Meet Camille’s Teacher of the Month: Zia Redulla-Managaytay

Each month, Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe recognizes one local teacher within the Gallup area for his or her determination to help students go above and beyond. Prospective teachers are nominated by students who feel they deserve the recognition.

Zia Redulla-Managaytay, of Chee Dodge Elementary School, where she has been affectionately dubbed “Ms. Z” by parents and students, has held a decades-long love for teaching.

It was her love of teaching and a drive to push her students to success that led to parents nominating her for Teacher of the Month, according to the Camille’s ballots.

One person who nominated...