Anecia Johnson, Community Educator and Founder of Amma Culture – Education, Sciences & Arts, has a mission and a passion. “I’m living my divine purpose,” says Anecia. “We at Amma Culture […]
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Lily Chang
“If somebody were to open their arms and put a hug around a whole room—that’s completely what she brings,” says Santy Gray of her friend and coworker Lily Chang. The […]
Jared Duval – It All Starts At Home
According to Jared DuVal, making a difference in kids’ lives starts at home. “It doesn’t have to be overly complicated; it’s just things like turning off the TV and being […]
Jo Campbell Has A Superpower
It’s almost a superpower,” says Heather Wylie of her friend Jo Campbell. “Jo has an amazing, gracious ability to get people from very different perspectives to talk with each other, […]
Shelly Blakely – Part of a Team to Make the World Better
Every student deserves the best education they can get,” says Shelly Blakely. “Kids and parents need options.” This motto led Shelly to serve as a key player in establishing Golden […]
Five Reasons to Consider Montessori Education for Your Child
Developed by Italian physician Maria Montessori, Montessori education promotes self-guided, hands-on learning. Sherwood Montessori Charter School in Chico and Shasta Elementary School in Old Shasta are two North State schools […]
Wildflower Open Classroom — Opening Minds and Opening Future Doors
In 2010, the united efforts of local parents, teachers, and community members resulted in Wildflower Open Classroom, a free public school serving kindergarten through 8th grade in Chico, CA. Rising […]
Living History at Chapman Elementary School Library – Growing Compassion Through Literacy and History
Two dozen faces at Chapman Elementary School Library gazed in wonder as 98-year-old Ingrid Nielsen brought literature to life right before their eyes. “I was born and raised in a […]
John Harch – Connecting People To Nature & Making Mount Shasta’s Beauty Accessible
If the “road less traveled” beckons you, John Harch might be your new best friend. Over the past four years, John has worked relentlessly to establish 46 miles of new […]
Arts in The North State – Building Courage, Confidence and Commitment
Mom, that was the scariest thing I have ever done,” said Sophia Zaniroli’s 13-year-old son after his first vocal recital. Although he has performed with groups in front of hundreds […]
