Loretta Padilla, Riverside Middle School

2014-2015 YISD Top ten teacher of the year from Riverside Middle School. Loretta, who has taught at Riverside Middle for seven years, earned her degree in 2006 from the University of Phoenix. Her love of teaching is a family affair, as both her mother and brother are teachers. "They are the strongest, most profound educators in my life, and they are why I love to teach." She has high expectations of her students. When they are in her class, "I am responsible for them and their learning. They WILL walk away having learned one more thing." She also has a passion in helping families in need of food and clothing. By: Eddie Romero