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Walk the talk: Teachers beyond the classroom

To the typical student’s eye, the professor may simply be another face among many that they encounter day-to-day. Often confined to the classroom or the occasional greeting along the hallway, both parties can assume the traditional roles of master and pupil with hardly any deviation. But lest we forget, behind the faculty IDs and reams of papers are individuals with their own storiesstories which, under closer inspection, may inspire bravery, selflessness, and compassion. 

In celebration of National Teachers’ Month this September, Vantage interviewed six professors who, like heroes in film and fiction, don their imaginary capes in the face of injustice and social unrest. These teachers go beyond the four walls of the classroom to tackle issues both on and off campus. Click the links below to learn more about these advocates and what they stand for.

Karl Castro on art for the nation

Photo by Ralph Lim

Clarissa Mijares-Ramos on dance awareness

Photo by Jim Dasal

Jaya Pilapil Jacobo on gender equality

Photo by Gabriel J. Medina

Arjan Aguirre on politics in practice

Photo by Izza Zamoranos

Michael Pante on activism and historical truth

Photo by Jim Dasal

Allan Popa on literature for society

Photo by Jeff Pascual

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