HOLY CROSS EDUCATORS OF THE YEAR

By Colleen Galloway ’77

Described as “Un Gran Profesor, Señor Gonzales,” Luis Gonzales was honored at this year’s Academic Assembly as one of our Holy Cross Educators of the Year. Mr. Gonzales has been welcoming students into his Spanish classes at Moreau Catholic for 22 years. His classes have been described as marathons. You might be exhausted, but you’ll feel happy and you can bask in the glow of accomplishment that accompanies learning. Mr. Gonzales is an example of the Holy Cross commitment to the whole student. As a student said, “I am just one of many students upon whom Señor Gonzales has had a transformational impact.”

Congratulations, Señor Gonzales!

“Señor Gonzalez is available before school, after school, during Office Hours, and even during breaks. You can find him helping his students with retakes, presentations, and to clear up any confusion with the material. He does not only teach Spanish but also life lessons. He instills in his students the value of hard work and integrity and he pushes his students to do their best.”

~ Nolan H. ’24

Affectionately known as “Coach Ben,” Ben Greenbaum ’00 was honored as one of our two Holy Cross Educators of the Year. In his 11 years as a Theology teacher and Track & Field coach, Mr. Greenbaum has positively affected many of our students and student-athletes. Students have described him as “enthusiastic, passionate, energetic, kind, funny, and uplifting.” Coach Ben is known to give more than what is asked and educates his students both in the classroom and on the field. Coach Ben is known to display the love he has for his students in everything he does. As a Holy Cross educator, Coach Ben teaches his students about Moreau’s values and more about their faith. He is a fun and spectacular teacher to all his students.

Congratulations, Coach Ben!

“Coach Ben gives more than what is asked and expected of him, and never fails to fulfill his duties as both a teacher and a coach. He can be found educating his students both in the classroom and on the field. He displays the love he has for his students in everything he does, whether it be supporting students directly in the classroom, or giving them advice and help with situations they may be experiencing in their personal lives.”

~ Jasmine Waileia Lee ’23