MORENO VALLEY>> On May 16, the City Council recognized four kindergarten students whose courageous actions and ability to keep calm helped their teacher who was suffering a medical emergency get the emergency aid that she needed.
Destiny Olatunji, Deja Olatunji, Poetry Addison and Ava Williams were attending “A Child’s Place” Child Care at Armada Elementary when they noticed their teacher was unconscious.
The young students immediately knew their teacher needed help. After trying unsuccessfully trying to wake her, they demonstrated extraordinary heroism and took control of the situation.
Three of the girls stayed in the classroom, comforting Ms. Gudino by rubbing her back while Deja ran to the school’s front office to get help. Deja alerted the front office staff, by saying, “my teacher needs help!” Office staff dialed 911, and emergency responders quickly arrived.
Every minute counts when someone is experiencing a medical emergency. These brave young ladies demonstrated clear thought and great maturity while coming to the aid of their teacher.
The City Council is very proud of Destiny, Deja, Poetry and Ava.