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Meet Justin!

Justin Jared BlogJustin is one of our 6-year-old students at the Center, always ready to make a goofy face and show you his winning smile!

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Meet Maria Elena!

MariaElenaBlog2This week for Women Wednesday, we are highlighting a dedicated woman who wears many hats: grandmother, active member of her community, and most recently, entrepreneur!

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Meet Edith!

Edith JenniferEdith Jennifer is a spunky 6 year old who is bursting with confidence! She returned this year to the Center for her final year in kindergarten.

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Meet Jennifer!

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We are excited to bring you another #MeetMeMonday today! Jennifer Daniela, one of our smiliest students, is featured above with several of her friends.

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Meet Rigoberto!

Josue Rigoberto 2What a smile! We’re so excited for another #MeetMeMonday for the chance to introduce you to Josue Rigoberto! Rigoberto returned to the Center this year in 4 year old Pre-K.  

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Meet Sofia!

Sofia Alejandra3Sofia Alejandra is enjoying her first year at the Center in 2 year old pre-school. She will turn 3 next year in January! Sofia lives with her mom and is an only child. She loves to dance and paint. One thing she is learning how to do this year is share her toys. Sofia is observant and helpful in the classroom.

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Meet Glendy!

For the last two and a half years, we have had the privilege of learning from and working with Glendy Chacón Montalvo. Glendy has many attributes that inspire others around her – she is a warm and friendly person who always offers, very generously,  to go above and beyond to assist someone in need of help or take care of an issue. She is extremely dedicated to the needs of her son, husband, and extended family.

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Meet Alessandra!

AlessandraBlogIt’s time for another #MeetMeMonday! Alessandra Valentina is new to the Center this year and is in 2 year old pre-school. She will be turning 3 next year on February 17th! She lives with her mom and dad and has an older brother Anthony, who is in Kindergarten here.

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Meet Karen!

Our #WomenWednesdays feature article is on Karen Chacón Montalvo. Karen joined the Women’s Empowerment Project in 2016 after her sister Glendy, a second year participant, encouraged her to become involved. Karen and Glendy work together selling fruits and vegetables in the San Ramón community. Their mom and other sister, Gladys, work a different route. It’s truly a family affair! They purchase their inventory at the central market, divide up the items, and walk door to door.

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Meet Janis!

IMG 0402#MeetMeMonday this week has the pleasure of introducing you to Janis Hallie, a very smart 6-year-old who will be graduating from the Center this year! Janis recently had the starring role in the “Playing with the Animals” Festival as she narrated– from memory!– the under water story performed as a puppet show. 

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Meet Ana Cristina!

AnaCristina1Ana Cristina Escalante graduated from the Women’s Empowerment Program last year. She was well-known amongst the staff and other participants as hard-working, eager to collaborate, and one of the most talented cooks in the neighborhood!

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Meet Sara!

SaraBlogThis #MeetMeMonday we are introducing you to Sara Elizabeth, who has been enjoying her first year at the Center in 4 year old Pre-K. She is currently living with her mom and dad, and has two siblings. Her younger brother, Saul (2), is also at the Center in the youngest classroom of kids.

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Meet Isaura!

 isaura 11Isaura Ayala Fuentes is a fashionista and sells women’s clothing and accessories. She is also a second year participant in our Women’s Empowerment Project and the treasurer of the Savings and Lending Group.

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Meet Marcos!

MarcosBlogThis week, we have the pleasure of introducing you to Marcos Marcelo! Marcos is a returning student to the Center. He started out this year in 2 year old pre-school, but moved up to the 3 year old classroom when he turned 3 on May 6th!

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Meet Elvia Sofia!

 

ElviaBlogElvia is in kindergarten for her last year at the Center before heading off to first grade. She is currently 6 years old, and will be turning 7 on September 30th!

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Meet Blanca Estela!

While walking down the street, you can pick out which house is Blanca Estela’s from the delicious smell of the sweet bread! 

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Meet Michael!

MichaelBlogMichael, dressed as a strawberry above, is new to the Center this year in 2 year old pre-school. He is one of our youngest, as he just turned 2 on May 18th!

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Why Early Education?

Reading2Music. Story time. Dancing. Naps. It’s that time to learn letters and sounds, colors and shapes, numbers and counting, and of course, how to socialize, share, and make new friends. From an adult’s perspective, it sounds like an idyllic return to all the good and simple things in life.

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