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Chargualaf is Guam District Teacher of the Year
Chargualaf
AGANA HEIGHTS, Guam—Department of Defense Education Activity Guam District Superintendent Dr. Steven Bloom is pleased to announce the selection of Denise Chargualaf as the 2016-2017 Guam District Teacher of the Year.
Chargualaf, who has been teaching for 16 years, 10 years with DoDEA as a Guam High School science teacher, was selected by a panel based on her education history, professional development, leadership skills, and leadership roles assumed during her career as a DoDEA educator.
Chargualaf has taught the following courses: Chemistry, Advanced Placement Chemistry, Biology, Human Anatomy and Physiology, and Earth and Space Science. Chargualaf holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Marquette University and a Masters of Education with a specialization in School Administration and Supervision from the University of Guam.
“Education has always had a strong presence in my life,” said Chargualaf. “My love for teaching started when I was young, helping my mother who was a Special Education teacher.” Chargualaf added that she has, “always had a strong liking for the sciences. I want to make science a meaningful part of all students’ educational program and bridge their classroom experiences with real world applications to foster students’ success in the future.”
Her contributions extend far beyond the classroom to the school and military communities. Chargualaf’s has a strong belief that giving back to the community helps create a whole sense of self and as a teacher, she models this by being involved in the Guam community and providing opportunities for her students to do the same. This includes working with local charitable organizations, the Armed Services Blood program, and as being an officer of the Guam Army National Guard Medical Detachment.
Chargualaf loves teaching and is committed to advising student groups, which helps to forge lasting relationships with students by being able to guide and mentor them. She is viewed as a problem-solver, innovator and dynamic member of the GHS science department.
Chargualaf is married and has two daughters. She enjoys running, the outdoors, and spending time together with family and friends. (PR)
