josé villaruel

Steven Nava hugs his former teacher, José Villaruel. – Photo credit: via GoFundMe

Education, Popular, Teachers

Former teacher left homeless by the pandemic got a big lift after being recognized by a student

Tod Perry

3/11/2022
Pictured here: Anita Omary; her son, Osman; and Omary’s close friends – Photo credit: Array

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Family, Modern Families, Motherhood

Once a refugee seeking safety in the U.S., Anita Omary is using what she learned to help others thrive.

Sarah Watts

2/11/2026