The Eagle Pass Independent School District has partnered with
local businesses throughout our city to highlight the Teacher of the Month
program, which honors educators who have made a difference in our community. The program recognizes outstanding
kindergarten, elementary, junior high, and high school teachers in Eagle Pass,
Texas.
Mrs.
Margie Diego, a fifth grade science teacher at Seco Mines Elementary, is the
“Teacher of the Month” for January 2014. Mrs. Diego has spent her entire teaching career at Seco Mines
Elementary and has taught multiple subjects and grade levels. She personifies the definition of an excellent educator. She has a creative, relevant and hands-on approach to teaching difficult
concepts and skills. It this method of teaching that keeps her students engaged
and motivated. Mrs. Diego demonstrates passion, commitment and professionalism
every day in all that she does. She creates engaging learning experiences for
students and helps them reach their full potential. Great teachers like Mrs. Diego challenge, motivate, and inspire. It is
those characteristics that have awarded her the title of Teacher of the Month.A segment will appear on iVision throughout the month of January detailing many more accomplishments of Mrs. Diego. This month she will also appear on our community media, news publications and the EPISD website throughout January 2014.
A teacher will be selected each month through June 2014 for a total of nine (9) honorees. The “Teacher of the Month” will be chosen based on educational achievements in the classroom, community contributions and innovativeness of the program/techniques used by the teacher. The “Teacher of the Month” will receive a certificate of recognition and will be featured on iVision, local media news, news publications and radio broadcasting. Additionally, each “Teacher of the Month” will receive donations from local businesses.
This
month we would like to thank our sponsors, Wal-Mart, Chili’s and Ancira Ford –
Eagle Pass.
