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Sayasa : First International Teacher To Be Named Teacher Of
The Month In Prince George's County Public Schools
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For the first time in the history of Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS), an international educator was named Teacher of the Month.
Arrowhead is extremely proud to announce that our very own Lito Sayasa from Batch 3 was given this recognition for the month of December.
For more information on Mr Sayasa as the PGCPS Teacher of the Month,
please click on this link: http://www1.pgcps.org/communications/teacherofthemonth.aspx?id=110366 |
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PGCPS Teacher of the Month: Mr. Lito Sayasa |
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2 Arrowhead Teachers Receive SECAC-PG Extraordinary Service Award
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Arrowhead’s Ching Rodriguez with awardees Jeffrey Garcia and Olive Azutillo |
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The Arrowhead family is very happy to announce another triumph for two of our Filipino educators in Prince George's County. Olivia Azutillo of Dr. Henry Wise High School and Jeffrey Garcia of Isaac Gourdine Middle School were awarded the Extraordinary Service Award by the Special Education Citizens Advisory Committee of Prince George's County (SECAC-PG) last 22 June 2009. This award is given to select teachers and staff members of Prince George's County Public Schools, who have shown exemplary dedication in the service of children with special needs.
Olive, or Ms A as she is fondly called by her students, was nominated by her peers for her determination to enable her students to successfullly integrate with the community through her school’s Community Referenced Instruction (CRI) Program. She bravely knocked on countless doors of businesses in the county, for them to give part-time paid employment to her students who are part of the CRI Program. For this normally reserved Bicolana, this is no mean feat.
Jeff, on the other hand, was nominated for creating a
successful program for children who suffer from Autism. The program allows for children with this condition to interact with one another and learn various social skills, as well as integrate and main stream with non-autistic kids.
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Both Jeff and Olive were very surprised with their nomination because as far as they are concerned, “it’s part of the job.” Says Olive, "I don't think I excel as a teacher. But one thing is sure...I am always excited to do challenging tasks. I can still remember the advice of Mrs Rodriguez when I was assigned to Henry Wise High School. She told me not to get intimidated by the students but rather focus on the task at hand. The Creation of CRI Program at Wise I found very exciting. I envisioned a program that will help me bring the needs of this special population to the attention of the Prince George's County Public School (PGCPS) officials, and I did. That alone is a reward for me. Despite some frustration along the way, I felt an enormous sense of fulfilment in the end." For Jeff, he said his colleagues recommended him because of the way he did his job. They emphasized that he always went the extra mile, not just for his students who suffered from Autism, but also for the other disabled and non-disabled ones. Unbeknownst to most people, he was given a similar award last year, the Dr Jean Philipps Award given by the Psychological Services of Prince George's County, for what he calls “just doing his job.”
When asked for sources of inspiration in excelling as a teacher in PGCPS, Jeff says "a friend of mine told me back home that whatever your job is - whether you love it or hate it, you need to give it your all. One thing leads to another, so consider it as part of the journey to what God wants or needs you to be. Realize you are there for a purpose, to effect positive change to the students whether in a big or small way, and to give glory to Christ as the source of your being."
Olive dedicates her award to all Arrowhead Filipino teachers. "No amount of dollars can pay for your dedication and hard work, if they come from the heart."
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Arrowhead Gives Back : Punlaan Scholars Graduate!
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The Arrowhead Family is very proud to announce that the company's five scholars from the Punlaan School have now finished their two-year vocational course, with one of them graduating in the top 6 of the batch.
With its inception in 1975, Punlaan has provided excellent education and training to women from humble backgrounds, gearing them up for a career in the food and beverage industry.
With a 100% hiring rate, our scholars, Leyla Baretto, Rizza Requiz, Julie Ann Sevilla, Camille Samiento and April Cueto are now employed in popular eating establishments such as Bizu Patisserie, Grams Diner, Annabels and even the Edsa Shangri-la Hotel.
Congratulations to all the other 2009 graduates of Punlaan School! Good luck! |
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Arrowhead’s Joanna Rodriguez (center) with the five scholars from Punlaan School. |
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