For 18 years now, Bato Balani Foundation Inc., with the support of Diwa Learning Systems Inc., has been scouring the country for teachers’ stories of endurance, inspiration, and heroism.
The organizations are now searching anew for teachers who have taken the role of improving lives beyond the four walls of the classroom.
The Many Faces of the Teacher program is now accepting nominations from individuals and organizations who know of any educator who has a story that is worth telling and retelling.
The search is open to educators of all ages who are actively teaching in private or public, elementary or secondary schools, colleges, and universities. The nominee must have a project/program that has significantly improved lives or contributed to society.
The nominee must also 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.
Nominees should also have a deep sense of nationalism, and are committed to teaching for the benefit of the country and its people. He/she must be respected in the school and community, and is a role model for students, colleagues, and family. He/she must also be an active member of the community and be engaged in socio-civic activities.
The organizers evaluate the nominees based on their integrity and morality; relationships with students, colleagues, community members, and family; commitment and dedication to the teaching vocation; the strength of values and principles applied in teaching and personal life; and involvement in school and community activities.
Nominations from partner organizations, school associations, religious organizations, the Department of Education, as well as school heads, students, and teachers are accepted.
To nominate a candidate, forms and the search mechanics are available at www.batobalani.org.ph and send to [email protected] or [email protected]. Deadline is on April 30. (PR)