From gang member to Teacher of the Year: this Latino educator inspires his students to become model teachers like him

Ricardo Castro grew up in Chicago, where he thought gangs would bring him respect. A Hispanic teacher changed all that. Today, Ricardo inspires his students to overcome their struggles and persevere, like his teacher once did with him. After he was named Illinois Teacher of the Year he met President Trump and made a special request for his DACA students. Learn more about him and other extraordinary Hispanic teachers in our campaign Nuestros Maestros.