The Félix Evaristo Mejía (FEM) campus of the Higher Institute for Teacher Training (ISFODOSU) is deepening its community engagement by delivering specialized value to local schools and businesses. Spearheaded by Dr. Fátima Pons, a distinguished research professor and head of the Extension Division at FEM, this initiative underscores the institution’s commitment to fostering collaborative solutions for societal challenges in the Dominican Republic. Dr. Pons emphasized the importance of direct collaboration with educational spaces during a recent appearance on the EduMás platform’s “Viva la Mañana” program. She highlighted the role of ISFODOSU in empowering teachers, counselors, and principals to drive collective progress. Families are also central to ISFODOSU’s vision, as they are seen as the cornerstone of community development. The university’s outreach efforts have been met with enthusiastic responses from local communities. Among the innovative projects led by Dr. Pons is the Educational Sites Project, which transitions schools from traditional bulletin boards to digital platforms like Google Sites, enhancing transparency and project management. Another key initiative, the Positive Discipline Project, integrates research-based strategies from renowned educators such as Dr. Becky Bailey and Dr. Randall Sprick to promote positive behavior across school ecosystems. Dr. Pons, a dedicated educator and researcher, reaffirmed ISFODOSU’s mission to cultivate pedagogical excellence, emphasizing the institution’s focus on ethics, principles, and values in shaping the future of Dominican education.
ISFODOSU professor Fátima Pons drives community engagement through school projects
