JOCELYN LAUREL
In 1978, after a year into college, I decided to take leap of faith by drastically shifting courses from Dietetics to Education. A leap of faith indeed, for to venture into education was the farthest thing in my mind. But as fate would have it, then Dean of the College of Education in UST, Dean Lourdes J. Custodio (may she rest in peace), somehow saw potential in me, and encouraged me to take the path of a teacher. It was through Dean Custodio and Professor Nenita Caralipio, who became instrumental in my decision to pursue childhood education—and 30-plus years later, I have never turned back and have these two outstanding ladies to be thankful for.