My Philosophy of Education was formed over the many years of experience I have had as a student, a teacher of young children, an instructor to adult learners, a curriculum developer, and a school administrator. I would now like to share with you my beliefs on teaching and education. For me, education – especially in the first six years – plays a vital role in one’s life. I always compare the educa
tion of children to the construction of a building. The toughness and durability of a building are determined by the quality of its foundation. You can add more floors to the building depending on the strength and capacity of the foundation it is laid upon. The role of education is to provide children with a strong foundation in life by providing them with quality teaching and a well-rounded curriculum. As a result of a solid educational foundation, the children will then grow up ready for whatever lies ahead of them. In other words, they will be equipped to take on any challenge they may face in the future -- may it be academically, socially, physically, or emotionally. Therefore, education is the foundation of our future. I wish to make a difference in this world by contributing to change and innovation in education. I want to provide an education for all, one that allows learners to appreciate who they are and what they are capable of doing and to value God’s gift to them. I have been greatly influenced by Dr. Maria Montessori’s teachings and in her honor, I would like to be able to impart to the people her true philosophy and pedagogy. I want to be able to leave a legacy and be remembered by my students and colleagues as a teacher with a heart who took the time to know them and made them realize how special they are. I want them to say that I have developed in them the joy of learning.