.Nickname:
Christ AKYEREKYEREFOC
Our nickname Christ Akyerekyerefoↄ means teacher of Christ, for we pattern the quality and style of our teaching after that of Christ our model. He was compassionate, passionate and courageous in the lessons he taught, using everyday examples in life to transform our thinking to understand metaphysical realities wherein lies the deeper wisdom of God.
St. John Chrysostom in commenting on the role of teachers in society says, “No profession is more important than that of teaching; for what could equal an art which aims at directing the soul and forming the mind and character of a young [person].”
We are teachers and not just to impact the knowledge of facts, and science, but to assist our students to appreciate the holistic education of the mind that goes beyond the facts of reality. Such in-depth education improves students’ level of judgment to include “the fear of the Lord”, respect and love of life, for all.
In the eyes of skilled teachers, all students matter; they are unique individuals and each of them can learn. Such teachers provide their students with self-esteem so that they can walk through the world with confidence and a can-do spirit.
According to Bertrand Russell, a modern philosopher, teachers are above every class of people because they are “the guardians of civilization”, daily forming not only legislators, executives and members of the judiciary, but also the clergy, religious men and women, doctors, nurses, lawyers, engineers, businessmen and women, just to mention a few.
As an unknown philosopher once said, “Teachers aid in regulating the atmosphere, promoting a deeper appreciation for creation and understanding of environmental issues; their actions cause the lifeblood of schools to circulate effectively in the heart of every society.”
COLLEGE PRAYER
Lord our God
Help us to follow the examples of Christ our teacher and inspire us to serve you by teaching your children to love you, to love like you, and serve like you. Amen
