MESSAGE FROM THE GUAM EDUCATION BOARD CHAIRMAN - Buenas yan Saluda!

Oct 15, 2026

Message letters from the Guam Education Board chairman and the superintendent review the 2017–2018 school year, highlighting achievements in student performance, district assessments, and department recognition. The board chairman congratulates teachers, administrators, staff, and leadership for excellence and for awards at the Governor’s Magnificent Professionals (MagPro) level, including school health, athletics, and service initiatives. The superintendent outlines MagPro honors and ACT Aspire results across English, Reading, and Math, emphasizing gains despite English-learner challenges.

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MESSAGE FROM THE GUAM EDUCATION BOARD CHAIRMAN

Congratulatory message and MagPro recognitions

MESSAGE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION

School year overview and ACT Aspire gains

Guam Education Board (GEB) Mark B. Mendiola Chairman, Parent Representative Maria A. Gutierrez Vice Chair Members Peter Alecxis D. Ada Lourdes M. Benavente Robert A. Crisostomo James C. Lujan Lourdes B. San Nicolas Dr. Ronald L. McNinch, Business Representative Ex-Officio (Non-Voting) Members Hacie San Jose (SSHS) Chairwoman, Island-wide School Board of Governing Students (SY 2018-2019) Mark D. McCarthy Guam Federation of Teachers Representative Yigo Mayor, Rudy M. Matanane Mayors Council of Guam Representative Jon J. P. Fernandez Superintendent of Education and Executive Secretary to the Board MESSAGE FROM THE GUAM EDUCATION BOARD CHAIRMAN Buenas yan Saluda! The Guam Education Board (GEB) salutes the students, teachers, administrators, staff, the Superintendent and the Deputies for a job well done in 2017! In SY 2017-18, our students continued in the upward trend towards achieving excellence in preparation for college and career, as depicted by academic achievement scores in the district wide assessment that meet or exceed benchmarks across grade levels tested. We graduated more students this year in spite of some challenges faced by our at-risk students. With much sincerity and pride, I congratulate our teachers, administrators, and staff, including the entire Department led by Superintendent Jon Fernandez for winning the “Large Department of the Year” award in the Governor’s Magnificent Professionals (MagPro) Awards. I am proud to work alongside these extraordinary individuals who are striving for excellence both within the department and in our community. Through their extraordinary acts, they have represented Guam in national conferences and publications, taken lifesaving action to ensure student safety at school, dominated on the basketball court in international competitions, guided our students in the classroom, and successfully spearheaded our schools and community health programs. Guam Department of Education winners in the 2018 MagPRO Awards include: ● Lifesaving Medal: Ronny Pro Espina, R. N., School Health Counselor III ● Female Athlete of the Year: Charrisse Rose Aquino Bolabola, Physical Education/Adapted PE Teacher/Coach ● Male Athlete of the Year: James L.G. Stake, Attorney ● Large Agency/Department Project/Program of the Year: Student Support Services Division School-Based Behavioral Health Initiative ● National Recognition Citation: Dr. Zenaida Napa Natividad, Administrator of Research, Planning & Evaluation ● National Recognition Citation: Dr. Ronald Canos, Teacher ● Employee of the Year in General Education: Jonah Mari Gumataotao, Teacher ● Supervisor of the Year in Nursing & Dental Hygiene: Julietta C. Quinene, Community Health and Nursing Services Administrator ● Large Department/Agency Manager of the Year: Erika Cruz, former Deputy Superintendent ESCL (Acting) Best of all, I want to thank our parents and community partners who worked well with our teachers and school administrators in guiding our students toward better preparation for college, for career, and for life! The daily sacrifice of our parents who ensured that their children did their best in school and the generous provision of time and resources by our community partners through the Guam Education Foundation contributed to our success as a public school system. My colleagues in the Guam Education board are proud of the accomplishments of our Department of Education. Congratulations to Superintendent Fernandez and his dedicated leadership team in achieving notable successes. My colleagues and I remain committed in ensuring that our mission and goals are met for the sake of our students, parents and stakeholders. Si Yu’os Ma’åse’! MARK MENDIOLA Chairperson of the Board MESSAGE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION Buenas yan Håfa Adai! I want to congratulate our students, teachers, administrators and staff for a solid 2017-2018 school year filled with man

FAQs

What awards does the Guam Department of Education highlight for 2018 MagPro recognition?

The document lists multiple MagPro award categories and winners, including lifesaving, athlete of the year, project/program of the year, and national recognition citations for educators and administrators.

What assessment is emphasized in the superintendent’s message?

The superintendent focuses on ACT Aspire as the district’s main assessment and accountability measure, noting gains across English, Reading, and Math.

How does the document address the challenge of English language learners?

It notes that Guam has a high percentage of English Language Learners (ELLs) and emphasizes that schools still showed gains and met or exceeded ACT benchmarks.

Oct 15, 2026

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