North State Parent magazine

A MAGAZINE SERVING FAMILIES IN BUTTE, GLENN, SHASTA, SISKIYOU & TEHAMA COUNTIES SINCE 1993

Be The Change

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Be the Change – Sheri Eby, Shasta County

It is the Redding School of the Arts (RSA) winter concert and 50 children from the Strings Program are ready to perform. The students stand with bows at the ready, […]

Be The Change – Steve Williams, Butte County

Be The Change – Steve Williams, Butte County

Four years ago, Steve Williams was driving home from work when he spotted train tracks hidden in the grass on property next to a highway. He had been looking online […]

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Be The Change – Jim Bettencourt

When you first meet Jim Bettencourt, he immediately puts you at ease with a friendly comment and a little laughter. However, underneath that easygoing exterior is someone who has gone […]

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Be The Change – Tom Burkett, Redding

Some people seem so clearly made for the work they do that being around them is an inspiration. Redding music teacher Tom Burkett is one of those people. “I love […]

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

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 […]

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David Ewart, Schreder Planetarium in Redding

April 12, 1981 was a powerful day for David Ewart, Director of the Schreder Planetarium in Redding. While thousands of Americans watched the successful launch of the Space Shuttle Columbia […]

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Mother-Daughter Team Brings Sunshine To Kids With Disabilities

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 […]

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Dedicated Teachers Keep Art Alive in Corning

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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John Cunningham, MFT, Mount Shasta

Whether global or local, a healthy community respects all ages and fosters connection and support. John Cunningham has a passion for building community that embraces youth. “A community with a […]

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