“There is an educational hero at Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts in Kalamazoo. She is passionate about her position as a bilingual paraprofessional. Olga Gamboa takes the initiative to help every child, at every opportunity, every time! She greatly exemplifies Kalamazoo’s mission. Her early arrival, full schedule and after-hours tutoring demonstrate her dedication to provide a safe learning environment for all students. She daily engages students in the classroom via translation, humor, hard work and discipline.
“She is not just an education hero, but a super-hero in many eyes. Even though many challenging and disturbing events happen ‘behind the scenes,’ she continues to put her best foot forward and always addresses the students’ needs first. Her educational confidence and competence are evident daily. I’m honored to have the opportunity to work with her on our bilingual staff team. She is an outstanding model of a paraprofessional, a teacher, a leader, a friend!”
Erin Fleming, Bilingual/ESL teacher
Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts