Pinoy na dating nag-aalaga ng itik, ngayon propesor na sa isang unibersidad sa Australia

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“Always give your best. Seize every opportunity—it could be the one that changes your life,” says UNSW Sydney Associate Professor Dennis Alonzo, who lives by this guiding principle in pursuit of a better and more meaningful life. Credit: Dennis Alonzo

Ayon kay University of New South Wales Associate Professor Dennis Alonzo nagsumikap siya na maging valedictorian sa high school para makakuha ng scholarship at makapagtapos ng pag-aaral para mag-iba ang takbo ng buhay ng buong pamilya.


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  • Si Dennis Alonzo ay Associate Professor of Assessment Curriculum and Teacher Education sa University of New South Wales sa Sydney Australia, at siya ay tubong South Cotabato.
  • Siya ay iskolar ng MSU-IIT sa Iligan City at Department of Science and Technology o DOST sa Pilipinas sa kolehiyo.
  • Nanguna siya sa pagtatag ng Asia Pacific Assessment and Curriculum Studies na may layuning paunlarin ang mga pamamaraan ng pagtuturo, pag-a-assess, at mas malawak na learning sa mga paaralan at unibersidad sa Asia at Pacific.
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Dennis Alonzo is a respected Associate Professor of Assessment, Curriculum, and Teacher Education at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia—a role that reflects his passion for learning and dedication to shaping future educators. Credit: Dennis Alonzo/FB
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Once they finally settled in Australia, Dennis Alonzo took his mother on a trip to the popular tourist destination, the Sydney Opera House. Credit: Dennis Alonzo
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According to Vivian Alonzo-Francisco, she and her sibling are deeply grateful for the unwavering dedication of their uncle, now UNSW Sydney Associate Professor Dennis Alonzo. His support not only helped them finish their studies—it changed the course of their lives. Credit: Vivian Alonzo-Francisco
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UNSW Associate Professor Dennis Alonzo attended the college graduation of his niece, Vivian Francisco-Amada, in the Philippines. Credit Vivian Francisco-Amanda
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Vivian Alonzo-Francisco's graduation. Credit: Supplied
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UNSW Sydney Associate Professor Dennis Alonzo also helped some of his nieces and nephews finish their studies—among them, Janine Alonzo, now a teacher in Singapore, and her youngest sibling. His support opened doors and changed their future. Credit Vivian Alonzo-Francisco
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Janine Alonzo’s university graduation was a proud moment shared with her family in the Philippines and her uncle, now UNSW Sydney Associate Professor Dennis Alonzo—whose support helped turn dreams into reality. Credit: Vivian Alonzo-Francisco
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