Growing Up

Growing up, we were very different.  She was outgoing and extraverted, I was shy and introverted.  She was more expressive, while I was more intense and analytical.  She loved to move and was the first to jump up and interact with her surroundings, while I was cautious, detail-oriented and reserved.  That is what seems so…

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It’s Testing Season…

… And there’s a lot of tension in the air. At least at my school, teachers are constantly talking about standards and data and rigor. Everyone is stressed out! I needed to take a break from the testing madness and get some thoughts out about why I do what I do and who exactly I…

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In Honor of World Down Syndrome Day

“I’m a snowman, Torrie, and I. Am. Melting.” As I watched Devon, a 6th grader with a deep love of Broadway musical soundtracks, lying on a stage in a fully padded snowman costume during the middle of a performance on a warm San Diego evening, I could only laugh. He was surrounded by a cadre…

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Introducing… March’s Advo-KIT of the Month, Brooke Boswell!

This month, we are celebrating the accomplishments of Brooke Boswell, March’s Advo-KIT of the Month! Brooke works as a Child, Youth, and School Services Administrator at US Army-Child, Youth and School Services in Germany! Brooke, thank you for spreading the word about inclusion across the world, and congratulations on being recognized as Advo-KIT of the…

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