EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A Ysleta Independent School District teacher was awarded by the University of Texas at El Paso for his mentorship and teaching.
Sergio Silva, a 4th-grade teacher at Scotsdale Elementary School, was honored with the 2026 UTEP College of Education Lavis Excellence Award on Thursday, March 26.
The award recognizes extraordinary mentor teachers who demonstrate outstanding teaching and provide exceptional guidance to UTEP teacher candidates, according to Ysleta ISD.
In addition to the award, Silva will also receive a $2,500 award from the UTEP College of Education…