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Rob Woodcox is a fine art and fashion photographer whose work focuses on storytelling. He considers telling visual stories one of the most fascinating ways to connect with people. As he creates each piece of artwork, Rob strives to capture fragments of vivid life—embracing reality, memory, and dream.

The end of the school year can be a tough time for kids. There’s a lot to look forward to, but also a lot to accomplish and big transitions ahead.

Sharon Salzberg is a foremost Buddhist meditation teacher and author. With Joseph Goldstein and Jack Kornfield, Sharon cofounded the Insight Meditation Society (IMS) in Barre, Massachusetts, which has since become one of the most prominent and active meditation centers in the West. A New York Times best-selling author, Sharon focuses her teachings on both Vipassana and the deep and profound practice of metta (lovingkindness) meditation.

Sharon Salzberg is a foremost Buddhist meditation teacher and author. With Joseph Goldstein and Jack Kornfield, Sharon cofounded the Insight Meditation Society (IMS) in Barre, Massachusetts, which has since become one of the most prominent and active meditation centers in the West. A New York Times best-selling author, Sharon focuses her teachings on both Vipassana and the deep and profound practice of metta (lovingkindness) meditation.

A cornerstone to 1440’s mission is a commitment to building relationships. We are pleased to be in collaborative partnership with Senderos, founded in 2001 as an after-school dance club of Santa Cruz City Schools, to provide positive, safe, and culturally relevant activities for immigrant youth and families.

A cornerstone to 1440’s mission is a commitment to building relationships. We are pleased to be in collaborative partnership with Senderos, founded in 2001 as an after-school dance club of Santa Cruz City Schools, to provide positive, safe, and culturally relevant activities for immigrant youth and families.