Cabrillo College is part of the large, public community college network in California. Cabrillo adds much to Santa Cruz and Pajaro Counties, offering affordable courses and degree programs, with its theater productions and art shows, and its exciting athletics programs. Teaching at Cabrillo was a wonderful experience. My classroom was diverse and the students were eager to improve their writing. The course, English 100: Elements of Writing, culminated in my students preparing Writing Portfolios that showcased both the scope of our writing assignments and their progress.