Biba Kumpleanos to the most amazing and beautiful mother in the world! Mom, we almost lost you, and that realization reminds us never to take things for granted.
You have brought so much nurturing into our lives with the purest love that exists. I treasure every moment I have with you because I can’t imagine my life without you. Without you, I wouldn’t be where I am today.
God bless you always, and enjoy your special day! Hu guaiya hao! 🎂😍🎉😘🎶🌺🎈❤️🎉
Biba Kumpleanos to the most amazing father in the whole world! I wouldn't be where I am today if it weren't for you. Si Yu’os Ma’ase’ for your unconditional love and support. May God bless you always, not only on your birthday, but every day. Hu guaiya hao! 🎂❤️🎉
Join us for the D204 Lions Clubs October Fest Saturday Story Time on October 4, 2025, via Zoom or in person at the Hagatna Public Library. The Guahan Isan Famagu’on Leos will also host a special arts and crafts activity. Register at https://bit.ly/lionsclubreading. We look forward to seeing you there! 🦁📚🚤🎃😃
Receiving this Plaque of Recognition from Lions International District 204 is both humbling and deeply meaningful. It symbolizes not only my personal journey but also the collective effort of so many who believe in the power of literacy to transform lives.
One of the greatest joys of my service has been hosting our monthly Saturday Story Time, alongside my dedicated Co-Chairs, Lion Mae Mendiola and Lion Anabel Tudela Nhabz, as we work together to inspire a love of reading and strengthen family literacy. Each gathering—filled with stories, songs, and hands-on literacy activities—has opened doors for families to connect, learn, and grow together. Watching children’s eyes light up as they listen to stories, and seeing parents and grandparents engage in building a culture of reading at home, affirms that literacy is truly a gift that keeps on giving.
This recognition is not mine alone. It belongs to every child who found confidence in reading aloud, every parent who embraced literacy as a bridge to bonding, and every Lion who gave their time, heart, and energy to make these programs possible. Together, we are planting seeds of knowledge, empathy, and imagination that will grow far beyond the walls of our story sessions.
As I reflect on this honor, I am reminded of the Lions’ motto, “We Serve.” Literacy is one of the most powerful ways we can serve—because when we help someone read, we help them unlock opportunities, dreams, and a brighter future. I am grateful for the chance to serve through literacy and will continue to dedicate myself to empowering families, one story at a time.
Join us for the D204 Lions Clubs Community Saturday Story Time on September 6, 2025, via Zoom or in person at the Hagatna Public Library. Register at https://bit.ly/lionsclubreading We look forward to seeing you there! 🦁📚🚤😃
Attending these sessions—Effective FBAs and Meaningful BMPs, Turning IEPs into Powerful Instruction, Data Collection & Progress Monitoring, Inclusive Practices, Discipline & Gender: One Size Doesn't Fit All, and Think Skill, Not Will—truly reignited my passion for transformative education. Each experience challenged me to see beyond compliance and into the heart of student growth, equity, and empowerment. I walked away with not just tools, but a renewed mindset: to lead with empathy, teach with purpose, and build classrooms that honor every learner’s journey.
