Kristy Cowell, founder of Sunny Garden Montessori in Chico, is well versed in Maria Montessori’s methods for teaching children. Before opening Sunny Garden, she taught at Chico Montessori Children’s House […]
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Be The Change
Be the Change: Stacey Laub: Empowering Youth
Stacey Laub teaches sixth grade science at Sisson Elementary School in Mt. Shasta, and environmental science online through the University of Phoenix. “Stacey is a fantastic educator and is fabulous […]
Be the Change: Gloria Cooper – Visionary & Educational Architect
Gloria Cooper is an educator, project designer, and the “story lady” at Mt. Shasta Library. She brings the message of Christina Baldwin’s quote (above) to her work and relationships. “We […]
Be The Change: Dancing With Life: Deborah Jorritsma
“When you dance, your purpose is not to get to a certain place on the floor. It’s to enjoy each step along the way.” -Wayne Dyer Deborah Jorritsma, artistic director […]
Be the Change: Robin See-Swenson – Planting Seeds For Change
Mt. Shasta Marriage and Family Therapist Robin See-Swenson lives with the philosophy that she can be the change she wants to see: in her family, the community, and the world. […]
Be the Change – Michael Burke: A Believer In Community
Michael Burke, executive director of Shasta Family Justice Center (SFJC), is a strong believer in community. Emphasizing this belief, his 2010 acceptance speech to the Shasta County Board of Supervisors […]
Be the Change – Marty Mautz: The Story Lady
Marty Mautz, Volunteer Story Coordinator at the Anderson Library in Shasta County, bubbles with joy when she describes Storytime. For 23 years Marty has captivated young children with stories, songs […]
Be the Change – Donella Patalon: Volunteer Extraordinaire
Donning her Scout pants and shirt, Donella Patalon strode into the Nor Cal Scout Shop in Chico. She smiled broadly and reached her hand out to me in greeting. “I’m […]
Be the Change – Kat Lowrance: a Woman of Passion
The first thing one notices when meeting Kat Lowrance, Executive Director of Rowell Family Empowerment of Northern California (RFENC), is her quick smile. It lights her face in such a […]
Be the Change – Steve Main, Anderson
After teaching for 38 years, Steve Main doesn’t plan on retiring any time soon. He’s having too much fun, he says. For the past eight years, Main has taught at […]
