Anna Kristina M.

Arce is the youngest recipient of Lasallian Achievement Award and

has made strides in her career to become an intentionally recognized expert in her field. She
was the first Filipino to be awarded the World Deaf Leadership Scholarship at the Gallaudet
University in Washington D.C. in 2012. This institute is the world leader in liberal education
and career development for students who are Deaf and hearing impaired. It was here that
Arce built her educational foundations and graduated with a master’s degree in Deaf Studies
with a concentration in Cultural Studies. She quickly went on to apply her knowledge and
expertise in the professional world. Driven by her desire to help those in need, Arce is
presently teaching Deaf undergraduate students. Using her specialized bilingual method, Arce
seeks to empower hearing impaired individuals who face the challenge of acquiring basic
literacy skills early in their lives. She strives to help them develop their reading and writing
abilities in order to prepare them for college and beyond. Moreover, Arce aims to educate
parents of Deaf children and special education teachers in the use of Filipino Sign Language
(FSL) as part of her holistic approach to Deaf awareness. The impact Arce has made in the
lives of her students is immeasurable and will benefit them for decades to come.