Murrieta Kindergarten Teacher's 'Support For Students Truly Shines': Best Of 2025

MURRIETA, CA — Every community has its bright spots — the neighbors, businesses and local favorites that make it feel like home. As 2025 comes to a close, Patch and T-Mobile are recognizing the people, places and moments that made this year brighter in Murrieta through our Best of 2025 series.

This story was submitted by Lauren Hopkins, who nominated Monica Petrucci. To share your own Best of 2025 nomination, click here to answer a few questions, and we’ll take it from there.

Who or what are you nominating for Best of 2025?

Monica Petrucci

How did this person, place or experience make a difference in your life or community this year?

She is a kindergarten teacher like no other. Her kindness, spunk, and loving support for her students truly shines. The positive impact she provides her students truly impacts their lives and sets the stage of success for the remainder of their elementary years.

What would you like everyone in town to know about your nominee?

Gifting children a positive outlook towards school

If you could tell them one thing, what would it be?

Thank you for giving children the confidence, motivation, and knowledge to thrive and enjoy at school! I truly believe my son's view of and experience in school would not be what it is if not for having you as his first teacher. And I know this is true for many if not all of the kids who’ve been lucky enough to start their education with you. Thank you.

What’s something you love most about your town or community?

That’s a hard question to answer is this current climate..

We want to hear from you, too! Is there a restaurant, a contractor, a business, a person — even a place — that’s your pick for Best of 2025? Click here to answer a few questions, and your story could be featured on Patch.

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