EPISD Names Nelly Cantu Teacher Of The Month for May

May’s Teacher of the Month is none other than Benavides Heights Elementary School’s, Mrs. Nelly Cantu. Mrs. Cantu always seeks the best practices and innovative ways to reach her students and as the Life Skills teacher for Benavides, Mrs. Cantu always reaches for the stars for her students. She has even received the Education Foundation Grant on two occasions in her pursuit for the best for her Bulldogs! She does not focus on student limitations, but rather on their strengths and endless possibilities. During her 10 years at Benavides, she has encouraged students to reach their maximum potential by setting high, yet attainable goals.

Mrs. Cantu’s unwavering dedication and humble rapport with her students and parents have not gone unnoticed by other in the community. She is often highly recommended by the parents of other special needs parents seeking the best learning environment for their child. Her dedication and love for teaching have not been deterred, even during this difficult time our world is currently facing. Her zeal does not stop with her own students, Mrs. Cantu is also a delightful college that is willing to share her knowledge and expertise with others. She graciously welcomes all who enter her classroom, which is great because it has been the model Life Skills classroom for Unit teachers for many years!

For all these reasons and more, Mrs. Nelly Cantu is Teacher of the Month.