Tomball High School’s immigrant population is reaching an all-time high, following national trends. Nationally, 13 percent of the population are immigrants, representing 17 percent of the workforce and 10 percent of the student population.

As their numbers increase, so do their contributions to our society.

Erika Molina, a Colombia native, shares her story as an immigrant in the Unites States. She came to the U.S. looking for stability, security and opportunities that would allow her to return and help her people.