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| "How do you summarize the reasons for being a part of such a powerful, needed organization into one statement? Simple—use someone else’s words! |
'Everyone needs at least one other person who is crazy about them.'
- Uri Bronfrennbrenner |
'Now more than ever, we not only should but we must stay connected.'
- Heather Wylie, Girls Inc. May Day 2011 |
As a student, community member, athlete, and teacher in Tehama County, I have been blessed with parents, coaches, friends, and a husband who I knew and still know are crazy about me. Through their strength I have been able to stay connected to a community of support through all challenges that life presents. It is the building of these relationships that continually inspires me to be a part of Girls Inc. We do not just support girls; we support the creation of lifelong relationships. It is my dream that each girl walk away from Girls Inc. knowing that someone is 'crazy' about them, and have the confidence to stay connected throughout their life." -Heidi Mendenhall
Heidi Mendenhall currently works at the Tehama County Department of Education. Through the California Preschool Instructional Network, she travels to the nine North-East counties in the state and supports both General Education and Special Education preschool teachers to increase the quality of teaching for all students. In addition to working in education, Heidi is a product of our local Tehama County education programs, graduating from Bend Elementary and Red Bluff High Schools. Upon earning her BA in Psychology from UC Davis and MA in Child Development from CSU Sacramento, Heidi returned to the Tehama County education system, this time as a Special Education Preschool Teacher. Heidi has taught Child Development courses for Shasta, Butte, Yuba, and Woodland Colleges. This unique combination of experience working with children and adults is exemplified in her contributions and devotion to Girls Inc. of the Northern Sacramento Valley.
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