Hello, I am Ida, a passionate assistant at Sunbeam Nature School. My life revolves around my love for reading, collecting books, enjoying baseball, and indulging in outdoor activities. With nine years of experience working with children, I've had the privilege of contributing to their growth in various educational settings, including REI, Waldorf schools, kids' playrooms, and early education programs. Being trilingual in Spanish, French, and English allows me to connect with a diverse range of children and families and their understanding. My journey into the world of education began when I was just 14 years old in the Dominican Republic. There, I founded and promoted a literacy program, which, within months, grew to become a nationwide effort to combat illiteracy. Years later, I commenced on another mission by starting the first mobile library in underserved neighborhoods, providing children with access to many books when they had no access to books. I am proud to share that 23 years have passed by and the program is still running strong. Today, I continue my advocacy for education in Petaluma. I'm also a proud mother of a 5-year-old son, who has taught me that the quality of the people around your children profoundly impacts their lives, both in the short term and in the long run.