With the early retirement of Dr. Herman M. Lagon who has conveyed his desire to pursue his life goals outside the Ateneo de Iloilo–Santa Maria Catholic School, and after due consultations and deliberations regarding temporary appointments to ensure the smooth transition and functioning of our school, I hereby appoint
Dr. Michel E. Guevara as the Acting IBED Principal and
Ms. Lally Jane C. Cheng as Officer-in-Charge for Curriculum and Instruction.
Effective today, 15.June.2022, Dr. Guevara and Ms. Cheng shall temporarily take care of the affairs of their respective offices until such time when formal appointments are made. Meanwhile, a committee shall be organized to conduct a search for the next IBED Principal and other key offices that may be vacated due to changes in our leadership team.
On behalf of the school community, we thank Sir H for selflessly serving the school as the School Principal for four years. His steadfast leadership was instrumental in coordinating the school’s efforts at moving towards an Integrated Basic Education Program and putting in place the Contextualized Blended Learning Program in the time of the pandemic.
We likewise thank Dr. Guevara and Ms. Cheng for their availability and generosity in accepting the call to be caretakers of key offices and ensuring the smooth functioning of the school. I enjoin all the members of the community to accord to them the usual courtesies, cooperation and support.
As we conclude our observance of the Ignatian Year, let us continue to entrust our school community and our common mission to the care of Our Lady of China and our dear Father Ignatius who constantly inspire us to love and serve the Lord in all things.
Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam,