24/01/2025
COED Honors Future Educators during the Pinning and Send-off Ceremony
The College of Education (COED) hosted a Pinning and Send-off Ceremony for 239 teacher interns, celebrating their achievements and marking an important milestone as they embark on their teaching journeys. The event, themed โShaping Minds, Cultivating Educators: Paving the Way to Knowledge with Passion and Dedication,โ took place on January 23, 2025, at the Mini Convention Center on the Sumacab Campus of Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology (NEUST) in Cabanatuan City. Dr. Loreen P. Agulan, served as the Master of Ceremony, ensuring a smooth flow of the event and recognizing each significant moment. The ceremony began with a grand processional, featuring the teacher interns entering alongside their proud parents and guardians, followed by the COED faculty and program chairs, and the Dean of the College of Education, Dr. Jo Neil T. Peria, LPT, RMicro, FSCO, creating an atmosphere filled with excitement and respect.
Following the processional, Maria Blesilda H. Agapito, MPM, JD, led the gathering in an ecumenical prayer, which was followed by the passionate singing of the Philippine National Anthem. In his welcome remarks, Dr. Peria underscored the vital role educators play in shaping the future, while Dr. Marlon V. Rufino, the Director of Northern Nueva Ecija Off-Campus and Sto. Domingo Campus, offered inspiring words, encouraging the interns to embrace the challenges ahead with heartfelt passion for teaching.
Next, program chairs recognized the commitment of the teacher interns as they presented them by their programs, showcasing the internsโ readiness to assume their roles. Dr. Donna D. De Guzman for the Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEEd) and Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSNED), Dr. Mary Jane L. Tomas for the Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSED) and Bachelor of Physical Education (BPEd), and Dr. Andrea P. Adigue for the Bachelor of Technical and Livelihood Education (BTLED) and Bachelor of Science in Industrial Education (BSIE). As Dr. Peria welcomed the candidates, enthusiastic applause echoed through the venue, highlighting the internsโ dedication to educational excellence.
A particularly memorable aspect of the ceremony was the pinning of the 239 teacher interns. Each intern received a pin symbolizing their transition from students to teacher interns, surrounded by their supportive families. This significant moment was further enriched by shared Bible verses and a candle-lighting ceremony led by Dr. Luijim S. Jose fostering a deep sense of community and spirituality.
Rheycee Cyrell A. Agapito, President of the Teacher Interns Club, expressed heartfelt gratitude to NEUST for its unwavering support throughout their journey as aspiring educators. The interns honored their parents' sacrifices with a specially arranged batch song, creating an emotional highlight of the event.
To formally affirm their dedication to the teaching profession, intern representatives Joselle Ann C. Sumera and John Mark V. Del Carmen recited the Student Teachers' Creed and the Student Teacherโs Pledge, vowing to positively impact future students.
Dr. Lea D.C. Veloso, Head of the COED Experiential Learning Program, concluded the ceremony with closing remarks, thanking everyone for their contributions and emphasizing the importance of ongoing growth among educators. The event culminated with attendees singing the NEUST Hymn, symbolizing the unity and shared purpose of the future educators.
Before finally ending the program, Dr. Peria announced and recognized the students from the Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEED) and Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSED) programs who ranked in the top five of their diagnostic examinations from the previous semester. This acknowledgment celebrates their outstanding academic achievements and serves to inspire others within the educational community to pursue excellence in their studies.
This yearโs pinning and send off ceremony is a success with the support and guidance from all faculty members who will teach the internship subject course headed by Dr. Lea DC Veloso and Dr. Christopher R. Vergara as chairperson and deputy chairperson respectively.
This Pinning and Send-off Ceremony not only celebrated the achievements of the COED interns but also reinforced NEUSTโs commitment to nurturing dedicated and passionate educators prepared to make a meaningful impact in the education field.
โ๏ธ: Erica Castro
๐ธ: David Andres, Rose Neil Lapuz
๐จ: Michaella Ramirez, Lyka Mae Javate
