Dave had a minivan with all the college stickers,” says Michelle Bird, a former McConnell Scholars Program recipient. “Anywhere you went to school, he would put your sticker on his […]
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Red Bluff Children’s Christmas Festival Committee Brings Families, Services and Volunteers Together
Santa and his elves may get credit for delivering gifts to children throughout the world, but in Red Bluff, CA, he relies on human helpers to spread Christmas cheer. A […]
Sheryl Hubbard Makes The Library Loud – And Fun
Twice a week, Sheryl Hubbard spreads yoga mats across the lawn outside Butte County Library in Chico, CA and leads between 40 and 70 parents and children through a motion-packed […]
North State Midwife Naomi Bjorgan – Delivering Exceptional Service For Local Mothers-to-Be
“From the moment we met Naomi, she was very welcoming,” says Lauren Duckett. Lauren’s second child was born at the Redding Midwifery Birth Center in May 2022 under Naomi Bjorgan’s […]
Josh Stoudt’s “Servant Heart” and OT Skills Help North State Children
“I wanted to do more,” Josh Stoudt recalls. Ten years into his career, Josh was ready for a change. Although his work with Far Northern Regional Center served many people […]
Bev Landers – A Force for Good For Thousands Of North State School Kids
“My earliest memories are of teaching all my stuffed animals and dolls,” says Bev Landers, Paradise Charter Middle School’s principal and superintendent. “I started babysitting at age 11, as soon […]
Jake Fuller: Caring And Kindness Helps Make Learning Fun
Jake Fuller grew up in Cottonwood, CA, the son of two educators, Scott and Patty Fuller. Despite the potentially hazardous experience of being his father’s student in seventh grade, Jake […]
Carla Charraga – A Passion To Empower Women
When Carla Charraga was nine years old, she left a comfortable life surrounded by friends and family in Mexico City to enter a new culture and language in California. Her […]
Be the Change: Karen Pautz
A trustworthy fountain of positive energy, Karen Pautz effervesces with a passion for nurturing children. As Executive Director of First Five Siskiyou, Karen fosters collaborative partnerships to best serve the […]
Shaundra Pelkey – A School “Psycho Lady” Who’s Passionate About Helping Struggling Kids
During Shaundra Pelkey’s first week as school psychologist at Antelope Elementary School District (AESD) in Red Bluff, CA, she met with a fourth-grade student who struggled with significant behavior issues. […]
