Teacher Spotlight: Michelle Mancillas
Meet Michelle Mancillas, an early childhood educator in Vista, California. Michelle has dedicated her career to nurturing and shaping young minds, but while she’s provided stability and care to the children in her classroom, her own family was facing an unimaginable struggle — homelessness.
“For the past six months, we have faced homelessness,” Michelle shares. “I am now able to stabilize my family but would not be able to without the financial assistance we received through BOOST.”
Despite her unwavering commitment to her students, Michelle’s financial hardships made it difficult to secure safe and stable housing for her family. With no clear path forward, she worked with her manager and turned to BOOST for support.
BOOST was proud to step in and provide the financial assistance Michelle needed to secure housing for her beautiful family (pictured above). With this vital support, she was able to break free from the cycle of uncertainty and focus on rebuilding her life.
“Without this opportunity, our stability of housing would be uncertain. Thank you all, to everyone at BOOST,” she says.
Michelle’s story is a testament to the profound impact that BOOST grants have on the lives of educators facing financial crises. By ensuring that teachers like Michelle can maintain stability, BOOST helps keep passionate, dedicated professionals in the classrooms where they are needed most.
Her journey is just one of many that highlight the power of community, support, and the belief that no teacher should have to choose between their passion for education and their personal well-being.
If you employ a teacher who is facing a financial hardship, BOOST is here to help.