About Me
My name is Mrs. De Castro. Through my interest in interacting with children, I took up the degree of Bachelor of Science in Elementary and Secondary Education major in General Science. I have a California Multiple Subject Teaching Clear Credential and a certificate in Cross-cultural Language and Academic Development. Education and experience gave me a strong background in educational methodologies, classroom management, and assessment and evaluation. These strengths were farther enhanced by years of teaching for over twenty years. Teaching is a vocation. The task of not only affecting a child’s intellect but importantly of inspiring spiritual and behavioral growth is on my hands.
Year after year, the question of why am I given the opportunity to teach in catholic schools when I could be teaching in schools with different setting is always asked. Clearly now, it is a divine will. As such, I will gladly do.
A great part of my excitement is to continue to be a faculty of St. Luke School for the fifth year. The past school year gave me valuable insights of what this institution is as a catholic school. I could use these insights to be more effective. The collaboration I had with the school community enriched me professionally, socially, and spiritually.
Professionally, there was growth in carrying out my role as an educator as a result of my attendance in seminars and workshops. The key take-aways shared by the faculty after the PDs we attended emphasized their importance. The opportunity to listen and observe how my colleagues love the task of teaching the children entrusted to them provided various perspective on how to be effective in the classroom.
Socially, I grew as an individual by interacting with the administration and faculty. Sitting around big meals or even during simple, shorts breaks created a bond among us. These occasions concretized the popular notion no man is an island. Professional as well as social collaboration took place even more during the times when we do various curricular activities. I needed to connect with the school community especially during these school events. Communication among everyone happened beyond the school hours. This was all because of the collected effort to provide the best possible academic services to the students under the circumstances.
Spiritually, I found deeper meaning that my relationship with our Creator is through our relationship with others. This relationship was at its peak when tough times come. Through prayers, celebrations of the catholic traditions, and reflections I handled myself in the best I can to open up to God’s grace.
Thus, I related more with the school community and experience the essence of teaching as a vocation.
Year after year, the question of why am I given the opportunity to teach in catholic schools when I could be teaching in schools with different setting is always asked. Clearly now, it is a divine will. As such, I will gladly do.
A great part of my excitement is to continue to be a faculty of St. Luke School for the fifth year. The past school year gave me valuable insights of what this institution is as a catholic school. I could use these insights to be more effective. The collaboration I had with the school community enriched me professionally, socially, and spiritually.
Professionally, there was growth in carrying out my role as an educator as a result of my attendance in seminars and workshops. The key take-aways shared by the faculty after the PDs we attended emphasized their importance. The opportunity to listen and observe how my colleagues love the task of teaching the children entrusted to them provided various perspective on how to be effective in the classroom.
Socially, I grew as an individual by interacting with the administration and faculty. Sitting around big meals or even during simple, shorts breaks created a bond among us. These occasions concretized the popular notion no man is an island. Professional as well as social collaboration took place even more during the times when we do various curricular activities. I needed to connect with the school community especially during these school events. Communication among everyone happened beyond the school hours. This was all because of the collected effort to provide the best possible academic services to the students under the circumstances.
Spiritually, I found deeper meaning that my relationship with our Creator is through our relationship with others. This relationship was at its peak when tough times come. Through prayers, celebrations of the catholic traditions, and reflections I handled myself in the best I can to open up to God’s grace.
Thus, I related more with the school community and experience the essence of teaching as a vocation.