Growing up I had always wanted to be a super hero. It wasn't until recently that I realized that I was on the right path to becoming one. For the past 7 years, I have had the absolute pleasure to work with some of the greatest children who bring a smile to my face and tug at my heart in every experience I have with them. Watching them grow in size, age, spirit, and their abilities makes spending so much time with them totally worth it. I do not look at these students as Students with Disabilities, I look at them as Students with the Abilities to connect with the world in a different way and it is our job to help them make those connections. Super Hero- a fictional character who has amazing powers or a very heroic person. I cannot fly but I have been able to interact with so many of the students, I have been blessed to be able to work with. Anyone who works with special needs to me is a super hero, you are using your powers for good to help these students have such great times learning, exploring and experiencing life to the fullest. Many of these students and adults look up to you as their heroes because you have the power to make them happy!

Will you help cheer me on at the Holyoke St. Patrick's Day Road Race by supporting individuals on all abilities - so that they know how super they are! See why I run.

We all have the POWER to be super! Become a WillPower Warrior by helping individuals with different abilities reach their full cabaility.