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Category Archives: Filipino Teachers
Jefferson MS students send boxes of books to the Philippines
From Maria Angala, NBCT over on TEACHER SOL. A feeling of generosity and charity filled the students of Ms. Angala and Mr. Jou as we worked hard last Friday, December 17, for our “A Box of Books” project. About 15 … Continue reading
Posted in DC Public Schools, Filipino Teachers, Teacher Sol's Lifestory, Teachers/ Educators
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An Open Letter to WTU President Nathan Saunders
December 7, 2010
Dear President Saunders,
Hope this letter finds you well.
As a former Executive Board member, I congratulate you on your new position with great enthusiasm. I also would like to acknowledge your Executive Board who now has the power … Continue reading
Posted in Filipino Teachers, Teacher Sol's Lifestory, Teachers/ Educators, WTU
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Do not underestimate the Power of One with God in his midst
Bettina, my friend’s (Jasmin) sister shared:
“A friend wrote an eloquent note on Pacman’s last bout that earned him his 8th world championship title. He is now unequivocally the best fighter in the world. Raul began with the same question I would… Continue reading
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Justice to Filipino Migrant Teachers
Dear Filipino Teachers,
Kayang kaya basta sama sama! May our colleagues in Louisiana be the model of strength, unity, and courage for those who are still voiceless…
Joint Press ReleaseAugust 5, 2010
Filipino teachers file class suit vs oppressiv… Continue reading
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NBCTs among 5 selected for teaching hall of fame
This is my 6th year here in the US, my 6th year of teaching in DCPS. In my early years here, I was inspired and motivated by some of the most outstanding veteran teachers in my school at Jefferson MS to be the exceptional teacher that I can be. Teacher… Continue reading
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To the Filipino Teachers
Dear colleagues, It is Martin Luther King, Jr’s birthday today here in the US, and as I was reading once more his immortal speech “I Have A Dream”, a movie of the same slavery, bondage, injustice and oppression that our Filipino ancestors endured was p… Continue reading
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CNN’s Hero of the Year is a Filipino Teacher
I woke up very early this morning at 4am feeling so restless. I feel like I’m in a crossroad, I don’t understand. I was working the whole day yesterday but my mind was somewhere else. Just a few minutes ago, my husband shared me this news: Yesterday, E… Continue reading
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Maria Angala Receives Outstanding Special Education Teacher Honor
From the WTU E-Newsletter:The Washington Teachers’ Union (WTU) would like to congratulate Maria Angala on receiving the honor of Outstanding Special Education Teacher for the school year 2008-2009 from the National Association of Special Education Tea… Continue reading
Posted in DC Public Schools, Filipino Teachers, Special Education, Teachers/ Educators, Technology in Education, WTU
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1st Filipino Teacher to Receive the Agnes Meyer Outstanding Teacher Award
From the WTU E-Newsletter:Aris Pangilinan, along with 20 other teachers from across the region, was recently presented with the Agnes Meyer Outstanding Teacher Award. The Washington Post presents this award to exceptional teachers in the Washington, D… Continue reading
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D.C. Teachers Become Central Office Fellows
From The Washington Post’s blog, DC Wire:Chancellor Michelle A. Rhee, who presided over the firing of 250 teachers last month, is also continuing her attempts to build bridges with District educators by bringing six of them into her office for a five-w… Continue reading
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