Theresa Ortega:  

I always wanted to be a teacher when I grew up. I did some substitute teaching but I dropped out of the teaching credential program to get a job. I love going to the wine country and to the spa. That is a birthday ritual I try to keep. I have been inspired by so many people who have touched my life. It all started in the church. People like Sis. Jessie Barlow and Bro. Fleming Smith, Sis. Georgia Graham they pave the way and gave me the exposure to get out there and be creative. I am the speaker I am today because of the opportunity they gave me. The one person from my past who I'd most like to see again is Ms Meggs, because she too inspired me even though I was a big mouth in her class, But she curved me before I could get started. I ran a little track in the day, played a little college basketball. Had a couple pets but they are like children, work. My sons has taught me how to be thankful and be courteous to others. I lived in the dorm as a Dorm Counselor for the Upward Bound Program. That was a learni...Expand for more