World Languages teacher Jose Sologuren of Dallas, Texas, earns Excellent Educator Award.

I love to share stories about wonderful educators who have earned recognition for their dedication and hard work. One of these educators is Jose Sologuren, a World Languages teacher at Skyline High School located in Dallas, Texas. Jose was honored with an Excellent Educator Award on May 19, 2019, by the television station Channel 5 NBCDFW and Southern Methodist University.

Jose earned his degree at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in 2006. He has taught in the Dallas Independent School District for 13 years. This remarkable teacher supervises his school’s World Languages Department, which offers nine languages to the students. He was instrumental in adding Korean, Italian, and German language classes to the curriculum, and even helped raise the funding to help pay for those classes. In addition, he has a reputation for putting in countless hours helping students apply for college, scholarships, and opportunities to study abroad.

“All of us are the product of remarkable teachers who poured into us, who have really encouraged us to work hard, to pursue our dreams, and to really reach our full potential,” remarks Dr. K.C. Mmeje, Vice President for Student Affairs at Southern Methodist University. Jose is humble about his award, though. “Give the students the tools that they’re gonna need to have a better future, to improve their lives,” says Jose. “Teaching is not just a job, it’s a calling.”

To learn more about Jose, click on this link:  Channel 5 NBCDFW