EPISD Teacher of the Month
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. Randy Laurence, of C.C. Winn High School was
named April 2014 “Teacher of the Month.” Randy, a teaching veteran spends countless
hours working with students inside and outside the class room enhancing not
only their knowledge but their life skills as well. He is a talented, educator who is passionate
about his career and finds creative ways to make science come alive for his
students. Specifically, Randy works with students on
climate monitoring, river pollution and environmental control. He
chairs his schools science department, and is an advisor for the National Honor
Society. Randy is also the coach of the UIL Lincoln Douglas debate and Cross
Examination debate teams that advanced to state competition this past February. Mr. Randy Laurence connects concepts from the
classroom to the real world. It is for all these reasons that he is an
outstanding EPISD Teacher and the Teacher of the Month for this April.A segment will appear on iVision throughout the month of April detailing many more accomplishments of Mr. Laurence. This month he will also appear on community media, news publications and the EPISD website throughout April 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.
