Esmirna, a dedicated early childhood teacher from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, channels the difficulty that shaped her early experiences into radically loving and investing in the lives of her students. Teaching in a bilingual Christian school and coaching ESL students, her impact extends beyond the classroom. Despite a tumultuous childhood marked by poverty and her father's absence, Esmirna found strength through her mother's perseverance and faith that led her to miraculous enrollment in Compassion International’s child development program. Her journey from resentment to forgiveness has fueled her passion for helping others navigate similar struggles. Pursuing graduate studies in psychology, she aspires to specialize in family therapy, leveraging her own experiences and passion to spread messages of hope, forgiveness, and the transformative power of God’s love.