Ms. Ramirez is truly rare to find a teacher who captures a child’s heart from the very beginning and stays by their side as they grow. Having her in Samyra’s life from her preschool years as her SPTA to her teacher today has been the greatest gift our family could have asked for. Samyra doesn’t just see her as a teacher, she calls her 'My friend Ms. Vanessa.' That bond is the reason she wakes up excited for school every morning. We have seen such incredible growth in her language and her confidence during the years she has been with her. Ms. Ramirez's calm, steady way of motivating her when tasks get hard is exactly what she needs to feel brave enough to try. Thank her for truly caring not just for her successes, but for being there for her on the hard days, too. She have walked with her through every milestone, and we are so grateful that samyra has Ms. Ramirez's light guiding her way. She isn't just a teacher to Samyra she is a vital part of her story.