Position: English Teacher
School: James A. Garfield High School
School District: Los Angeles Unified School District
City, State: Los Angeles, CA
Romel Espinoza was nominated by an anonymous parent of a student.
Mr. Espinoza is one of the most popular teachers at Garfield because he is strict, but respectful of everyone. His class is very rigorous, and he does a fantastic job preparing his students for college. His demeanor and the atmosphere that he provides for his students makes them want to work. He consistently works more hours than he needs to, teaching on Saturdays and even teaching summer school. His goal is to get his students to focus on a higher education, which is attainable through his teaching styles and support.
"As a parent of one of his students, I can say that he has made a lasting impression on my son. Not only did my son learn valuable skills that he continues to utlilize, but he was able to have fun while learning," said his nominator. "Mr. Espinoza has a gift of not only teaching his students proper ways to write an essay or analyze a novel, but to also enjoy what they are doing. His former students all do well in their upper division courses and usually score well on AP English. The skills and knowledge that he shares with his students makes them life-long learners and prepares them for life well beyond a college degree."