Rising Star Patty Gomez, Pine Crest School, Fort Lauderdale, Florida

<p>Patty Gomez has led an interesting life, and it&apos;s given her a unique perspective on education. She is the yearbook adviser at Pine Crest School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and was recently named a JEA Rising Star for her commitment to scholastic journalism. In this interview, Patty shares a little bit about growing up in Venezuela, her work in chemistry, and why it&apos;s so important to balance STEM education with the arts. <br/><br/>This is the second of a two-part Rising Star series. Be sure to check out host Jim Jordan&apos;s interview with Rising Star Heather Rice in the previous episode. </p>