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Today: October 6, 2026

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Before They Were Bears

Teachers share stories about their life before being educators in this biweekly column.

Maria Angelone on a High School Life of Romance, Obstacles, and Friendship

Ilaria Cline

September 29, 2026

Julieta Oropeza-Gamez on School With Family and Being Shy

Amari Witt

May 15, 2026

Mitzi Ulloa’s Journey to M-A, Starting With Working the Farm

Farah Ghajar

April 28, 2026

Katie Lavoie Talks Tennis, Leadership, and Self-Discovery

Ilaria Cline

March 31, 2026

A High School Life Without One Box

Ilaria Cline

January 30, 2026

How Eric Wilmurt’s Athletic Journey Led Him to M-A’s Track

Amari Witt

December 5, 2025

Earl Campbell Barbee’s High School Transformation from Skateboarder to Chef

Ilaria Cline

November 13, 2025

How Catherine Burton-Tillson Transformed from Skater to Scholar

Ilaria Cline

October 30, 2025

From Scripts to Essays: Marcus Kevorkyan’s Journey

Alex Sanchez Jara•Sosi Noravian

October 23, 2025

Michael Mueller Talks Self-Acceptance and Pride

Eliza Crowe

October 9, 2025

Across States and Cliques: Rachel Richards’ High School Years

Ilaria Cline

September 25, 2025

Scott Kirk Reflects on Finding His Way Without a Set Path

Ilaria Cline

September 11, 2025

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Before They Were Bears

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