I would never ever forget the names of my teachers who formed me, making me what I am today.
To teacher Elmie, my kindergarten teacher. Thank you ma'am for teaching me the basics of language and phonics. If you didn't taught me about the proper pronunciation and intonation, I would not be a declaimer, orator and a public speaker. I also want to thank you for coaching me in the field of geography and social sciences. Thank you for pushing me to memorize the capitals and currencies of Asian countries. Without your guidance, I would not be the national champion of General Information competition when I was in Kindergarten.
To teacher Cathy, my grade 1 teacher -- thank you for enhancing my skills in language and science. I can still remember how many times I failed in reading the phonics book, and you were the one who pushed me and encouraged me. You were the one who taught me about the principle of trying and trying again in order to succeed.
To teacher Jo, thank you for being more than my teacher. You were the one who saw my potential as a multiple-intelligent pupil. Thank you for the experiences you always shared - I would never forget those.
To Ma'am Antiojo, thank you for being strict - you were one of the people who built my foundation of discipline, commitment and responsibility. I am grateful because I experienced your kind of mentoring.
To Ma'am Chua, my grade four adviser, thank you for explaining the human systems and environment. Now, I appreciate Biology more than other fields, Thank you for the knowledge you've shared about what is happening in our environment today. I can still remember your words, and that made me an environmentalist today.
To Ma'am Landicho, thank you for letting me realize that the world is round, and the favor is not by me always. Ma'am, it was really, really a privilege being taught by a person like you. Thank you for sharing more than knowledge, thank you for establishing one of my principles in life. You have always said "Kung kaya mong gawin ngayon na, huwag nang ipagpabukas pa." Thank you for that ma'am, right now, I'm still pushing toward my goal and striving hard for my future.
To Ma'am Icaro, I'm so grateful for digging into my potential. Thank you because you're one of the people who saw my potential in writing and speaking. I had low self-esteem before but your words encouraged me to discover more about my self and maximize my talents.
To Ma'am Jenette, thank you for teaching me how to love math. Thank you because you enlightened my mind about learning more and leveling up.
To Ma'am Maye, I'm very grateful you've been my adviser in this critical point of my life. This year has been my turning point; your words became an eye opener. Thank you for having a great impact in my life. With your wise words you always share, you were one of the great persons who contributed in establishing my principles and viewpoints in life. Words cannot explain how thankful I am.
Thank you teachers! Salutes to your never-ending hard work, inspiring actions and boundless love all for us, students. I love you, ma'am, teacher, sir. Thank you for being the chisels of my wooden mind - you did not fail to make a master piece.
