Kico Velarde

Stephanie Bueno has a story to share

“Desperate times call for desperate measures” is an old adage many understand but few have actually experienced.

To have a higher calling is when something reaches out and absorbs you. It creates a spark of light that can’t be extinguished, and it becomes an obsession you can’t shake.

Aaron Valencia has made some mistakes—plenty of them. But that’s OK. It’s what we learn from those mistakes that make us who we are today.

Whil most teachers become a distant memory, or an unforgettable nightmare, our favorite teachers become a part of our lives. These are the teachers who help us transition into adulthood and are not afraid to care.

As a teacher who specializes in children with special needs and those with developmental disorders, Danny “Abby” Rodriguez comes armed with patience, passion, and empathy.

We all make movies but for Niki Caro, making movies is not only a profession but a creative outlet that she gets to direct while sharing the story of others.

Marisa Rosales has spent 17 years helping children. She understands all too well what some of these kids are going through and it’s her ability to connect with them that gives her the upper hand.

Raised on a ranch with lemon and avocado orchards in Carpinteria, California, Tomas D. Requejo was exposed firsthand to the daily struggles of migrant farmers.