Commissioner Leon and the Court Recognize September 14, 2015 as “John Gable Day”
During Commissioners Court Monday morning, it was resolved that September 14, 2015 be recognized as “John Gable Day,” in honor of Mr. Gable, Region 19 Teacher of the Year.
lMr. John Gable, a 26-year career educator has been teaching Welding and Career and Technology for the past 23 years at Jefferson High School in El Paso, Texas. He is also currently a dedicated head coach for the Girls Jefferson Varsity Softball team.
Mr. Gable has a great message for student advocacy as he was once a self-proclaimed bad student who struggled with homelessness. After going back to school, Mr. Gable obtained his bachelor’s and master’s degree and passionately teaches year after year with endless enthusiasm.
Mr. Gable is one of three finalists for Texas Secondary Teacher of the Year, arriving at that honor by first being named Jefferson Teacher of the Year, then the El Paso Independent School District Secondary Teacher of the Year, and followed by Region 19 Secondary Teacher of the Year. He is the fourth consecutive EPISD educator to earn Region 19 Teacher of the Year honors. He will travel to Austin for interviews in October before the Texas Teacher of the Year panel of judges. Mr. Gable is an excellent representation of El Paso and we wish him the best.
