94.3 WYBC is proud to congratulate Valerie Isaac, our WYBC Mom of the Year Winner for 2025!
Valerie was nominated by her daughter, Jasmine.
Valerie receives a framed certificate, flowers, a spa gift card, dinner for 2 at Kool Breeze Jamerican Cuisine on Whalley Avenue in New Haven and tickets to see Chris Brown with Bryson Tiller this summer!
Below is what Jasmine wrote about her mom, Valerie:
I am honored to nominate my mom, an extraordinary woman, for your “Mom of the Year” Award.
She is not only a loving mother but a true example of selfless dedication and strength. She raised
two biological children and, with open arms and a boundless heart, adopted three more, creating
a home filled with love, support, and unwavering commitment.
But her love doesn’t stop with her children. She is also a proud and devoted grandmother to two
wonderful grandchildren and is preparing to welcome her first great-grandchild into the world—
a new chapter that she embraces with joy and grace. Her legacy of care, resilience, and nurturing
continues to grow through each generation.
Beyond her role as a mother and grandmother, she is a pillar of her community. She actively
participates in her church, oƯering her time and wisdom, and she dedicates her days to nurturing
young minds as a teacher at HeadStart, where she has worked for over 40 years. Her work shapes
the lives of so many children, not just her own, giving them a strong foundation for a bright future.
She gives of herself freely and without expectation, always placing others’ needs before her own.
Her compassion and quiet strength inspire everyone lucky enough to know her. Her wisdom is a
guiding force in our family. Whether oƯering quiet advice, sharing a story from experience, or
simply listening with empathy, she provides the kind of guidance that centers and strengthens
everyone around her. She leads by example—with grace, humility, and deep faith—and has
taught us all the power of perseverance, kindness, and unwavering love.
Fittingly, her birthday falls on May 11th this year—right on Mother’s Day and the deadline for this
award—which makes this nomination feel all the more meaningful. Honoring her now would be
a beautiful tribute to the incredible impact she has had on her family, her students, and her
community.
I know she would be absolutely delighted and deeply touched to receive this recognition. The
framed certificate and flowers would be cherished reminders of her impact. A $100 spa gift card
would give her a rare and much-deserved moment to relax and be pampered. Dinner for two at
Kool Breeze Jamerican Cuisine would be a perfect treat—she loves good food and even better
company. And the concert tickets to see Chris Brown and Bryson Tiller at Pratt & Whitney Stadium
would be the icing on the cake and an exciting and joyful way to celebrate all that she is.
She truly embodies the spirit of the “Mom of the Year” in every sense, and it would be an honor to
see her recognized for the immeasurable impact she has had on our family, her students, and her
community.
