Guro

Yesterday, the world celebrated Teacher's Day. I took my hat off to some of them. Funny because one of them greeted me back. How fast time flies! My first encounter with a teacher is still vivid to me - when I entered as "saling-pusa" (It's a term referring to kids at school who are not yet in their right age to study.) when I was five. Nineteen years had passed without me noticing it. Now, I'm also a teacher myself, though not yet full-fledged.

Teachers. We adore a few of them; we detest the others. Generally, we respect them. I personally appreciate all of them. Of course, I have my favorites. They were the ones who inspired me to be a good person. They're not the conventional teachers but the ones who make studies fun and challenging. They're the ones who went out of their way to make their students tick - the ones who gave me a chance to prove myself. I'm so grateful to have these people. I listed the ones I had since Prep until now. (I'm sorry if I miss some or misspell the names of the others. I will revise this soon.)

Ms. Maxima Saavedra

Ms. Lina Bulotano

Ms. Nida Castillo

Ms. Hermie Isabelo

Ms. Lani Sanchez

Ms. Charito Villarico

Mr. Ronald Calinawan

Mr. Doning Lagrada

Mr. Lafayette Lopez

Ms. Jane Madriñan

Ms. Percy Bertulano

Ms. Nene Pitogo

Ms. Emelyn Umpad

Mr. John Wabe

Mr. Tom Custodio

Ms. Earl Layag

Ms. Lilia Diaz

Mr. Joseph Pastrano

Mr. Dayag

Mr. Marcelino Castillo

Ms. Mayette Aromin

Ms. Pet Rosello

Mr. Edgardo Macalinao

Mr. Laloy Guia

Ms. Ruth Tigcal

Ms. Macapanpan

Ms. Manaligod

Ms. Agoncillo

Sir Bernardo

Sir Alagaran

Sir Tuxqx Rutaquio

Sir Leonidas

Ms. Geena Galura

Ms. Lynda Garcia

Dr. Edith dela Cruz

Dr. Macapagal

Sir Yani Singson

T. Mimi

Dr. Gaerlan

Dr. Ibe
Dr. de Leon
Dr. Alcantara

And of course, Mommy and Tatay

I've learned that it takes a heart to be a good teacher. Not everyone has it. It's one of the most noble jobs in the world. Not everyone can make it. I hope I can. I will try my best to be good or even one of the best. In God's grace..¤