[Nfbf-l] [NFBF-l] so proud of my daughter Robin Hicks

[Kathy Davis]

Oh Sherri, Robin is such a wonderful example of what it means to make a
difference in the lives of students with special needs. I can certainly
understand why your heart is filled with pride over the amazing award that
Robin has earned. I too am so very proud of your incredible daughter. Way to
go Robin!!

Love,

Kathy Davis


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I am just overwhelmed with pride for my daughter Robin Hicks as she won the 
2013 heros in the classroom award for Seattle Public Schools. Please see the

article below. I am honored to be her mother.

Sherri

West Seattle schools | 1 Comment



For the third time in four years, a Roxhill Elementary teacher has been 
chosen as a "Heroes of the Classroom" winner. Honored today in a ceremony at

the school: Robin Hicks, who teaches 3rd-5th-grade Roxhill students who are 
on the autism spectrum (at center in our photo with Jennifer from Symetra 
and Allison from the Seahawks, both organizations that sponsor the awards). 
Her prizes include a $1,000 donation for classroom supplies and books and 
two tickets to this Sunday's Seahawks game with the 49ers; she'll be 
recognized on the big screen during the game. Read on for more about her 
work and her nomination:


>From Symetra's news release:

  . "Robin Hicks has a challenging student population at Roxhill Elementary.

In addition to her responsibility for the educational curriculum of nine 
students with diverse needs based on their place on the autism spectrum, she

must manage the complicated behavioral and sensory aspects that children 
with autism exhibit," said Kelley Sepavich, a parent of a Roxhill Elementary

student. "Not only does Ms. Hicks approach her role with the seriousness it 
requires, she does so with enthusiasm, respect and an enormous amount of 
patience." Sepavich nominated Hicks for the Symetra Heroes in the ClassroomR

award.

  "Over the course of her tenure at Roxhill, Ms. Hicks has done more than 
teach her students to read, write and do math. She and her aides have taught

their students how to get dressed, eat with utensils, sit calmly, walk 
quietly, and generally how to behave in a world they are continually trying 
to navigate," said Sepavich. "Spend one day in Ms. Hicks' classroom, and you

will be in awe! I am continually amazed at her ability to manage it all."

  Hicks is one of 16 K-12 teachers across the Puget Sound area who will be 
honored for educational excellence in the Symetra Heroes in the Classroom 
program during the 2013 NFL season. Teachers are recognized in front of 
their students and peers at surprise in-school presentations, and they 
receive a $1,000 donation for classroom books and supplies. In addition, 
they receive tickets to a Seahawks home game and are acknowledged during an 
on-field presentation at CenturyLink Field. Hicks will be recognized at the 
Sept. 15 game when the Seahawks take on the San Francisco 49ers.

  Teachers may be nominated by their principal, district staff, student or 
student's parent. The winners are selected based on their ability to make a 
real difference in students' lives; to go above and beyond in their 
day-to-day responsibilities; and to help students build life skills.

  More information about Symetra Heroes in the Classroom is available at 
www.SymetraHeroes.com/Seahawks.

Roxhill's two previous winners were Christopher Robert in 2009 (WSB coverage

here) and Randy Harkness in 2010 (WSB coverage here).