Dr. Nieva J. Discipulo, a renowned educator and the immediate past Principal of the University of the East Basic Education Department-Manila, was recently honored with the 2024 Professional Achievement Award in Leadership and Governance by the University of the Philippines College of Education Alumni Association (UPCEAA).

The award, conferred through formal ceremonies last December 1 at the UP Diliman College of Education, recognizes outstanding contributions to the field of education.
In the UPCEAA’s letter to Dr. Discipulo, Awardee, the Association stated that “The documentation submitted to us attests to your long-term outstanding performance and achievements as an academic leader in basic education, a critical ingredient of a successful K to 12 program.”

Dr. Discipulo’s distinguished career to date spans over 28 years at UE, where she spearheaded numerous innovative programs in basic education. These cover [1] curriculum development, via the multiple intelligences-based programs, CVIF-DLP adoption, and the development of the Basic Education Learning Continuity Plan and, mid-Covid-19 pandemic, the BE-FLEX program; [2] inclusive education, through the implementation of an inclusive education program for early grades; [3] research and development endeavors, such as the establishment of the Balagdiwa and Kamalayan research platforms, and researches on peace education and homeroom guidance; and [4] school improvement, via K-12 accreditations and the development of a comprehensive school program framework.

Beyond her administrative roles, Dr. Discipulo is a respected scholar with extensive research experience. Her work has been presented at international conferences such as ASAIHL, WWFEC, UNESCO, and ICTED, with research interests encompassing community revitalization, U-Belt renewal, children’s and women’s welfare, and indigenous development.

Her doctoral dissertation on ‘U-Belt Renewal through Culture Revitalization’ reflects her deep commitment to community development. This research culminated in the SHS Ferris Wheel Project, a multi-sectoral initiative addressing solid waste management in Manila’s University Belt.

Even after retiring from her administrative role, Dr. Discipulo continues to serve as a professor at the UE Graduate School, inspiring future generations of educators. Her dedication to education is evident in her belief in the power of teachers and her emphasis on fostering a collaborative and innovative learning environment.

Dr. Discipulo’s leadership style is characterized by a strong emphasis on professional development, student-centered learning, and a commitment to addressing the evolving needs of the education system. Her contributions to the education sector exemplify the values of excellence, innovation, and a lifelong commitment to learning.

She always reminds us that becoming a true educator is living with God’s purpose as cited in Proverbs 22:6: “Train up a child in the way he should go, so even when he is old he will not depart from it.”

The second and third photos here show Dr. Discipulo flanked by UPCEAA Professional Achievement Awards 2024 Awards Committee Chair, and former UE Graduate School Dean, Dr. Julian Abuso, former DepEd Undersecretary for Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Dina Ocampo, UP College of Education Dean Dr. Jerome Buenviaje, UPCEAA President Dr. Lorelei Vinluan, and other distinguished officers; and speaking on behalf of all of the awardees.

Congratulations, Highly Accomplished Warrior Lifelong Educator!

[With reporting by Assistant Principal Swisa E. Almeyda, UE Basic Education Department-Manila; photos courtesy of Dr. Discipulo]

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