THE Guyana Teachers Union (GTU) was the recent beneficiaries of hampers, compliments of Nexgen Golf AcademyCIMGRO Maraiko Bay Resort and Survival Shopping Complex.
Awards ranged from phone credit, hampers, plaques, powerpacks and other forms of recognition to help honour these hard-working teachers.
President of Nexgen Golf Academy and the Guyana Golf Association (GGA), Aleem Hussain, joined forces with GTU, along with a few of Guyana’s premier business entities, including CIMGRO Maraiko, which is expected to develop the country’s first international golf course in the near future, as part of recognizing the contributions of teachers.
Parshu Arjune, of Survival Shopping Complex, said that he will provide special treatment and discounts for teachers throughout the month as a part of his company’s way of giving back.
With the ongoing pandemic creating difficulties with education worldwide, our teachers have to be stronger than ever as they chart new territory in education.
“The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly added to the challenges facing our education systems throughout the country, and teacher leadership is critical in terms of the contributions teachers have to make to provide remote learning, support vulnerable populations, reopen schools and ensure that learning gaps have been filled.” He said.
According to Hussain, “[GTU] President, Mark Lyte and General Secretary, Coretta McDonald, have done an excellent job of getting the message out that teachers are an important part of the fabric of our society and it is important for all Guyanese to see their teachers as everyday heroes, not just as day babysitters while you work. ”
Hussain continued, “Our teachers make sacrifices every day and just one day is not enough to show them how much we care, especially in light of their new challenges this year,” said GTU president, Mark Lyte.
“We wanted to help celebrate World Teachers’ Day in a big way this year, for 2020 has taught us all to better appreciate the importance of those who choose to spend their lives teaching others,” according to Ms. McDonald.
Mr. Hussain reflected “It is important to recognize the impact educators have on our country and the world remembering that their students will become our doctors, lawyers, business owners and future leaders.”
Some of the teachers recognized were: Hazel Pyle Lewis, Retiree, served as Regional vice-president Demerara; Wendy Doris, Retiree ( Gt); Elaine Haynes ,Retiree (Reg #3); Jackie Butcher, Retiree (Reg #4) Avril Crawford, former President, Gen. Sec., RVP Dem. , Chairman WAC; Roger Small, former treasurer, practicing teacher; Roger Parris, HOD– Charlestown Secondary; Janice Williams, Patentia Secondary( Reg #3); Romayne Atkinson, Brickdam Secondary ( Gt).
