Colorado’s new Teacher of the Year encourages kids to make a difference

November 2, 2021
Autumn Rivera Colorado Teacher of the YearAutumn Rivera Colorado Teacher of the YearCourtesy Colorado Dept. of Education
Autumn Rivera is Colorado's Teacher of the Year. She teaches sixth grade science at Glenwood Springs Middle School.

Colorado's new Teacher of the Year says she enjoys teaching in a small mountain town where she can help teenagers during their formative years. Autumn Rivera teaches sixth grade science at Glenwood Springs Middle School.