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by Becky from Laguna Beach

Brooke, Matt and Kiefer from Capistrano Valley High School
Brooke, Matt and Kiefer from Capistrano Valley High School

Teacher Kent Baker from Capistrano Valley High School inspires his students to think about what they love to do and then research inspiring people from their possible career paths.

College & Career Heroes


College & Career Heroes, 2014-2015
Capistrano Valley High School, Mission Viejo, CA
These hero stories are from Mr. Baker's freshman college & career planning course. Students focus on contemporary individuals who exemplify their own values and aspirations for the future.


Science Hero: Walter Mischel by Brooke from Mission Viejo
Walter Mischel is a respected psychologist who made important findings in the study of delayed gratification.

Family Hero: Mark Blethen by Matt from Mission Viejo
Mark Blethen is a college coach who inspires his son.

Science Hero: Forrest Bird by Kiefer from Mission Viejo
Forrest Bird was a biomedical engineer who developed the respirator that extends life.




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Del Norte High School students from 9th grade classes sharpen their skills in researching and writing about the heroes who inspire them. Teachers instruct students how to cite their work and avoid plagiarism.

Artist Hero: Misty Copeland by Francesca Bossone
Misty Copeland has paved the way for other African American ballerinas.

Here is a classroom Organizer page from Robin Christopher's class:

Deserving Heroes Project Trimester 3
''Tell me who you admire and I'll tell you who you are.''
During trimester 2 (2011-2012), Ms. Christopher's Del Norte High School honors students read Charles Harper's essay "Heroes", created WIKI sites about current heroes, reviewed the Character Counts Pillars, and debated the definition of a hero on our classroom discussion board. After our extensive exploration of the concept of heroism students were asked to choose a person- living or dead- and argue that he/she is deserving of the title "hero".Please enjoy the student essays.


Teacher Jody Gendron's intermediate school students from Vermont  went out into their communities and found wonderful unsung heroes to write about and share with MY HERO.

Team Alchemy Recognizes Volunteers
Student Interviews

Here is the classroom Organizer page of their work.


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Last edited 8/7/2015 12:00:00 AM

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