Guáimaro, Dec. 22 - What is the soul of a teacher made of? Perhaps letters, numbers, concepts, values... And if we look beyond books, lessons, and blackboards, we find dreams, sleepless nights, days of sacrifice, and an inexplicable passion to transform lives that will later make other dreams come true.
That's why each tribute becomes a celebration that transcends circumstances and honors the noble mission of teaching. Children, adolescents, young people, families, and an entire grateful society applaud today the work of those who impart knowledge with infinite love in schools and various other places.
The celebration of the event that concludes today has inspired recognition of Guaimare educators for their merits and exemplary careers, as highlighted this Saturday at the municipal ceremony in the sector dedicated to the 64th anniversary of Cuba's declaration as a territory free of illiteracy, on December 22, 1961; and to the centenary of the birth of Commander in Chief Fidel Castro Ruz, the driving force behind the Literacy Campaign that made this achievement possible.
With the awarding of the “Distinction for Cuban Education” and the “Rafael María de Mendive” medal to teachers from the region, as well as the recognition of members of the Association of Educators and outstanding leaders, the group at the forefront of education grows, along with their commitment, because the greatness of the work lies in rising to meet the demands of the times.
This is confirmed, on behalf of many others, by: Eva Murguía Rivero, Ailet Carmenates Rojas, Yunaiki Morejón Victoria, Mariela Peña Cabrera, Agustina Suárez Bazán, Yosdanis Hernández Medina, Neisvey Alfonso Hernández, Iraimis Carmenates García, Daniellis Rojas Leyva, Dannis Guerra Ferrer, Leonardo Hernández Sosa, Dayana Verdecia Gómez, Iracema Rivero Zaavedra, Raúl Gómez Arencibia, Gliceria Cisneros García, Alicia Nápoles Mastrapa, Noemí Ávila Socarrás, Marta Casteñeda Céspedes, Midiala Arévalo Mayedo, Tania Rodríguez Rodríguez, Yardelis Guerra Porta, Dannis Guerra Ferrer, Sobeida Suárez Portuondo, Lourdes Marín Peña, Yelenis Saavedra Tamayo, and Yainé Iraola Cruz.
They remind us that honor is dressed in flesh and blood, as well as in letters, numbers, values, concepts, books, lessons, blackboards, dreams, sleepless nights, days of sacrifice, and that inexplicable passion to transform lives that only the soul of a teacher can feel.
(Photos: Daymi Prendes Nápoles)
