The Carlos F. Novella Foundation is aware of the importance of educational processes and teachers’ role in education. Therefore, it has been part of this initiative since the award was launched.
Brendy Adalicia Boj was one of the awards 2022 winners, in the category of «Middle School Teacher». She works at the «San Juan de Dios» Public School for Elementary Education in zone 6.
Her achievements include creating video tutorials for all levels, organizing content, and exemplifying musical application. She was also recognized for promoting learning, using applications that help students tune guitars, keep time with a metronome, perform rhythmic exercises, and write musical scores.
Brendy does not hide her enthusiasm or her surprise when receiving this award. «I am honored to receive this award. I have been in this profession for 14 years. As time moves forward I continue every day, passionate and committed, fighting for musical education in Guatemala, as well as transforming lives from the classroom».
For the music teacher, receiving the Maestro 100 Puntos award has been a learning experience from beginning to end. She has the opportunity to see the dreams she had when she began her teaching career, come true.
«I thank the Institutions I work for, Ineb, San Juan de Dios, and the Carlos F. Novella Music School, my bosses, co-workers, and parents, for the constant support in favor of a musical education that can transcend and leave a mark on each of my students.»
Diana Maricela González Gómez, Educational Center Fe y Alegría No. 4, Guatemala City; Verónica Isabel Tobar Zepeda, Kindergarten Public School No. 68, Teacher Silvia Ileana Sarti Palma de Andrade, Chinautla, Guatemala; Ada Lucia Chacón Diaz, La Salle School, Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez; Eva Amarilis Hernández Álvarez, Kindergarten Public School “Hunapú”, Magdalena Milpas Altas, Sacatepéquez; José Alexander Melgar Marroquín, Rural Co-Ed Public School “Capetillo”, San Juan Alotenango, Sacatepéquez; Gloria Estela Velazco Xocoy, Kindergarten Public School, San Martín Jilotepeque, Chimaltenango.
Diego Pérez Xón, DEIRO Extracurricular educational center, Fraijanes, Guatemala; María Aracely Figueroa Reyes, Instituto Normal Centroamericano para Señoritas de Jalapa; Wendy Karina Corleto Recinos, Private Rural Co-Ed School from Pantaleón Foundation, Siquinalá, Escuintla; Brendy Adalicia Boj Escalante, National School for Basic Education “San Juan de Dios”, Guatemala City.
«I thank the Institutions I work for, Ineb, San Juan de Dios, and the Carlos F. Novella Music School, my bosses, co-workers, and parents, for the constant support in favor of a musical education that can transcend and leave a mark on each of my students.»
