Mary Beth Barker

LAPD officer finds passion in working with Southeast L.A. students

Despite a desire to work for the FBI or the CIA, the LAPD Southeast Division's Derek Kosloski now runs the Police Activities League. [...]

LAPD officers trade policing for mentoring with PAL program

The Police Activities League (PAL) provides sports teams, field trips and mentoring opportunities to kids in Southeast Los Angeles. [...]

Special education teacher finds purpose in Watts

Teach for America volunteer Avery Seretan teaches students with a range of special needs at College Ready Academy High School #11 in Watts. [...]