Anita Averill is October's "One Class at a Time" recipient

She's a Laredo teacher who combines a lot of “TLC” as part of her lesson plan for reading, writing and arithmetic in the classroom. But believes that technology will be the edge her students need... Read more »

Laura Otero is September's "One Class at a Time" recipient

With the school year in full swing it's time once again to start honoring those teachers that make a difference in the classroom. We call the program "One Class at a Time" and in conjunction with... Read more »

Your Good Neighbor Station and school districts say thank you to the Laredo Federal Credit Union for their support

As the new school year gets underway, teachers will once again be working hard to make sure that students make the grade. For two years the Laredo Federal Credit Union has joined forces with KGNS... Read more »

Double the fun at Colonel Santos Benavides Elementary at this month's "One Class at a Time"

It was double the fun or you might say double the trouble as two outstanding teachers from United I.S.D. were honored as the One Class at a Time recipients. The Laredo Federal Credit Union received... Read more »

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Zaffirini Kinder teacher Ana Fuentes is April's "One Class at a Time" award recipient

Over the past two years we've surprised a lot of local teachers as our One Class at a Time recipients. But today's announcement even surprised us. You see when we went to Zaffirini Elementary... Read more »

United South High teacher Janet Miller is the March "One Class at a Time" recipient

Over the years her students have become doctors, lawyers, architects and much more. And one United ISD teacher continues to use her teaching skills to gets high school students ready for college. ... Read more »

San Augustine teacher John Edewu, February's One Class at a Time recipient

Every month your good neighbor station goes out into the community to recognize a Laredo educator for all the hard work they do in and out of the classroom. Today we surprised John Edewu a geometry... Read more »

Finley's Cesar Harris is January's One Class at a Time recipient.

.Most of us know that teachers don't always get the praise they deserve. That’s why we try our best to honor those teachers that go above and beyond the Call of Duty for their students. This... Read more »

Alexander teacher Beverly Herrera, December's One Class at a Time recipient

A teacher at Alexander High School is recognized today for teaching her students not only in the classroom... but lessons in life as well. English teacher, Beverly Herrera, is being honored as... Read more »

November's "One Class at a Time" honoree: Honoring our country & 27 years of teaching music marks the career of Kay McKenzie

She's an accomplished musician who took her love of music to the classroom. But her teachings go beyond notes and bars into honor for country. Including those who fought for freedom and saved... Read more »

Passion for the environment drives Sylvia Tellez our October "One Class at a Time" honoree

There's no doubt Laredo has lots of good teachers at all grade levels. But once in a while one comes along that goes way beyond the call of duty. That’s the case with our October one class at a time... Read more »

Jessica Escamilla recieves "One Class at a Time" award

Pictured are school officials, UISD Superintendent Bobby Santos, members of the Laredo Federal Credit Union as well as Pro 8 News and Laredo's First News at 9p. Read more »

"One Class at a Time", a new program for our community.

Through the help of the Laredo Federal Credit Union, Your Family of Stations...KGNS, Your CW and Telemundo Laredo present "One Class at a Time". We're set on honoring our teachers, who've got one of the... Read more »

KGNS & the Laredo Federal Credit Union launch "One Class at a Time".

KGNS and the Laredo Federal Credit Union were on hand to launch a new program for Laredo. "One Class at a Time" is here to promote education by honoring and encouraging our teachers. Our teachers need... Read more »

One Class at a Time Sept. 2007

Mr. Enrique Villarreal, Dovalina Elementary School coach was completely caught off guard as he was selected to be our first recipient for the school year. Coach Villareal was selected September's One... Read more »

One Class at a Time Oct. 2007

Mrs. Rebecca Hughes, 10th grade World History teacher from Lyndon B. Johnson High School, was honored as October's One Class at a Time recipient. Apart from her demanding role as an educator, she was... Read more »

One Class at a Time Nov. 2007

On November 19, 2007, KGNS Pro 8 News along with our sponsor, the Laredo Federal Credit Union, were on hand to honor Dr. Julio Madrigal in front of wife, family, friends and former students as November's... Read more »

One Class at a Time Dec. 2007

"One Class at a Time" visited Macdonell Elementary in December to honor Cynthia Villareal, Kindergarden teacher. Ms. Villareal plays an active role and is very involved in her students scholastic careers.... Read more »

One Class at a Time Jan. 2008

"One Class at a Time" was on hand to honor our January recipients. Coaches Doug Gates and Abe Rubio from Amparo Gutierrez Elementary were presented with their award for being role models for their students... Read more »

One Class at a Time Feb. 2008

"One Class at a TIme" visited United D.D. Hachar to honor our February recipient Miguel A. Chavez, 5th Grade Math teacher. Mr. Chavez is very hands on in his approach to teaching. Along for the presentation... Read more »

One Class at a Time April 2008

The Martin High School Health & Science Magnet School, was where "One Class at a Time" made its' April presentation. Math & Global Health instructor, Mr. Kamel Shrek was honored as April's One Class at... Read more »