"Love Conquers All" - A Student Produced Short Documentary

Guided by visiting artist Raphael Rodriguez, an Emmy-nominated television executive and executive producer, Upper School students had the unique opportunity to create a powerful documentary on Carrollton's history while honing their writing, filming, and editing skills.

Mr. Rodriguez, who has overseen current series production and daily breaking news for major networks and streaming platforms such as VH1, MTV, TruTV, Fusion, Univision, and Fox Television Stations, brought his extensive industry expertise to Carrollton. Under his mentorship, students worked in groups of five alongside a faculty mentor to develop compelling visual stories.

Love Conquers All, created by students Sofia Moya '25, Vashti Johnson '25, and Isabella Storm '26, beautifully exemplifies the power of storytelling and the impact of visual media. We invite you to watch their inspiring documentary and witness firsthand the creativity and dedication of our students.

Love Conquers All Documentary

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported the students and this project! We extend our deepest gratitude to the following individuals who generously shared their knowledge and time for interviews:

• Heather Gillingham-Rivas '94

• Paola Consuegra '87

• Sister Suzanne Cooke

• Sister Ann Taylor

• Fr. Robert Vallee

• Maria Fernandez

• Alan Crockwell

• Molly Nuell '12

• Laurie Nuell '75

• Maggie Carreno '68

• Iris Kolaya '96

We also extend our appreciation to the dedicated Mini-Session Faculty who guided and supported students throughout this journey:

• Kaitlyn Palacios

• Guido Mena

• Pedro Silva

• Diane Hanson

This Mini-Session was an incredible opportunity for students to explore the world of broadcasting and visual storytelling, and we look forward to seeing how they continue to grow in their creative pursuits. Click here to watch the documentary.