Gustavo Guzman is the VyStar Duval County Teacher of the Year. He grew up in Belle Glade Florida, the son of agricultural laborers. Early on, he learned the value of education. In high school, he had teachers and mentors who encouraged him to pursue education and helped him get admitted to Edward Waters College and University, becoming the first in his family to graduate from college. Upon graduating, he began teaching Biology at Terry Pines High School where he is also site director for 5000 Role Models of Excellence.