Jackie Glover, Program Coordinator for the Oroville YMCA, has devoted her life to empowering youth. “I have been part of the Y here for 17 years,” she says. The Oroville […]
A free monthly publication
Be The Change
Be the Change: Frank Strazzarino – Giving The Gift Of Music
Frank Strazzarino, founder and president of Redding Piano Angels and CEO of the Greater Redding Chamber of Commerce, believes that all children should have the opportunity to learn to play […]
Be the Change: Karen Severson – Instilling A Love For Music
Karen Severson, piano teacher and church musician in Redding, understands the truth of the Anthony Robbins quote below. “It’s important to think outside the box when teaching piano,” she says. […]
Be the Change – Kristy Cowell: Making Her Dream a Reality
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 […]
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 […]
