Inland Empire educator that started career as 'room mom' celebrates 45 years of serviceAn Inland Empire educator that started her career as a "room mom" is celebrating 45 years of inspiring and guiding young students at Lucerne Valley Elementary School. An Inland Empire educator that started her career as a "room mom" is celebrating 45 years of inspiring and guiding young students at Lucerne Valley Elementary School. An Inland Empire educator that started her career as a "room mom" is celebrating 45 years of inspiring and guiding young students at Lucerne Valley Elementary School. An Inland Empire educator that started her career as a "room mom" is celebrating 45 years of inspiring and guiding young students at Lucerne Valley Elementary School. LUCERNE VALLEY, Calif. (KABC) -- Showing up at school every day isn't just a job for a San Bernardino County educator.