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Lake Park School District

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Teacher of the Month: April

Posted Date: 5/04/23 (1:16 PM)

Mr. Perez has glasses, curly hair, and a beardCongratulations to Mr. Perez, Teacher of the Month for April! 

Mr. Perez, music teacher at the middle school, has been working with our students since 2018. During this time, he has worked tirelessly to build a program serving the needs of all students no matter the level. He has created much more than a Music program though. Anytime you walk into his classroom it is filled with students. It is a gathering place, a community. Students come before school, during brunch and lunch to socialize and do what the love – play music.

His dedication and work ethic are unparalleled. His devotion to his students inspires them to work harder and with greater focus. Students feel safe sharing their struggles with Mr. Perez and, for a lot of the students at Montgomery, Mr. Perez is the only adult in their lives they feel they can talk to. He does more than teach music. He provides a safe environment for students to be themselves and to share their struggles. 

Mr. Perez excels at creating a classroom environment that holds his students to a very high standard. His expectations are unwavering and reinforce his core belief that every student has the ability to excel when they are equipped with the right tools. The most important and effective aspect of Mr. Perez’s teaching pedagogy is his desire to lead by example. He applies the same rigor and discipline he expects from his students to his teaching practices. This not only pushes his students to put out more effort, but it inspires his colleagues as well.

Thank you for all you do, Mr. Perez!