Staff Spotlight: Ate Mitee

In celebration of our 19th anniversary, we are highlighting our beloved staff, Ate Mitee. Get to know Ate Mitee’s personal connection and cherished memories with Galing Bata as an alumna and TK-1st Program Leader.

Ate Mitee (she/her)

TK-1st Program Leader

atemitee@galingbata.org

How long have you been part of FEC GB?

Alumni of FEC GB from K-8th // Staff since October 2019

Paano kayo nagsimula sa FEC GB / how did you start?

I started as a volunteer towards the end of Summer 2019. Then, Ate Shari mentioned that I can become a staff in the Fall semester.

What is one memorable experience you have at FEC Galing Bata?

I have a lot of favorite memories, but one of my favorite moments was our first GB online summer camp. I feel like even though everything was through Zoom, we all became closer. So many laughs were shared and so many memories were made.

How has being part of FEC GB touched your life? Who and why do you do this work for?

I do this work to give back to the community I grew up in (wow emot ako). All the people I’ve met and connections I’ve made have made an impact in my life and will be useful for my future/career path.

What is one wish you have for FEC GB Program?

I wish that the FEC Galing Bata program lives forever and I know it will :-)