From small beginnings come great things--this is evident in the case of Robert Nguyen. Having attended Fountain Valley High School and Cal State Long Beach, Mr. Nguyen currently serves as a student teacher at our very own Bolsa Grande High School. A Garden Grove native, however, he takes pride in his humble beginnings.
Nguyen was born into an Asian family, making it difficult to escape impossible expectations. “My parents wanted me to become a pharmacist when I grew up,” he laughed, “or maybe a doctor. Either one of those.” He decided to go against the odds, however, and chose to pursue a career in teaching.
“Teaching is fun; it’s engaging. There’s nothing better than interacting with a student and helping that student.”