He started at Bowman as a bilingual instructional assistant, working to complete both Special Education and math credentials. As a teacher, Mr. Rosales has profoundly changed the lives of at-risk teenagers by genuinely connecting with them and supporting them in their academic and emotional success. He builds relationships with students through trust, guidance, rigor, accountability, and care. Both of Bowman’s 2016 graduation speakers referred to this dedicated teacher in their speeches: