“Last weekend one of our ELAs was at a grocery store and a little girl came running up to her saying ‘Maestra, maestra (teacher, teacher)!’ She was with her dad, who the ELA had never met. The dad introduced himself and thanked her for being his daughter’s teacher. He said that every time she comes home from PSE she tells him about the books they read in class. He also noticed that she shows more interest in letters and often points out to the first letter in her name. The ELA was especially happy to hear that because in class she is quiet and a little shy and was so proud to learn she is learning and creating positive associations with school.”