I think Ellen Ochoa  is a  hero because she was the first Hispanic woman that went to space and did good in all her classes. In the story it says Ellen was born in Los Angeles, California on May 10, 1958. Also in the story it says Ellen didnt let no one  hinder her in  her class. Ellen always did her best. Ellen decided that she  wanted to be an engineer. Also in the story, it says Ellen enjoyed her job. This reminds me of when I didn't  let no body hinder me in my classroom.