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

November 2, 2021

Autumn Rivera Colorado Teacher of the Year — 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.

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