The University of Baguio, through the School of Teacher Education and Liberal Arts, engaged alumni and pre-service educators from its teacher education programs in strengthening its commitment to quality education and meaningful stakeholder engagement. The program engaged one hundred seventy-one (171) pre-service teachers through the Project NARPUAN Alumni Mentorship Program.
Organized to enhance preparation for the Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (LEPT), the event took place on October 24, 2026. It gathered students enrolled in the Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEEd), Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSEd), and Bachelor of Physical Education (BPEd) programs. The initiative featured dedicated alumni mentorship alongside the administration of the 2026 Mock Board Examination. During the sessions, alumni mentors shared valuable insights, professional experiences, and effective test-taking techniques to support candidates in their board exam preparations.
Engaging Pre-Service Educators Through Mentorship
Pre-service teachers received mentorship from alumni, including Mr. Alry Joshua T. Ramirez, Ms. Chrizza Mae B. Valdez, Ms. Crystal Jade L. Meyer, Ms. Roselle Charmaine E. Aquino, and Ms. Michelle Angelica Yesha L. Gatchalian from the Bachelor of Secondary Education program, alongside Ms. Eunice Mycah B. Cristino from the Bachelor of Elementary Education program.
The mock board examination gave participants an opportunity to assess their competencies, identify areas for improvement, and become familiar with licensure examination conditions. Complementing this experience, alumni-led mentoring emphasized effective preparation strategies, confidence-building, and professional readiness.
Alt Text: Highlights from the 2026 Project NARPUAN led by the university’s School of Teacher Education and Liberal Arts (STELA) department
Guided by Project NARPUAN’s mission to foster mentorship, this initiative created an opportunity to navigate the evolving demands, prospects, and strategies within the teaching field, emphasizing the vital role alumni play in connecting academic instruction with real-world practice. More than a licensure-preparation activity, the initiative reflected the university’s continuing commitment to nurturing its future teachers through collaborative learning, alum involvement, and service-oriented education.
Aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), through lifelong learning and quality education (Goal 4), the initiative increased the supply of qualified teachers by supporting aspiring educators’ professional preparation through knowledge-sharing and formative assessment. It also sustained collaboration between the university and its graduates (Goal 17). Consistent with university partnerships, the initiative demonstrated how alum engagement can mobilize professional expertise to support shared educational goals.
Through their voluntary contributions, alumni exemplified the UB Graduate Attribute of Service-Driven Citizens, proving that a commitment to service endures well past graduation. By bridging alumni expertise with the ambitions of future educators, the department actively translates institutional values into practice. This involvement nurtured a vibrant culture of mentorship by transferring practical knowledge and wisdom to upcoming teachers. Advancing quality education and sustainable partnerships toward a more empowered teaching profession.
