Winnie Grasser Litten ’87 rises at 4:30 a.m. to take a vigorous, four-mile walk and never slows down all day. Arriving at Oak Park High School by 8 a.m., she opens her classroom to students looking for a safe and welcoming place. In the AP and honors biology classes she teaches, she tells students they are “biological mental giants” and challenges them with innovative labs exploring DNA and genetic engineering. Using college-level textbooks, she keeps students up to date with the latest discoveries. Her dedication to her students and her effectiveness as a teacher helped her win the 2007 Ventura County Teacher of the Year award in June. 1 Column Content Background Color White Heading...