article_snippet: Stephen Ritz, 52, is an elementary school teacher in New York City's South Bronx area.
article_snippet: Ritz, who calls himself the 'Chief Eternal Optimist' of Bronx County, was originally a high school special education teacher but moved into urban gardening after the September 11 attacks.
article_snippet: Stephen Ritz, 52, is an elementary school teacher in New York City's South Bronx area.
highlights_snippet: Stephen Ritz created a low-cost and portable nutrition program in New York City .
  