Adriana Chuecas is completing her English Education degree at CSU. Her primary teaching values revolve around creating classrooms that actively engage in diverse texts and inclusivity through intentional conversations about difficult topics. She wants students to feel valued and to have the tools to empower themselves as they go through their education.

Kelly Peterson is finishing up her English Education degree at Colorado State University this year. She believes in amplifying student voices and developing students' sense of belongingness in the classroom.

Writing is where Kelly feels the most empowered which is why she intends to embolden students to use their voices and skills to their full extent. Her rambling thoughts about her passions in education, social justice, and art can be found at her personal blog.