Winner of Philippine Educator Award Assisted by the Daughters of Charity

Helena Desiree M. Terre, national winner of Gintong Ilawan-The Teodora Alonzo Educator’s Award, recognizing educators in these times when the education sector is facing flak for many issues-low student performance, ill-prepared graduates, unemployment, low productivity in business and industry, and even corruption in government-is most welcome.”A few years back, she recalls, the St. Louise de Marillac Educational System of the Daughters of Charity reviewed the school’s vision-mission. When the plural needs of students with differing learning abilities, socio-economic status and family backgrounds was discussed, Terre thought of ways to improve their self-esteem, morale and self-confidence.”

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