What’s it like to be a female mechanic? Sofia Rodriguez is an 18-year-old Texas native who currently works at both Jiffy Lube and Dynamic Motor Repair. Working in a male-dominated field can be challenging however, Sofia says “bring it on.”
Produced by Luisa Garcia and Karen Lopez, students at Manor High School in Manor, Texas.
Instruction provided by SRL Connected Educator Rakeda Ervin.
Mentor support provided by Allie Sandza of KLRU.
The aerospace program at South Mountain High School allows students to take flight classes. Despite being the only two girls in the class, Karen and Sienna are determined to one day earn their pilot’s licenses.
Produced by Amanda Salameh, a senior at South Mountain High School in Phoenix, Arizona.
Instruction provided by SRL Connected Educator Heather Jancoski.
Mentor support provided by Arizona PBS.
Andy identifies as gender fluid, meaning the Arizona teen feels most comfortable expressing both male and female characteristics. Maintaining a positive outlook is key to tackling the challenges that come with living outside the box.
Produced by Christian Guzman, a senior at South Mountain High School in Phoenix, Arizona.
Instruction provided by SRL Connected Educator Heather Jancoski.
Mentor support provided by Arizona PBS.
Nathan Shaw is a dance teacher at Judge Memorial Catholic High School in Salt Lake City, Utah.
When Nathan started following his passion in college, dance was considered feminine. Despite the stigma, Nathan decided to follow his love for dancing.
Now that dance has become more gender inclusive, Nathan has the pleasure of teaching the next generation of dancers.
Produced by Mary Oliver, Chloe Schafer and Katie Scott, students at Judge Memorial Catholic High School in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Instruction provided by SRL Connected Educator Chris Sloan.
Mentor support provided by Utah Education Network.
Female engineers are in short supply, but girls are chipping away at the stereotypes that previously discouraged many from entering the industry. Lydia Jameson is an engineering student who hopes to continue leveling the field.
Produced by Christopher Ediger, a sophomore at Vista PEAK Preparatory in Aurora, Colorado.
Instruction provided by SRL Connected Educator Jason Burchard.
Mentor support provided by Mary Jo Brooks and Rocky Mountain PBS.
Sammi Louis is one of two female auto mechanics in her vocational program at Norfolk Technical Center. She leads her classmates not because she tries to compete with her male counterparts, but because she works hard to prove to herself that she can succeed.
Produced by Kierra Brown, Rory Domino, RJ Embile, Deliasia Flowers, Tyrus Kenney, Seth Schaill and James Woyner, students at Granby High School in Norfolk, Virginia.
Instruction provided by SRL Connected Educators Will Huberdeau.
Mentor support provided by Lisa Godley at WHRO.
Ines Gonzalez is not going to let gender boundaries prevent her from doing what she loves most — boxing. When she trains hard, Ines knows she is tough enough to succeed.
Produced by Ariana Arguedes, Christian Peebles, Elena Roman, N’kosha Smith and Tyler Yates, students at Legacy Charter High School in Greenville, South Carolina.
Instruction provided by SRL Connected Educators Neena Kumar.
Mentor support provided by John Bullington and Yolian Ortiz of South Carolina ETV.
Despite what many people assume because of her gender, Jazsmin Burton enjoys coding and wants to study game design in college so she can develop games herself.
Produced by Patrick Cadet, Isaiah Cavanaugh, Andrew Duncan, Alyssa San Miguel, Ashley Tamez, students at Pflugerville High School in Pflugerville, Texas.
Instruction provided by SRL Connected Educators David Robb.
Mentor support provided by Lynn Boswell and KLRU.
