Ms. Marmini Estiningsih has been a teacher since 1984, and is currently the 2011-2015 principal of Eben Haezer III Christian Elementary School in Salatiga, Central Java. She is pursuing a Master’s degree in educational management at Satya Wacana Christian University in Salatiga.
Mr. Suharto graduated from Universitas Cendrawasih in Nabire, Papua with a Master’s in Science Education. He is our 2012 scholarship recipient who also teaches at Anak Panah Christian High School in Nabire. Upon graduating from the university, Suharto wishes to make a difference in his students’ lives.
Maria graduated cum laude from Universitas Negeri Jakarta with a Master’s in Early Childhood Education. She is the founder of two preschools in Bogor that most of her students are under-resourced. Maria is one of our 2012 scholarship recipients. In the past year, she was invited several times to train fellow educators and speak about childhood education at provincial and national levels.
Memiliki passion di dunia pendidikan anak usia dini, sejak tahun 2010 Chelly mendirikan sekolah untuk anak usia dini yang berlatar belakang kurang mampu di kecamatan Bogor Timur dan Bogor Selatan.
Berbekal pengalaman mengajar dan latar belakang pendidikan Magister PAUD, ia dipercayakan menjadi penyusun kurikulum 2013 di Pusat Kurikulum dan Perbukuan, Kementerian Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan Indonesia.
Ia juga dipercaya untuk menjadi narasumber dan pengajar bagi guru2 di pulau Jawa bahkan di luar pulau Jawa.
Sebagai seorang ibu, ia juga mendedikasikan waktunya untuk mendidik kedua anak-anaknya untuk menjadi pemimpin di masa depan.
Frans is a native of the 1998-2002 conflict area Poso with a heart to rebuild his community from the conflict impact. Frans earned his Master’s degree in Math Education from Universitas Negeri Makassar, South Sulawesi. He is one of ILF’s 2012 scholarship recipients who teaches math at a public middle school in Poso, Central Sulawesi.
In March of 2013, his family went through a difficult time when he lost his only son due to an illness. Despite his loss, Frans was motivated and able to complete his study because of support from his family and friends. Upon graduating from the university in August of 2014, he is now back teaching in Poso. Frans also received a wonderful gift after his graduation, a newborn son.