This past year the Eagle Pass Independent School District 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 recognized outstanding kindergarten, elementary, junior high, and high school teachers in Eagle Pass, Texas.  A total of eight teachers were awarded throughout the school year.  On June 5, 2014 all eight teachers were recognized at the annual end of school year assembly and all eight teachers received a check in the amount of $500.00 from the Eagle Pass Independent School District.

“Teacher of the Year”, Mr. Ramiro Martinez, was also recognized for his outstanding continuous efforts within his classroom.  Mr. Ramiro Martinez was awarded a complimentary overnight reservation at the “Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino & Hotel”, a complimentary dinner for four at “SAGE Steakhouse” and two tickets to Schlitterbahn Waterpark in New Braunfels, Texas.  Though the biggest surprise was when Mr. Ramiro Martinez received a check in the amount of $1000.00 from the Eagle Pass Independent School District.

As attested by his students, Mr. Ramiro Martinez is a highly enthusiastic and motivated teacher who captures attention and delivers excitement in his classroom while maintaining collegiate level expectations from his students.  The secret to his success is his creative lesson presentations and his unwavering positive attitude that affects both students and peers alike.  

Mr. Ramiro Martinez is a true inspiration to his students of Eagle Pass High School.  He is a person of great character, a strong leader and an outstanding teacher.  It is for all these reasons we are honored to designate Mr. Ramiro Martinez as the “Teacher of the Year” for 2014.

The “Teacher of the Year” was chosen based on educational achievements in the classroom, community contributions and innovative instructional techniques and/or programs used by the teacher.   

This month we would like to thank our sponsors, Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino & Hotel” and “Mall de las Aguilas”.