Yes I think Ellen Ochoa is a hero because she did her work in school and didn't let people hinder her learning. In the story,the author says Ellen also loved math. Some people told her that girls weren't good math students. She didnt let those people hinder her learning. Ellen always did her best. In the story,the author also says that when she graduated ,she had the highest in her class. She decided to be an engineer. Lastly, In the story,the author says Ellen had to study very hard,but she did well. She felt very proud when she graduated and got a job as an engineer.This shows that Ellen tries and tries and wont let anybody stop her,and inspires other children to keep trying. This reminds me of when my brothers were making too much noise when I was doing my homework, but I kept doing my homework just like when those people told Ellen that girls werent good math students,but she kept doing her work.Thats why Ellen is my hero.