Congratulations to Ivette Montanez, a Preschool Assistant Teacher at the BLOCKS Program, who was honored at the Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus' (MBLLC) 2025 Latino Excellence Hill Awards! Ivette was recognized for her outstanding dedication to early childhood education, her commitment to bilingual learning, and her leadership in supporting young learners and their families.

Nominated by Representative Jack Lewis, Ivette's contributions to the Framingham community were celebrated in a ceremony at the State House. Her work truly embodies the values of empowerment and excellence that the event aims to highlight.