The Vibal Family

Ludell and Natalie Vibal have 7 beautiful children. Ludell is a Captain in the US Air Force. Ludell was originally stationed in Vandenberg, CA and was re-stationed to Arizona in …

Mintesinot Cheney

As school lets out for the summer, we at the Arizona Leadership Foundation would like to share a very touching story from one of our families. This story truly reminds …

Riley Matulewic

Riley Matulewic is a junior at St. Gregory College Preparatory School. She began attending St. Gregory as a freshman in high school. Her younger sister, Remy, started school at St. …

Hannah Miller

Green Fields has been my home for almost four years now. In a sense, it has been my place of self-discovery.  Green Fields is the place where my passions and …

Dominique Velde

My parents divorced when I was eight and my mom, Joy, is a single, working parent. She’s also my hero. Every day she inspires me to work hard, be kind, …

Lindsay Encinas

Lindsay Encinas is a junior at Phoenix Christian Preparatory School, where she has attended school since she was a freshman. Lindsay chose Phoenix Christian because she likes the positive values …

Hayden Clawson

This month we have the privilege of sharing Hayden Clawson’s story. He is a 7th grader at New Way Academy in Phoenix.  “New Way Academy has helped me academically with …

Mireya Iglesias-Ayala

All my life I had attended south side public schools, but I always searched for change. As I was graduating from middle school long after high school registration was over …

Frankie Castaneda

Frankie Castaneda transferred to Salpointe high school his freshman year and was glad to participate in the strong curriculum, values and athletic programs offered. During Frankie’s sophomore year, his life …