Middle School Teacher Gets The Surprise Of Her Life

Stephanie Rivera is an eighth grade social studies teacher at South Orange Middle School in New Jersey. But to her students, she is so much more than that. To show their appreciation, her students teamed up with A Plus to give Rivera a surprise thank you for being such a positive role model and inspiration. Created and Directed by Danutė Rasimaviciute Director of Photography: Leroy Farrell Camera: Leroy Farrell and Peter Quant Additional Photography: Melissa Pellicano Sound: Matt Legreca Production Assistant: Lindsay Geller Edited by: Leroy Farell Subscribe: About A Plus: A Plus is a digital media company devoted to spreading the message of positive journalism, a kind of storytelling that focuses on our shared humanity. It is rooted in our heartfelt beliefs that each person can effect positive change in the world and that we are all inextricably connected. We are proud to tell a different kind of story. Visit us at .