Thursday, May 19, 2022

Congratulations to Mrs. Lourdes Valadez: May Teacher of the Month

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.

May's Teacher of the Month is none other than Seco Mines Elementary School's Mrs. Lourdes Valadez. Mrs. Valadez has been teaching 4th grade at Seco Mines Elementary for almost 9 years and the campus has considered themselves lucky to know her personally and as an educator. Mrs. Valadez is able to see what each student brings to their leaning and her entire teaching approach involves using the students' unique strengths to help them overcome their struggles. She is in constant communication with parents, so they can all work together to meet the students' needs. Mrs. Valadez has strong academic expectations and shows her students every day that she believes they can succeed. 

Mrs. Valadez is gifted, especially as a writing teacher and because of these skills she is able to shape and form excellent writers! She is patient and always takes the time to listen to parents' concerns about their children. Parents and students trust and love her! She is a leader among her colleagues and makes herself available to discuss ideas. She is always supportive and full of gentle advice that helps her peers and students alike. She also loves to participate in extra-curricular activities such as UIL, Cheer, and is always willing to work after-school tutorials to help those that need her. For all these reasons and more, Mrs. Lourdes Valadez is Teacher of the Month. 

A segment will appear on iVision throughout the month of May detailing many more accomplishments of Mrs. Valadez.  This month she will also appear on community media, news publications and the EPISD website throughout May 2022  A teacher will be selected each month through May 2022 for a total of eight (8) honorees.  The “Teacher of the Month” will be chosen based on educational achievements in the classroom, community contributions and innovative programs and 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.

Each T.O.M is receiving a “V.I.T (Very Important Teacher) Parking Pass”, a jean voucher for a month, Chick-fil-A Gift Card, and Class Cash to purchase class room supplies. Additionally, each “Teacher of the Month” will receive donations from local businesses.  Thank You Border Federal Credit Union, Ashley Furniture, Liberty Barbecue, EPISD Spirit Ambassadors, and Peter Piper Pizza.