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. Cesar Picazo, of Ray
Darr Elementary, has been selected as the “Teacher of the Month” for November 2015. This compassionate, caring, and highly
respected educator has been with the district for 10 years. Within that time his students have continuously
achieved high scores in the STAAR test reviving 80% and 90 %. Mr. Picazo establishes high expectations of
his students and he encourages every one of them to work at their best level. Furthermore, Mr. Picazo has incredible
knowledge on the subject of Science and is always prepared to answer questions
and keep material and lecture interesting for his classes. He establishes clear objectives for each
lesson and works to meet those specific objectives during each class.
He maintains open communication
with parents and keeps them informed of what is going on in the classroom as far
as curriculum, classroom expectations, student progress, discipline, and other
issues. Mr. Picazo is an overall team
player and collaborates well with staff members with whom he shares information
about curriculum, lessons, and activities.
He is a “lifelong learner” and continues to learn about Science through
professional development, college courses, and technology trainings. He is currently the UIL Science Coach, Grade
Level Chairperson, and a tutorial teacher.
It is because of all these reasons that he is being awarded the title of
“Teacher of the Month.”
A segment will appear on iVision throughout
the month of November detailing many more accomplishments of Mr. Cesar
Picazo. This month he 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 Ancira Ford–Eagle Pass, Ashley Furniture, and Bath and Body Works.
