Art Teacher of the year Nominee: Sandra Rivas-Cole

Nominee: Sandra Rivas-Cole
Name of High School/College: Lake Howell High School
Nominated by: Frank Casillo

Why do you believe that this nominee should be named
Creative Outlook Magazine’s Art Teacher of the Year”?

I take great pleasure in writing this letter of commendation for Mrs. Sandra Rivas as a candidate for Art Teacher of the Year. I have worked with Mrs. Rivas and find her to be one of the most professional and talented young educators in the teaching profession. She has taught a wide assortment of Art courses ranging from fundamentals to advanced placement. Regardless of the subject matter or academic level of her students, Mrs. Rivas has been successful in ensuring that her students reach a high degree of academic success. Through her enthusiastic approach, creativity and ability to motivate, Mrs. Rivas creates a nurturing learning environment that provides students with an exceptional creative educational experience. Never accepting mediocrity, she is persistent in seeing that her students have every opportunity to be successful. With her excellent planning and organizational skills, it is always a delight to observe Mrs. Rivas’ classes at work as her students are active participants in their course work.

More than an outstanding teacher, Sandra uses her intelligence and tenacity to ensure that all students at Lake Howell High School are afforded an excellent educational opportunity. As an integral part of the Fine Arts Department, Mrs. Rivas gives countless hours both as teacher and Silver Hawk supporter for teams, clubs and committees. As a teacher her accomplishments are many, however; Mrs. Rivas’ greatest asset is her genuine affection for young people and the life long impact she has upon them.

Because of her commitment and dedication, Mrs. Rivas personifies excellence in education. Lake Howell High School students are lucky to have a teacher of the caliber of Sandra Rivas. She is certainly deserving of this honor.

We all have a favorite art teacher. Someone who inspired us to become MORE, that pushed us to greater creative heights and made us BETTER than we ever thought possible! Nominate YOUR favorite art teacher for Creative Outlook Magazine’s Art Teacher of The Year award. On top of having your story highlighted in our next issue, the winner will receive a $250 award for art supplies! Nominate YOUR Art teacher NOW!