Formation of Teachers At PAREF, we believe that teachers are the soul of the school. Their example, more than their words, is what leaves a lasting impact on young minds. True education does not begin with lessons or textbooks—it begins with a life that inspires. That is why we place the highest priority on the personal and character formation of our teachers. Rooted in the teachings of St. Josemaria Escriva, who emphasized the sanctifying value of ordinary work and the powerful apostolate of professional excellence, PAREF schools strive to form educators who do not merely instruct, but form the hearts, minds, and consciences of their students. Every teacher is called to be a living witness of the values they teach, a daily example of integrity, generosity, humility, and joy. We help teachers see themselves not just as content experts, but as moral mentors entrusted with shaping the future. Our teacher formation programs go beyond professional development. They include: One-on-one mentoring, so that each teacher grows in self-awareness and virtue. Spiritual and Personal formation, fostering a deeper interior life and a love for truth, beauty, and goodness. Regular workshops and seminars on values integration, classroom character building, and the art of living by example. Ultimately, in PAREF, the teacher is not just a facilitator of learning. He or she is a model of manhood or womanhood, a daily presence of what it means to live a life of meaning and mission. We believe that only those who strive to become better persons can help form better students. And that is the heart of teacher formation in PAREF.
