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.
There are people who are extraordinary and are head and shoulders above the rest; Mr. Juan Gonzalez is indeed one of those people. Henry B. Gonzalez, home of the Mighty Bobcats, is where he calls home and his classroom is is gridiron. In the game of education and academic excellence, Mr. Gonzalez is HBG's Tom Landry. Coach Landry once said, "Leadership is a matter of having people look at you and gain confidence, seeing how you react. If you're in control, they're in control.
Mr. Gonzalez is the school's head coach and the students are his players. He instills in the students a great deal of inner confidence. He is positive and transmits on to his players. In weekly team meetings, at no time do you hear him talk about a hail mary approach to education, it is always the contrary actually. Over the years he has devised many strategies to ensure student and campus success. It is impressive as he huddles with his students and masterminds plans of mathematical solutions. It is simply amazing to watch him stay within the pocket as he delivers unbelievable plays that make the students shine and achieve greatness.
All outstanding leaders lead by example and Mr. Gonzalez is no exception. He is a trainer and a mentor to his fellow teachers. He has vast knowledge and is always willing to share it with his peers. This year alone he has taken a rookie teacher under his wing and is guiding him through the difficult are of math. The staff recognizes him and praises him for his knowledge and accomplishments and in true leader fashion, Gonzalez remains humble and kind.
Mr. Gonzalez' peers at Henry B. Gonzalez hold him in high regard and respect him as a team player, head coach, and always a mentor. Mr. Gonzalez understands that past success is in the past and future success is what we work for. Each day he earns his leadership. victory, and legendary stature.
A segment will appear on iVision throughout the month of December detailing many more accomplishments of Mr. Gonzalez. This month she will also appear on community media, news publications and the EPISD website throughout December 2016.
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, Ancira Ford–Eagle Pass, Usborne Books, and Chili's Restaurant.
