Kudos to Montgomery Middle Special Education Teacher, Mario Lopez for being selected as Max Out My Class Teacher of the Week, thanks to a partnership with Mission Federal Credit Union and 105.7 MAX FM.

MAX Out My Class recognizes the dedication and passion that teachers devote to their students’ future. In addition to the recognition, Lopez received a $200 gift card and an on-air interview focused on the work he’s doing with his students at Montgomery Middle School.

“I am humbled and honored by this recognition,” said Lopez. “I couldn’t do it without the support of my colleagues and my students.”

According to Lopez, his daughter inspired him to become a teacher many years ago. “My daughter has Epilepsy. She’s my daily motivation to serve this specific population of students in our district.”

When Lopez isn’t teaching, you can find him spending time with his family and raising funds to go towards a cure for Epilepsy.

Congratulations Mr. Lopez!