AT THE SUMMIT Ambos bags his 22nd award

BY KJETIL JOSTH ACIELO

Dr. Maredil R. Ambos, Ed.D., D. Hum., FOPd, FREIDr, a professor and Bachelor of Elementary Education programs and professional subjects coordinator from the College of Education, has been awarded 22 awards and fellowships from various international and national organizations, including Asia’s Most Outstanding and Leading Educator of All Time during the 1st Asia’s Golden Icons Awards 2022 on June 28.

A veteran educator of 21 years, Dr. Ambos attests that his achievements gained over the last two years serve as significant milestones in his educational career.

“I am truly overwhelmed by the opportunities given to me to achieve such honorable awards. These shall remind me of the importance of consistency, dedication, diligence, and love for the profession.”

Dr. Ambos began teaching at the Junior High School (JHS) Department shortly after graduating Cum Laude in Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in Computer Science Education in 2001 as a working student and scholar. In 2013, he earned his Master’s Degree in Teaching, Major in Computer Studies from Southwestern University.

“I believe being a teacher means being an icon, a gem, a hero. As such, I make my classroom a playground where students enjoy and learn immensely during class interactions. A teacher’s duty is that of a role model and a source of inspiration and admiration to your students,” says Dr. Ambos.

He attained his Doctorate in Education (Ed.D.), Major in Educational Management through the University of Southern Philippines Foundation in 2016, starting his tenure as a professor at the College of Education in the same year. His work towards education, leadership, and knowledge has been recognized countless times throughout his career. Among those conferred to him include Gawad Ybarra, Gawad Maharaja, Outstanding Educator, Outstanding United Nations Sustainable Development Goal Implementer during the 7th National and International Awards of the Maharaja, Paham, and Ybarra Scholar and Fellows last May 28, Outstanding Educator of the Year in the 2nd Instabright International Awards for Educators on May 8, and as a Fellow by the Royal Institute of Educators, Singapore on July 15.

Dr. Ambos credits his successes to his experiences as a student leader and achiever during his college days. According to him, serving as CPUR senator, council board member, and leader of various clubs and organizations challenged him to become better.

“Consistency, dedication, diligence, and love for work are my success formulas. Success does not happen through the click of a mouse. Rather, you need to start working on it now. These are the things I often tell my education students,” he attests.

Dr. Ambos is an adviser to several clubs and organizations at the College of Education. He also chairs as a board member for The Boy Scouts of the Philippines, Iloilo (Confessor) Council, and was appointed treasurer for the Philippine Association for Teachers and Educators (PAFTE), Inc.

“I am thankful, first to God who gives me opportunities, to my family, mentors, and CPU family, and to our university President, Dr. Teodoro C. Robles. To all Centralians, let us keep doing the right things with consistency, dedication, and passion for our work. To God be the Glory.” C