Gael Estrada Hernandez (17) describes himself as funny, curious, and understanding. He was born on September 22, 2006, in Atlanta, Georgia to his parents Isabel and Erick Hernandez. He has three siblings, Monse (15), Litzy (24), and Andrik (21).

Gael has attended Itasca ISD since the 3rd grade, and is involved in NHS. In his free time, he enjoys playing soccer. His advice for the underclassman is, “Pay attention and do all your work.” His favorite teachers are Ms. Bankston and Mr. Loya, and his role model is Cristiano Ronaldo.

He says that both of his parents and his older sister, Litzy, have made a difference in his life. He would like to thank his family and friends for helping him get this far in life. After graduating, he says he would like to go to college and try to be successful. Gael would like to attend UTA or TSTC.

When asked where he sees himself in 10 years, Gael responded, “Doing my career and being rich”.