Fahima Akter is a thoughtful student who enjoys hanging out with her friends.

Rinaldo Castillo is a Bronx River student who is outgoing and social. He wants to study Psychology in college.

Jomayra Amparo , a 10th grader, enjoys the rain, nature, and eating.

Myess Hammouri, a sophomore at Bronx River, likes playing chess.

Before becoming a teacher, Deborah Porterfield wrote and edited stories for regional and national outlets. She also has written three books on careers options for high school students.