With a passion for teaching, Marvin Cadornigara has been inspiring young people to pursue their dreams.
Excellence in the field of teaching—Centralian alumnus, Mr. Marvin Cadornigara, BS Med Tech 1987, was one of the recipients of the 2017 Lee H. Bryant Outstanding New York State Teacher Award sponsored by the New York State Association for Computers and Technologies in Education (NYSCATE).
Mr. Cadornigara was selected from among the many nominees across the New York state for his outstanding work in Science Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) teaching, particularly in the use of technology in the classroom. His nomination highlighted his implementation of the use of various technologies in his 6th grade Science classes to enhance scientific inquiry and develop new literacies among students.
He employs the flipped learning model in the classroom by creating teaching videos and utilizing interactive websites to challenge students to self-learning at home. He creates original instructional videos available on both his ShowMe and YouTube channels. He invites scientists and resources speakers into the classroom to share their scientific practices to inspire students to pursue STEM careers.
He was also recognized by the Association of Fil-Am Teachers in America, Inc. and received the 2017 Ulirang Guro-America’s Finest Teacher Award from the said organization.
Mr. Cadornigara moved to New York City in September 2004 and joined the New York City Department of Education through its International Teachers Program. He taught at three public schools for 13 years before he transferred in 2017 to the Queens Adult Learning Center in Long Island City, Queens.
Prior to residing in New York City, Mr. Cadornigara taught at the then Iloilo Central Commercial High School, the Ramon Avanceña National High School, and the Philippine Science High School Western Visayas in Iloilo City.
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