Spark Stories

Jordan Chew

Software Engineer, Amazon
Student of Derrall Garrison, 5th grade math and science teacher

• • “Because of Mr. Garrison, I discovered a lifelong love of learning and curiosity for the things that make the world work.” Read more of Jordan’s story.

Patrick Mishreky

Engineering Major, UC Berkeley
Student of Jessica Porter, CTE Engineering Teacher

• • “Jessica’s background in industry helped connect that bridge between what we study in class and how we would use that later on outside the classroom.” Read more of Patrick’s story.

Devon Tompane

Biosense Webster, Johnson and Johnson Medtech
Student of Meghan Straz, High School Biology Teacher

• • “Straz has really shown me that the work and devotion you put into something is the level of impact you’re going to have.” Read more of Devon’s story.

Dan Truong

Software Engineer, Zendesk
Student of Jonathan Ho, High School Physics Teacher

• “Jonathan was a source of inspiration for me as someone who also came from an immigrant family but was able to build many connections in various industries.” Read more of Dan’s story.