20/05/2025
๐๐๐๐ | ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ญ๐๐๐๐ก๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ง๐ฌ ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐๐ญ๐ ๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ง๐๐ฒ ๐ญ๐ก๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ ๐ก ๐๐ฑ๐ข๐ญ๐๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐๐
by Bernadette Oballes, EIC
Marking the culmination of their teaching internship, the interns of Pangasinan State University โ Sta. Maria Campus gathered for the Exit Conference 2025 at the Sen. Leticia Ramos-Shahani Convention Hall on May 15, 2025.
With the theme โ๐๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฐ๐ธ๐ฆ๐ณ๐ช๐ฏ๐จ ๐๐ถ๐ต๐ถ๐ณ๐ฆ ๐๐ฅ๐ถ๐ค๐ข๐ต๐ฐ๐ณ๐ด: ๐๐ข๐ณ๐ฏ๐ฆ๐ด๐ด๐ช๐ฏ๐จ ๐๐ ๐ง๐ฐ๐ณ ๐๐ญ๐ฐ๐ฃ๐ข๐ญ ๐๐ฐ๐ญ๐ญ๐ข๐ฃ๐ฐ๐ณ๐ข๐ต๐ช๐ฐ๐ฏ ๐ช๐ฏ ๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ค๐ฉ๐ช๐ฏ๐จ ๐๐ณ๐ข๐ค๐ต๐ช๐ค๐ฆ๐ด,โ the event not only celebrated the interns' journey but also aimed to equip future educators with the modern demands of artificial intelligence and global competitiveness.
The event officially commenced with opening remarks from Dr. Walter C. Nocasa, Chairperson of the BEEd Department. In his speech, Dr. Nocasa emphasized the guidance and provision of the Almighty, recognizing Godโs faithfulness in leading the interns to this milestone. โBehind our success, whatever challenges we go through, God is always faithful to us. It's not solely your own effortโit's because God loves you so much,โ he said, encouraging interns to remain thankful and grounded despite their achievements.
โWe are not looking for teachers who know the answer to everythingโwe are looking for teachers who have compassion,โ he added, highlighting that perfection is not the goal, but rather, the ability to touch lives and create a better future.
Echoing this sentiment, Prof. Wilfredo Ancheta, Dean of the Student Services and Alumni Affairs, stated, โWe do not need the perfect teacher; we need teachers with a big heartโthose who understand their students.โ His powerful message emphasized that effective teaching requires emotional connection and understanding.
Dr. Marlon L. Perado, Chairperson of the BSE Department, shared his inspiring story proving that oneโs fate can be transformed through determination and compassion. He outlined key life lessons, one of which was โAttitude over Intelligence.โ โAttitude will determine your altitude,โ he remarked, stressing that educators must not only develop their cognitive abilities but also foster positive relationships within the school community.
Delivering the message on behalf of Campus Executive Director Dr. Oliver Caasi, Mr. Rafael Dela Cruz encouraged interns to embrace their purpose. โRemember, your purpose is bigger than any obstacle. You are greater than any challenge that lies ahead,โ he said, congratulating the interns for their milestone. He reminded them of the profound impact they have had on students, stating, โNo matter how small the moment may seem, someone has learned because of youโand that is no small achievement.โ
One of the eventโs highlights was the awarding of certificates to all practice teachers and Student-Teacher Awardees. Words of gratitude followed from the outstanding Student-Teacher Awardees: Kristine Mae M. Solis (BEEd Department), Cassandra Q. Lasquite (BSED English Department), Maria Blanca Lydel E. Osquiza (BTLED Department), and Cyryl C. Benito (BSED Mathematics Department), along with Bernadette Oballes, who was recognized for being part of the 10th batch of the SEA Teachers Program.
In his speech, Mr. Mike T. Dumanay, newly-hired BTLED Faculty, shared an inspirational quote by Joshua J. Marine: โChallenges are what make life interesting, and overcoming them is what makes life meaningful,โ reminding the interns to take on the challenge and create a meaningful life journey as future educators.
The program formally concluded with a speech by Mr. Emil B. Collado, Chairperson of the BTLED Department. In his remarks, he introduced the mnemonic โPALDOโโPassionate, Active and Available, Lifelong Learner, Dedicated, and Open to Experienceโdescribing the essential qualities of an effective educator.
As the event drew to a close, Mr. Rey P. Marquez, Practice Teaching Coordinator, conducted a brief orientation on the LET Review, providing interns with information on various review centers to assist them in their journey toward becoming Licensed Professional Teachers.
Indeed, the event not only marked the end of the internship journey but also signified the beginning of a new generation of globally competent educatorsโones that Pangasinan State University, our beloved institution, continues to strive to produce.
Photos and Layout | Bernadette Oballes, Editor-in-chief
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