About

Isabel Elias Apodaca  was born in Silver City, New Mexico.  She has two siblings, her sister Gloria Grinie who she adores, and her brother Manuel Apodaca who she admires and respects.  Isabel has four adult children who she raised as a single parent.  Her children are the source of her academic success, and the inspiration in becoming a teacher.  Her beloved children are John, Ronald, Deborah and Dave.  She also has ten grandchildren ranging from toddler age to twenty-five.  Each of them is uniquely special.  They bring love and joy to her life.

Isabel lives in Riverside, California with the love of her life, Richard Rodriguez.  She currently teaches fourth grade in an inner-city school.  She is a Master Teacher, Youth Counselor, and trained in Conflict Resolution.  She has also designed and written curriculum for the implementation of state adopted programs as well as grant writing.  She has also been involved in many youth organizations including shelters for battered women and their children.

Isabel has owned and operated a Real Estate School, and has trained hundreds of agents in the industry.  She is a Real Estate Broker, and is currently working with her partner Richard in providing all real estate needs for the community.  She enjoys her partnership and the impeccable service they provide.

Isabel is a loving and caring passionate woman who continues to empower and support others in their life.  One of her passions includes dancing.  She especially loves the Latin dances, and dreams of dancing in Spain and Argentina.

Isabel has a life filled with love, fun, and exceptional relationships.  She says that she is blessed with a wonderful family and friends.  Her empowerment comes directly from her participation in an educational network of transformation in the course work of the Landmark Forum.  She has been participating in this education for over twenty years.

She is humbly grateful to all who have inspired her in this project.  A special thanks to her son John for his love and support.  This project could not have been possible without him.  A special thanks to Richard for his continued support, and encouragement, and to her sister Gloria for her love and enthusiasm.  Finally, a thank you goes out to her parents – her dad for his warmth and sensitivity, and her mom for her courage and strong will.