have 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

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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 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 SchoolInitiated 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 Education-Educational 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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Bilmon E. Pasamanero, Ph.D (CAR) Honoree

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 teacher 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

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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.

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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Ms. Edna Esguerra Honoree

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

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competitions and workshops outside the school. 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 Masters 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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Ms. Elsie O. Elbaca Honoree “One looks back with appreciation to the brilliant teacher but with gratitude to those who touched our human feelings.”

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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.

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)

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 training and organizational development with her specialized training, she served as chairperson of Community Rural Women and Youth Council and Vice

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.

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

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2019 NAME OF AWARD UNITED FEDERATION OF FILIPINO AMERICAN EDUCATORS – JULY 00, 2021

Mrs. Mary Ann Palencia Honoree

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 schoolwide 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 CHED-CITE 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 arts, 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 her first job in the US at Los Angeles High School

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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 Schoolsfirst Federal Credit Union Teaching with 20/20 Vision Award''. The United Federation of Fil-Am 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 student-teacher 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 Angeles-Orange 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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