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Hernandez
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Education is said to be the key to success
and it is a necessity to survive in today's world. Teachers are charged with
instilling academic knowledge in their students in order to prepare them for
this world. Some educators go a step further to teach daily life skills and
moral values to their pupils, further preparing them for the real world. This
week, we are pleased to introduce a young gentleman who emphasizes the slogan
"To Educate is to Redeem" - Mr. Miguel Hernandez. Miguel
Hernandez was born on June 7th, 1974 in San Joaquin Village, Corozal District to Guadalupe and Angel
Hernandez. This close-knit Adventist family was very faithful to their religion
and instilled moral values in Miguel and his brother and sister at a very young
age. Miguel grew up enjoying life in the village of San
Joaquin where he attended San Joaquin Roman Catholic School. He continued his
education at Corozal Community College and Corozal Junior College, graduating
with an Associate's Degree in Business Administration in 1996. He then moved on
to the University College of Belize (now University of Belize) where he spent
another year furthering his knowledge of Business Administration.
In 1997, Miguel relocated to San Pedro Town with the hope
of implementing what he had learned. He was on the island for only a short
period of time when he received a job offer from the Belize Adventist Mission,
which oversees the Adventist schools throughout the country. Miguel had written
them a letter expressing his interest in increasing the educational standards in
various communities and they decided to give him an opportunity. Mr. Hernandez's
first position was principal of Bullet Tree Seventh Day Adventist School in the
Cayo District. For two years he worked intensely, eventually raising the
educational standards of that school. Having reached his goal, he was
transferred to Eden Primary School, also in the Cayo District, for one more year
before returning again to San Pedro in 1999, this time as principal of New
Horizon Academy. Since his first day on the
job, Principal Miguel Hernandez has dedicated his heart and soul to the school.
He is firm with his teachers, making certain they carry out their daily
responsibilities. He has given more recognition to the school by participating
in a variety of town activities and in turn this has increased the enrollment at
New Horizon Academy. "For the optimum development of the student, home, school
and church, we must cooperate as a team. The home is where to lay the foundation
for education. The work of the church and school supplement the continuing
influence of the home. Active planning on the part of the teacher creates a
fuller understanding for the student and will enable teachers to provide more
adequately for their students' continued education," stated Principal
Hernandez. Teaching has become a
major part of Miguel's life and he devotes most, if not all of his time to it.
After finishing a full day's work at New Horizon Academy, Mr. Hernandez puts on
yet another hat - that of Vice Principal of St. Peter's College. As if this was
not enough, he teaches math, office procedures, accounting and principles of
business at the college too. When asked what he enjoys
doing when he has free time, he responded that he enjoys spiritual talks and
giving words of encouragement to members of the congregation. Mr. Hernandez says
he has found his place in this world working with the children. His patience,
love and strong faith rank Miguel Hernandez as a top educator in "Our
Community."
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