What impact has Erin had on colleagues and students over the past month? Ms. LeCain has taken on a leadership role with both students and new staff in her class helping organize and demonstrate how to have success with the model. She is a great team player, and willing to assist anyway she can. Ms. LeCain was selected by our staff for demonstrating leadership within her class, being able to build relationships with the students and holding them accountable at the same time, and being super helpful to new staff. Ms. LeCain is a valuable [...]

Ashley Fitzgerald, Special Education Teacher I made this decision back in high school, after working with the best buddy program which paired me with a student with an intellectual disability. I did things with this person at school and in the community. I still have a relationship with my school’s special education teacher to this day Even prior to this, my mom had taught ski lessons to individuals who are physical and mentally disabled. I enjoyed my time working with this population then and determined that it was something I wanted to [...]

Marisa Lefebvre, Special Education Teacher I love the population of students. I wanted to make a difference in working with students who may not be able to always advocate for themselves. I want to be the support for students who may not otherwise have that. I want to provide my students with the opportunity to see success in their education. My mornings start with greeting every student. Help students with their journal prompt at my desk. Each student may be able to have different privileges depending on what level they [...]