Tuesday at the Marriot hotel, as part of National Teachers Day, Jean Beauvois Dorsonne, the Minister of National Education honored 40 teachers selected by the Regional Directorates of Education (DDE), 10 teachers in the professional sector and 5 personalities designated by the central authorities of the Ministry [Yves Dorestal, Dr Kyss Jean-Mary, Professor Pierre Marie Michel Paquiot, Me Mécène Jean-Louis and Jeanine Laroche Vaval].

The ceremony took place in the presence of Prime Minister

Enex Jean Charles, the new Secretary of State for Vocational Training Jean David Geneste and over 300 people invited (representatives of teacher unions, parliamentarians, representatives of socio-professional associations, international cooperation partners, principals schools, teachers, parents, students and technical and departmental directors of the ministry). One way for the ENFP to value the teaching profession and to encourage values.

For officials of the MENFP it was to pay tribute to the tireless education workers by honoring those who have distinguished themselves by their professionalism in the performance of this noble profession. In a festive atmosphere, students of high schools in Petion-Ville, Marie-Jeanne and Antenor Firmin sang, slammed, interpreted texts highlighting teachers.

Addressing the teachers, the Minister Dorsonne stressed the importance of teachers in the development of society "Verily, your work is priceless, because you build Haiti and the world of tomorrow with the quality training given to our pupils and students. Despite difficult working conditions, you sacrifice yourself every day to transmit to our children the education, knowledge essential for their growth and development.

Your dedication and unconditional contribution, your unfailing love testified in the education of our children, make you rightly, these 'Poto mitan' of our educational system. Indeed, you give every day meaning to the school life of our children, from the smallest to the largest, by allowing them to dream and become true citizens imbued with the sense of serving in the prospect of a renewed Haiti."

Jeanine Laroche Vaval, founder of College Catts Pressoir, the oldest member of this ceremony (93 years of age) and 70-year career in the service of education could not, at the last minute to attend the ceremony. Her daughter Maryline Vaval and the school principal received on behalf the honorary plaque from the Prime Minister and the Minister of Education. Note that with over 50 years of service, Marie Orette Laforêt (Southeast) is the second teacher honored during the ceremony, which provided the most years of service to education.

In receiving its distinction on his bed, Mrs. Vaval said with great emotion, "I gave my life to quality education. Today, after 70 years, my efforts are recognized ! I just hope my efforts can serve effectively the whole education system. Thank you !"

HL/ HaitiLibre