A TEACHER'S DAY SURPRISE

HAPPY TEACHER'S DAY TO ALL TEACHERS AROUND THE GLOBE!!!

We celebrated twice today. One was at INCAT this morning and another at the Laoag Amphitheater in the afternoon. The latter brings a smile not only because of the party attended by all teachers in Laoag but because of an unexpected award given to me. Well, I was one of the mentors given recognition by DepEd. I was particularly cited for "invaluable support and cooperation to the programs and projects of the Department of Education and her services beyond the call of duty specially in improving the competency and proficiency of students in the English language". I was totally clueless before my name was called. I have been feeling so tired after weeks of preparation for our school's English Olympics which was held yesterday ( my Reader's Theater team from the Junior Class won 1st place). I was one of two awardees for English today.

But there are other things that supersede the award. I have received greetings from former students ( both from P.I. and abroad). The most striking gift I received is a poem given by my former student, Gladys Gacho Domingo ( currently the Principal of Ablan Elementary School).

BLESSINGS FOR A TEACHER

To Mrs. Ritchelle Blanco Dejolde

May your gift of teaching awaken
minds to new ideas and expand
hearts beyond boundaries.

May your desire to educate evoke
the unique gifts of each student
and the deep desires of each heart.

May your love of learning lead
students to awe and wonder at
their participation.

May your story-telling inspire
imagination and creativity and
your example lead those you teach
to be generous and noble.

And, as you bless your students on their way,
may you delight at the gift your life
offers to the future.

Thank you dear Teacher,
You are part of who I am today.

sgd. Gladys G. Domingo
World Teacher's Day
5 October 2010