Teachers are light, the source of strength, and courage of our students. To be a teacher is not only about getting a job, it’s the value of ministry that you have happily shared your life, knowledge, and wisdom to young people.  I am a hero in my students’ eyes. Teachers teach and train young minds how to become better people. Without the teachers, nation disappears. Being a teacher is not just teaching academically but building characters as well, they are called character builders. Teachers nourish the minds and hearts of students. Teachers transform students. A teacher molds the minds of future leaders and future heroes. No one else can touch the lives of young minds the way a teacher does. Teachers empower students as they make the impossible thing possible. Teachers happily make great sacrifices, lovingly provide the nurturing of children in school, and persevere to make a difference when they can. Teachers are heroes in their own simple way. Teachers are coaches of understanding. A teacher opens opportunities to touch lives, to share knowledge, to spread good news, life, love and emotions.  Being a teacher is incomparable. We smile behind our problems.Lastly, when you are a teacher, people will look up to you regardless of their status in life. Your students will always remember you.

By: Alvin M. Santiago | T-1 | Antonio G. Llamas Elementary School | Mariveles, Bataan