He was English teacher Karina Vasquez ’ s unofficial teaching assistant during the last academic year . She said he still comes by to say hello .

“ I miss having him in my class . He was always kind and respectful to staff and peers . We could count on him to volunteer to read in class , and he even kept time and would let me know when we should begin putting materials away ,” Vasquez said .

being part of the Green Energy Technology Academy . The curriculum includes building electric cars .

Austin said learning at home was hard when schools were shut down for the pandemic .

“ I ’ d rather go to school . It ’ s so boring at home ,” Austin said .

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“ He was my designated greeter , answering the door and any calls that came in . On a few occasions he was the ‘ co-teacher ’ for the day and did an outstanding job . Austin is always doing the right thing and jumping at the chance to help both teachers , staff and peers . He really is a special person .”

At home , Austin helps his mom in a variety of ways , including assembling shelves for their living room and repairing the back door . Austin lives with his mom and two older sisters who attend Edison High School . His goal was to be a mechanic , but it ’ s shifted to construction or designing video games .

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Austin was born in Fresno , attending Lincoln Elementary School prior to Gaston . He plans to attend Edison next year , and looks forward to