EPISD October Teacher of the Month - Mrs. Sandra Salinas

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. Sandra Salinas, of Graves Elementary, has been selected as the “Teacher of the Month” for October 2015.  Mrs. Salinas is described by her peers as an over-comer, a problem solver, an innovator, and a dynamic member of the Graves 4^th grade team.  Mrs. Salinas remains current with the latest instructional strategies and technologies.  She has a natural ability to reach a troubled or struggling student with a simple, yet profound approach; using motherly instincts and empathy coupled with years of educational experience.   To say that Mrs. Salinas is a professional at her craft is an understatement.  This veteran educator with twenty years of experience under her belt is able to accelerate and challenge even her brightest students as a result of her professional development experiences.   She teaches her students to strive for excellence and nothing less, and to develop a passion and love for education.   In addition to her positive attitude, she epitomizes the definition of team player by consistently helping other teachers during difficulties with lessons or activities.  Mrs. Salinas is known for giving the best of herself on a continuous basis to the students, parents and the staff of Graves Elementary.  She is a caring, cheerful, and experienced educator who is admired by her students and respected by parents.  It is because of all these reasons that she is being awarded the title of “Teacher of the Month.”

A segment will appear on iVision throughout the month of October detailing many more accomplishments of Mrs. Sandra Salinas.  This month she will also appear on community media, news publications and the EPISD website.


A teacher will be selected each month through June 2016 for a total of nine (8) 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.

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

Chili’s, Ancira Ford – Eagle Pass, Ashley Furniture, and Bath and Body Works.