LifeChanger of the Year Nominee Profile

Amy Coraggio was nominated by an anonymous student.

"New country, new language, new people … a new life for a whole year. It was my first day at Arrowhead High School and my first time having this new experience. I was lost, and the hallways were getting longer every time I took a step," said the student.

"I didn't know anybody. I felt alone. The bell rang, and my first class was English. After English and math, the fourth period of the day arrived, and I was exhausted. My brain couldn't think in English anymore. I just wanted to go home," said the student.

"'It's time for my next class,' I thought. I didn't want to go inside," said the student. "When I entered the class, I saw Mrs. Coraggio with a smile from ear to ear. 'HOLA,' she said."
 
"From that moment, I knew that the Spanish classes would be so fun with her, not just because of the language, but because of how easy and fun Mrs. Coraggio made her Spanish classes," said the student. "She helped me with the language; if I didn't understand something, she would explain it."

"It's not just because of how she is in the classroom. After each class, she is always willing to help people with homework and common personal problems," said the student. "Mrs.Coraggio is always happy to help and makes you feel comfortable at Arrowhead. She has shown me what a great teacher and role model looks like. Thank you, Mrs. Coraggio, for all you have done for me."