Maggie is a graduating Senior at Hartford Excessive College and is a driving power behind the HHS Unified program. Maggie actually embodies the spirit of Particular Olympics, championing inclusion in her college neighborhood, constructing friendships and bringing folks collectively. Maggie just lately shadowed at our workplaces, in search of to be taught extra about our work! We had been so excited to get to know her, study her objectives and the dedication she has to selling inclusion! As she embarks on this subsequent journey, we wish to acknowledge her ardour and dedication to our mission! Take a look at what Maggie needed to share about her expertise.
How lengthy have you ever been concerned with the Unified program at your college?
Maggie Lane: I’ve been concerned for a yr and a half. I wished to start out a program just like finest buddies. So I made a decision to start out an inclusion group, in hopes to advertise inclusion between the RRC (Regional Useful resource Heart) and HHS (Hartford Excessive College).
What have you ever loved most about your Unified program?
ML: I actually have loved the friendships that I’ve made. They’re real and healthful. Being aside and main these teams have proven me pure love, ardour and willpower.
ML: I’ve discovered to benefit from the small issues in life and likewise that the smallest act can actually change somebody’s day and angle.
Describe the affect the HHS Unified program has had on the college
ML: Unified sports activities notably, has made a huge effect on our faculty. Since I started the inclusion teams, many college students in addition to workers are tremendous excited for Unified basketball season. We pack the health club full and go all out for our athletes. The varsity-wide expertise has confirmed to everybody that inclusion is necessary and attainable! The Unified membership continues to be rising however has turn into extraordinarily lively all through this college yr. Our group is making an attempt to advertise inclusion and present others that inclusion is straightforward!
What do your plans for after commencement appear like?
ML: I’m trying ahead to spending time with RRC college students this summer season earlier than I transfer. I’m going to varsity at Elon College NC the place I might be finding out Particular Schooling and Psychology. I’m hoping to start out a Greatest Buddies program at Elon and become involved with Particular Olympics North Carolina!