I think the author feels about Ellen Ochoa is proud,happy,and,excited because Ellen didn't give up and didnt let those people hinder her learning. She always listen to what her mother said reach for the stars. In the story,the author said ln school Ellen was a top student and did well in all her classes.The author also said Ellen loved music and learned to play the flute. Ellen Ochoa spent hours practicing and became a very talented player. In high school ,she played with a band for young people. Some people told her that girls were not good math students. She didnt let those people hinder her learning. Ellen always did her best. When she  graduated and got a job as an engineer, she had the highest grades in her class. Ellen decided that she wanted to be an engineer. There were people who did not think that a woman could do such a difficult job. This shows that the author feel that Ellen Ochoa is a hard worker and never give up because she always knew what her mother told her reach for the stars. This reminds me of when I was in my room I told mom can I play the flute just like Ellen Ochoa.