School Standouts: The sound of mariachi is making its mark thanks to AUSD music director

At the base of the Foothill Mountains, music is filling the air. The sound of mariachi is making its mark in the Azusa Unified School District and it’s all because of its talented music director, Carlos Rios. 

School Standouts: The Ironman teacher behind the award-winning T-Tech Academy

Move over Ironman because there’s a new Tony Stark in town! His name is Ed Hernandez and he is the genius behind the award-winning T-Tech Academy at Tustin High School.  

School Standouts: Dana Point mother on mission to save lives after daughter died in cross-country meet

After Dana Point mother Gail Myers experienced the unimaginable, the sudden death of a child, she made it her mission to make sure the same tragedy doesn’t happen to other families.

School Standouts: Manhattan Beach brothers turn musical talent into cancer support fundraiser

In the South Bay, a battle is being waged against cancer one lyrical note at a time. Manhattan Beach brothers, Robbie and Dylan Knowles, are taking on cancer through music and their fight is personal. 

School Standouts: Special education teacher integrates mindfulness, yoga to benefit students

Cindy Weeks is an amazing special education teacher at the school and she not only educates her students but she is literally giving them the tools they need to lead a well-balanced and successful life. How? Through mindfulness and yoga.