Desiree Gonzalez, Author at North State Parent magazine

Taking Care of Business: Teens Put Their Talents To Work

By Desiree Gonzalez | May 30, 2012

You needn’t be an adult to make an impact on the world. Encouraged and guided by parents and teachers, young people can use their education in creative ways: solving global […]

New Chico Business Offers Kids And Grownups A Rockin’ Good Time

By Desiree Gonzalez | May 30, 2012

As a parent, I’m always on the lookout for interesting birthday party ideas for my kids. We don’t do anything too over-the-top (no TLC reality show parties for me) but […]

Teachers, Parents, And Other Experts Sound Off About Kids & Music

By Desiree Gonzalez | December 25, 2011

In his book Outliers: The Story of Success, Malcolm Gladwell asserts that it takes at least 10,000 hours of practice to become an expert at anything. The Beatles didn’t become […]

Special Education Teacher Marty Parker Rocks The Community With Music And Art “Yule” Love

By Desiree Gonzalez | October 27, 2011

At the age of eighteen, random chance led Marty Parker to a career as an instructional paraprofessional at Sierra View Elementary School in Chico. “A friend employed in special education […]

Mother-Daughter Team Brings Sunshine To Kids With Disabilities

By Desiree Gonzalez | August 26, 2011

Faelin Klein embodies the term “mama bear.” For 23 years, the diminutive blonde has fought long and hard to ensure her daughter has had access to the medical, educational and […]

Dedicated Teachers Keep Art Alive in Corning

By Desiree Gonzalez | July 25, 2011

It’s no secret that statewide budget cuts have dramatically affected arts programs at many public schools. But thanks to a supportive administration, help from the community, and the passion of […]

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