On November 18, 2015 I was one of the first people to witness Kaylyn not having to write her name on a piece of schoolwork using her teeth. This day brought goose bumps to all the educators who were in the room. This piece of software was a game changer for Kaylyn. She was now able to do more work [lg2] independently. If you think about it, that’s really what we want from all of our students. We want them to grow up and be lifelong learners, contributing members to society and independent.
A special thank you goes out to Marcie Richmond, Olean’s Special Education Director, Amy Buckner, Kaylyn’s Support Aide and all of Olean’s Tech Department. Kaylyn is a special girl and not because she can’t use her arms and legs. She is special because of her resilience, her stick-to-itiveness, and her ability to persevere. Kaylan is just like every other girl and that’s the way it should be. If she wants to dot her “I’s” with a heart or pass a note to another student in class when she should be paying attention, we as educators should do everything in our power to make that happen. I’m so glad to have met Kaylyn and extremely thrilled to call her my friend. By: Rick Weinberg, CABOCES Professional Development
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Katie Wikson
1/13/2016 01:39:07 pm
This brought tears to my eyes!!!! I'm a close friend to Kailyns mom. Have known Kailyn her whole life!!!! She is truly amazing!!!! This is amazing for her!!!! Love,you Kailyn!!! Love Pal
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Sally Johnson
1/13/2016 03:52:15 pm
I am so pleased, as a retired BOCES Special Ed. Teacher, to see this exemplary example of a dedicated professional. And how great for this student!?!
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Katherine Woznek
1/14/2016 07:23:48 pm
I've taught Kailyns to swim. I know what kind of special girl she is and am SO GLAD to hear of this great advance made for her!!!!!
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