Ms. Lake Recognized as FCPS CARES of the Month Recipient!
June 2024 Region 6 Recipient
Congratulations to Ms. Jackie Lake on her recognition as the June 2024 FCPS CARES Region 6 Recipient of the Month, presented by the FCPS Department of Human Resources
The FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story so we can all acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees.
Below is the write-up submitted by Ms. Joyce Matthews, a colleague at Braddock Elementary.
Jakelin Soriano Lake is truly "One Amazing Woman who CARES about her community!" Each and every day Jakelin, as the lead member of the Community Outreach Team, arrives at Braddock Elementary School, she has a mental list of resources she will need to access to meet and support the needs of a student, teacher, administrator, parent, community partner or family. Jakelin knows how to "utilize resources!" Jakelin helps families access resources for food, health, clothing, transportation, and educational needs from PK - College. Jakelin has developed some value partnerships with businesses and organizations to support her efforts by ensuring she will be able to provide resources and support for any Braddock Elementary family, including the staff. When there is a need that others struggle to meet, Jakelin has connections. Jakelin's outreach to community partners and businesses has truly "Made A Difference" for families and students. Jakelin has provided comfort and reassurance to families who have experienced emergencies such as a fire in their home, are unable to pay rent or need transportation to the hospital or immigration hearings for clothing after arriving in Annandale, Virginia / United States for the first time. Not only is Jakelin a supporter of her school community, but Jakelin is also a strong supporter of Education. Jakelin knows the importance of a good education and wholeheartedly encourages her network of advocates to provide support in any way they can for any and all education programs at Braddock Elementary School. Jakelin leads by example when it comes to supporting her school community. Jakelin participates in school programs by chaperoning on field trips, providing transportation for field trips, or taking photos of events to share with teachers, social media staff, and school news shows. The Braddock Elementary Afterschool Program, eXSTREAM: Engaged in Enriched and Enhanced Experiences with Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics, has greatly benefited from the support of Jakelin Lake. Jakelin has provided snacks and materials for clubs like Maker Space, Student Ambassadors, Chess Club, Robotics, Coding, Gardening, Readers Are Leaders, GEMS: Girls Exploring Engineering, Mathematics & Science, and Girl Powered. Jakelin has truly gone above and beyond for the Braddock Elementary School Community for her "Caring Spirit and Actions!