After nearly three decades at the helm of the Trapito kindergarten, located in the La Pastrana neighborhood of Ingenio, Adela Hernández is retiring. During this time, she estimates that around a thousand children have passed through her classrooms, leaving an indelible mark on the community.

The La Pastrana School recognized Adela Hernández's career with an emotional tribute during the celebration of the Canary Islands Day. The school's director, Jesús Monzón, presented her with a plaque in gratitude for her "more than 30 years of dedication, commitment, and service to the education and care of children."

Hernández, originally from the El Cristo neighborhood in Ingenio, based her educational philosophy on providing the attention, recognition, and affection that she herself missed during her own childhood, which was marked by hardship.

Before founding Trapito in 1997, Adela worked at the municipal kindergarten in Ingenio and at the reception center in Santa Rosalía, Telde. The kindergarten, named in tribute to her brother-in-law Francisco Milán, became an affective and educational benchmark in the municipality.

The educator emphasizes the importance of vocation, love, patience, and setting clear boundaries in early childhood education. "I have had a wonderful profession," she assures, highlighting the emotional connection with the children.

Adela is retiring, following in the footsteps of her sister Rafaela, who retired last year. Now, she seeks to dedicate herself to silence, self-reflection, and her passion for plants, closing a chapter of work and dedication to embrace a more personal time.