Security Guard (SG) Erwin Macua went viral in 2017 for graduating as cum laude from the school he’s been guarding by day for so many years! His story inspired so many people who felt happy to learn that it really is possible to pursue your dreams even if you are …
Read More »Two Teachers Earn Praise for Serving as Frontliners in COVID-19 Crisis
While teachers might not be the ones you would usually associate as frontliners in the COVID-19 crisis, there are actually some who do serve in the frontlines! Two public school teachers earned praise for serving as frontliners in the COVID-19 crisis. In a Facebook page named ‘Ang Layag’, photos of …
Read More »Teacher in the Middle of Online Class, Gets Told by Sister to Wash the Dishes
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, plenty of governments have issued lockdowns or community quarantine orders. Companies were told to arrange telecommuting options or other ways for the employees to bring their jobs at home. Schools arranged for online classes. While online jobs have actually been popular for a long time, many …
Read More »Teacher Gives Gifts to Honor Students, Motivates Learners to Do Better in School
Keeping kids motivated and excited to study is a big challenge that most teachers face today, what with the many distractions that the students are exposed to each day. Why study when playing with their phones is more fun or the TV always has plenty of exciting shows to watch? …
Read More »Teacher Accepts Student’s Honest Excuse Letter for Failing in Exams Instead of Cheating
Let’s face it: a lot of students actually cheat, mostly because they are afraid of failing and getting bad grades. That can be a huge headache for teachers, especially because it gets hard to find ways to stop the students from cheating. That’s why one teacher was quite happy and …
Read More »Pinay Teacher Builds School in UAE to Help Shape Future Filipino Leaders
She began her career in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as a teacher, but Marjorie Nazaret would later build her own school to help shape future Filipino leaders. Her rise from teacher to principal and co-founder of a now-popular Filipino school in the UAE has inspired a lot of people. …
Read More »Woman Passes LET After Being in Coma for 10 Days, Proves Nothing is Impossible
A woman passes the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) despite being in coma for 10 days. Her inspiring story proves that nothing is impossible! Ellen Vida Santos from Sultan Kudarat, in southern Philippines, graduated with an Elementary Education degree from Notre Dame of Tacurong College. With high hopes in the …
Read More »Man from Remote African Village Named Best Teacher, Receives $1 Million
A science teacher and Franciscan brother wins the Global Teacher Prize of 2019, receiving $1 million as the world’s “Best Teacher”. Peter Tabichi cried as he received his trophy from no less than actor Hugh Jackman in a ceremony that was held in Dubai. Peter teaches at Keriko Mixed Day …
Read More »Teachers from Calaca, Batangas Receive Free Laptops and P8000 Cash Gift
It’s indeed a merry merry Christmas and a happy happy new year to the public school teachers of Calaca, Batangas as they received their brand new laptop, laptop bag plus Php 8k cash gift from their municipal government. Wow! Here’s the part we say “Sana all”. Photo credits: Facebook / …
Read More »For 26 years, this 85-year old teacher NEVER missed a day of class
Can you name teachers who have been so dedicated and passionate about their profession? Well, to name one, here’s Sharon Bradley, the 85-year old instructor at Naaman Forest High School outside Dallas. Photo credits: CBS News This remarkable teacher proved her love for teaching as she set her very own …
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