Roberto Rivera

Roberto Rivera, Ed.S, currently serves as the 9th Grade Academy LEAD/AP and Alternative School Director at Gainesville City Schools since July 2019, where a strong commitment to student success and problem-solving leadership is evident. Rivera has extensive experience in education, having held roles such as Athletic Director and Assistant Principal at Paulding County Schools, Assistant Principal at Marietta City Schools, and various teaching and coaching positions in the Cobb County School District and Delaware Schools. Additionally, Rivera is a GHSA Certified Wrestling Official with a notable coaching background. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Spanish Language and Literature from Northern Illinois University, an Associate's degree from Southwestern Illinois College, a Specialist Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Lincoln Memorial University, and a Master's degree in Educational Leadership and Administration from Kennesaw State University.