Mr. Reginaldo Gonzalez, of Memorial Junior High, has been selected as the “Teacher of the Month” for December 2015. Mr. Gonzalez merits this nomination because he embodies all the characteristics of an outstanding teacher. He has been described as the type of teacher requested specifically by parents because of his success within the classroom. Over the past 12 years, he has showed consistent success with his student’s performance on the state exams. One of the reasons is that he has high expectations for all of his students and expects nothing less. He gives them the confidence they need to tackle each “problem” and follow through with the techniques and methods he teaches in lecture. Mr. Gonzalez goes above and beyond when it comes to helping his struggling students as well. Anyone who is in education knows that mathematics is a very demanding subject and students need to be able to apply what they know to be and maintain success. Mr. Gonzalez makes sure that every student has every resource that they need to be successful. For years Mr. Gonzalez has given additional support to all of his students by offering offers afterschool tutorials without pay.
Not only is Mr. Gonzalez and excellent example for his students, but also for the staff at MJH. He has been described as a great colleague and has been a mentor for many of the new teachers at MJH. Overall Mr. Gonzalez is a role model for student success, professionalism, and dependability. It is for all these reasons that he has been awarded the Teacher of the Month for this December.
A segment will appear on iVision throughout the month of December detailing many more accomplishments of Mr. Reginaldo Gonzalez. 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 CafĂ©, 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.
