Israel Rivera, principal of School of Business and Management at Townview, has been recognized by the national organization Bilingual VIDA Bilingüe. The non-profit recognizes the importance of bilingualism and bilingual education across the country in developing the next generation.
Rivera received the William Pulte Innovative Leader of the Year award by VIDA Bilingual for his leadership and championship for instilling bilingualism among native English-speakers and English Language Learners.
Rivera has been an educator in Dallas ISD for 16 years, including five as bilingual teacher and one as assistant principal. Rivera, who is also an officer for the Association of Hispanic School Administrators, spent his last ten years serving as a principal.
