04/28/2026
Do Drop Inn is excited to announce our latest "Coolest of the Cool in our Community"
Congratulations to Janae Passalaqua!
She's so cool she was recently voted Family Consumer Sciences Teacher of the year for the state of Colorado.
Janae loves Pueblo and Pueblo loves her. She is one of those people who seems to naturally know what students, friends, family and even strangers need. She SEES you without judgment and you wonder how she does that. You might feel like asking her to be your aunt or sister or adoptive Godmother.
We talked to people who know her well and here are a few things they said:
"Janae truly loves her students, always seeing the best in each and every one of them, and believing that all kids deserve the chance to grow, succeed, and do good. Her students admire her, appreciate her, and carry her impact far beyond the classroom. That kind of influence can’t be taught, it comes from genuine care and passion for what you do."
"What I love most about Janae is her heart. She shows up for people in such a real and selfless way, always uplifting others and leading with kindness. She has this natural ability to make everyone feel seen, valued, and capable.That’s something truly special.Janae also gives so much to our community. Her love for Pueblo runs deep, and she shows it through her involvement, her dedication, and the way she constantly pours into the people around her."
Thank you for all the cool stuff you do Janae! We hope you enjoy that Do Drop pizza and we hope to see you soon. Sorry if you are bombarded with Auntie and Sister and Godmother requests!
Pueblo, in the comments please nominate who you think is the coolest and tell us why. Oh yeahhhhhhh