[Nfb-krafters-korner] FW: Want to know Wednesday, 8/17/2017

[Powers, Terry (NIH/NCI) [E]]

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From: Powers, Terry (NIH/NCI) [E]
Sent: Wednesday, August 16, 2017 4:27 PM
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Subject: RE: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Want to know Wednesday, 8/17/2017


I have a story that relates to school, but  did not happen in school.

When I was young,  I used to walk a little behind my mom, who walked with braces and cruches.  I did not know that those around me could see better than me!

Shortly before I was to start first grade, my grand mother asked me if I could see the robin, outside.  I remember, saying, what robin?
That is when she explained to me that others around me could see better than me and why I could not see the bird.
My mom was over protective and she had a family of 3 girls and 2 boys, walk me to school.  The girl, my age would walk me and if she was not going, one of her sisters, would sub for her.
She was one of my best friends, through out elementary school, until they moved!
I will never forget my braille teacher, Mr. Howard, that I had for my first 3 years!
He was an albino.  A real nice man!
He tought me print and in second grade we changed over to braille, lucky me!!!

Terry P.


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From: Becky Frankeberger via Nfb-krafters-korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org]
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Flooding good memories came in my head thinking about this question. For some reason kindergarten is what flew in my brain. Feeling so lost and Stephanie who is still one of my very best friends, made it alright. She instinctively knew I had to be taken by the hand and taught where things were. The teacher would point, not meaning to, but Stephanie was there to save the day.
Mrs. Senate was my older sister and brother's teacher also. Mrs. Senate apologized to me a zillion time that she pointed. I remember her always kneeling down at my seat or when I was on the tricycle looking me in my wobbly eyes and apologizing. It was fun learning in that very old school building. First, second and third grades the rooms were sort of round with large windows on three sides of the room. I was so disappointed when they tore that building down. I always wanted to go up into the bell tower.

Becky and the sweetest Jake
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From: Nfb-krafters-korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Tanya VanHouten via Nfb-krafters-korner
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Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Want to know Wednesday, 8/17/2017


On behalf of Nella - her internet is out this morning.
Here is the topic for this week's want to know Wednesday...
School has begun. What is your most memorable back-to-school experience either as a child, teacher or parent?
Tanya
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