(PSS) — Considered as among the pillars of the Public School System, vice principals from Rota, Tinian and Saipan gathered at Kensington Hotel on Monday, April 19, for a professional development session.
Legal, mental health and other leadership experts shared their knowledge with the vice principals as part of the school district’s ongoing initiative to support the professional growth and success of its administrators and other personnel.
The PSS Office of Student Support Services talked about mental health programs and techniques to help relieve stress. The speakers/presenters were PSS senior director Dr. Yvonne R. Pangelinan, instructional technology director Dr. Bobby Cruz, behavioral and mental health expert Dr. Jennifer Maratita, Frank Lee Borja and Walter Mendez.
PSS legal counsel Tiberius Mocanu and Office of Public Auditor counsel Ashley Kost talked about the Code of Ethics and fielded questions regarding professional conduct, ethical principles and standards, among other related subjects.
For their part, education officials honored and recognized the vice principals’ contributions to the overall success of the school district.
In separate remarks, Commissioner of Education Dr. Alfred B. Ada, Associate Commissioner for Administrative Eric Magofna, Board of Education Chairman Andrew L. Orsini and BOE member Antonio L. Borja commended the vice principals for ensuring the success of the CNMI’s 20 public elementary, middle and high schools as well as their students.
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.
From left, Gregorio T. Camacho Elementary School vice principal Melisa Mendez and Garapan Elementary School vice principal Derwin Johnson participate in a technology-driven activity as part of a professional development session.
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 activity.
San Vicente Elementary School vice principal Ana Guerrero and Saipan Southern High School vice principal Arisa Sakai pose for a photo.
From left, Public School System finance and budget director Arlene Lizama and human resources officer Lucretia Deleon Guerrero with Hopwood Middle School vice principal Karen Manuel and Marianas High School vice principal Romolor Orsini.
From left, Oleai Elementary School vice principal Alisa Pangelinan and Tinian Jr. Sr. High School vice principal Nikita Mendiola participate in a professional development session.
The Public School System student support services team: from left, senior director Yvonne R. Pangelinan, Angeline Orsini, Frank Lee Borja and Walter Mendez.
Commissioner of Education Dr. Alfred B. Ada, left, with Kagman Elementary School vice principal Peter Arriola, Associate Commissioner for Administration Eric Magofna, and Dandan Middle School vice principal Reo Arriola.
Dr. Rita H. Inos Jr. Sr. High School vice principal Annette Calvo and Public School System instructional technology director Dr. Bobby Cruz.
Office of Public Auditor legal counsel Ashley Kost, left standing, talks about the Code of Ethics. Also in photo: Public School System legal counsel Tiberius Mocanu, left background, seated
Dr. Jennifer F. Maratita assists vice principals in a stress-relieving activity: water color painting.
Commissioner of Education Dr. Alfred B. Ada looks at his water color painting during a stress-relieving activity.
A school vice principal for 10 years, Associate Commissioner for Administration Eric Magofna, center standing, delivers his remarks.
