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From Japan, Ayumi Sasaki arrived in Phoenix six months ago after her husband transferred here for work. She's taking a Level 3 English as a Second Language (ESL) class to improve her speaking…

Roxie May can't remember not doing art. When she was little, she made her own toys out of paper. An art educator in the Phoenix Union High School District (PXU) for 30 years, Roxie retired in…

For Karen Yifru, going to school is about learning. With two bachelor's degrees–one in Math, another in Accounting–and a Master's degree in Data Analysis, Karen has returned to school,…

In high school, Elian Jimenez (whose friends call him Eli) was known for his exceptional soccer skills. His talent on the field shone brightly, and he dreamed of attending college on a soccer…

In high school, Elian Jimenez (whose friends call him Eli) was known for his exceptional soccer skills. But, a devastating ankle injury sidelined Eli during his senior year of high school. Undeterred…

As a painter, Patrice Sullivan has been making art for years. “I taught painting for 25 years at Colorado State University. Then I retired and moved to Phoenix.”  Patrice has taken classes in fibers…

As a student, full-time employee, and a parent, Scott Eroe utilizes PC's Fitness Center during his lunch hour to stay fit and has been a member of since 2016. “It’s a great escape, especially in…

Jeff topping has been taking photographs since 1976 and working as a photojournalist as far as Dubai. Now back in Central Phoenix where he has owned a house in the Roosevelt neighborhood for over…