Yes I think Ellen Ochoa is a hero because she didn't let no body hinder her from learning and Ellen Ochoa did her work in school and Ellen Ochoa was a hispanic women on space.  Ellen Ochoa's mother told her to be good in school so Ellen Ochoa can learn real good. The author also said that Ellen Ochoa make robots to use tools and to use computers parts. The author also said that she was dissapointed because she was not chosen but she worked harder. The author also said that Ellen Ochoa was a hard worker and she was trying to work hard so she can be an engineer. The author also said that she was one of the 22 chosen to be an astronant. This shows that Ellen Ochoa is a great student. This reminds me of when Michael Jackson was a hero. My hero is Ellen Ochoa beacuse she showed good example.