Greetings! I am Elizabeth Velarde and I teach English 3 for our Green Construction Academy. I have the exciting and creative responsibility of planning study trips for our students. As a group, we have examined architecture throughout Los Angeles and Riverside Counties. Additionally, we have hiked beautiful trails and completed beach clean-up in appreciation of the natural environment. Our students have also increased their knowledge of the benefits of public transportation by using the Metrolink, Metrorail, and city bus. Our G.C.A. group has explored and enjoyed many wonderful places in Southern California as part of the pathway education.