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Going Public (School) - Sab Ongkiko #04


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Sab always dreamt of becoming a doctor.  She took up biology as a pre-med and was about to enter medical school when an opportunity to become a teacher opened up. After much prayer and discernment, she decided to take a totally different path to become a public school teacher. 

She shares the many difficult moments such as bridging the gap between her and her students, dealing with the public school system and talks openly about her mental health struggles in dealing with burn out.  Through personal stories of her students overcoming impossible odds, we learn how she's able to stay motivated and continues to have hope for the future of education in the Philippines. 

Listen to Sab's first and second TED talks.

We discuss: 

  • How to discern and find your calling 
  • Getting your parents’ support to pursue your alternative career 
  • Biases and stereotypes of Philippine public schools 
  • Dealing with burnout and mental health  
  • Unbelievable stories of her students overcoming impossible odds 
  • Ways we can help education in the country
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