Advo-KIT of the Month
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…
Read MoreAnnouncing February’s Advo-KIT of the Month
This month, we are thrilled to showcase the amazing work and ideas of Karen Palmerlee, a Resource Specialist Teacher at Butte County Office of Education in Bangor, California! Congratulations, Karen! The following is our interview with Karen on her inclusion philosophy. When were you first introduced to inclusion? Why did you choose to become a…
Read MoreCongratulations to January’s Advo-KIT of the Month!
We are thrilled to introduce you all to this month’s Advo-KIT– Diane Nutting. Diane is the Director of Access and Inclusion at Imagination Stage, not to mention inclusion advocate extraordinaire. Continue reading for our interview with Diane. When were you first introduced to inclusion? Why did you choose to become a champion for inclusion? I…
Read MoreIntroducing December’s Advo-KIT of the Month!
This week, we are celebrating the amazing advocacy of Susan Ratkovsky, the Director at Ellsworth Air Force Base Child Development Center in South Dakota. Read ahead for our interview with our Advo-KIT. Please describe your current position and your experience working with children of all abilities. I have been in the early childhood field for…
Read MoreNovember’s Advo-KIT of the Month is…
…Kimberly Brown, Associate Executive Director of Kids’ Country, located in Danville, CA! We are so thrilled to share Kimberly’s interview with all of you. Enjoy! When were you first introduced to inclusion? Why did you choose to become a champion for inclusion? * I was introduced to inclusion when I was a little girl through my cousin…
Read MoreCongratulations to Sheri, Advo-KIT of the Month!
This September, we recognize Sheri Sherman, the Education Specialist at the San Diego Zoo, for her continued commitment to inclusion. Sheri works tirelessly to maintain a program that is inclusive to children of all abilities. We hope you are as inspired by her efforts as we are! When were you first introduced to inclusion? Why did…
Read MoreSeptember’s Advo-KIT of the Month: Chantal!
Every month the KIT staff nominates and votes for one person who we feel stands out as an inclusion Advo-KIT. These nominees have not just hopped on board the inclusion train; they are shoveling the coal and blowing the whistle! This month we are recognizing Chantal Lane, from The New Children’s Museum in San Diego! Chantal…
Read MoreAugust Advo-KIT of the Month: Barbara “Sundy” Smith
KIT loves hearing stories about people all over the world who are fighting for inclusion in their communities. Each month, we recognize one person who stands out as an inclusion Advo-KIT. This month we are recognizing Barbara “Sundy” Smith from The Farm Institute in Massachusetts! Sundy was nominated by KIT Trainer & Consultant, Kat King,…
Read MoreJuly’s Advo-KIT of the Month, Erin Clapper!
Our AdvoKIT of the Month Award goes to School Age Program Director at Joint Base Lewis- McCord MWR Child, Youth & School Services, Erin Clapper! Our KIT Trainer, Janet George, nominated Erin for her hard work for the children of JBLM CYS. Her heart for inclusion is what earned her our Advo-KIT of the Month Award…
Read MoreAnd June’s Advo-KIT of the Month is…
Each month, we celebrate an individual who is instrumental in helping make this world a more inclusive place. For the month of June, 2014, we celebrate Sunny Smith! Congratulations to Sunny, Director of the Cody Child Development Center at Army Child, Youth, and School Services! Sunny took a moment to answer some of our questions about…
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