Cesar Picazo named EPISD Teacher of the Month for November 2015
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.
