After 34 years at Riverside Unified, she’s cleared for takeoff

MyInvite AirBoarding pass · First class
NTFNine-to-Five
RETRetirement

Linda Herrera

Date
Fri · Jun 25
Boarding
5:30 PM
Gate
Terrace
Seat
Hammock 1A
PassengerYou + 1DestinationWherever she wants
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Career itinerary

  1. 1993

    First stop: Room 12

    Third-grade teacher at Highland Elementary. 31 students, one class hamster.

  2. 2004

    Layover: Vice Principal

    Hallway legend. Knew every kid’s name and every excuse.

  3. 2012

    Connecting flight: Principal

    Fifteen years leading Arlington Elementary, two remodels, zero lost field trips.

  4. 2027

    Final destination

    Grandkids, gardening, and finally reading for fun.

Passport stamps

A few words from people she’s sent off on their own journeys.

“You taught me to read. I teach now because of you.”
Daniel, class of ’96
“The calmest person in every fire drill and every storm.”
Ms. Ortega, colleague
“Mom, the garden has been waiting 34 years.”
Elena & Mark

Departure lounge

Riverside Convention Center, Terrace Level
3637 5th St, Riverside

Heavy appetizers, a toast at 7 PM and a slideshow. Valet parking is on us.

Get directions

In lieu of gifts

Linda Herrera asks that you donate a book to the Arlington Elementary library.

See the wish list

Check in for the flight

Please RSVP by June 11. Business casual.