Filipino among 7 Sloan outstanding teachers in NY
Manila Times
25 April 2024
A FILIPINO teacher, Dr. Eleuterio Timbol, was hailed as one of the seven awardees of the 2024 Sloan Awards for Outstanding Teaching in Science and Mathematics by the Fund for the City of New York.
Joining Timbol as outstanding educator-awardees were Jessica Boyle, Carine Hall-Brown, Jhosua Modeste, Padma Paramananda, Molly Shabica and Laginne Walker.
The teachers, the Fund said, have demonstrated remarkable innovation in teaching, offering personalized support and designing curricula that open new pathways for students in biology, mathematics, physics, robotics, and computer science.
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| Dr. Eleuterio Timbol (center), an alumnus of Cavite State University and one of seven awardees of the 2024 Sloan Awards for Outstanding Teaching in the fields of Science and Mathematics, holds the trophy and plaque of recognition from the officials of the Fund for the City of New York. PHOTO FROM FUND FOR THE CITY OF NEW YORK |
The dedication of these teachers has not only transformed their classrooms but also significantly contributed to the broader educational community, it said.
Timbol's achievement made the pages of The Philippine Herald online publication titled "Filipino Teacher Recognized for Exceptional Teaching in Mathematics and Science" on April 15:
"A Filipino teacher in New York City, USA, has received praise and recognition for his unwavering dedication to teaching science and mathematics to public high school students. Eleuterio Timbol received the 2024 SLOAN Award for Outstanding Teaching in the Science and Mathematics fields.
"Following the information provided by the Fund City of New York website, educational professionals who go to great lengths to help their students shine qualify for this award, thereby placing Timbol as one of the recipients of this prestigious recognition. 'These are educators who achieve superb results while inspiring youth to excel in science and mathematics and pursue careers in related fields,' Fund City of New York said.
"Timbol actively participates in professional organizations such as the Association of Filipino-American Teachers of America and the Association of Filipino Teachers in Eastern America.
"In 2022, Timbol earned recognition as one of the 54 public school teachers in New York State who received the Governor's Empire State Excellence in Teaching Award.
"He grew up as one of nine siblings of a housewife and a mechanic in the Philippines. Currently, he works as a teacher at the High School for Law Enforcement and Public Safety, where he teaches Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 and Trigonometry.
"In response to this outstanding achievement, Timbol also received a US$5,000 cash prize, or around P281,000, for achieving this award."
Timbol graduated with a Doctor of Philosophy in Education from Cavite State University.
For 15 years, these awards have honored New York City public high school educators who inspire and guide their students toward futures in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
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