Rufino Mendoza Sr. is regarded as a pioneer in leading the campaign for Hispanics and addressing the concerns effecting the education of our children in the district. Mr. Mendoza began his efforts in 1972 with the Mexican American Educational Advisory Committee and served as a chairman from 1972-1982.
Mr. Mendoza was instrumental in identifying specific needs of the Hispanic Community in Curriculum and Instruction, in the bilingual program, in Personnel and Staff Development, and in School Policies.
Mr. Mendoza believed in the general principle that every child could learn, if only given an opportunity. His dedication, devotion, and tireless effort to improve educational opportunities for Hispanic children in our school district is well known and documented.
It is in recognition of his leadership as spokesman and advocate for quality education for Hispanics in the school district, the former Denver Avenue school was renamed after him. |