By Elodie Page Inspiring youth has always been a passion for lead Custodian, Michael Cureton, and he has been able to continue doing this at Riverside. Cureton began working at …
“I think I’m making an impact. I hope so.”/”Creo que estoy teniendo un impacto. Eso espero.” – Michael ‘Uncle/Tío Mike’ Cureton Read More
By Elodie Page Long before she came to Riverside, Martha Garcia left El Salvador to provide for her family. She finished high school and went to San Lorenzo College in …
“I left my son with my mom… I wanted to give him as much as I could”/“Dejé a mi hijo con mi mamá… quería darle todo lo que pudiera.” -Martha Garcia Read More
By Elodie Page Thomas Holloway, has always dedicated himself to helping others. He is always looking for ways to help others, whether it’s around the school or scouting out jobs …
“Once you get to know me, I’m always around.”/”Una vez que me conoces, siempre estaré cerca.” -Thomas Holloway Read More
By Elodie Page After growing up in a segregated school system, Julius Griffin encourages students to take advantage of the opportunities offered at Riverside. Griffin has lived in Durham for …
“Watching other people grow, that’s the best part of the job for me.”/”Ver crecer a otras personas es la mejor parte del trabajo para mí.” -Julius Griffin Read More
By Elodie Page After nearly twenty years working in high schools, Delfina Contreras has seen it all. Originally from Veracruz, Mexico, Contreras moved to Durham to provide a better life …
“I love to see the students smile.”/“Me encanta ver a los estudiantes sonreír.” -Delfina Contreras Read More
Deysi Polanco realized the importance of gratitude after leaving her family and life in El Salvador to come to the United States. Polanco has now lived in Durham for 17 …
“I am grateful that my parents gave everything they could.”/”Estoy agradecida por todo lo que mis padres pudieron dar” -Deysi Polanco Read More