Cervantes teaches students the value of hard work
For Gunn Junior High and Fine Arts and Dual Language Academy eighth grade math teacher Jorge Cervantes, it was just another Wednesday.听听
That is, until Hugo, the Reliant Energy armadillo strolled into his classroom, followed by cheers, cameras and Dallas Cowboys legend Everson Walls.听听
鈥淚t was a big surprise,鈥 Cervantes said. 鈥淚 was doing my thing with my students and next thing I know there鈥檚 10 or 20 people rushing into my room.鈥听
Honored as the Reliant Class Acts Teacher of the Month for September, Cervantes is the听10th educator in 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 to receive the award.听
The initiative, sponsored by and the , aims to celebrate and support teachers who go above and beyond in shaping the future of young minds.听听听
鈥淚鈥檓 honored,鈥 Cervantes said. 鈥淚t means a lot to be recognized for the hard work that we do.鈥听
As a track, soccer and basketball coach, his influence extends beyond the classroom.听
鈥淥ff and on the field, I instill into my kids that it鈥檚 good to work hard,鈥 he said. 鈥淚 expect them to do that day in and day out.鈥听
Walls presented Cervantes with a personalized Cowboys jersey, a football signed by him and a large check for $4,000.听
鈥淚t鈥檚 going to go back into the classroom,鈥 Cervantes said. 鈥淭he reality is sometimes teachers have to use their own money to buy things for the classroom, so it鈥檚 going to be a big help for my students and my math department as well.鈥听
To Gunn principal Dr. Matt Varnell, Cervantes is a champion at the school.听听
鈥淭eachers work so hard, and Jorge is one of the best of the best,鈥 Varnell said.听
In his sixth year of teaching at Gunn, Cervantes鈥 dedication to his students continues to grow each and every year.听
鈥淚 can count on him every time without fail to do the right thing and to do what鈥檚 best for kids,鈥 Varnell said. 鈥淭he thing that amazes me is not only does he do exceptional work, he听puts his kids before his own interests and he听does it with an amazing amount of humility.鈥听
That鈥檚 what you call a class act!听听