Wow. Days like today are what it's all about. Kate and I were at Shamrock Springs Elementary this morning. We owe a big THANK YOU to Teacher Extraordinaire, Betty Smock, who let us debut our Autism Awareness Lesson with her class of third graders. Kate and I have been fine-tuning this particular lesson for weeks, gearing up for April, Autism Awareness Month. The kids were open and enthusiastic as they learned about autism, themselves, and each other. Kate and I always go back to the mantra that people are more alike than they are different. With kids, that's always so easy to illustrate. I just love the beauty of their receptiveness!
Kate and I were thrilled to get some terrific feedback from Betty, Mr. Hartley (principal), Mrs. Meyer (Special Ed) and Mrs. Smith (Special Ed). And what a joy to see a school principal sitting on the floor, right in the mix with his students, participating right alongside them. Very cool. The students were obviously reflecting the quality of education that they are receiving at Shamrock. What an amazing group of educators! Thank you for taking the time to spend your morning with us!
