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ROOM PARENTS 2023-2024: Erika Moore and Janice Iwata

Erika and Solomon--"We had the good fortune of being placed in Ms. Lupe’s class when my son, Solomon, started at OCD. His time there has been nothing short of a dream come true for us as parents. Ms. Lupe has set a solid foundation for his experience as a student and we are grateful. Ms. Lupe is knowledgeable, consistent, firm, and passionate about her work as a teacher, and it shows day in and day out. Solomon has grown academically, socially, and emotionally since starting in her class in 2022. He is more confident and sure of himself. He is a happy kid at drop off and pick up. He happily shares little details with me of what he is learning and what is happening in his busy day. What is especially lovely about his experience is that Ms. Lupe is supported by two incredibly wonderful assistant teachers - Ms. Carolina and Ms. Maria. The three of them together provide a nurturing, safe, and loving place for the kids - it doesn’t get any better than the three of them together! I’m gushing over Ms. Lupe and her team because they are that great and I am that grateful! And as a classroom parent I am more than happy and willing to help them out however I can. We are appreciative to be part of the Innovator family for a second year and feel sure that Solomon is getting a wonderful start to his academic career."
Janice and Miles-"This is our 2nd year as an Innovator family (and 1st in Spanish immersion), and we couldn't be happier with the program and the teachers. Ms. Lupe, Ms. Maria, and Ms. Carolina have all been so amazing with the class and instrumental in supporting Miles' growth. We've watched him blossom as an Innovator and we attribute this to the loving, enriching environment that Ms. Lupe cultivates in the classroom. She helps instill confidence and independence in the children, teaches invaluable life skills, and also focuses on the kids' social/emotional development. And now all in Spanish! It is truly amazing to see how much Spanish Miles has learned in such a short amount of time. We are so blessed to be a part of this preschool experience, and I am so glad I can get more involved as a Room Parent this year. The Innovators are an amazing group. We are so grateful to be an Innovator family forever!"