From a small town in Louisiana to the busy halls of Texas High School, Mallory Ogea feels at home in her classroom. Her love for English and commitment for her students’ success, while also juggling...

She sits alone in a silent classroom. The squeaky desk provides no mercy. She can’t sit still, so the desk attacks her main fear: being judged. Several months ago, I was diagnosed with Restless Leg...

Walking into Randy Sams, it’s almost impossible not to see someone nod his head toward me or give me a warm, welcoming smile. The residents pile toward the front of the shelter, eager to see what the...