Founder / Directress / Counselor
Maria Luz B. Estudillo
Ms. Estudillo is the founder and directress of Headway School for Giftedness, an institution that provides an environment that nurtures the innate gifts and talents of young learners.
Aside from running a school for fifteen years, Ma'm Luz has been in the field of counseling for the past 25 years. She has traveled abroad for trainings in topics like Gifted Education Assessment, Programming and Counseling.
Drawing on her vast experience in counseling, she also specializes in Individual and/or Group Psychological testing, ADHD, Children’s Behavioral Problems, Parenting Education, Child Abuse and Sexual Harassment Issues, Inclusive System and Gifted education. She also worked as counselor in Marist School, Marikina, for 8 years and was a former professor in the Graduate Studies of Guidance and Counseling at St. Joseph’s College.
She finished a Masters degree in Guidance & Counseling at the University of the Philippines and gained professional training in her fields of specialization in USA and Australia.
Beyond her credentials, Ma'm Luz, as her faculty and staff fondly call her, possesses the heart of a true educator.
Ms. Estudillo is the founder and directress of Headway School for Giftedness, an institution that provides an environment that nurtures the innate gifts and talents of young learners.
Aside from running a school for fifteen years, Ma'm Luz has been in the field of counseling for the past 25 years. She has traveled abroad for trainings in topics like Gifted Education Assessment, Programming and Counseling.
Drawing on her vast experience in counseling, she also specializes in Individual and/or Group Psychological testing, ADHD, Children’s Behavioral Problems, Parenting Education, Child Abuse and Sexual Harassment Issues, Inclusive System and Gifted education. She also worked as counselor in Marist School, Marikina, for 8 years and was a former professor in the Graduate Studies of Guidance and Counseling at St. Joseph’s College.
She finished a Masters degree in Guidance & Counseling at the University of the Philippines and gained professional training in her fields of specialization in USA and Australia.
Beyond her credentials, Ma'm Luz, as her faculty and staff fondly call her, possesses the heart of a true educator.
HSG Team 2011-2012
Amos V. Manlangit (Principal)
Teacher Amos helps keep the Peace, Order and Safety of all Headway Students by making sure that all students know the school guidelines. He is a familiar face especially when going around checking on the students' welfare whether during class hours, breaktime or dismissal. He is ready to contribute and dedicate himself to help HSG in the coming school year!
Teacher Amos served as homeroom adviser for the primary and intermediate levels. He has also helped HSG Team in conceptualizing stage designs, information materials and other creative materials, having a background in Fine Arts at the University of the Philippines. He is finishing a masters program in the same University under the College of Education, Special Education Department. Teacher Amos shares his favorite song as an advise to continuing and new HSG students: "Listen as (each) day unfolds, challenge what the future holds. Try to keep your head up to the sky...".
Teacher Amos helps keep the Peace, Order and Safety of all Headway Students by making sure that all students know the school guidelines. He is a familiar face especially when going around checking on the students' welfare whether during class hours, breaktime or dismissal. He is ready to contribute and dedicate himself to help HSG in the coming school year!
Teacher Amos served as homeroom adviser for the primary and intermediate levels. He has also helped HSG Team in conceptualizing stage designs, information materials and other creative materials, having a background in Fine Arts at the University of the Philippines. He is finishing a masters program in the same University under the College of Education, Special Education Department. Teacher Amos shares his favorite song as an advise to continuing and new HSG students: "Listen as (each) day unfolds, challenge what the future holds. Try to keep your head up to the sky...".
Oliver Patrick Montevirgen (Academic and Event Coordinator)
Teacher Oliver's exposure to different types of people as a nurse helps him do his best as part of HSG's admin team. Previously, he enjoyed being a health educator, but is now applying it in the educational setting. Teacher Oliver initially took Fine Arts in the University of the Philippines, and finished a degree in nursing at Capitol Medical Center. He is currently taking a masters course at UP College of Education, major in Special Education.
Teacher Oliver's exposure to different types of people as a nurse helps him do his best as part of HSG's admin team. Previously, he enjoyed being a health educator, but is now applying it in the educational setting. Teacher Oliver initially took Fine Arts in the University of the Philippines, and finished a degree in nursing at Capitol Medical Center. He is currently taking a masters course at UP College of Education, major in Special Education.
Preschool Cluster (Nursery, Kindergarten and Preparatory)
Joanna Ferle Leono
Teacher Yana (best known for this nickname) is an adventurous, creative, fun-filled person who never tires around people and loves to travel. She loves art, music, sports and everything under the sun that she incorporates them all together for her blogs and website.
Teacher Yana took up Literature, minor in Creative Writing at the De La Salle University Manila and later on pursued a degree in Nursing at the St. Jude College Manila. She is a Registered Nurse, Licensed Intravenous Therapist and a member of several institutions like the Red Cross.
Flying to Hong Kong, she handled special needs children who are mentally and physically handicapped at the Home of Loving Faithfulness. She quickly fell in love with the children and felt the urge and passion towards Special Education. She then came home to the Philippines to fulfill her love for special education and nurture her calling as an educator.
As part of the HSG Team, she will be handling the Preschool cluster and is looking forward to fun and happy learning with the children. She is also a co-Educator Advocate for Tina's Haven - a personal advocacy that caters to less-privileged children in the community for free.
Teacher Yana believes that one should not make a difference but be the difference in the world.
Teacher Yana (best known for this nickname) is an adventurous, creative, fun-filled person who never tires around people and loves to travel. She loves art, music, sports and everything under the sun that she incorporates them all together for her blogs and website.
Teacher Yana took up Literature, minor in Creative Writing at the De La Salle University Manila and later on pursued a degree in Nursing at the St. Jude College Manila. She is a Registered Nurse, Licensed Intravenous Therapist and a member of several institutions like the Red Cross.
Flying to Hong Kong, she handled special needs children who are mentally and physically handicapped at the Home of Loving Faithfulness. She quickly fell in love with the children and felt the urge and passion towards Special Education. She then came home to the Philippines to fulfill her love for special education and nurture her calling as an educator.
As part of the HSG Team, she will be handling the Preschool cluster and is looking forward to fun and happy learning with the children. She is also a co-Educator Advocate for Tina's Haven - a personal advocacy that caters to less-privileged children in the community for free.
Teacher Yana believes that one should not make a difference but be the difference in the world.
Khrizell Lalata
Teacher Zel is a graduate with honors of Bachelor in Elementary Education major in Special Education from the Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas. She has this sense of compassion, not only with her loved ones, but with her craft as well. Entering in the field of Special Education has been her stepping stone in developing herself and continuously discovering her other qualities. Embracing the fact that she is a teacher to special kids, Teacher Zel has been very responsive and active in attending to the needs of those little angels. She is the teacher of the preparatory class who acknowledges dynamism and exhibition as her instructional approach. She believes that in order for a child to learn a concept, a teacher must draw the window of relevance and realism. Teacher Zel is not just a teacher who touches the lives of her students; she is a teacher who transpires the lives of her students.
Teacher Zel is a graduate with honors of Bachelor in Elementary Education major in Special Education from the Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas. She has this sense of compassion, not only with her loved ones, but with her craft as well. Entering in the field of Special Education has been her stepping stone in developing herself and continuously discovering her other qualities. Embracing the fact that she is a teacher to special kids, Teacher Zel has been very responsive and active in attending to the needs of those little angels. She is the teacher of the preparatory class who acknowledges dynamism and exhibition as her instructional approach. She believes that in order for a child to learn a concept, a teacher must draw the window of relevance and realism. Teacher Zel is not just a teacher who touches the lives of her students; she is a teacher who transpires the lives of her students.
Grade School (Primary Levels 1, 2 and 3)
Mariel Tamondong
Teacher Mariel graduated with honorable mention at De La Salle University under a degree in Psychology. She went into the teaching field by handling HSG's Grade 5 class and facilitating Communication Arts in the Intermediate level. This school year, she is the Grade 1 Adviser and Communication Arts Teacher in the primary level. Doing volunteer work and participating in various trainings also help her enhance skills and knowledge to be able to help children do their best under her guidance!
Teacher Mariel graduated with honorable mention at De La Salle University under a degree in Psychology. She went into the teaching field by handling HSG's Grade 5 class and facilitating Communication Arts in the Intermediate level. This school year, she is the Grade 1 Adviser and Communication Arts Teacher in the primary level. Doing volunteer work and participating in various trainings also help her enhance skills and knowledge to be able to help children do their best under her guidance!
Cez Makalintal
Teacher Cez works with the Primary students in their Mathematics Activities this school year. She previously handled HSG's Grade 6 class and Mathematics for the school 's intermediate levels. A graduate of Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, Cez was a Dean's lister under a course in Psychology. She is a registered nurse, and is currently taking a Masters course in Nursing at the UERM. She finds passion in teaching, sharing her inclination in Math, something of which she was recognized to excel in during her high school days. For her hardwork, she graduated as high school salutatorian!
Teacher Cez works with the Primary students in their Mathematics Activities this school year. She previously handled HSG's Grade 6 class and Mathematics for the school 's intermediate levels. A graduate of Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, Cez was a Dean's lister under a course in Psychology. She is a registered nurse, and is currently taking a Masters course in Nursing at the UERM. She finds passion in teaching, sharing her inclination in Math, something of which she was recognized to excel in during her high school days. For her hardwork, she graduated as high school salutatorian!
Carmina Abu
Teacher Carmi graduated with honors from the University of Santo Tomas under a course in Elementary Education major in Special Education. She was a working student under UST's San Lorenzo Ruiz Working Scholar Program and had four practice teaching experiences wherein she handled children both with and without special needs. Her creative teaching strategies and instructional materials is something HSG students will surely enjoy!
Teacher Carmi is also a member of her church's choir.
Teacher Carmi graduated with honors from the University of Santo Tomas under a course in Elementary Education major in Special Education. She was a working student under UST's San Lorenzo Ruiz Working Scholar Program and had four practice teaching experiences wherein she handled children both with and without special needs. Her creative teaching strategies and instructional materials is something HSG students will surely enjoy!
Teacher Carmi is also a member of her church's choir.
Grade School (Intermediate Levels 4, 5 and 6)
Lyka Yco
Johanne Lyka G. Yco, or simply Teacher Lyka, was a former graduate of the Pontifical and Royal University of Sto. Tomas with a degree of Bachelor of Elementary Education Major in Special Education. She took part and became an active member of different organizations in and outside the university, namely Elementary Education Society (2007-2009), Autism of the Philippines (2008-2009), Guild of Thomasian Educators (2007-2010), and the Student Teacher Association of the University of Sto. Tomas (2010-2011).
Teacher Lyka has participated in numerous seminars, events, and trainings to further equip herself in knowledge, to gain new experiences and learning, and to establish her individuality in becoming a successful and one-of-a-kind educator. She has been through different schools to have her practice teachings that served as her training experiences and these had given her the skills and potentials that labeled her as an effective teacher.
For Teacher Lyka, she considers teaching as a life long journey and that this noble profession upholds passion and honesty. She believes that an individual’s passion comes directly from the heart and does not die nor diminish. She believes that she has the inborn love for serving and teaching children especially individuals who have exceptional needs or someone who is experiencing learning difficulties. She has the commitment and dedication to the job of teaching which she considers as one and the true essence of professionalism.
Johanne Lyka G. Yco, or simply Teacher Lyka, was a former graduate of the Pontifical and Royal University of Sto. Tomas with a degree of Bachelor of Elementary Education Major in Special Education. She took part and became an active member of different organizations in and outside the university, namely Elementary Education Society (2007-2009), Autism of the Philippines (2008-2009), Guild of Thomasian Educators (2007-2010), and the Student Teacher Association of the University of Sto. Tomas (2010-2011).
Teacher Lyka has participated in numerous seminars, events, and trainings to further equip herself in knowledge, to gain new experiences and learning, and to establish her individuality in becoming a successful and one-of-a-kind educator. She has been through different schools to have her practice teachings that served as her training experiences and these had given her the skills and potentials that labeled her as an effective teacher.
For Teacher Lyka, she considers teaching as a life long journey and that this noble profession upholds passion and honesty. She believes that an individual’s passion comes directly from the heart and does not die nor diminish. She believes that she has the inborn love for serving and teaching children especially individuals who have exceptional needs or someone who is experiencing learning difficulties. She has the commitment and dedication to the job of teaching which she considers as one and the true essence of professionalism.
Roidah Iravelle Ylagan
Teacher Irah graduated from the Trinity University of Asia with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She is a registered nurse by profession and handles the science subjects of the intermediate class, where she can share all the things she learned in her course.
Being a young mother and at the same time a teacher, Teacher Irah feels responsible to instill the knowledge that every child needs in order to become globally competitive in the future. She sees herself as a determined, responsible and hardworking kind of person.
Being an HSG Mentor in the morning and a graduate student by night (taking a Masters Degree in Nursing at the University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center), she still finds time to be with her son!
Teacher Irah graduated from the Trinity University of Asia with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She is a registered nurse by profession and handles the science subjects of the intermediate class, where she can share all the things she learned in her course.
Being a young mother and at the same time a teacher, Teacher Irah feels responsible to instill the knowledge that every child needs in order to become globally competitive in the future. She sees herself as a determined, responsible and hardworking kind of person.
Being an HSG Mentor in the morning and a graduate student by night (taking a Masters Degree in Nursing at the University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center), she still finds time to be with her son!
Christine Saturno
Teacher Tina sees in herself a soul whose interests include writing poems and quotes, cooking and baking, singing and declaiming. A multifaceted person who nurtures her God-given talents and abilities, she believes that to share the same passion with other people will definitely form a coalition in achieving a specially wrapped purpose in life.
Teacher Tina Finished her Secondary Education at Quezon City Science High School, eventually pursuing BS Commerce, Major in Business Administration at the University of Sto. Tomas. She also has a Nursing degree from St.Jude College and has started her Masteral of Arts, also in Nursing at the University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center. She is a registered nurse and also served as Clinical Instructor at Emilio Aguinaldo College’s College of Nursing.
Teacher Tina was exposed to different communities, especially the underprivileged. An education advocate by heart, she founded TINA’S HAVEN, a personal advocacy that caters to the less-privileged children in the community for free. It focuses on Health, Arts, Values, Education and Nutrition.
Seeing a future where all Filipino Children are God-fearing, self-confident, independent, disciplined, respectful and healthy is important in her life’s vision.
Chalks and boards, papers and pens are symbolisms of how great our mentors are with their idealisms. Teaching means crossing rivers and lakes, a selfless act, no matter what it takes.
Teacher Tina sees in herself a soul whose interests include writing poems and quotes, cooking and baking, singing and declaiming. A multifaceted person who nurtures her God-given talents and abilities, she believes that to share the same passion with other people will definitely form a coalition in achieving a specially wrapped purpose in life.
Teacher Tina Finished her Secondary Education at Quezon City Science High School, eventually pursuing BS Commerce, Major in Business Administration at the University of Sto. Tomas. She also has a Nursing degree from St.Jude College and has started her Masteral of Arts, also in Nursing at the University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center. She is a registered nurse and also served as Clinical Instructor at Emilio Aguinaldo College’s College of Nursing.
Teacher Tina was exposed to different communities, especially the underprivileged. An education advocate by heart, she founded TINA’S HAVEN, a personal advocacy that caters to the less-privileged children in the community for free. It focuses on Health, Arts, Values, Education and Nutrition.
Seeing a future where all Filipino Children are God-fearing, self-confident, independent, disciplined, respectful and healthy is important in her life’s vision.
Chalks and boards, papers and pens are symbolisms of how great our mentors are with their idealisms. Teaching means crossing rivers and lakes, a selfless act, no matter what it takes.
Opportunity Class Mentors
Icy Salem, Creative Drama
Teacher Icy is HSG's well loved mentor for Writing, Public Speaking, Theater and Drama. She finished her degree in Mass Communications at the University of the Philippines. She is highly engaged in various projects inside and outside the University, given a strong network with former colleagues at the University Student Council.
Teacher Icy is HSG's well loved mentor for Writing, Public Speaking, Theater and Drama. She finished her degree in Mass Communications at the University of the Philippines. She is highly engaged in various projects inside and outside the University, given a strong network with former colleagues at the University Student Council.
Jog Nebres, Dance
Teacher Jog is a familiar face to HSG pupils, being its show choreographer in the inaugural concert, "A Special Gift this Christmas". He also taught dance during the school's summer program. Previously from Team Vibe, Jog has been an active performer, showcasing his signature hiphop moves in various commercial and television events.
Teacher Jog is a familiar face to HSG pupils, being its show choreographer in the inaugural concert, "A Special Gift this Christmas". He also taught dance during the school's summer program. Previously from Team Vibe, Jog has been an active performer, showcasing his signature hiphop moves in various commercial and television events.
Oliver Patrick Montevirgen, Visual Arts
Teacher Oliver took his undergraduate course in fine arts, major in Painting at University of the Philippines. He is currently taking Special Education in the same University, where his passion for teaching is rekindled and realized. He enjoys painting, drawing and origami, alongside chess and running for fitness.
Teacher Oliver took his undergraduate course in fine arts, major in Painting at University of the Philippines. He is currently taking Special Education in the same University, where his passion for teaching is rekindled and realized. He enjoys painting, drawing and origami, alongside chess and running for fitness.
Crystal Rodis, Music (Recorder)
Teacher Crystal is HSG's mentor for the recorder class, helping students learn to read notes and play the instrument well! She finished her degree at the College of Music in the University of the Philippines. She advises HSG students to always be good citizens, whether inside or outside the school.
Teacher Crystal is HSG's mentor for the recorder class, helping students learn to read notes and play the instrument well! She finished her degree at the College of Music in the University of the Philippines. She advises HSG students to always be good citizens, whether inside or outside the school.
Shadow Teachers
Lesley Carreon
Teacher Lesley joins the team as a Shadow Teacher in HSG's grade school levels. She finished her degree in Elementary Education at Pamantasang Lungsod ng Valenzuela. She was exposed to different schools as part of her training, particularly in the elementary levels. Lesley is an athlete as well, being a Basketball and Volleyball Varsity Player in her high school and College days!
Teacher Lesley joins the team as a Shadow Teacher in HSG's grade school levels. She finished her degree in Elementary Education at Pamantasang Lungsod ng Valenzuela. She was exposed to different schools as part of her training, particularly in the elementary levels. Lesley is an athlete as well, being a Basketball and Volleyball Varsity Player in her high school and College days!
Special Class Mentors
Arbie Pineda
Arbie’s organization, the University of the Philippines Music Circle (UPMC), was his venue to launch a career in music education. He would conduct guitar and music theory lessons whenever there was an official UPMC workshop clinic, and sometimes even at the organization’s tambayan while killing time during any regular school day. Having done this countless times, he has developed his own approach and even wrote an e-book on basic guitar playing and theory – now considered a suggested reading among UPMC guitarist applicants and novice members.
From there he would continue on to teaching English as a second language to foreign adults and kids, an experience he found to be very fulfilling.
Arbie knows how boredom can become a barrier to learning, and believes that learning should be fun. One of his personal convictions about learning is inspired by a scene from the 2000 movie “Road Trip”, wherein the character Rubin says: “I can teach Japanese to a monkey in 46 hours. The key is just finding a way to relate to the material.”
During his spare time he surfs the net for anything interesting and useful, plays computer games, plays the guitar, and teaches their family Labrador – named Sam – new tricks.
Arbie’s organization, the University of the Philippines Music Circle (UPMC), was his venue to launch a career in music education. He would conduct guitar and music theory lessons whenever there was an official UPMC workshop clinic, and sometimes even at the organization’s tambayan while killing time during any regular school day. Having done this countless times, he has developed his own approach and even wrote an e-book on basic guitar playing and theory – now considered a suggested reading among UPMC guitarist applicants and novice members.
From there he would continue on to teaching English as a second language to foreign adults and kids, an experience he found to be very fulfilling.
Arbie knows how boredom can become a barrier to learning, and believes that learning should be fun. One of his personal convictions about learning is inspired by a scene from the 2000 movie “Road Trip”, wherein the character Rubin says: “I can teach Japanese to a monkey in 46 hours. The key is just finding a way to relate to the material.”
During his spare time he surfs the net for anything interesting and useful, plays computer games, plays the guitar, and teaches their family Labrador – named Sam – new tricks.
Administration
Victoria Parchamento (Registrar)
Teacher Vikie has been with the school for four years, diligently assisting the founder/directress in daily school work and scheduling of pyschological evaluation. As one of HSG's established personnel, teacher Vikie also helps instill discipline in the school through an orderly conduct of activities during school hours. She advises HSG students to continue growing in the school, and for those who graduated already, to cherish memories with their alma mater.
Teacher Vikie has been with the school for four years, diligently assisting the founder/directress in daily school work and scheduling of pyschological evaluation. As one of HSG's established personnel, teacher Vikie also helps instill discipline in the school through an orderly conduct of activities during school hours. She advises HSG students to continue growing in the school, and for those who graduated already, to cherish memories with their alma mater.
Susan Besona (Cashier and Collection Officer)
Miss Susan takes care of the school finances, making sure that all daily activities run well as usual. She may not be as visible like the other school personnel but she is definitely one important person in the school!
Miss Susan takes care of the school finances, making sure that all daily activities run well as usual. She may not be as visible like the other school personnel but she is definitely one important person in the school!
Joyce Ann Nosce (occupational therapist)
Teacher Peaches is a graduate of the University of Santo Tomas with the degree of B.S. Occupational Therapy. She is a licensed Occupational Therapist and had various internship trainings in different pediatric centers such as Learning Partners School Inc., Educare and Philippine Children’s Medical Center. She was also trained in different hospitals like The Medical City, UST Hospital and Metropolitan General Hospital. In the same way, she had exposure at Missionaries of Charity, a community based pediatric center.
Teacher Peaches is the resident Occupational Therapist of HSG. She believes that she can contribute in the holistic development of every child especially the ones who need special care and attention. OT helps children adapt and perform in their optimal functioning and likewise achieve independence in all areas of their lives. She believes that every child is unique, which inspires her to do a client-centered approach that meets every need, goal and priority of each child. She originally wanted to become a Pediatrician but throughout the years, having witnessed kids progress and develop have taught her to value her profession and enjoy the benefits of therapy.
For Teacher Peaches, “There are no shortcuts to life’s greatest achievements”. In connection, THERAPY is an intensive PROCESS and it takes a lot of patience, hope, optimism and hardwork towards one’s pursuit of goals.
Teacher Peaches is a graduate of the University of Santo Tomas with the degree of B.S. Occupational Therapy. She is a licensed Occupational Therapist and had various internship trainings in different pediatric centers such as Learning Partners School Inc., Educare and Philippine Children’s Medical Center. She was also trained in different hospitals like The Medical City, UST Hospital and Metropolitan General Hospital. In the same way, she had exposure at Missionaries of Charity, a community based pediatric center.
Teacher Peaches is the resident Occupational Therapist of HSG. She believes that she can contribute in the holistic development of every child especially the ones who need special care and attention. OT helps children adapt and perform in their optimal functioning and likewise achieve independence in all areas of their lives. She believes that every child is unique, which inspires her to do a client-centered approach that meets every need, goal and priority of each child. She originally wanted to become a Pediatrician but throughout the years, having witnessed kids progress and develop have taught her to value her profession and enjoy the benefits of therapy.
For Teacher Peaches, “There are no shortcuts to life’s greatest achievements”. In connection, THERAPY is an intensive PROCESS and it takes a lot of patience, hope, optimism and hardwork towards one’s pursuit of goals.
Chat Aguila (occupational therapist)
Chatlynne “Chat” Audrey B. Aguila, OTRP graduated from University of Santo Tomas with a degree of Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy in 2009. She took her Occupational Therapy Licensure Examination in January 2010 and ranked 2nd place over-all in the Philippines.
Teacher Chat had several experiences in handling different cases in Pediatric settings during her internship year in several hospitals and therapy centers like, The Medical City, Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital and Philippine Cerebral Palsy Institute. Moreover, she formerly worked as an OT Consultant and OT Supervisor in two Pediatric Centers in Cubao Quezon City and España Manila. Teacher Chat had attended various seminars and trainings workshops that had broadened her knowledge and experience in creating opportunities for special children to master developmental tasks.
Teacher Chat persistently aims to help children with special needs to become well-adjusted with their community/environment and become fully functional and independent in different areas of development.
Chatlynne “Chat” Audrey B. Aguila, OTRP graduated from University of Santo Tomas with a degree of Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy in 2009. She took her Occupational Therapy Licensure Examination in January 2010 and ranked 2nd place over-all in the Philippines.
Teacher Chat had several experiences in handling different cases in Pediatric settings during her internship year in several hospitals and therapy centers like, The Medical City, Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital and Philippine Cerebral Palsy Institute. Moreover, she formerly worked as an OT Consultant and OT Supervisor in two Pediatric Centers in Cubao Quezon City and España Manila. Teacher Chat had attended various seminars and trainings workshops that had broadened her knowledge and experience in creating opportunities for special children to master developmental tasks.
Teacher Chat persistently aims to help children with special needs to become well-adjusted with their community/environment and become fully functional and independent in different areas of development.
Jonas Abueva (Special Events Director/Consultant)
Jonas has collaborated successfully with Headway School for Giftedness for its various projects which include directing the 2010 inaugural concert "A Special Gift this Christmas" at Meralco Theater. Mr. Abueva has been with the school eversince to help out in its family events and special activities, sharing his mastery in event planning and implementation - a discipline he acquired when he worked for the Singapore government's national art programs. Now based in the country, he can surely help schools like HSG make a difference and maintain its standard of excellence in show production!
Jonas has collaborated successfully with Headway School for Giftedness for its various projects which include directing the 2010 inaugural concert "A Special Gift this Christmas" at Meralco Theater. Mr. Abueva has been with the school eversince to help out in its family events and special activities, sharing his mastery in event planning and implementation - a discipline he acquired when he worked for the Singapore government's national art programs. Now based in the country, he can surely help schools like HSG make a difference and maintain its standard of excellence in show production!
Icy Salem (Academic Consultant)
Teacher Icy served as Assistant Principal of Headway School for Giftedness from 2006-2008, mastering the implementation of HSG's curricular program and aligning it with the school's vision, mission and philosophy. She helps fine tune methods and practices that has been tried and tested in the years that she served in the administration.
Teacher Icy served as Assistant Principal of Headway School for Giftedness from 2006-2008, mastering the implementation of HSG's curricular program and aligning it with the school's vision, mission and philosophy. She helps fine tune methods and practices that has been tried and tested in the years that she served in the administration.
Security and Maintenance Team
HSG's highly reliable security and maintenance team includes Vele, Mike, Arnold and Nelson, who are familiar faces in the school premises. Together with the whole HSG Team, they make sure that the students are present in the vicinity and fetchers are properly identified. Despite their firmness, the HSG Kuyas are approachable and always work out a great smile to greet the students, parents and guardians!
HSG's highly reliable security and maintenance team includes Vele, Mike, Arnold and Nelson, who are familiar faces in the school premises. Together with the whole HSG Team, they make sure that the students are present in the vicinity and fetchers are properly identified. Despite their firmness, the HSG Kuyas are approachable and always work out a great smile to greet the students, parents and guardians!
