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USJ-R School of Education We don't just teach; we inspire! Adelante!

In keeping with the philosophy and vision-mission of the University of San Jose – Recoletos and of our country’s Teacher Education Program, the School of Education aims to develop Christian, community-oriented, competent and effective Filipino teachers, thoroughly trained and equipped for academic and professional responsibilities in the different levels of education. Certified by the Commission on Higher Education or CHED, USJ-R School of Education has been awarded as a Center of Excellence in Teacher Education since 1996.

22/09/2026

| Please be informed that face-to-face classes , onsite, and offsite activities across all levels will resume tomorrow, September 23, 2026.

Everyone is encouraged to wear facemask as a precautionary measure to help protect everyone’s health and safety.

πŸŽ‰ Happy Birthday, Sir Gunny! πŸŽ‚πŸ’ƒπŸ•ΊWarmest birthday greetings to Sir Gunny, our dedicated PATHFit college instructor and th...
21/09/2026

πŸŽ‰ Happy Birthday, Sir Gunny! πŸŽ‚πŸ’ƒπŸ•Ί

Warmest birthday greetings to Sir Gunny, our dedicated PATHFit college instructor and the talented choreographer of the USJ-R Adelante Dance Troupe!

Your passion for dance, commitment to teaching, and dedication to developing the talents of young Josenians continue to inspire those around you. Through every class, rehearsal, and performance, you show that dance is more than movementβ€”it is a celebration of discipline, creativity, teamwork, and life itself.

May your special day be filled with the same energy, rhythm, joy, and enthusiasm that you bring to the dance floor and to your students. May the year ahead bring you more memorable performances, meaningful accomplishments, good health, and countless reasons to keep dancing!

Keep inspiring. Keep moving. Keep dancing to the rhythm of life!

Happy Birthday, Sir Gunny! Adelante!

21/09/2026

| Due to the hazardous air quality conditions currently affecting Metro Cebu, please be guided by the following arrangements for
September 22, 2026 (Tuesday):

- Face-to-face classes across all levels will shift to online modality.

- Office Employees will resume on-site work.

- All on-site events and off-campus activities scheduled for September 22, 2026 (Tuesday) are likewise cancelled and to be rescheduled.

- On-the-Job Training (OJT) and Related Learning Experience (RLE) shall be subject to the discretion of the partner companies.

- Classes and academic activities in the Graduate School, School of Law, ETEEAP, CPA Review, and RITTC shall be subject to the discretion of their respective Deans and Directors.

20/09/2026

| Due to the hazardous air quality conditions currently affecting Metro Cebu, please be guided by the following arrangements for September 21, 2026 (Monday):

β€’Face-to-face classes across all levels will shift to online modality, while employees will adopt a work-from-home (WFH) arrangement.
β€’All on-site events and off-campus activities scheduled for September 21, 2026 (Monday) are likewise cancelled and to be rescheduled.
β€’On-the-Job Training (OJT) and Related Learning Experience (RLE) activities are suspended.
β€’Classes and academic activities in the Graduate School, School of Law, ETEEAP, CPA Review, and RITTC shall be subject to the discretion of their respective Deans and Directors.

π—šπ—˜π—§ 𝗧𝗒 π—žπ—‘π—’π—ͺ 𝗬𝗒𝗨π—₯ π—™π—”π—–π—¨π—Ÿπ—§π—¬: 𝗠π—₯𝗦. π—šπ—¨π—œπ—Ÿπ—Ÿπ—˜π—‘ 𝗛. π—§π—˜Meet Mrs. Guillen H. Te, a dedicated faculty member of the Department of Tea...
16/09/2026

π—šπ—˜π—§ 𝗧𝗒 π—žπ—‘π—’π—ͺ 𝗬𝗒𝗨π—₯ π—™π—”π—–π—¨π—Ÿπ—§π—¬: 𝗠π—₯𝗦. π—šπ—¨π—œπ—Ÿπ—Ÿπ—˜π—‘ 𝗛. π—§π—˜

Meet Mrs. Guillen H. Te, a dedicated faculty member of the Department of Teacher Education of the USJ-R School of Education.

Mrs. Te brings a rich academic background and a strong commitment to meaningful and innovative teaching. She earned her Bachelor of Philosophy from the University of San Carlos and completed her Master of Science in Teaching at the University of Cebu. Continuing her pursuit of lifelong learning, she is currently a candidate for the Doctor of Philosophy in Research and Evaluation at Cebu Normal University.

Her journey at USJ-R began as a part-time faculty member of the Department of Mathematics and Sciences under the School of Arts and Sciences. She later joined the School of Education as a full-time faculty member and concurrently serves as the Education for Sustainable Development Coordinator. Her expertise also extends to educational technology, having served as a resource person for Educational Technology for Teaching and Learning in March 2026.

Mrs. Te’s research interests reflect her passion for improving instruction through technology. Her scholarly work includes β€œMultimedia in Teaching Logic” and her ongoing research, β€œAdoption of Learning Management Systems in Higher Education Institutions.”

Beyond the classroom, she actively supports community engagement. In 2025, she participated in a community outreach program that distributed hygiene kits to residents of Barangay Inayawan.

Through her dedication to teaching, research, technology, sustainability, and community service, Mrs. Te exemplifies the values of a compassionate educator and lifelong learner. Her work continues to inspire future teachers to use education as a powerful means of creating positive and lasting change.

We are very proud to have Mrs. Guillen H. Te as part of the USJ-R School of Education family! Adelante!

12/09/2026

| Please be informed that Monday, September 14, 2026, is designated as a Study Day, as mandated by the Office of the Vice President for Academics and Research, in preparation for the upcoming Prelim Examinations.

Accordingly, classes and academic activities will be suspended on this day to provide students with ample time to review and prepare for their examinations.

Students are encouraged to use this time wisely and prepare accordingly.

π—šπ—˜π—§ 𝗧𝗒 π—žπ—‘π—’π—ͺ 𝗬𝗒𝗨π—₯ π—™π—”π—–π—¨π—Ÿπ—§π—¬: 𝗠π—₯𝗦. 𝗔𝗑𝗑𝗔 π—Ÿπ—˜π—˜π—› 𝗗. 𝗔Ñ𝗔𝗦𝗖𝗒Meet Mrs. Anna Leeh D. AΓ±asco, the newest addition to the USJ-R School...
10/09/2026

π—šπ—˜π—§ 𝗧𝗒 π—žπ—‘π—’π—ͺ 𝗬𝗒𝗨π—₯ π—™π—”π—–π—¨π—Ÿπ—§π—¬: 𝗠π—₯𝗦. 𝗔𝗑𝗑𝗔 π—Ÿπ—˜π—˜π—› 𝗗. 𝗔Ñ𝗔𝗦𝗖𝗒

Meet Mrs. Anna Leeh D. AΓ±asco, the newest addition to the USJ-R School of Education and its community of dedicated teacher educators.

Mrs. AΓ±asco brings years of meaningful experience from the elementary classroom, where she has taught various subjects with a specialization in Science. Her commitment to instructional excellence has led her to serve as a Grade Level Leader, a Model Teacher in Science, and a Cooperating Teacher who mentors and guides future educators.

A proud graduate of Cebu Normal University, she earned her Bachelor of Elementary Education, Major in General Science, and completed the academic requirements for a Master of Arts in Education, Major in Science Education. She ultimately completed her master's degree at the University of San Jose-Recoletos and is currently pursuing her doctoral degree.

Beyond classroom instruction, Mrs. AΓ±asco actively engages in research focused on teachers’ lived experiences, real-world applications of science lessons, vocabulary development, and student support and transition programs. She also demonstrates a heart for service through her participation in the SEMPS Feeding Program of the Elementary Department.

As she begins this new chapter with the School of Education, Mrs. AΓ±asco carries with her the wisdom of an experienced elementary teacher, the passion of a lifelong learner, and the heart of a mentor. Her journey from nurturing young learners to helping prepare the next generation of teachers reflects the true spirit of a JosΓ©nian educator.

Welcome to the USJ-R School of Education, Mrs. AΓ±asco! We look forward to the knowledge, experience, and inspiration you will share with our future educators. Adelante!

𝗨𝗦𝗝-π—₯ π—ͺπ—˜π—Ÿπ—–π—’π— π—˜π—¦ π—–π—›π—˜π—— π—₯𝗒 π—©π—œπ—œ 𝗙𝗒π—₯ π—šπ—₯π—”π——π—¨π—”π—§π—˜ 𝗣π—₯π—’π—šπ—₯𝗔𝗠 π— π—’π—‘π—œπ—§π—’π—₯π—œπ—‘π—š 𝗔𝗑𝗗 π—˜π—©π—”π—Ÿπ—¨π—”π—§π—œπ—’π—‘The Commission on Higher Education Regional Off...
10/09/2026

𝗨𝗦𝗝-π—₯ π—ͺπ—˜π—Ÿπ—–π—’π— π—˜π—¦ π—–π—›π—˜π—— π—₯𝗒 π—©π—œπ—œ 𝗙𝗒π—₯ π—šπ—₯π—”π——π—¨π—”π—§π—˜ 𝗣π—₯π—’π—šπ—₯𝗔𝗠 π— π—’π—‘π—œπ—§π—’π—₯π—œπ—‘π—š 𝗔𝗑𝗗 π—˜π—©π—”π—Ÿπ—¨π—”π—§π—œπ—’π—‘

The Commission on Higher Education Regional Office VII (CHED RO VII) conducted a Program Monitoring and Evaluation of the University of San Jose-Recoletos Graduate School of Education on September 8, 2026, at the USJ-R Main Campus Conference Room.

The CHED monitoring team was composed of Dr. Johnny J. Yao, Supervising Education Specialist; Ms. Elna B. Sabornido, MAEd, Education Supervisor II; and Mr. Monshyne D. Cabual, MScAgri, Education Supervisor II.

The activity included a review of institutional policies and the graduate programs’ compliance with CMO No. 15, Series of 2019, and CMO No. 21, Series of 2025. The monitoring team also conducted interviews with key university personnel, reviewed relevant documents, and carried out an ocular inspection of the University’s facilities.

Representing USJ-R were university religious and lay administrators, Graduate School officials, faculty members, and staff. Dr. Ionell Jay R. Terogo, Director of the Graduate School, formally welcomed the CHED representatives. The University delegation also included Rev. Fr. Persiuz Joseph M. Decena, OAR, Vice President for Academics and Research; Rev. Fr. Jose Alden B. Alipin, OAR, Vice President for Administration; Dr. Vinchita G. Quinto, Dean of the Graduate School of Education; and representatives from various academic and administrative offices.

The day-long engagement concluded with an exit conference during which the CHED monitoring team presented its observations and recommendations. Dr. Terogo delivered the University’s words of commitment, while Dr. Quinto conveyed USJ-R’s appreciation to the CHED representatives for their expertise and guidance.

The activity provided an important opportunity for professional dialogue, institutional reflection, and continuous improvement as USJ-R strengthens its graduate programs and advances its commitment to transformative and quality education.

Adelante!

𝐆𝐄𝐓 π“πŽ πŠππŽπ– π˜πŽπ”π‘ π…π€π‚π”π‹π“π˜: πŒπ‘. 𝐑𝐄𝐗 𝐑. π•πˆπ‹π‹π€π•π„π‹π„π™Meet Mr. Rex R. Villavelez, a dedicated educator, researcher, and data an...
08/09/2026

𝐆𝐄𝐓 π“πŽ πŠππŽπ– π˜πŽπ”π‘ π…π€π‚π”π‹π“π˜: πŒπ‘. 𝐑𝐄𝐗 𝐑. π•πˆπ‹π‹π€π•π„π‹π„π™

Meet Mr. Rex R. Villavelez, a dedicated educator, researcher, and data analyst from the Department of Teacher Education of the USJ-R School of Education.

With over a decade of experience in higher education and research, Sir Rex brings together his passion for teaching, technology, data analytics, and community service. At USJ-R, he teaches professional education, research, and science courses, mentors students in thesis development, and helps advance the research initiatives of the School of Education. He also previously served as Chairperson of the Department of Teacher Education for academic year 2024-25.

A proud Josenian, Mr. Villavelez earned his Bachelor of Secondary Education major in General Science, graduating cm laude, and his Master of Arts in Education major in Educational Administration from USJ-R. His research interests and expertise include statistical analysis, data mining, machine learning, educational assessment, sustainability, and community-based research.

His scholarly work has reached national and international audiences, including presentations in Japan, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Among his recognitions are awards in research, data mining, and innovative instructional design. Beyond the university, he has contributed to research and development projects involving organizations such as UNICEF, World Vision, the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc., and Terre des Hommes Netherlands.

Mr. Villavelez is also a marine environmental advocate, community leader, licensed dive master, underwater photographer, and videographer. Whether in the classroom, in the community, or beneath the waves, he continues to use education and research to create meaningful and lasting change.

The USJ-R School of Education is proud to have an educator whose work embodies innovation, leadership, service, and the enduring Recollect spirit.

Adelante, Sir Rex!

08/09/2026

| In observance of OsmeΓ±a Day, there will be no classes and work on Wednesday,September 9, 2026.

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