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2025 INCLUSION CHAMPION OF THE YEAR FINALISTS!
OTAVIO BATTAGLIA
PE COACH - ONTOP PERFORMANCE
"Kind, Strong, & Inclusive"
AVA GATES
TEACHER - CELANDINE LIFE PREP ACADEMY
"Positive, Encouraging, & Motivator"
KELI GAGNE
TEACHER - LAKE COMO SCHOOL
"Kind, Creative, & Nurturing"
ALLISON MORTENSEN
ESE - ST. CLOUD HIGH SCHOOL
"Caring, compassionate, and the best"
MARK SMITH
TEACHER - HORIZON HIGH SCHOOL
"Acceptance, Empathy, & Supporting"
LINDSEY ARTMAN
TEACHER - WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY
"Encouraging, Dedicated, & Passionate"
MARQUES RUDD
DIRECTOR OF BANDS - LAKE BRANTLEY HIGH SCHOOL
"Patient, Encouraging, & Dedicated"
CARMEN TORRES-WEST
PARA PROFESSIONAL - AUBURNDALE CENTRAL ELEMENTARY
"Patient, Student-focused & Motivating"
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
championing success in education
This is our NEW and IMPROVED Breakfast of Champions!
Last year educators asked for more time and more training, so we have enhanced our annual teacher training at UCF to include more time and topics to help our teachers become even better while earning their CEU credits. Download a sharable invitation here!
Why inclusion?
Just Like Me
A Chance To Shine Shine - Downloadable Activities
A Chance To Shine Shine - Downloadable Activities
A Chance To Shine Shine - Downloadable Activities
A Chance To Shine Shine - Downloadable Activities
A Chance To Shine Shine - Downloadable Activities
28 Ways Peers Can Support Students With Unique Abilities.
10 Reasons to Support Inclusive School Communities for ALL Students
10 Reasons to Support Inclusive School Communities for ALL Students
10 Reasons to Support Inclusive School Communities for ALL Students
10 Reasons to Support Inclusive School Communities for ALL Students
10 Reasons to Support Inclusive School Communities for ALL Students
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