Position: School Counselor
School: James A. Garfield High School
School District: Los Angeles Unified School District
City, State: Los Angeles, CA
Elsa Naranjo was nominated anonymously.
Three words to describe Ms. Naranjo are caring, compassionate, and hardworking. Ms. Naranjo goes above and beyond for all of her students. She often gives up her lunch break and free time after school to help kids. She is always willing to work with students to help them navigate high school. Ms. Naranjo advises students to help determine their next steps after high school.
"Ms. Naranjo has been a great part of my child's success. My child knows she can go to Ms. Naranjo for any help, and that she will be received with open arms. Ms. Naranjo wears many hats for her students and is the reason my child is prepared to go to a top university," said the nominator.