Destination for a Great Breakfast (Winner)

Pearl, though she may not scale mountains or jump from planes, looms larger than life in a high-needs K-3 school! As an Educational Assistant, she is dedicated to offering love, care, and support to all the students, many of whom arrive at school hungry. Pearl’s days at school are spent feeding the masses. Every Monday, she arrives with bread distributing it to the students and families to ensure they have food at home. Pearl arrives at the break of dawn, well before the kids arrive to ensure she has time to prepare something fresh to fill their bellies.

If there were a way to eradicate hunger worldwide, Pearl would undoubtedly roll up her sleeves and dive in. She embodies extraordinary dedication to the students, serving as their safe place. To many, she’s like a grandmother, offering solace to those suffering from various forms of trauma. Her selflessness knows no bounds. Pearl ensures every child feels included and loved.

Her generosity extends beyond the students. Pearl organizes a weekly group of students to gather bottles and juice boxes from around the school, exchanging them at the depot to raise funds for two different animal rescues.

Pearl’s impact on the community is profound, making her truly deserving of recognition. Raised with the value of giving back, she showers love daily, and deserves to have some of that love returned to her.