2001 Guam Teacher of the Year
Ms. San Agustin is a Social Studies teacher who brings twenty-three years of teaching experience to Simon Sanchez High School in Yigo, Guam. Her grades ten through twelve students are learning about American Government and Advanced Placement American Government.

What are your beliefs about teaching?
"I believe that students can become better, productive citizens of the community by turning service into learning."

How are your beliefs incorporated in your teaching style?
"By emphasizing service, it enables students to apply academic disciplines to practical everyday problems."

What is your greatest teaching accomplishment?
"My greatest teaching accomplishment was being selected as Guam's Teacher Of the Year for 2001 and thereby becoming a supportive leader to my colleagues and students."

What's the most critical issue facing educators today and what do you think can be done to resolve this issue?
"The most critical issue facing educators today is the teachers' and students' lack of access to computer technology. Technology enhances both teaching skills for instructors and learning skills for students. One way to solve the accessibility issue would be to properly direct educational funding to schools which, in turn, would impact student learning in the classroom."

Inspirational thought:
"Become actively involved in the school and community. Also, strive to improve your teaching skills to make student learning fun and interesting."