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Guam Community College

College established in 1977. Established in 1977, the Guam Community College (GCC) is public career and technical education institution located in the village of Mangilao. GGC’s mission states: “Guam Community College is a leader in career and technical workforce development, providing the highest quality, student-centered education and job training for Micronesia. As Guam’s only community college, GCC was established by Public Law 14-77 (and amended by Public Law 31-99 in 2011).

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Guam Museum Educational Materials

A comprehensive overview of the Museum’s history, the new facility and permanent exhibit, I Hinanao-Ta Nu Manaotao Tåno’-I CHamoru Siha: The Journey of the CHamoru People. This document presents a brief history or the Museum from conception to fruition in 2016 for the Festival of Pacific Arts (FestPac) when it opened to the public. The facility’s architect, Andrew “Andy” Laguaña, shares inspiration for the Museum’s beautiful design. In this document teachers are given a map, discussion topics and an overview of the permanent exhibit.

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Guam Teachers’ Association

Guam Teachers’ Association called for collections to begin for a Guam Museum. In 1925 a group of CHamoru teachers in Guam, led by Ramon M. Sablan, formed the Guam Teachers’ Association.

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Role of Education in the Preservation of Guam’s Indigenous Language

The goal of education in any society is to impart knowledge and to equip people with the tools necessary to become valuable and contributing members of their community. Yet, who determines what should be taught or what kind of knowledge people should acquire?

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Fino’ Håya Project

Guam Community College created a series of 16 videos in Fino’ Håya, the indigenous language of the island of Guam, in an effort to revive, promote, and preserve this unique bond to our ancestors.

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Gloria Borja Nelson

Educator and Public Servant. Gloria Borja Nelson (1935-2012) was a former Guam Department of Education director and a vocal advocate for retirees and senior citizens’ rights. She dedicated her life to public service, education and social reform, particularly for teachers, and for the rights and enhanced government services for the island’s senior citizens.

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Rosa Perez Salas

Educator and advocate. Rosa Teresita Perez Salas (1926-1998) was an educator and vocal advocate for the physically and intellectually disabled, as well as the elderly. Salas earned her reputation as an accomplished leader and for improving Guam’s educational system, particularly as it affected children with disabilities.

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Mariana Leon Guerrero Lujan

Mariana Leon Guerrero Lujan (1914 – 2006) was one of a cadre of dedicated educators who began teaching during the US Naval Era (1898-1941). Before World War II, she taught at the Guam Post Office, Leary School and Padre Palomo schools.

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Rosa Roberto Carter

Rosa Roberto Carter (1929-2010) was a highly accomplished educator whose professional career spanned from kindergarten teacher to University president. She is the only woman to serve as University of Guam president.

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Cynthia Johnston Torres

Cynthia Johnston Torres (1911-2001) of Nimitz Hill was born July 1911 in Hagåtña, Guam. She was the daughter of two of the island’s most prominent educators, William and Agueda Iglesias Johnston, both of whom are significant figures in Guam’s history.

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