Meet Mirasol Samson Abogi our next teacher honoree for the Teacher Appreciation Day event hosted by the Filipino American Community of the Carolinas, Inc. (FACC) on May 20.
Mirasol is presently teaching 7th grade science at the Ridge Road Middle School under the Charlotte Mecklinburg Schools (CMS).
And she is leveling up her career by pursuing a masters degree and pass the national board so she can teach high school in the future.
The honoree graduated from the University of Santo Tomas (UST) and earned a degree in secondary education major in Bio-Chemistry.
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| Mirasol with her family |
Teaching is her second choice which is inspired by relatives who were already in the teaching profession. Mirasol recalled that her teachers in high school also had a great influence in her second choice.
She admitted that teaching here in the US “was a huge challenge for her.” This mother of three said the culture, teaching environment ,discipline and parent involvement are very different from the 14-year teaching experience she had in the Philippines.
“In the Philippines we learned that education is very important in life because it dictates the future and holds the key to a successful future,” Mirasol said.
Her original choice was dentistry but due to financial constraint and love for other siblings she opted for education.
Here in Charlotte, Mirasol's busy schedule at work and home doesn't prevent her from being active in her ministry work at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. She is also a proud wife to Peter Abogi and was born and raised in Manila.
This May 20, Mirasol Samson Agopi--the teacher with a big smile--would join other Filipino teachers at the Asian Library for a simple appreciation day hosted by FACC.
To Mirasol and other teacher awardees, congratulations./Susan Palmes-Dennis
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| Mirasol Abogi with her daughter |
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