Mr. Leonard Duarte, an extraordinary teacher of music, was featured as one of only eight teachers nation-wide in American Profile magazine in August.

"American Profile" is included in each edition of the Tuesday Chico-Enterprise Record as well as many other newspapers nationwide.

Tony Aeilts (’74) submitted a story of Leonard’s life-changing teaching skills to the "American profile." (Tony is a retired chief of police with 30 years of experience and a recent member of the CHSF board.)

Tony wrote that: “Leonard influenced many young students. He was a demanding teacher but coupled his high demands with kindness… He was a constant barometer on how to do things in an exemplary way…”

We encourage you to support CHSF as it helps teachers follow in Leonard’s footsteps. Doing so ensures you make a difference well into the future.

For more information about Leonard Duarte, please visit his Web site: http://duartemusic.com/.