Congratulations to Riley De Jesus, the recipient of the 2025 CARE Award! Over the past few weeks, Procare staff carefully evaluated all finalists. With the highest number of votes, Riley emerged as our chosen winner!
As Lead Teacher at Concordia Place Ravenswood Site, Riley has naturally exemplified Procare Solutions’ core values—Child-Centric, Accountable, Results-Driven, and Empowering. Her dedication, leadership, and genuine care for children and families shine through in everything she does, making her truly deserving of this outstanding recognition.
Child-Centric
Riley always puts children first, seeing each child as an individual and adapting her teaching to their unique needs. Her commitment goes beyond the classroom—she advocates for early intervention services. This year, her efforts connected more than five students with essential therapies, ensuring every child has the support needed to grow and thrive.
Accountable
Riley builds trust through her reliability and open communication, always following through on her commitments to families and colleagues. She keeps parents informed with thoughtful updates and leads her teaching team by modeling high standards and a spirit of shared responsibility.
Results-Driven
Riley is a strategic educator who designs creative and inclusive lesson plans, always focused on measurable growth for each child. She’s dedicated to continuous improvement, currently pursuing her master’s in early childhood education to bring the latest best practices into her classroom.
Empowering
Riley empowers everyone around her—children, colleagues, and families—by fostering confidence, respect, and a sense of belonging. She encourages children to express themselves and take ownership of their learning, while mentoring her team to become supportive, independent educators. Her dedication to connecting families with resources and advocating for their needs creates a positive ripple effect, strengthening the entire Procare Solutions community.
A Well-Deserved Honor
Riley is not only an outstanding educator, but also a leader and advocate whose dedication uplifts our entire Procare Solutions community. Please join us in congratulating her on this well-deserved honor as our 2025 CARE Award winner!
