Category: People

People

May 22, 2023

An Alumni’s Journey From Ánimo Inglewood Student to L.A. County Deputy Public Defender

After graduating from Ánimo Inglewood Charter High School, Ronald Gomez didn’t let his educational journey…

October 5, 2022

Celebrating The Heart of Education, Teachers

Every year on October 5, communities across the globe celebrate World Teacher Day. At Green…

March 25, 2022

How UPAS families led the Pandemic fight against food insecurity

February 1, 2022

Ánimo Venice Alum Reflects on First Year of In-Person College Courses

We spoke with Ánimo Venice Charter High School's 2020 valedictorian about her first year of…

May 25, 2021

How This Valedictorian Learned Computer Programming Before College

For Jenny Mendez, Ánimo Venice served as a launchpad for success.

February 9, 2021

How Alain Leroy Locke Led a Movement

A writer, philosopher, and educator, Alain Leroy Locke paved the way for African-American artists and…

December 8, 2020

Growth Mindset: An Important Component of Student Success

Vincent Huynh's math classes may look different than they did last fall, but one thing…

July 15, 2020

Why This Alumna Is Committed to Public Service

Breanna Maldonado has demonstrated that you can achieve anything with determination and drive. This year…

July 7, 2020

My Journey to Stanford: Turning Goals Into Reality

“I just, I froze. I didn't know how to process it. My sisters immediately called…

March 7, 2020

Difference Makers: Ellen Ochoa’s Journey to Space Inspires a New Generation of Students

1993, Ellen Ochoa became the first Hispanic woman to travel into space, aboard NASA’s Discovery…

February 19, 2020

How This Alumna Helps Students in Her Community Overcome Barriers

Shannon Doss wasn’t always college bound. She grew up in South Los Angeles and entered…

February 13, 2020

Difference Makers: How Jackie Robinson Broke Barriers with Persistence

A baseball player, executive, and an African-American bank cofounder, Jackie Roosevelt Robinson repeatedly broke the…