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Vice principals across NMI undergo professional development
A school vice principal for 10 years, Associate Commissioner for Administration Eric Magofna delivers his remarks at the closing of last Monday’s professional development and ceremony to honor his peers.
Considered as the pillars—support system—of all public schools leadership, vice principals from all of Rota, Tinian, and Saipan gathered on Monday, April 19, for a professional development.
Legal, mental health, and other leadership experts conducted the professional development as part of the school district’s ongoing initiative to support the growth and success of these school leaders.
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- From left, Tinian Elementary School vice principal Natasha Pascua, Koblerville Elementary School vice principal Merced Deleon Guerrero, and Tanapag Middle School vice principal Feliza Brel.
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- From left, Gregorio T. Camacho Elementary School vice principal Melisa Mendez and Garapan Elementary School vice principal Derwin Johnson are engaged in a technology-driven activity of the professional development.
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- From left, Francisco M. Sablan Middle School vice principal Carla Sablan, Marianas High School vice principal Melanie Rdiall, William S. Reyes Elementary School vice principal Jocelyn Manibusan, and Chacha Oceanview Middle School vice principal Leah Murphy participate in a technology-driven training.
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- San Vicente Elementary School vice principal Ana Guerrero and Saipan Southern High School vice principal Arisa Sakai.
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- From left, PSS Finance and Budget director Arlene Lizama and human resources officer Lucretia Deleon Guerrero, two of PSS’ key management team members, showed up to honor the district’s vice principals. Joining them are Hopwood Middle School vice principal Karen Manuel and Marianas High School vice principal Romolor Orsini.
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- From left, Oleai Elementary School vice principal Alisa Pangelinan and Tinian Jr. Sr. High School vice principal Nikita Mendiola participate in the professional development.
It was also intended to recognize their contributions to the overall success of the school district.
The Public School System—led by Education Commissioner Dr. Alfred B. Ada and Associate Commissioner Eric Magofna, together with Board of Education chair Andrew L. Orsini and board member Antonio L. Borja—spoke about the vice principals’ contributions to the success of all of 20 public elementary, middle, and high schools in the CNMI.
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- The PSS Student Support Services team: From left, senior director Yvonne R. Pangelinan, Angeline Orsini, Frank Lee Borja, and Walter Mendez.
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- Education Commissioner Dr. Alfred B. Ada, leftmost, joins, from left, Kagman Elementary School vice principal Peter Arriola, Associate Commissioner for Administration Eric Magofna, and Dandan Middle School vice principal Reo Arriola.
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- Dr. Rita H. Inos Jr. Sr. High School vice principal Annette Calvo and Instructional Technology director Dr. Bobby Cruz.
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- Office of the Public Auditor legal counsel Ashley Kost talks about the code of ethics, along with PSS legal counsel Tiberius Mocanu.
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- Dr. Jennifer F. Maratita assists vice principals in one of their stress relief activities: watercolor painting.
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- Even the chief state school superintendent, Education Commissioner Dr. Alfred B. Ada, has to participate in a stress relieving-designed activity.
The PSS Office of Student Support Services—led by senior director Dr. Yvonne R. Pangelinan, Instructional Technology director Dr. Bobby Cruz, and behavioral and mental health expert Dr. Jennifer Maratita, Frank Lee Borja and Walter Mendez—focused on the school district’s mental health program and stress relief techniques.
PSS legal counsel Tiberius Mocanu and Office of Public Auditor counsel Ashley Kost talked about the code of ethics and fielded questions about professional conduct, ethical principles and standards, among others. (PSS)
