[Nfbf-l] School Needs

[Sherri]

I just saw this message. You and your school will definitely be in my 
prayers. It sounds like a wonderful school and I know what a fantastic 
teacher you are. Anyone we can write to or contact?
Sherri
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Debby B" <bwbddl at yahoo.com>
To: "NFB of Florida Listserv" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2009 7:18 AM
Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] School Needs


> Oh, no! What a tragedy for all the students at that school, but especially 
> the blind students who will lose you!  The situation will definitely be in 
> our prayers.
>
> On a personal note, how about coming here? We could use a good TVI!!
>
> Debby
> bwbddl at yahoo.com
> www.nfbflorida.org/parents
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: PJ <persianpj at aol.com>
> To: nfbf-l at nfbnet.org
> Sent: Monday, January 5, 2009 10:31:31 PM
> Subject: [Nfbf-l] School Needs
>
> I have an unusual request:? The school that I have taught in, for 28 
> years, might close this year.? I am asking that each of you?send good 
> thoughts, and especially prayers, for the students and staff of 
> Springfield Elementary School in Panama City, Florida.?
>
> The faculty and staff work very hard each and every day to provide a great 
> learning environment for about 450 students.? Not just regular ed. kids 
> because almost 1/2 of our students are in exceptional student education 
> programs.? There are students with autism,?Down's Syndrome, in 
> wheelchairs, multiple seizure disorders, using catheters, etc. at this 
> public school.?
>
> This year, seven of these students?happen to be?visually impaired and 
> throughout the years have found a place where they are accepted, nurtured, 
> and taught by highly skilled and caring teachers.? I never have a problem 
> finding a teacher for "my" students.? In fact, many have asked me over the 
> years if I have a VI student for them to teach!? My students and I are 
> integrated into the classrooms and are shown that we belong there.? I 
> can't say enough about how hard it would be start over at another school 
> with a different faculty.? Not to mention the O&M "nightmare".? As of 
> today, we might be moved to a middle school (which would become a K-8 
> facility; no mention has been made of what would happen to the preschool 
> students).?
>
> I am writing for my students NOT for myself.? After all, I'm a Teacher of 
> Visually Impaired students so I'm FLEXIBLE!
>
> Anyway, thanks for "listening" and for keeping us in your thoughts and 
> prayers.?
> Patti Johnson (PJ)
>
>
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