FAIRFIELD— Ms. Andrade, second-grade teacher at Assumption Catholic School has been selected as news12CT Hometown Hero for her work within the school and with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, which helps fund research and supports families of children battling cancer.
She and her classes over the last nine years have reached a fundraising goal of $10,000. Each month they sell 
lemonade throughout the school for the foundation and learn entrepreneurship, sales, marketing and enhance their math efforts by running this stand at snack and lunch.
Ms. Andrade has now increased her goal to $15,000 for the Foundation. In addition, the founder and mother of Alex will be coming to Assumption to present an award to Ms. Andrade and her second-graders, and offer a presentation on her work, Alex and more.
About Assumption Catholic School
At Assumption Catholic School we believe that every child is created in the image and likeness of God. Each of their unique skills and talents should be nurtured, cultivated, and celebrated. Every challenge they face provides an opportunity for growth, enrichment, and advancement. As a child of God, your child deserves an education as unique as they are. We individualize instruction and give students choice in the pace, place, and path of their education to meet their unique learning goals.
Non-traditional teaching methods and traditional Catholic values make Assumption Catholic School the right fit for your child.
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