TAILORING THE ENGLISH CLASS

domingo, 15 de septiembre de 2013

Monsignor Lorenzo Adorni Tuperti

THE FOUNDER OF DANTE ALIGHIERI SCHOOL

                         

 Monsignor Lorenzo Adorni Tuperti was born in Busetto , region of Parma - Italy on June 17 ,1920. He went to elementary school in Coltera town. He grew up in a catholic family that is why when he was 18 years old because of God’s call he entered the Missionary Institute of Penago - Italy. In 1934, he came to Peru to


continue with his ecclesiastic studies in "Saint Toribio" Seminar in Lima. He moved to Huancayo in 1945 and continued his studies in this city in “Saint Pio X seminar” where he received the title of Deacon and later on he would ordain as a priest. After that, he was transferred to Trujillo city and continued with his works. 



  Thus, on August 15, 1965 he founded Dante Alighieri School on the south part of Trujillo and from which he would become the Principal for 33 years. During this time he was very concerned about the integral education of children and teenagers ; next to the school, he built up Saint Martin de Porres church with the help of many generous Trujillian people.

   He also worked hard with the Aguarunas y Huambitas youngsters by giving them lodge, food and scholarships in technological institutes like Senati y Sencico to study a profession that they would later use in their communities. Likewise, he helped the Seminarists to prepare  for the priesthood  by giving them spiritual guide.

As a Religion teacher, he delivered the God’s word and instilled values, good morals in students to nurture the qualities that would enhance their moral growth.

He worked as a Religion teacher in "Santa Isabel" G.U.E school in Huancayo, "José Faustino Sánchez Carrión" G.U.E school, San Jose Obrero school,” Juan Pablo II” Pedagogic Institute and Dante Alighieri school in Trujillo. In 1997.As a principal of Dante Alighieri School, he worked closely with the students by giving them support and spiritual guide.  He was Italian but he loved Peru, He was fascinated by the Peruvian culture, customs and traditions that is why he was always interested in diffusing the Peruvian culture through the art of dance. 


In 1997, for his remarkable work  in  education Monsignor Lorenzo Adorni  Tuperti was awarded the "Palmas Magisteriales en Grado de Comemdador" by the Peruvian Ministry of Education, recognition that marked his life as an educator. The award granted by the Republic of Peru, is recognized as one o f the most significant awards to citizen who have shown, in their academic and profesional lives, an oustanding contribution to education, science and culture of Peru.
 After this, other authorities like the Mayor Jose Murgia Zanier, the archbishopric and VII Region Director also congratulate and gave him recognition for this great achievement.


In 1998, after 33 years he decided to retire from the administration of the school because he was tired and very sick . He died on September 1st, 2003 at 8:06 pm at Víctor Lazarte Hospital-Trujillo when he was 83 years old. After his death, he left a great emptiness among the people who loved and admired him. He was mourned at Dante Alighieri School and at Basilica Mayor Cathedral. During his funeral lots of people, teachers, students and the religious community of Trujillo followed him to his final resting place.   He has gotten many awards for his great work as shepherd, teacher, and priest; however, none of these recognitions could reach his great labor. Now, the people who have had the chance to meet this great and generous man can only feel respect, esteem and admiration when remembering.

READING ACTIVITY :
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GOOD BYE PRONAFCAP

I want to express my heartfelt thanks to all the PRONAFCAP participants in the English area for their great commitment all these months long. I hope you continue working hard in the hopes you can reach your professional development for the benefit of our students and the education in Peru.