[Pibe-division] Introduction

[Hartle, Mary Jo]

	I just wanted to welcome those of you who recently introduced
yourselves as new to this listserv and to the field of teaching blind
students.  I'm sure you will find it to be a great field and very
rewarding.  I would encourage you as you prepare to become teachers to
check out some great resources offered by the National Federation of the
Blind.  For starters, we have a website, www.teachblindstudetns.org
which may be of interest to you as new members in the field.  You may
also want to consider joining the next cohort for the "Teach for
Tomorrow" program for teachers of the blind in training.  We also have a
program where new teachers or teachers in training can be connected with
a teacher in the field as a mentor.  There are also some other great
resources on this site, and more to come by the end of this year.  
	I'd also recommend that you sign up for Future Reflections, the
NFB's publication for parents and teachers, and familiarize yourself
more with the general programs and resources offered by the NFB by
visiting our homepage at www.nfb.org.  You should also browse the pages
devoted to education on this site as you may find valuable resources for
you in your studies and future career.  This site is:
http://www.nfb.org/nfb/Education.asp?SnID=927033758

Best of luck with your programs.

Sincerely,
Mary Jo Hartle 

Mary Jo Thorpe-Hartle, MEd, NOMC
Director of Education 
NFB Jernigan Institute 

 


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[mailto:pibe-division-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jewel S.
Sent: Monday, November 15, 2010 10:33 PM
To: Professionals in Blindness Education Division List
Subject: Re: [Pibe-division] Introduction

I think the number of blind teachers of the blind is steadily becoming
larger. I've met or heard of many. I'm one of the up-and-rising TVIs,
behind you.

I'm Jewel, and I'm in my first year of college after years as a live-in
and -out nanny. I'm a non-traditional, being 25. I lost my sight in '08
due to a chemical burn to the face, and now see only light and colour,
though my non-literal vision could never be better!

I'm hoping to go to Northern Illinois University for my transfer from
community college here in North Carolina. My biggest concern? Leaving my
support system (adoptive mom, little sister, many friends, and a great
NFB group) two time zones and hundred of miles away. I admit, I'm a
second-round just-leaving-home kid.

How are your studies at Vanderbilt going? What a great school. What is
the VI program like there? Welcome to the list, and I'm sure you'll find
many more who are interested in the cliche of the blind leading the
blind becoming a reality.

On 11/15/10, Greg Aikens <gpaikens at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hello all,
> I just joined the list and thought I would introduce myself.  My name 
> is Greg Aikens and I am a first year master's student at Vanderbilt 
> University in the Program in Visual Disabilities.  I am totally blind 
> and look forward to connecting with other professionals in the field, 
> especially others who are also blind.  I have been surprised to find 
> so very few blind individuals working in blindness education.
>
> I look forward to connecting with you all in the future.
>
> Greg Aikens
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~Jewel
Check out my blog about accessibility for the blind!
Treasure Chest for the Blind: http://blindtreasurechest.blogspot.com

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