As the school year comes to a close, KSAT is honoring one final standout educator who has made a lasting impact in the classroom and beyond.

This month, we are recognizing Felix Lopez, the head custodian at Southwest Legacy High School. Lopez has been taking care of the school and the students in the Southwest Independent School District for almost 30 years now.

While the term “jackpotting” sounds like it should be a win, it’s actually costing local banks and other ATM owners tens of thousands of dollars.

Wesley Bauerschlag is known on the Holmgreen Center campus as “Mr. B.” he’s also known for his hard work and dedication to the students there.

Every month during the school year, KSAT has been recognizing educators, who have been nominated by you — our viewers.

An annual teacher Thanksgiving drive is dedicated to helping local educators have food on the table during the holidays.

Elyssa Fields, a special education teacher at Langley Elementary School, is KSAT’s October Educator of the Month. She works with students from three to five years old.

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Two employees with the San Antonio Independent School District’s Transportation Department both jumped into action on a cold morning, saving a toddler’s life.

Lani Popp, a speech language pathologist at Kuentz Elementary, has been named KSAT12's Educator of the Month.

The KSAT team has been working to shine on local educators and this month, KSAT and Firstmark Credit Union are recognizing Jefferson High School CTE teacher Todd Owens as KSAT’s Educator of the Month.

· General. By submitting an entry to the Educator of the Month Contest (“Contest”), brought to you by KSAT (“Station”) and Firstmark Credit Union (“Sponsor”), the entrant acknowledges and agrees to all of these official Contest rules (“Official Rules”). NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. By entering the Contest, entrants agree to waive any right to claim any ambiguity or error in these Official Rules, or the Contest itself, and agree to be bound by these Official Rules and by all decisions of the Station, whose decisions are binding and final. Failure to comply with these Official Rules or any Station instructions relating to the Contest’ specific rules may result in disqualification from the Contest. Participation constitutes the full and unconditional agreement of entrant to these Official Rules and Station’s decisions, which are final and binding in all matters related to the Contest.

Parents or students, do you know an educator who goes above and beyond on a daily basis?

Parents or students, do you know an educator who goes above and beyond on a daily basis?

Do you know an educator who goes above and beyond on a daily basis?

General. By submitting an entry to the Educator of the Month contest (“Contest”), brought to you by KSAT (“Station”) and Firstmark Credit Union (the “Sponsor”), the entrant acknowledges and agrees to all of these official Contest rules (“Official Rules”). NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. By entering the Contest, entrants agree to waive any right to claim any ambiguity or error in these Official Rules, or the Contest itself, and agree to be bound by these Official Rules and by all decisions of the Station, whose decisions are binding and final. Failure to comply with these Official Rules or any Station instructions relating to the Contest’ specific rules may result in disqualification from the Contest. Participation constitutes the full and unconditional agreement of entrant to these Official Rules and Station’s decisions, which are final and binding in all matters related to the Contest.

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