Wonderful Women of MUSD! A Women's History Month Series, Portrait #6: Christina Ojeda, Resource Specialist

Name: Christina Ojeda

Title: Resource Specialist

Years at MUSD: 14 years (8 years teaching and 6 years as a BIT)

Who is your favorite female figure or most inspirational women's history event throughout history, and why?
Toni Stone (Marcenia Lyle Stone) is such an inspiring role model of perseverance. She loved playing baseball and knew she was a talented baseball player. When her dad and mom did not believe in her, she would tell herself that she would be a baseball player. Toni continued to practice and play with all boys. She did it! Toni became one of the best baseball players.

What is your favorite book/movie/tv show/performance that includes a strong woman lead, and why?
My favorite performer is Selena Quintanilla-Perez. Selena is inspiring by demonstrating hard and showing gratitude. She discovered her love of singing. Selena is an example of taking initiative and putting in the hard work towards meeting her goals. She practiced with the support of her father and siblings. She taught herself how to dance and choreographed dance routines for her band. Selena designed clothing for her and her band to wear on stage. She always took time for her fans. 

Please share some motivational words for our young female students at MUSD?
Respectfully share your opinion and be open to hearing other opinions. Expressing yourself respectfully allows others to see and hear a different perspective. It is okay to disagree with people, even your friends. Being different is unique and wonderful. You are teaching people a new outlook along with growing your own views. ​

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