Debra Duardo

CNN’s recent series,  “Latino in America,” gave a nod to social workers. A program segment that aired Oct. 21 featured Debra Duardo, director of Dropout Prevention and Recovery in Los Angeles. Debra decided to improve her education and job prospects after dropping out of high school, getting married, and having a baby. Ten years later Debra had earned a masters in social work. The same CNN segment also featured Cindy Garcia, an aspiring Latino social worker. Cindy is going to class day, night and weekends to gain her degree. Photo of Debra Duardo courtesy theU.com.