
Meet Camille’s Teacher of the Month: Ben Cross
Each month, Camille’s Sidewalk Café 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 to be recognized.
This month’s honor went to Ben Cross, a band teacher at John F. Kennedy Middle School.
Cross is originally from Amarillo, Texas. He graduated from Amarillo College and West Texas A&M with degrees in music and music education. This is his second year teaching music.
Cross said he wanted to move to New Mexico after he presented at the 2020 Southwest Popular/American Culture Association...