Bato Balani Foundation calls for nominees for teacher search

There are lots of stories of true heroisms that affect minds of young students, molding them to greatness and leaving them inspirations to become heroes themselves.  In one of the more than seven thousand islands of the country, a teacher is there with a story that needs to be told to inspire thousand others.    

Diwa Learning Systems Inc. (DLSI) and Bato Balani Foundation Inc. (BBFI) once again open its search for true heroes of our generations, the teachers with its The Many Faces of the Teacher program.

Now on its 12^th year, “The Many Faces of the Teacher” (TMFT) is an advocacy campaign aimed to extol the virtues of teaching by providing role models who inspire excellence.

Organizers believe that by discovering these educators and honoring them, it will make every Filipino aware of the sublime nature and valuable contribution of the teacher to society thereby encouraging every Filipino mentor to achieve excellence in teaching.

Last year, it honored young, inspirational speaker Lou Sabrina S. Ongkiko from Manila; culture preserver and leader Elsie C. Padernal from Calinog, Iloilo; ALS coordinator and community organizer Darwin T. Tadifa from Tubungan, Iloilo; mobile school teacher and tribal Filipino educator Jinglebert P. Collado; and ICT and peace advocate Genevieve Kulong from Zamboanga City

The search is open to teachers of all ages, who are actively teaching in private or public primary, elementary or secondary schools, colleges, and universities.  He or she must demonstrate exceptional performance in teaching; has employed creativity, innovation, and resourcefulness in teaching; and importantly, lives out his esteemed values in teaching, family, and personal life.  The nominees should also have a deep sense of nationalism and are committed to teaching for the benefit of the country and its people.  He or she must be respected in school and community and is a role model for students, colleagues, and family. In addition, he or she must be an active member of the community and has engaged in socio-civic activities.

Partner organizations, school associations, religious organizations, the Department of Education, and the school heads, students, and teachers can nominate.

The organizers will use the following criteria for evaluation: person of integrity and morality; in good relations with students, colleagues, community members, and family; commitment and dedication to the teaching vocation; strength of values/principles applied in teaching and personal life and involvement in school and community activities.

To nominate, log on to www.batobalanifoundation.org.ph to secure a nomination form or visit BBFI office at 6/F PDCP Bank Center, V.A. Rufino cor. Leviste Streets, Salcedo Village, 1227 Makati City. Nomination forms may be sent to bbfi@diwamail.com/batobalanifoundation@gmail.com or to fax number 892-9543. (BBF)