Difference Maker: Amy Baker
Amy Baker is a caring educator and lifelong learner who is committed to giving back to the community. Amy is kind, passionate, and...
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All youth in our community thrive.
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Feb 1, 20222 min read
Difference Maker: Jennifer Kennedy
What fills your soul? For Jennifer Kennedy, owner of Dewey Dabbles, art fills her soul. Within a few minutes of speaking with her, you...
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Jan 4, 20222 min read
Difference Maker: Melinda Brandt
A good coach can change a game; a great coach can change a life. Melinda Brandt, head coach of Eagle Valley High School's cross country...
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MountainYouth
Nov 1, 20212 min read
Difference Maker: Michele Barber
Michele Barber uses her platform and her heart, full of love, to advocate for kids. She is remarkably passionate about advocating for...
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Oct 1, 20213 min read
Difference Maker: Norma Gurrola
Norma Gurrola moved to the Valley from Durango, Mexico, 14 years ago. She was a tenth-grader navigating a language barrier, her...
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MountainYouth
Sep 2, 20213 min read
Difference Maker: Glenda Wentworth
The most special people come into your life, make a lasting impact, and are so humble that they won't see their effect more than just...
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Aug 3, 20213 min read
Difference Maker: Bianca Ochoa
A lifelong resident of Eagle County, a wife, and mother of 4 children, Bianca Ochoa has dedicated her life to serving her community and...
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MountainYouth
Jun 3, 20214 min read
Difference Maker: Cathy Stickler
This month, we are excited to honor Cathy Strickler for her years of service to the youth in this community. Since 1990, Cathy has been...
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MountainYouth
May 4, 20213 min read
Difference Makers: Anne-Marie Desmond and Emily McCormack
The Story: UB.U Written by: Amy Baker, Education Manager It all began about eight years ago, a local elementary school reached out to...
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MountainYouth
Mar 2, 20212 min read
Difference Maker: Brittany Kinney
World Full of YES Brittany Kinney believes in the potential of "Yes," "Yes, it may be hard," "Yes, you can do it!" and, "Yes, I am here...
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Jan 8, 20213 min read
Difference Maker: Hillary Higgins
Difference Maker: Hillary Higgins Socks, Students, and Self Care! You might be wondering how the se three things are related. First, let...
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Dec 3, 20203 min read
Difference Maker: Tia Luck
How do you define equity? Tia Luck, Eagle County Schools Equity Coordinator, illustrates that equity is a term used so often. “Equity...
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Nov 6, 20202 min read
Difference Maker: Chief Daly
‘Lead by example’ is the mantra that Police Chief Greg Daly lives by every day. His impressive leadership skills and dedication to the...
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Oct 2, 20203 min read
Difference Maker: Bratzo Horruitiner
We all know a person that no one can say anything but kind words about. Bratzo Horruitiner is an exemplary community member that fits...
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Sep 2, 20203 min read
Difference Maker: Tsvetelina Fuentes
“I hope more people think they are capable and decide to be curious about different ways of accomplishing something. I also hope more...
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MountainYouth
Mar 31, 20203 min read
An Open Letter to Parents of Teens and Young Adults,
As we all know, it is not easy parenting teens and college-aged young adults. Especially those who were recently sent home abruptly from...
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MountainYouth
Mar 31, 20201 min read
A new sister program to Eat Chat Parent Specifically for for our Spanish Speaking Locals
The name of the new program is Aprendiendo Juntos with the tagline: Cultivando Beinestar, Comunicación, Conexión This translates in...
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Mountain Youth
Mar 31, 20202 min read
Stecher: You are enough
We’re now in Week 2 of this abrupt lifestyle change. Without much notice, many of us have been thrust into working from home, while...
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