W Hector RiveraHector Rivera was born in Perth Amboy, New Jersey to a Boricua Mother (Puerto Rican) and Peruvian Father. He sees himself as a warrior, philosopher and poet. He has won awards playing football in high school and college. He received his Masters of Fine Arts inCreative Writing with an emphasis on poetry from Long Beach State. He received Honorable Mention in the San Gabriel Valley Poetry Contest in April 2000.As a high school teacher, he has won several educational awards; including Teacher of the Year in 2008 and 2009. He is currently in his 23rd year of teaching and loves spending time with his wife, daughter, family, friends and obsessively listening to music and watching sports. Read More Read Less