What if your Filipino teacher disappeared?
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- Опубліковано 31 тра 2024
- The schools of rural America face a dire shortage of teachers. This rural American town believes that it has a solution - but it only lasts for five years, at most. This is the story of Ms. Mary Manda, a Filipina making a difference in the lives of her special education students and the community around her. (Shelby, Montana)
Tell us about a teacher who changed your life.
00:00 Intro
00:30 Ms. Mary Manda, Filipino teacher in Shelby Montana
00:56 Special Education
01:55 Teacher recruitment in America
03:20 Addressing Teacher Shortage in Rural America
05:47 The Future
06:52 Credits
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Can't the US government do something about this J-1 visa and make something out of it so that BADLY-NEEDED foreign teachers get an indefinite stay in that country?
Napakaraming teachers dito sa amin ngunit bakit tila walang natira?
Nag aabroad sila. 😔
@@kaylahliam6940 See the thanks you receive pay your taxes and then you become throw away I appreciate you that's why I'm moving to the Philippines
magpakapilipino ka kabayan,ang pera ,pera lang yan ,wag pagamit sa mga dayuhan!!!!
THOSE FILIPINO TEACHERS ARE NOT TAKING AWAY THE JOBS IN THE U.S. THEY ARE THERE BECAUSE AMERICAN TEACHERS ARE NOT TAKING THOSE JOBS FOR THEIR OWN FELLOW AMERICANS!!!!
WHATEVER THE U.S GOVERNMENT ARE PAYING THESE FILIPINO TEACHERS, THEY ARE WORKING HARD TWICE FOR IT, EVERY SINGLE CENTS THEY ARE RECEIVING IN THEIR SALARIES!!!
Eteng rhow unfortunately, many next generation American educators do not want to teach in rural America! That’s the challenge with the teacher shortage.
@@NextDayBetter THAT IS THE PROBLEM! IT' IS THE AMERICAN TEACHERS WHO ARE ALSO THE REASON WHY THIS SHORTAGE IS HAPPENING, SO AMERICANS SHOULD NOT BLAME FILIPINOS LIKE THIS TEACHERS WHY THEY DON'T HAVE WORK.
THESE
Cody J should u not comment that.
what is the difference between "they are there" and they are their"? langya.. tapos mag eexpect ng quality education? just saying yung adverb at determiner pala ngayon parehas na.👀
"Filipino Teachers Teach from the Heart"
So true, I was a bad kid when I was Younger, I'd always be Bullied and then the bully'. People would normally say I was a bad kid, a Rotten egg so to speak, my Filipino Teacher was the one of the Only people who took the time and talked to me, single room and no one other than us inside, it made things easier for me in opening up without the ridicule of others or eyes judging me. Even with my bad grades and bad personality she believed in me that I could do better, of course it was hard for me to change, but I think that's what made it beautiful in a way, No one believing in me, having a bad personality, and feel like sh*t all the time, but then suddenly a person believed in me that I could do better. I think that's the only thing that kids want to hear from any person really "I Believe In You".
I currently have gotten my grades up, Stayed in touch with my teacher from time to time, and now I'm in College perusing my dream to become a police officer in criminology, all because my teacher Believed in me
Omg, as a Filipino working as caregiver here in Los Angeles... this made me cry...
That's great for you.
You go fellow youtube user! Keep pursuing your dream! And hope that you go back to your teacher and share what you attained in life
Good luck dude!
Oh my gosh this made me tear up a bit
How can they say that she's taking their job when it's a job they don't bother with?
icecreamcake lazy people judging hard working people
There are a lot of jobs like that. Trash disposal jobs, field workers, sewage treatment, and the list goes on. Immigrants are a very important part of our economy, I would prefer them to be hear by legal means like these teachers, but it doesn't mean I'm blind to the fact that as a country we need these people for their willingness to work jobs that we aren't.
Because it is part of what is called the race to the bottom. If these places would pay more, they would not need to bring in foreigners. Americans want to "bother" with these jobs, but by the time you pay for college here, you cannot afford the low pay. Once the field of teaching gets used to low pay and outsourcing, it will become normal like so many of the professions.
hard to argue with boomers you know
a job that will be filled if the state pays more to teacher, instead of the administers
Filipino teacher always go for an extra mile its not just about teaching academically but they always put there heart on what they teaching.
ronnie navarro that is definitely the case with ms. Manda.
Not just by being teacher but by being a filipino in general makes them special.
@Jack Polance no to drugs
Yea my dad is a physics teacher and even though he's not in a magnet school, he puts his heart on what he teaches and really makes sure the students get a hands-on experiment of the subject compared to science teachers in a magnet school where all they do is teach and expect the students to learn
and she's 10,000 miles away from home :( kudos to the Filipino teachers in the US
trust me when i say "if only the nurses in the Philippines are properly compensated , we will not be there in your country"
salary rates in the philippines SUCKS!
MOSTLY professional jobs!
How do you feel about the exodus of Filipino teachers from the Philippines?
Yes.. my mom is a teacher and my dad is a Foreman in the Philippines and most of the salary would go to our debt..
We could still afford like what normal family in PH would buy but still life is hard...
Most Filipinos would prefer going abroad to have a better income... although being alone in a foreign country is sad, the mindset of OFWs are to just live with it as long as the money you are recieving from your work will go to your family in PH and them having a stable life
@@NextDayBetter we feel very sad ... our own suffers ... we hope someday that our lives improve so everyone could contribute to make the Philippines great again ...
salary cannot be compensated.
Oh please. Teachers always have the highest favors. Engineers only have 12K minimum and yet we have the heaviest and complex tasks to do. Kaya hindi lumalago bansa natin. May favoritism
I have worked with many Filipino people. I always found them hard working, very intelligent, very moral. Always friendly and caring. And I love their food :)
Noah Bawdy what’s your favorite Filipino food? We’re curious. Thanks for the kind message.
Yes, we love our foods 😂😂
Adobo??
@@edmhie1 daing and tuyo
its always a hard decision for me to recommend filipino food because that leads to ADOBO! and that food is a different genre type beast on its own! it will change you BUT knowing how muhc i love it.... sometimes i just cant resist sharing/cooking it for my friends or people i meet.
Americans should be thankful that Filipinos are taking the jobs where they left off. They are whole lot better and more resilient than anyone else. Smart too.
Mich Mich they should be thankful to Mexicans more than Filipinos
@@JoseJimenez-um8tq There's no "more" in this,they should just be thankful whether they are Filipinos or Mexicans.
@@JoseJimenez-um8tq , majority of mexicans doesn't speak English while majority of Filipinos speak good English because of American influence being colonized for about 50 years.
Be thankful that filipinos will work for low pay and start to decimate the wages of all teachers? That is a lot to be thankful for.
Maybe you could become a teacher and help support the cause.
It's sad that some people are more focused on the ethnicity of the Teacher, and not how their kids would get a much needed help regardless where the Teacher came from. Shame.
JP Trj yes we should focus on hypocrisy when the Philippines rural area also short of teachers
@@leehyunsong7001, you make a great point, but one extra variable I think you need to consider is teachers in rural areas of the Philippines earn an average salary of approx. $321 USD a month. Teaching in rural Philippines CANNOT earn a sustainable wage in the Philippines because the cost of living, even at 1/2 of city life's cost ($800/month in Manila) is $400 dollars a month. That is a life of barely being able to pay bills and living in rural areas that may not have access to resources. That's why teachers come to the USA. In this case unlike many cases, these workers are skilled educated workers who are NOT taking American jobs because they are going to rural places that of our population- VERY FEW wants to go...
However, my ONLY CONCERN is strict screening for criminal records for pedophiles and convicts. My concern is the RECENT HISTORY OF BRIBES being used in the Philippines...
I don't know how well the government in Philippines does that, but from what I've heard they have done pretty well on that. Reading about the strictness of Pres. Duerte's crackdown (killing corrupt officials and pedophiles) in this current Philippines admin., I have an intuition based on my research that MOST of the teachers coming to teach in Rural USA from the Philippines are OK.
Thanks for your post and giving info. on this potential concern Arthur. Cheers Mate!
@@aaronhuangus And now you can reduce the wages of the American teacher
@@yosemite735 I agree... if the teachers are hired into a district with adequate number of qualified American teachers, in suburban and urban areas. Just curious, what would you suggest for rural public school districts that are close to shutting down because of lack of teachers? What alternative would you suggest instead? I'm want to hear your thoughts. Thanks for your post too Yose Mite.
JP Trj america first
America needs more teachers like this woman. I don't care where they're from. We need talented teachers who actually give a damn about their students. It's clear this woman is exceptional at her job. Thank you Mary
Thank you for your kind words
Sadly we are losing a lot of good teachers in our country.
No, their accent sucks. Filipino teachers are awful for the U.S. Good lord, americans only.
I swear to God, Filipinos are one of the most competitive, hard working and very passionate people with their job, and the best part of it all is that they dont just do it because they need to, they do it with a heart, they will go the extra mile just to provide that best service to other people. I swear, they are also one of the most intelligent people out there.
Rural america is like heaven compare to rural philippines where filipino teachers teach the poorest of the poor they even give part of their salary to help them continue to study. Filipino teachers love to teach and they ars very passionate. You can't get rich by being a teacher in the philippines.
True Lies that’s unfortunate. How do you think we can better support these educators? Many educators have to get an extra job in order to sustain their living.
true
you also cannot get rich being a teacher in AMerica, only enought to live by. And it's not all heaven because they also have to face challenges like discrimination, racism and loneliness. There are pros and cons.
So true. My mom and sister are both teachers and they most of the time they buy their supplies like chalkboards etc etc. also paying for feeding program from their own pocket.
Currently the govt is implementing an increase on salary for govt offices including teachers, is it enough? Maybe not but it's a step in the right direction. If the country truly believes in supporting quality education, they would either create more opportunities for students like (Makati's public school pays for most of the expenses that allows students to focus on studying up to tertiary level) or add more schools and support them especially in rural areas.
Love Philippine teachers, greetings from Denmark 🇩🇰
Hello!!!! We love Denmark, and hope to capture more migrant stories from there.
Thank you for loving the Filipino teachers. Teachers here in the Philippines are not well compensated, overworked, underpaid, and underappreciated.
These filipino teachers are angels in your midst.
Based on the story, the question still remains: how can we help educators like Mrs. Manda and rural towns like Shelby, Montana?
amreica: Codes, Codes, Codes
Philippines: passionate, helpful, humane, put an extra effort..
mark morales what do you mean by codes, codes, codes? We’re curious.
@@NextDayBetter i mean the high standards of education attainment that prevent/reject the more capable people to showcase what they have in terms of working..
@@NextDayBetter race is already a code in America... 😅
@@psuedopotato would you like to teach for free.?
@@psuedopotato well i never said that you are wrong.. but what is your point? we are talking about the high standards of education attainment here sweety and we are not asking if most of the teachers in the philippines are just teaching because of money.. tell me, what is your precious agenda.?
Keep in mind that this teachers are resources of that country they came from! They have to give that up, and travel to another country just to teach the kids of those other country, effectively taking that resource from a country with very little resources, if not noble? I don’t know what you call it.
The Philippines has a surplus of teachers, nurses, engineers, etc. Many of them take positions that require lesser qualifications in their home country just to be "employed".
@@Vincent-ne5ze teachers for kids with disabilities is hard to come by in the Philippines, soo they are a gem.
@@ayingg220universities and colleges churn out several dozens of SPED teachers every 6 months. A 6-month certificate program in SPED is hugely popular in the provinces. i am not sure if it is correct that they are hard to come by. what is hard to come by is the SPED facilities in the country. Im my hometown of 105K people, there is only one SPED school.
@@Vincent-ne5ze i got to sit in one SPED class and i had to painfully watch 1 teacher handle 6 kids, each with their own dissablity. This mix up was due to the fact that the # of capable certified teachers are a dime a dozen.
@@Vincent-ne5ze no , but not quality teachers though.
One of the best people in the world, Filipinos. They're amazing in what they do, hard working, and passionate.
Many filipinos teacher documented here they are teaching from isolated area far from cities no electricity no bridge no roadway. These teachers crossing the strong current of rivers dangerous cliff climbing on mountain to reach their student to give properly knowledge without in exchanges of double money from government.Thats the daily routine of these teacher.i admire them having a pure hearted they are hero of all student
So im not surprised about filipinos teaching in rural area of america.
Kaseki beautifully said. Great perspective!
This is true.. Filipino teachers loves their students like a real parent does.. I love my teachers here growing up they inspire me everyday that whatever you do you do it with passion and love.. That's what I learned with my teachers here in the Phillipines...
Filipino teachers are known for there passionate, caring and loving person. They treat their students like their own siblings or children
Absolutely. What do you think about Ms. Manda's story and her impact in the lives of her rural community members?
NextDayBetter Montana need teachers like Ms M. She’s willing to sacrifice her family back in the Ph in order to help the kids.
Quote Anthony Bourdain: The Filipino people are the nicest people in the World:) Thank-you Ms. Manda.
Kennth R King heard about Ampatuan massacre? It happened not many years ago. Yeah Nice people
Arthur C, come on man. Why blame all of the Filipino people for the massacre of 58 people? The Las Vegas massacre also killed 58 people. Southern Philippine I heard is dangerous. I was taking the word of Anthony Bourdain; also good luck if you ever have to go to the Hospitals in the USA - they are staff with A LOT of "NICE" Filipinos.
@@leehyunsong7001 sinu pa ba ang sisira sa Pilipino kungdi kapwa Pilipinong tulad mo!
filipinos are still colonized by usa (neocolonialism)
have you heard many shootings in the US HIGHSCHOOL AND COLLEGES ?
Meanwhile, here in the Philippines we need more professionals in the fields of agriculture, infrastracture, science and education. Most of the college students wants to work abroad after they graduate.
Engineers here in ph are so underpaid..
Companies taking advantage of new licensed engr that they give minimum wage and sometimes foreman get more.
That's why most engineers resort to corruption, lack of competence. Specially in government. Projects will not progress until you give them bribes.
it sucks that we dont put money on agriculture and technology if those two became better all parts of the system will flourish, more food = less poor, less crimes, less people will leave to have a better life
Some Filpino Politicians are really corrupt.... They only care about their own welfares especially their own pockets. I truly believe that our government must change soon so our Filpino citizens will not experience poverty and corruption.
The country has almost none of export driven industries to sustain the demand of technology and engineering manpower. The bubble economy is mainly from service sectors like offshore call center, offshore gaming and gambling, less developed tourism and overseas remittance from ofw's. The agricultural products are not even competitive in export.
My cousin is an engineer in Manila. I’m in California and I took a side job at a grocery store while I was taking a few courses over the summer. That summer position paid more biweekly than what my cousin would earn in a month and I was only working 2-3 days a week.
It’s pretty sad when you think about how much they acquire even after graduating with top degrees. I remember going to H&M in Manila then realizing how much more expensive prices were compared to actual sales here in the states.
Whenever I have the opportunity, I’ll wire money back home to relatives. Especially to family I haven’t even met yet just because of how difficult life is back there.
She gives everyone loving warm hugs. Shes a very passionate Filipina. im proud of you atsi.
Marikit HeartHeart we love ms. manda!
Please know that there are many of us who are born and raised here in the USA that, welcome you, appreciate you, and love you for all you do for this society and especially the children. I will say to you in my limited Tagalog (my life partner is Pinoy) "Salamat Po"!!! Blessings to you all.
my mom is also a teacher in us at the moment, she is a licensed teacher here in the philippines and she took the opportunity to teach in the us. she is situated in new mexico
Ok
Sml
@@blackpinkistherevolution72 skl
your mom teaching in US, and u being abandoned in the philippines..😭😭
@@johantan5305 somehow but not really, it still feels like she is here through phone calls :)
I love all my Filipino teachers ❤️ They consider teaching as their calling, and yes, they do teach with their hearts! #AmazingPeople #GodBlessAllTeachers
My sister is a teacher here in the Philippines and her monthly salary is $300. Their job requires a lot of patience and hard work. Even during weekends, they still work to prepare for next week’s class. Salute to our teachers!
In public school, I think it will go up to $600+? In private schools unfortunately, the salary is very low.
yeah,you have to thank the uneducated voters for that for keep voting all corrupt politicians & their super corrupt political dynasties .......
😢
@@akogepayo yes, depending if it's a city, provincial or state public school since salary grades differ but overall, this is also why in PH, there is an exodus of teachers from private schools moving to public. That's life 😅
Filipino teachers here in Africa are frontliners in education. Parents trusted us for their kids. I am handling multi grade levels in one classroom. At first I found it so stressing and depressing but because it is our mission to help educate these kids..eventually I adjusted and found them as my own. I will surely miss them if I will go home for good next year.
If Americans thinks that Foreigners are taking their jobs.. Hope they realize that because a lot of special education teachers are migrating, it also costing a negative impact to the country they left behind.
In the Philippines for intance, we are now having high demand for special education teachers because most of them are now in abroad.. I know, because my sister is studying in Special Education School, she has a down syndrome.. That's what parents are worrying about, teachers are getting fewer and fewer...
So please take care of our teachers...
very well said
Living her on the Navajo Nation, we have plenty of People from the Philippines. Many nurses and teachers, also many doctors from other Countries to learn as well as bring much diversity to the community. Glad we have people to be interested to coming to such a remote area to teach the under privileged of America.
Ashley Nez wow! We didn’t know this! How are they received in the community?
They're getting good character education. A lot of kids nowadays are rude and are disrespectful to adults.
*Chrew!*
Expect a reply "oK bOOmEr" lol
@@chadlouiegacayan2776 its been 11months. But.. ok boomer
Just like my nearest neighbor. Their kid is so goddamn rich but me and my farther (2 more) friends doesnt even csre about the nerf guns he will/is going to use! I mean, he had some cool-looking phone and an iphone but, he's actually terrible at playing games!
(Yeah, he's also kinda loud because i heard him screaming and will be immediattely sad/bored (or combo) when ask for doing this and that, sometimes i guess)
American: "They are taking away our jobs."
Also American: NOBODY WANTS TO FILL THAT POSITION.
There's a lot of truth to that, in all professions actually.
Yes, they teach for the mandatory time frame & disappear into other more higher payirestaurant.
It's an easy way to migrate. One of our teachers now tks adv of the sm business funds & women owned bus. & opened a store/resturant.
Not gonna lie these Filipino teachers may take someone else's job but they got qualities that would make rural america blush, they come here, work hard and love the community's they serve like a family. It's a shame they we cannot keep them for long but I think these are the educators that next gen America needs...
Filipinos are filling the teacher shortage across rural America!
@@NextDayBetter it's sad that many excellent teachers chose to work in other countries, we have shortage of teachers in rural areas in the Philippines too. Not only teachers but other professionals too like nurses and engineers. 😔
Clearly something is wrong with the education system of both countries.
Not just the education systems but also the immigration system. What do you think the immigration system challenge that Ms. Manda is facing?
I am a teacher by profession. So sad that our best teacher's have to work abroad while our country need us. What we can do if working abroad can give us what we want. I was an ESL teacher in Thailand, Vietnam, and now Japan. I have some friends scattered also in asia teaching. I'm surprise we have filipino teachers in Kazakhstan and saudi as well. More power filipino teachers.
But why american can get philippine visa easily and stay as long as they want.... thats unfair..
It's truly unfortunate. There is a need to fix the immigration system in the United States. What do you think?
Us doesn't need visa to go to Philippines. Since we are the third world country. And US as the top world country
US and EU can go anywhere in the world without Visa.
Can this not be extended or make exemption.. Can they go back after 5 yra
Lester Honori If her contract did not get renewed she has to go back home and reapply for new opportunities,
Teachers with that type of visa are most likely to stay and the school will renew their contract. I’ve never heard of anyone I know in US to be sent home their contract is always extended! Don’t feel bad about her she is here to stay as long as her contact is always renewed.
I wish that these Filipino teachers can work there longer or permanently to help these kids. 😔 I can feel their passion and love in teaching them. 💖 Thank you for this vid!
We also need you here in the Phillipines. Your kind of teachers are becoming rare this days in the Philippines especially those in special needs.
Junclaire Castaneda then again, Philippines have a very low salary for teachers-thus not giving them any motivation to stay in the Philippines
We need them. But no matter how passionate they are, undercompensation is their major problem and very low salary can't support their families well enough.... Sad Reality 😢
Sadly family come first before the country..
Yeah, if the government only pay attention with the clamour of the teachers to increase our salary.. An increase of 52pesos a day is not really enough
#pangakongNapako
Most teachers and nurses that were left here in The Philippines are not that passionate about their jobs.
Nurses and Teachers abroad are happier.
Teaching kids with special needs is life worth living, salute to you Ma'am Em. I am proud to be a Special Educator❤️❤️
Thank you Mrs. Manda for the sacrifice that you have made and giving your time, heart and love to this community! You make all teachers proud, especially those who bring a different culture and perspective to these communities!
To Ms. M you are an inspiration to many. Not just us your fellow countrymen, but to those people you helped. You may not teach there for a long time, but the fact that you have had shared your knowledged and ability to love people. And show them what Filipinos are capable of, that's what we called heroism. You don't mind how they think of you, as long as you teach those people the essence of learning and acceptance. You are a true hero Ms. M. and we couldn't be more proud of you. Mabuhay ka 👏👏👏🇵🇭🇵🇭🧡
Jam Adal thank you! We will make sure that she receives this message
What is a problem with American is that they underestimate pilipinos and other they believed that they are high iq, than them but the reality is that under cover
Gregorio Jr Ludivese why do you believe this? Do share.
And also racism
Ung kano wlang visa anytym pde pmsok s pinas ang pinoy dadaan muna s butas ng karayom!
Kagustuhan kc Ng mga politician Yan dapat baguhin na Yan napapahon kc kulang Ang respeto nila sa atin dahil na Rin sa mga bobong paraan natin.
@@NextDayBetter triggered? Lmao
All i can say is WOW. SALUTE FOR YOU MAAM MANDA.YOUR AMAZING TEACHER! HANDS UP
Filipino is everywhere I'm so proud of us! We are doing a great job and contributing a lot to make humanity better! 👏👍👏
Ms Mary isa kang dakilang bayani! Alam ko mahirap at minsan malungkot. Lagi and ito ang Pilipinas na sumusuporta. Mahal ka namin at be strong. God bless.
She’s really brilliant I used to be here classmate in High school...way to go EM..proud 🇵🇭
My sister is a SPED teacher here in the Philippines..she's planning to teacher in US next year..
She will be a good help in America.
Kawawa naman ang pilipinas walang nang natira.nagaabroad sila😢
@@genevie4095 Brain drain 😔
edi wow
joke lang 😂
thats good news👊🏼 good luck
@@jarediannudalo6074 mga nag edi wow comments yun yung mga insecure at parang latang walang laman
This is a blessing for the rural area of USA
Grateful for teachers like Ms. M who teaches special ed! I believe it's not easy especially if you are in another country.
We need to learn how to better support teachers like Ms. M. Don't you think, Audrey? Many Filipino educators leave the Philippines to come to America and fill the teacher shortage.
My great grandfather came from the US to teach Agriculture to the Filipinos after the Spanish American war. I guess my mom followed suit and became a teacher herself. I know growing up how dedicated Filipino teachers are.
Wow!
@Queenie B. 🇵🇭 lots of folks don't know that Americans did a lot on educating Filipinos. The government funded University of the Philippines was founded by the Americans in 1907 !
@manuelmoraleda9684 one is saint marys school in sagada. Easter school in baguio city
@nivekyora6030 in essense, these recruited Philippine teachers are the fruits on the seeds that later become trees planted by Americans !
I am Filipino living in Australia. I completed my high school in the Southern part of the Philippines. I went to the school that was founded and 60% funded by Americans Methodist as part of their Church mission helping Filipinos education. Local children can attend the school either from Muslims or Christians background, it didn't matter as long as the children came from local communities
. I am forever grateful of those Americans Methodist Missionaries who were brave to built a school in a Christian- Muslim war zone communities in the Southern Philippines. Without those brave American Methodist Pastors and missionaries, I will not be able to go to a good high school. Our school was special, way better than the normal Philippines government high school. Because our school was funded by Methodist Church in America we have Library full of American books donated by Americans from Encyclopaedia to Time Magazines. We also have Science Laboratory full of Americans science equipments. It was such a great privileged!
As long as my kid will have a teacher when she starts school, I don't care where they come from.
Just to be good
Mabuhay Pilipinas! 🇺🇸🇵🇭 Ituloy ang mabuti at magaling gawain!
Very touching story - the fulfillment of an educator is how he/she touches the life of the children.
FILIPINOS in every part of the World... im PROUD TO BE A FILIPINO... and a hand salute to all the filipino teachers
visa for the sped teachers should be extended, they need the job and most important they give their 100% heart to teaching the kids like their own family. 5 years in a certain place and you already build friendships with the community, bonding with the kids...and it is sad when day comes to leave, you will miss the people of that place.
Yes! This is exactly why we told this story. We need to explore other visa opportunities for these Filipino migrant teachers for the benefit of all including the Shelby community. What do you think?
I have an aunt who went to become a teacher in USA, she returned to Philippines a few years ago, and now she is in New Zealand.
Filipino people are very kind........my hat is off to you miss em. 😌
Welcome to the USA. I hope we fix and or develop a better method than J1 visa to help these teachers immigrate.
These are the type of people that we want influencing our children and small town communities. They have heart and good values... they need to be embraced and accepted.
Brian Frye thank you for the kind words, Brian. What about the story inspired you to write this?
NextDayBetter, I’m not sure if it was as much the story or just knowing Filipino people. Many have the values and morals that Americans used to have 60 years ago.
They are exactly who we need raising our next generation.
Plus if anyone needs an open door and welcome to our country it is someone who would appreciate it and make the most of the opportunity.
Brian Frye thank you for that reflection. So powerful, especially during the holidays.
i find it sad imo...... not because im a xenophobe or anything like that. rather that the government would rather hire cheap oversea labor than increase salaries of teachers in order to attract more people to the profession.
Thank you, Bryan.
MY mom is a Teacher In Canada
My Dad is a Teacher in Chicago
My sister is an it expert in Oklahoma
My brother is A teacher In Texas
I am Working in Newyork as a Teacher
And we are all FILIPINO. 🥰
Beautiful!
Wow. I dream to teach kids with special needs outside the Philippines. I hope it will happen soon.😍
This is worth to watch.
Are you a special ed teacher? If so, where? We love and appreciate educators everywhere.
@@NextDayBetter I currently working in a private company as a Behavior Specialist teaching kids with special needs here in Philippines.
Amazing! Go Ms. Manda!
Us Filipinos and Filipinas are caring and hardworking. Best choice schools make to bring our people in to help.
As an American... you are more than welcome to live here in America. U guys seem to be very genuine and nice we'd love to have u!!
Thanks for keeping an open mind and checking out this story! If you want to go more in depth on this story, check out this REAL TALK we had with the school's Superintendent Crump: ua-cam.com/video/SpYge2wAr0Q/v-deo.html
There's a lot of racism there. That's why I hate the US.
Mary I'm so proud of you... DEVCOM Batch 2004.
So important! How do we create better immigration policies for the Filipino teachers and rural towns like Shelby?
Yes. We need to explore what would immigration reform look like.
You are blessed to have her in your school.
Reminded me of Filipino sugar farm workers in HAWAII in the early 20th century 😥😥😥😥😥
Yes Filipino teacher are the kindest teachers and I’m also Filipino
@2:59 that hug from one of her students
That hug is amazing!
You are one of the modern heroes...God bless.
There are many ghost cities and towns in the US nowadays due to lack of population. Other towns and cities even pay people just to migrate and live there.
Otan Er really? Tell me how ahah
Same
Sounds fun to me err-- maybe not
Hailie Mai seems like you need to be a USA citizen, but not migrate
Really?
My employer is also collaborating with Filipino teachers through online channels. I think they are really doing something right that has caused our company's rapid expansion (I'm not in the marketing department nor directly in talks with Filipino teachers, but my personal experience in their country makes me think this way)
Saludo ako sayo, Ma'am. 💕
Wow! I had no idea about this. I’m all for it.
Brittnie P what’s it? How do you think we can better support educators like ms. manda and towns like Shelby?
I respect these teachers very much they're very hard-working they're trying to do the best they can so I would never criticize them
Thank you for all the good comments about the Filipino teachers. I was a former teacher who taught for 23 yrs here in our province. More power to all Filipino tchers in the US esp in the rural areas.
Mrs Manda, You did a good job. They can't find anybody in Montana to teach and you are the big, big help that walk on them. Million thanks to you.great job.
In the Philippines
Teaching is not just a profession but a devotion
Powerful story. So sad about the visa part ☹️ we need to do something
I know. So sad right? What can we do to better support them?
proud pilipino
teacher ..God bless always
I'm a licensed SPED teacher from the Philippines and currently teaching here in Vietnam for more than four years.
Mrs. M, we thank you for your service. You are doing a job that American teachers didn't want that job and you give way more than you receive. Don't worry about the haters. They are just a part of the furniture--so just put them in the room that no one goes into and enjoy your stay as you help to transform lives. Maybe one day both the US and the Philippines will pay their teachers properly.
I wouldn't say that pay in the U.S. is the main problem. Domestic policies that incentivize single parenthood don't help to produce well-behaved kids. The work-politics in many schools can be awful, and the political indoctrination that many teachers get with their education degrees discourages many of the more level-headed potential teachers, along eith politically correct curricula. Similar problems infect the mental-health professions to a more severe degree.
Come to Canada Manda Family...
Yes, time is running out for the Manda family. We need to explore how to best help them. @Jax Gawili - why Canada?
NextDayBetter They are more open here w/ regards to immigrant especially that she have skill and is a professional. As long as you work hard and be open minded you have more chances here. There will be hurdles and hardship which happens to new individual or family that comes here but with those years that she stayed in America she'll be already a citizen here w/ her family...
Hard to become a teacher in canada plus they are biased to foreign grads when it comes to hiring process. How many pinoy teachers do you see in canada its very very low
It's a nice offer. However, it's stated in the video that the Manda's have already planted their roots in Shelby. And they're already established a bond in the community there. I think they would have a heavy heart leaving that small town that they've learned to love.
A teacher is noble position beyond culture and race. I hope the law change soon for these great teachers that is much needed in this community.
I salute our filipino teachers working abroad. They have a heart and they passion to teach
I think she's from my Hometown in Cagayan de Oro City.
:O Really!!
TO KRISTIN WIEDERRICK, the problem with your special education system is there is no 'LOVE' on it..you are lucky that you have a Filipino there who knows it..you heard her? She want every student to be loved and successful. Just dont let these students who have mental problems give her problems the same way that your other teachers experience right now and everything will be alright.
yes
Hello Miss Anne, keep on fighting! 😊😍
You're doing a great job! Mahal namin kayo at always kayong kasama sa mga prayers namin, sana always kayong magpakatatag 💕🇵🇭
#WeLoveYou
mabuhay ang pilipinas 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭
jeacar pascua we love her!!!
AMAZING 😍🙏🙏🙏
Dopeness TV Channel thank you!!!
I'm proud that Filipino teachers are welcomed to teach there,and they are so brave to take the Opportunity even if teaching there will be very hard for them,the homesick and struggles. Here in Philippines if you see someone in uniform we would respect you more and you don't have to prove yourself,I hope American students would love and respect our fellow Filipinos as we respect them here. God Bless America!
This gal is an example of immigrants who are NOT here for free hand outs. This is an educated, experienced teacher who has a LOT to contribute to American society. I will fight to the death to prevent "dreamers" from overwhelming our internal social support systems. "Dreamers" are pawns in the hands of radical socialists who have only their own political agenda in mind. "As far as the East is from the West," so Mary is different from those "dreamers." She and her family are a SOLUTION to one of our great social issues. I put my full support behind her and those like her.
I don't teach in rural America but a lot of people do not want to go into teaching because it pays so little and requires so much work! I am a SPED teacher and the only reason I am holding on to my job right now is that it gives me a sense of fulfillment that money can't buy. However, if I can't make a decent living from it and will feel the burn out which is so high among SPED teachers, , then I will leave this profession and pursue another career.
Yes, this is absolutely part of the challenge. We need to honor all educators and give them the support that they need. Thank you for being an educator. We love and value you.
The US Government should make a way on how to extend their contract or if they can have a Green Card for permancy. They, Filipino Teachers, are making Rural Americas Great in Terms of Education.
My people are nice. Pilipinos have such a flexible tongue.
I am also a teacher abroad (China). Mabuhay ang gurong Pilipino! 😍
Mabuhay! Are you still a teacher in china?
@@NextDayBetteryes I am still here. I have been teaching here for almost 7 years now. 😊
I would choose Filipino teachers than some American teachers who aren’t that passionate in teaching!!!
Happy you came here. Filipino Women are so beautiful and kind , caring and loving
Please keep them. They're wonderful , hardworking and dedicated.
She’s a modern hero. I admire her guts to move to rural Montana to practice her passion of teaching and devotion to students with disabilities. Kudos to her and I hope more teachers join her
Teaching is a noble profession, indeed. We hope our teachers can be better appreciated, no matter where in the world they are. :)