Local 4098 Member of the Month
December 2025
Luz Flores
Luz Flores is a Paraeducator who currently works at Milton Bradley, She has been a Paraeducator in the Springfield Public Schools since October 24, 1994. She was nominated by Paraeducator, Building Representative and Eboard member, Jessica Gomez. Jessica writes, “Luz has been a Paraeducator for 30 plus years in the Springfield Public Schools but has been here at Milton Bradley for more than ten years. She is amazing with the students. She comes to work everyday with a smile on her face and open arms. All the students and staff love Mrs. Flores. Luz is a great team player that goes above and beyond to help her teacher in the classroom. She deserves to be recognized for all her hard work and dedication.”
“This is awesome! Luz is soooooo deserving 😊 Mrs. Flores has dedicated her life to the kindergarten students at Milton Bradley. Luz is nurturing, patient and highly skilled. She plays a vital role in the managing and teaching in her classroom. She connects to students’ staff and families and always steps up when she is needed. We are so lucky to have Luz on staff. She is a model para for all of Springfield” -Kristen M. Hughes, Principal, Milton Bradley School
“Luz is an integral part of Milton Bradley School. The impact she makes on her students lasts far beyond the time they have her as an educator. She is beloved by students and staff alike for her warm and caring demeanor, endless love, and high expectations. With her guidance, students feel supported while they flourish and grow. She makes a world of difference and never gives less than everything she has. We are so lucky to have her. “ – Sara Martin
" Luz Flores is an amazing paraprofessional and an even better person. When I first started at MB, I found myself looking to her for what to do and how to be a good para. Any questions I had she was always willing to help and offer support. You can see how much she loves and cares for her kids past and present. She's dedicated, welcoming, and kind. She tells hilarious stories and has great experience to share. It's been a privilege to work with her at Milton Bradley. “ - Erica D'Angelo, 1st grade Paraeducator
“Ms. Flores knows her students in an out each year and can recognize when something is not right with them and advocates for their needs. She is dedicated to helping them thrive in kindergarten. She is always willing to help when needed, I love working with Ms. Flores” Rachael Landry, RN
“I just wanted to say that - Luz is all around just a genuine person. She's amazing with the kids and great at what she does. Her dedication is admirable, and her kindness doesn't go unnoticed. She has a heart of gold and I'm thankful that our paths have crossed. She also makes the best homemade sofrito! 😁” - Jaclyn O'Neil, Academic Intervention Teacher
“I can speak for EVERYONE when I say this. Mrs. Flores is a kindhearted, loving, welcoming, amazing woman. She is great at what she does and works so hard. She is constantly doing whatever she can to make all students happy and loved at school. Not only does she care about the students, but she also cares so much about the staff. Many of us her at Milton Bradley can say she is like a Mother, Grandmother, Aunt and Sister to us. I have run across many of my own family members who have said "Mrs. Flores was MY teacher when I was in school too!" With a bright, big smile on their face. I have been to many different grades here at Milton Bradley and many of the students talk about her being their favorite teacher.
Mrs. Flores is very well deserving of this award and has worked so hard for it. She deserves all of the recognition she can get for a Job well done. This is not just a job for her. This is her life. She LOVES children, she is a people pleaser, and she the definition of a GREAT paraprofessional.” - Jailynn Torres, Paraeducator
Write to your members of Congress asking them to pass the Paraprofessionals and Education Support Staff Bill of Rights (H. Res. 990 and S. Res. 450) and then share this link with your colleagues so they can do the same.
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Springfield Federation of Paraprofessionals
Local 4098
American Federation of Teachers (AFT)
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