The Mesquite ISD Board of Trustees announced its unanimous selection of Dr. Ángel Rivera as the lone finalist for the role of Superintendent of Schools on Monday,
Dr. Rivera currently holds the position of deputy superintendent for the district, which serves nearly 40,000 students.“From the moment I arrived in Mesquite, I knew this is the place wanted to stay, and I knew I could make a difference,” Dr. Rivera said. “I am filled with gratitude for this opportunity. It is a dream come true for my family and me, and I am honored that the Board Members have placed their trust in me and my leadership.”Speaking for the Board, President Eddie Rose said: “Dr.
After enlisting in the United States Army in 1992, Dr. Rivera was assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He served abroad in South Korea where he worked with the United Nations Security Battalion on the Demilitarized Zone in the Korean Peninsula. After seven years of active service, he received an honorable discharge and moved to Texas.Dr. Rivera began his educational career teaching eighth grade Science in the Pasadena Independent School District.
Throughout his administrative career, Dr. Rivera served in leadership levels that include middle, intermediate and high school in multiple Texas school districts. After completing his last principalship, Rivera became an area director for the Garland Independent School District and supervised elementary and secondary campus operations along with leadership development programs.
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