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Rialto Unified highlights Project Impact teacher pipeline and recognizes student leaders
Summary
Board members and district leaders highlighted Project Impact — a partnership with Cal State San Bernardino and county/state offices to recruit and train minority men as teachers — reporting 21 participants enrolled this fall and 12 serving as full‑time teachers; several program participants spoke about the program's positive effects on student engagement and representation.
District leaders used public comment time to highlight Project Impact, an initiative intended to increase the number of minority male teachers in Rialto Unified.
Deputy Superintendent Dr. Rhea MacGyver Gibbs said the program partners with Cal State San Bernardino and receives support from the state and county superintendent offices. "We have 21 currently enrolled in classes this fall, and some are student teaching," Gibbs said, adding that 12 Project Impact participants are already full‑time teachers. Gibbs asked participants present to stand and be recognized.
Several participants described how Project Impact helped them re‑engage with schooling and build careers in education. Anthony Boyd said Project Impact gives students “hope” and provides a perspective that can connect with students of color. Juan Salcedo, an intern teacher at Dunn Elementary, described the program as providing opportunities and support that encouraged him to become a teacher. Jacobo Lopez, who returned to Rialto after working in the entertainment industry, described Project Impact as evidence the program works and credited it with helping him find a lasting path in education.
Board members and the interim superintendent thanked the participants and noted the program’s role in increasing representation in classrooms. The board recognized the participants present at the meeting.
Next steps: Project Impact will continue curriculum and mentoring partnerships and district staff will maintain collaboration with Cal State San Bernardino and the county to support participant transitions into the classroom.
