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

[Judith Hamilton]

Sheri,
Sorry I had to "piggy-back" on this message thread. Somehow I missed this earlier.

Congratulations to Robin! I know you are so proud, Sheri.  How exciting!
Judy

-----Original Message-----
>From: Jim Ellsworth <jellsworth1 at tampabay.rr.com>
>Sent: Sep 12, 2013 8:41 AM
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>Sherri,
>
>That is really incredible.  What a huge and wonderful honor that is for your
>daughter.  No wonder you are proud of her.  Congratulations to your daughter
>and to you.
>
>Thanks,
>Jim and Kim
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Nfbf-l [mailto:nfbf-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Sherri
>Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 11:42 PM
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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
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>
>
>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).
>
>
>
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