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Melissa Horning

 Pershing K-8 

 Orange County

3  Adjectives to describe your nominee: 

  •  Respectful
  • Dependable
  •  Passionate 

Parvin Giraldo

Parvin Giraldo

Parvin Giraldo

Endeavor Elementary School

Orange County

3 Adjectives to describe the nominee: 

  • Caring
  • Ambitious
  • Patient

Ethan Mankoff

Parvin Giraldo

Parvin Giraldo

Horizon High School

Orange County

3  Adjectives to describe the nominee:

  •  Inclusive
  • Enthusiastic
  • Positive role model 

Rachelle Kmetz

Parvin Giraldo

Rachelle Kmetz

Kaley ESE Center

Orange County

3  Adjectives to describe your nominee : 

  • Detailed
  • Explicit
  • Loyal

Suzanne Tozer

Jessica Lindsey

Rachelle Kmetz

Lake Silver Elementary

Orange County

3  Adjectives to describe your nominee: 

  • Patient
  • Kind
  • Honest 

Jessica Lindsey

Jessica Lindsey

Jessica Lindsey

 Ivy Hawn Charter School 

 Volusia County

3  Adjectives to describe your nominee: 

  • Caring,
  • Supportive
  • Patient 

Nichole Little

Jessica Lindsey

Jessica Lindsey

 Wilson Elementary 

 Orange County

3  Adjectives to describe your nominee: 

  •  Kind
  • Encouraging
  • Attentive 

Dennis Thomas

Jennifer Maloney

Dennis Thomas

 Horizons High School 

 Orange County

3  Adjectives to describe your nominee: 

  • Supportive
  • Inclusive
  • Encouraging

Diana Pozo

Jennifer Maloney

Dennis Thomas

 Esther’s School 

 Osceola County

3  Adjectives to describe your nominee: 

  • Passionate
  • Inclusive
  • Inspiring 

Jennifer Maloney

Jennifer Maloney

Jennifer Maloney

 Clermont Elementary 

 Lake County

3  Adjectives to describe your nominee: 

  •  Friendly
  •  Inclusive
  • Awesome 

Matha Meran

Matha Meran

Jennifer Maloney

 UCP West Orange Campus 

Orange County

3  Adjectives to describe your nominee: 

  • Energetic
  • Empathetic
  • Communicative

Alan Ellis

Matha Meran

Alan Ellis

 Lake Como 

Orange County

3  Adjectives to describe your nominee: 

  • Patient
  • Caring
  • Diligent 

Shannon Fitzgerald

Shannon Fitzgerald

Shannon Fitzgerald

 Access Charter School 

Orange County

3 Adjectives to describe the nominee: 

  • Patient
  • Compassionate
  • Strong Leadership 

Amy Hodges

Shannon Fitzgerald

Shannon Fitzgerald

 Access Charter School 

Orange County

3 Adjectives to describe the nominee: 

  • Thoughtful
  • Creative Problem-Solver
  • Compassionate 

We would like to thank our judges for their time and commitment to our community:

  • Cheryl Bishop (Lake County DSPIE)
  • Christine Parsons (Toni Jennings DSPIE)
  • Nichole Comeaux (Orange County DSPIE) 
  • Debbie Gelinas (Parent)
  • Julie Hagan (Parent)
  • Julie Messina (Parent)

WHAT IS DOWN SYNDROME PARTNERS IN EDUCATION?

 Down Syndrome Partners in Education is a partnership between the Down Syndrome Foundation of Florida and the surrounding eight counties. Each county is represented by a group of individuals who act as the 'Down Syndrome Specialist' for their county. We collaborate quarterly to provide resources and tools to promote success in the school environment.   Some of the ways we help teachers and school personnel include: 


  • provide training and workshops so teachers feel supported
  • present peer presentations on Down syndrome
  • present school-wide workshops on Down syndrome
  • provide tutoring services
  • circulate resources


The current partners include: Brevard, Catholic Diocese, FDLRS, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Polk, Seminole, Sumter, Toni Jennings Exceptional Education Institute at UCF, Volusia, and UCP  

NEWSLETTERS

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our partners

Christine Parsons

Christine Parsons

Christine Parsons

 Toni Jennings Exceptional Education Institute 

Jennifer Crabb

Christine Parsons

Christine Parsons

 Brevard County 

Jackie Flannagan

Christine Parsons

Jackie Flannagan

 Diocese of Orlando 

Sam Davis

Ian Gesundheit

Jackie Flannagan

 FDLRS 

Cheryl Bishop

Ian Gesundheit

Ian Gesundheit

 Lake County 

Ian Gesundheit

Ian Gesundheit

Ian Gesundheit

 Orange County 

Hilary Deluca

Dr. Tanya Shores

Dr. Tanya Shores

 Osceola County 

Dr. Tanya Shores

Dr. Tanya Shores

Dr. Tanya Shores

 Seminole County 

Katherine Dustin

Dr. Tanya Shores

Katherine Dustin

 Sumter County 

Lori Phillips

Lori Phillips

Katherine Dustin

  Volusia  County 

Ilene Wilkins

Lori Phillips

Ilene Wilkins

 UCP 

meet our Education and Support Specialist

 Hi, my name is Lauren Frosch! I have spent my career in the Education field in various capacities.  It is my passion to see barriers being broken and people with Down syndrome getting opportunities in which they deserve. This newsletter is to bring awareness to Down syndrome and promote a partnership within schools, families, and communities.   


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