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Be The Change
Be the Change – Yvonne (Nenadal) McQuaid: Giving Children A Strong Start In Life
Yvonne (Nenadal) McQuaid describes herself as “getting to the age where I’m starting to look back at my career.” But Yvonne doesn’t show any sign of slowing her efforts to […]
Be the Change: Shane Romain – Advocating for Chico’s Parks and People
“Children are the next stewards of our earth,” explains Chico Park Services Coordinator Shane Romain. “If they don’t know about nature, they won’t care about or protect it.” Shane works […]
Be the Change: Lori Gaines – Advocating For Students And Parents Through Special Education
Sam was in fifth grade when she entered Lori Gaines’ classroom, glowing with what Lori calls an “unshakable positive spirit.” Lori had taught students of all shapes, sizes and specialties […]
Be the Change – Steve Naiman on Building A Healthy, Connected Community
When Steve Naiman founded the Growing Healthy Children Walk & Run (GHC), he had a mission: Bring the community together for a day of fun by promoting an active lifestyle […]
Be the Change: Igniting the Learning Process
Much like football coaches, Natalie Lalaguna and Jessica Ditzler work to inspire, direct, educate, lead and organize – not on the field, but in the classroom. Both are instructional coaches […]
Be the Change: Daniel DeRoss – Educate, Correct, Restore
Daniel DeRoss, a successful athlete, stellar teacher, role model and coach has had a positive impact in Siskiyou County by supporting and believing in the Athletes Committed program, as well […]
Be the Change: Tina Carletta
Happy families surrounded by the smell of Christmas trees, warm apple cider, hot cocoa and a caring community. It may seem idyllic, but these are all elements of the vision […]
Be the Change – Bikes & Bright Futures: Ted Blankenheim
President John F. Kennedy once said, “Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of riding a bike.” Redding’s Ted Blankenheim agrees. A retired paramedic, registered nurse and firefighter, Ted believes that […]
Be the Change: Center for Healthy Communities Fosters Love – Benefits of Fresh, Healthful Foods
Chico residents Cindy Wolff and Sheila McQuaid work together to bring fresh, locally grown produce to the North State through their work at the Center for Healthy Communities (CHC). Inspired […]
