Position: Teacher
School: James A. Garfield Senior High School
School District: Los Angeles Unified School District
City, State: Los Angeles, CA
Ricardo Rivas was nominated by a parent of a student, Guillermo Gonzalez.
"Mr. Rivas is one of the most dedicated teachers I have come across. He treats his students as if they were his own. He is always willing to help students and their families. He has been very instrumental in supporting his students to make our community a better place. Mr. Rivas is the spark plug and the guiding light for many of his students," said Gonzalez.