THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – Mr. Freddie Cabanting, a third-grade teacher at Westside Elementary, was awarded the “One Class at a Time Teacher of the Month” by News Channel 3 and the Walter Clark Legal Group. He teaches all subjects but says many of his students are struggling with math. This is a trend backed by Harvard research
Teachers integrating culinary arts into an elementary class. News Channel 3’s Allie Anthony joined Walter Clark at Coral Mountain Academy to meet Christopher Smith, an amazing educator teaching students with disabilities through the art of cooking. Smith goes above and beyond for students with disabilities, using cooking as a fun and inclusive way to bring
COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – Sixth-grade teacher Oracio Magaña of Valley View Elementary has been named the “One Class at a Time Teacher of the Month” by News Channel 3 and the Walter Clark Legal Group. Magaña is a Coachella Valley native. He was recognized for his work with KidWind, an after-school STEM program where students design
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Owen Matas, a first-year English teacher at Palm Desert High School, has received the One Class at a Time Teacher award. Matas was recognized for reviving the school’s Cine-Arts Club, a once-thriving program from the 1990s, giving students a creative outlet to explore filmmaking. With a $777.77 donation from the
At Desert Mirage High School, Assistant Principal Gustavo Sandoval is being honored by the Walter Clark Legal Group and News Channel 3 for his commitment to students, both in academics and through the school’s folklórico dance club. Sandoval used to dance himself, that’s what inspired him to start the club 14 years ago! Teaching students
