Lore Perez feels her purpose in life is to serve others.
It’s a mindset that comes from her humble roots in Mexico and carried out in her life now living in Airdrie.
In two years, Perez has worked her way up from being a teacher at Creating Futures Daycare & Preschool to director of the centre. A promotion she attributes to her need to help others.
“I most enjoy empowering our women teachers,” says Perez. “When they need support, they have me here, always. I am not afraid to help them in the classroom or even help clean to ease their day.
“I am just part of the team. If you want to mentor someone, you need to be a model for them.”
Perez is an active volunteer at events around Airdrie, including Canada Day celebrations and AirdrieFest. She also co-ordinates the Volunteer Airdrie LEAD Youth Leadership and Development program to encourage young people to develop leadership skills.
Nominator Melissa Goble has worked with Perez at Creating Futures for nearly a year.
“She has the biggest heart and has become an amazing mentor to me since I have joined the centre we work at,” says Goble.
“She is always there when you need her, has amazing support when you need it. She is one-of-a-kind and I am grateful for her.”