Position: English Teacher
School: James A. Garfield Senior High School
School District: Los Angeles Unified School District
City, State: Los Angeles, CA
Juan Gaitan was nominated by a colleague, Guillermo Gonzalez.
"Mr. Gaitan is the type of teacher who goes beyond his call of duty. He loves his career, and it is evident in his daily life. He instills a passion for learning in his students and stays after school to provide a study hall for them. His personality is what makes him stand apart from his colleagues," said Gonzalez.