The Jabal Auf Forum for Culture and the Educational Development Council in Ajloun Governorate organized a ceremony to honor approximately 200 current and former deans of Ajloun University College, as well as academic and educational leaders, teachers, and educators, on the occasion of Teacher's Day, in recognition of their efforts and contributions to the educational sector.
Dr. Adnan Maqtash, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at the Hashemite University and Honorary President of the Forum, who sponsored the ceremony, stated that this honor reflects appreciation for the honorees' contributions to the educational journey and the building of generations, emphasizing the importance of supporting educational institutions and enhancing their role in serving the community.
During the ceremony, attended by Directors of Education Khaldoun Juwaied and Culture Samer Freihat, he added that the teacher's mission is not limited to transferring knowledge but extends to developing students' awareness, discovering their talents, and enhancing their capabilities, noting that the integration between education and culture contributes to consolidating national identity, the values of dialogue, and respect for differences.
He indicated that the responsibility of academic and educational leaders is not limited to holding positions but extends to developing the performance of educational institutions and advancing their work, stressing that the success of leaders is measured by the achievements they realize and the impact they leave on institutions and individuals.
The President of the Educational Development Council, colleague Ali Al-Qudah, said that celebrating Teacher's Day represents an occasion to appreciate the efforts made by teachers in the educational field, emphasizing the importance of supporting these efforts and strengthening cooperation between educational institutions and the local community to contribute to improving the educational environment and raising the level of academic achievement.
The President of the Forum, Moath Al-Gharaibeh, said that the forum is keen to strengthen its partnership with educational and cultural institutions and to implement joint initiatives and activities, noting that organizing this ceremony comes within its efforts to highlight local competencies and introduce their contributions to serving the community.
The Dean of Ajloun University College, Dr. Ayman Freihat, was also honored, along with a number of department directors, former and current deans of Ajloun University College, academic and educational leaders, current and former teachers, school principals, cultural forums, and supporting entities.
At the conclusion of the ceremony, teacher Ahmed Al-Qurashi recited a poem on the occasion of Teacher's Day.
