2007 - Ofelia Oracion-Flojo

Ofelia Oracion-Flojo, Class 1956

Education and Youth Development

A shining example of a truly and passionately dedicated and committed educator, she led a life towards excellence and leadership that benefited the youth in particular and the country in general. Her endeavors to uplift the educational process led, motivated and inspired the studentry to cultivate healthy and positive outlook and attitudes towards life through the pursuit of knowledge and skills that ultimately made them whole and complete as individuals in the eyes of God and Man.

Starting as an elementary grades teacher at Angono Elementary School for two decades, she rose from the ranks to become Master Teacher I for 7 years, then to Master Teacher II. After only a year, she was promoted to Education Supervisor I (English) in the division of Rizal for 14 fruitful and credible years. Not long after, in the year 2003 - 2004, she was again promoted to Education Supervisor II (English) in Region IV-A, and finally as Assistant Chief (ESIII), EED in the same region until her retirement in 2004.

Her expertise as a Demonstration Teacher and as PRODED Trainer earned her the opportunities to be always included in the Supervisory Skills Enhancement Programs and Campus Journalism in her capacity as lecturer, presenter or facilitator. Up to now, she is a professional lecturer at the Philippine Normal University and University of Rizal System. She authored and evaluated several books and instructional materials mostly on enhancing students' reading capabilities and improving skills in the use of the English language, both in the elementary and secondary levels.

Her outstanding accomplishments were wholeheartedly recognized and gained her several awards such as the Plaque of Recognition for her exemplary 45 years in service given by DEP-Ed Association of Chiefs and Assistant Chiefs of Elementary Education in 2005, Plaque of Commendation as Most Outstanding Educator in the Division of Rizal in 2003, Rizal Outstanding Teacher in 1985 and RPSTA Outstanding Award in 1984. In 2006, her High School Batch of 1956 awarded her a Certificate of Recognition and Achievement.

Her retirement did not deter her from being continuously productive in her profession. She's still active as a Trustee of the Philippine Association of Literary Network, Inc. and the Reading Association of the Philippines; as Member of the International Reading Association and RELCAAP; and as Vice President of PAES, Region IV Chapter. She also serves as Trainor-Facilitator of the National English Proficiency Training Program (NEPP) of DepEd training elementary school teachers in teaching Beginning Reading.

She finished her elementary education at Angono Elementary School and her secondary education at the Rizal High School in 1956. She took up BSEE Combined Course and MAT in Language Testing at the Philippine Normal College. She was married to the late Fortunato F. Flojo with whom she has seven children.

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