MP Angelique Romou (centre) and St. Joseph Primary School teachers with their coupon brochures.
~ Launches “Loving Our Teachers Out Loud” initiative ~
PHILIPSBURG--Member of Parliament (MP) Angelique J.G. Romou, via Raise Your Voice Foundation, joined with the local business community to “love our teachers out loud” and thank them for making a resounding difference in the lives of students and their families, in observance of World Teachers Day today, October 5.
The 2022 “Loving Our Teachers Out Loud” initiative is a coupon brochure filled with discounts and freebies for teachers in St. Maarten to enjoy, Romou said in a press release on Tuesday.
Romou visited every school in Dutch St. Maarten to personally pay tribute, give words of encouragement and distribute the coupon brochures to all teachers. These coupons can be redeemed by teachers from October 2022 through March 2023.
Teachers can present the coupons in person at participating businesses to receive the discount or free item.
Romou thanked all 25 local businesses that hopped on board the initiative to show their appreciation to local teachers with discounts and free items. These businesses are Obersi Group, Domino’s Pizza, KFC, The Sugar Mill Café, Mark’s Place Restaurant, Beirut Restaurant, Lucky’s Shopping Center, Victor’s Cosmetics, Blue Point, Inglot, Overstocks, Pineapple Pete’s, Addicted Hair Lounge, Georgina’s Nails, Shop and Take, Dollar Smart, Beautylicious, Colosseum SXM, Divico, Carrefour Market, Crocs, Fire Fit Gym, Ace Home Center, Sale and Pepe Restaurant, and T’s Closet.
“I know the hardships that the teachers on our island are currently facing and I know that this doesn’t begin to solve them. However, please know that I am working hard behind the scenes doing what I can as a citizen and a member of parliament to contribute to better conditions for our teachers,” said Romou.
“I believe that each individual can do their part to bring about change and that is why I had to recognise every teacher for their hard work and dedication to the teaching profession and by extension empowering our future leaders of tomorrow. Therefore, being able to team up together with our local business community to show appreciation in commemoration of World Teachers Day is an honour.
“To our beloved teachers, please consider this as a token of appreciation on behalf of the community that loves you. We see your hard work; we appreciate your hard work and we want to love you out loud for your hard work. Happy World Teachers Day!”
