“As a child, my mom immigrated from Mexico to the United States. Knowing no English, my mom relied on the teachers shown on PBS and the ones in her community to help her learn English. And while she never had the fortune of being able to consistently attend school, she had always pushed for my brother and I to make the most out of our time in education…

…My mom is currently a Spanish speaking paraprofessional for first and second graders, and primarily assists in classrooms that accomodate children with developmental disabilities. She works closely every day with the teachers in her classrooms, and as a teacher herself, to help make school safe, exciting, and valuable to every student who walks through the doors - regardless of background…

…It's people like my mom and her coworkers who are responsible for fostering so much of the good in our communities. While the children who work with my mom are so young, the seed planted in them to be the best versions of themselves they can be is where the future remains bright.”