The document summarizes Brian Rodriguez, a history teacher at Encinal High School in Alameda, CA who was named one of the Top Ten Educators of the Year by the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) in 2012. Rodriguez uses innovative teaching methods like having his students perform pop song parodies about history and has a record of helping students enter top universities. He is passionate about challenging all students, including those with learning disabilities or who are first in their families to attend college. NSHSS Chair Claes Nobel will present Rodriguez with the Top Educator award in Washington D.C. this summer.