Great…here it goes. I am nominating Dr. Bernard Vigallon, Director of Academy For Change, in the Chico Unified School District. Dr. Vigallon, affectionately known as Vig, created our community day school in Chico. It was his dream to create a school that could meet the needs of the most troubled young people in our district. The school he has created offers academics, life skills, counseling, creativity and advocacy for the many needs of our population. Vig is a person who is truly dedicated to his students. He puts in many hours of his own time to be there for “his kids.” He is a tireless advocate for teenagers who have little resources. All he does comes purely from his heart. On any given day you can see Vig deep in conversation with students and their parents, helping out in the cafeteria, attending to his staff’s needs, and attending numerous meetings. He does all of this and maintains a brilliant smile and sense of humor.