[Pibe-division] Introduction

[Greg Aikens]

Thanks for these resources Mary Jo.  

Greg
On Nov 16, 2010, at 7:41 AM, Hartle, Mary Jo wrote:

> 	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 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: pibe-division-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [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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