Yes, I think Ellen Ochoa is a hero because some girls told her that girls are not good math students and Ellen Ochoa did not let those girls hinder her. When she and her sister were growing up their mother always told them to reach for the stars. Now that she is all grown up she is still reaching for the stars. Ellen Ochoa will do what she has to do no matter what will happen. She is an astronaut now because of her hard work. That is why I think she is a hero now.