. >> our march teacher of the month as robert ross from mission high school, a social studies teacher. nearly all of robertson's have a self -- have his telephone number, and he is in constant contact with him -- men and their families. a visit students in their homes, meets with their parents, helps with applications for college, writes that was applications for jobs and scholarships, and yes, he attended far too many funerals. fighting for equity has been the touchstone of his entire teaching career. equity means ritter, a teaching and high standards, but it also means getting to know your students, crossing boundaries, and being patient. thank you for all your hard work. congratulations. [applause] >> thank you, everybody. my mom is here. she is only 91. [laughter] i wish my dad were here. he passed a couple of years ago, but i know this will have any special moment for him. my brother is here, my friends, my teaching mentor and partner, my principal, my wonderful daughter, and my students representing mission high school here. and i wanted to mention that because they are why i am