Global Update: Filipina named among best teachers in New York: Marietta Geraldino, a geometry teacher in 10th and 11th grade at New York City’s Frederick Douglass Academy II, was among the 11 teachers who were given “Big Apple Awards” on June 12. The New York City Department of Education in its website lauded Geraldino for her ability to simplify mathematical concepts for students. “[She] is able to deconstruct the most complex mathematical concepts and make them palpable to even the most resistant students,” the website quoted Geraldino’s principal as saying...

Filipina named among best teachers in New York - Yahoo! News Philippines: "Geraldino was also praised for having “constantly searched for ways to grow as an educator and seeks out professional development opportunities to improve her practice.” “Great teachers are a school's most valuable asset. We must recognize their skills and the impact they have on our students” New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg said. Bloomberg honored the Geraldino and 10 others awardees at a ceremony at Gracie Mansion where they were given $3,500 each and a Big Apple trophy. The Filipina, who spent nine of her 24 years as a teacher in New York City, was chosen from more than 2,000 nominations by students, teachers, schools and families. Born and raised in the Philippines, Geraldino earned her education degree from St. Paul University where she majored in Math and minored in English. She taught high school and college at St. Paul University Surigao from 1987 to 2003. She also served as the program director for St. Paul Quezon City's Bocaue campus. The teacher who is affectionately called “Miss G” by her students attributed her passion for teaching to her father and her grade school math teacher."

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