Background – Lito Sayasa has been teaching for 19 years. He has taught in Prince George's County for 4 years. Currently, he teaches second grade Math, Science and Health at Robert Gray ES. Mr. Sayasa received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from Central Colleges of the Philippines, and in Elementary Education from Philippine Normal University. He later received a Master's Degree in English Language Teaching from Philippine Normal University as well. Currently he is a student at Loyola University where he plans to complete his Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction, Science Cohort in June 2010. He was recruited from the Philippines by Arrowhead Manpower Resources. He arrived in the U.S. on September 22, 2006.

Accomplishments – Mr. Sayasa is the Science Coordinator/Grade Level Chair at Robert Gray Elementary School. He has been the Facilitator, Program for International Educators (2007-2008, 2008-2009), Science Curriculum Writer (2007-2008, 2008-2009), English Coordinator/Marist School Faculty and Employees Association President  – Marist School, Philippines (2002-2005)

Principals Message – Mr. Sayasa is indeed a "Master Teacher." It is extremely clear that the countless hours of planning and preparation he spends yields meaningful instruction for the students he teaches each day. His lessons are vibrant and tap into various learning styles to reach all learners. The technology he utilizes in instruction each day encourages students to stay focused in anticipation of the wonderful concepts they will learn next. He has proven himself to be a leader in our school – one who never turns down an opportunity to assist a colleague.  Further, Mr. Sayasa is a lifelong learner, which demonstrates how he is able to present information in such a wonderful way with our children. It is a tremendous pleasure to have Mr. Lito Sayasa as a member of the Robert R. Gray Elementary School family!

Why I Love Teaching – I was inspired by an old Chinese proverb that states – “The most satisfying thing in life is to see a child confidently walk down the road on his own after you have shown him the way to go.” Teaching does not only prepare a child to be academically well-equipped, but it also develops a child’s potential to solve real-life problems. It’s true that teaching is not a lucrative profession; however, every time we become successful in bringing out the best in our students that gives us an inner sense of fulfillment. As educators, we have the power to impact and change a young person’s life for the better. We just need to be a positive role model for them so they will become assets of society.