what they love about us

“A good teacher imparts love for learning and loves her learners.” Ms. Symone is a true embodiment of this statement and her patience and ability to connect with kids is awe inspiring. She has taught my daughter for over two years and we would forever be grateful to her for the impact she has had on my little one during her formative years. Every child in her class looked forward to learning and playing with Ms. Symone. She is one teacher who would go above and beyond to make every student in her class feel special. I consider it a true blessing to have had the privilege of having my daughter learn under Ms. Symone”.

– Sridharini Sridharan

“She was always welcoming and inclusive of our kids, going above and beyond to keep them learning, engaged and curious. She always welcomed our children with a big and warm smile. Ms. Symone also shared cultural elements with our kids and they learned
about Brazilian food and Portuguese. Even though we drove from Portland to Hillsboro every day, the commute was worth it because we knew our children were happy and incredibly taken care of. I don’t know what we would have done without her!”

– Mayra

“I honestly do not know how our family would have made it through the pandemic year without Ms. Symone. She is exceptional in every possible sense of the word. With her, our kids experienced extraordinary care and learning on a daily basis. The environment she creates for her students is kind, curious, fun, creative, respectful, and growth- oriented. It was a joy to drop off our kids in the morning knowing for certain that they would be tremendously well cared for. We are all so much better off for having her in our lives!”

– Emily, NW Portland

“I have known Ms Symone since Sept. 2019 as she was the teacher of my daughter’s Pre-K class. Ms. Symone is very patient and soft spoken with the kids and always ushers her students with a warm smile. My daughter adored her a lot. We truly appreciate her way of teaching.”

– Poulomi Dey

“After working with Ms. Symone in the classroom, I can assure you that she is the best! She brings fun and excitement along with learning into the classroom. From thoughtful lessons to playing dress up and make-believe, Ms. Symone makes lasting connections with teh kids in her care as well as with their families. I would highly recommend enrolling your child at VivaKids Preschool for a top-notch early childhood experience!”

– Allison Moor
Tualatin Valley Academy Former Preschool Director