Honoring the Legacy of Ma'am Tessie Cimafranca -Baylosis: A Remarkable Math Teacher and Mentor
Rest in Peace Honoring the Legacy of Ma'am Tessie Cimafranca -Baylosis: By : Sir Penn T. Larena,MPA,KCR,DSM -COSCA batch 96 In the heart of Pob. 3 Dumaguete City lies a school that has been a home to countless students for generations - Colegio de Santa Catalina de Alejandria (COSCA). For many, high school is a time of self-discovery and academic growth, and it is often the dedicated teachers who shape our journeys. Ma'am Tessie Baylosis, whose full name is Ma. Teresita Cimafranca Baylosis, was not only a math teacher but also my third-year high school adviser and later on the coordinator for the COSCA Alumni Affairs Office. She was a beacon of knowledge, passion, and mentorship, leaving an indelible mark on her students' lives. Mathematics, for some, is a subject filled with fear and anxiety, but Ma'am Tessie had the remarkable ability to transform it into something beautiful and accessible. As someone who struggled with math, I never imagined I could develop an appr...