LifeChanger of the Year Nominee Profile

Athena Nuno was nominated anonymously.

In order to create a positive classroom environment, Ms. Nuno focuses on nurturing relationships with students and their families. They have open lines of communication, and she shows genuine interest in students' lives outside of simply what pertains to school. Ms. Nuno keeps a tidy room stocked with everything students need in order to feel comfortable and supported. She makes it all accessible to them so they are never without the resources they need to be successful in their day.