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.
Mr. Francisco Jimenez is presently the PPCD teacher at Kennedy Hall and services the special education students. He has been teaching for twenty years in different grade levels ranging from early childhood to 6th grade. Mr. Jimenez is also involved with the community by volunteering his time coaching the local youth in football, basketball, baseball, and karate.
As Kennedy Hall's PPCD teacher, Mr. Jimenez is dedicated to help the students, differentiates to meet individual needs, and is a fundamental part of Kennedy's educational paradigm. He has created a classroom environment that is innovating and nurturing. He helps his students get excited about learning by providing opportunities for them to develop a personal connection and love of learning. At Kennedy, Mr. Jimenez is called the "Superhero Teacher". If you drive by the school you can see Mr. Jimenez wearing his super hero cape in the playground or walking in line with his students. His teaching continues in the playground by having his students follow him over the playground bridge and sliding down the slide. Also, Mr. Jimenez has been a strong role model for so many of his fellow educators. He collaborates with his colleagues by assisting them with technology. He has created innovating instructional materials that help the Hawks that need assistance developing their speech. He has taken a great role in implementing sign language throughout his instructional day to assist students that are presently struggling with speech.
Mr. Jimenez' hard work, dedication, and compassion for his students are what makes him a true SUPER HERO!
A segment will appear on iVision throughout the month of October detailing many more accomplishments of Mr. Jimenez. This month he will also appear on community media, news publications and the EPISD website throughout October 2017. A teacher will be selected each month through May 2018 for a total of eight (8) honorees. The “Teacher of the Month” will be chosen based on educational achievements in the classroom, community contributions and innovative programs and 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.
Each T.O.M is receiving a “V.I.T (Very Important Teacher) Parking Pass”, a jean voucher for a month, 20 free meals at the Campus Café, and Class Cash to purchase class room supplies. Additionally, each “Teacher of the Month” will receive donations from local businesses. Thank You Ancira Ford–Eagle Pass, Ashley Furniture, Peter Piper Pizza, and Stat Emergency.
