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Denise
and Magda - what a dynamic duo who hosted the End of the Year
celebration on Saturday, May 19, 2007 at the Airport Miami Hilton.
There were over 125 attendees who engaged in celebrating successes
during the 2006-2007 school year. Kudos to them both! |
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Dr. Barbetta, Melanie,
Magda, and Denise collaboratively provided support to 89 mentoring teams
this year. The program has grown from 25 in 2002.
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What a winning combination - from the Office of Professional
Development - thank you Edda for all your help always! We all cannot
wait to see pictures of the baby - welcome baby to the Project GATE
family. |
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out Table 3 enjoying of the celebration and the delicious breakfast that
included Fresh Fruit
Macédoine with Mint, Assorted Individual
Cereals, Scrambled Eggs with Chives, Home-Fried Potatoes With Diced Bell
Peppers, French Toast with Warm Maple Syrup, Crispy Bacon and Link
Sausage, and Assorted Breakfast Bakeries. YUM! |
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Linda and her mentee, Flemens rejoiced in being paired together.
Flemens profusely thanked his mentor during Dr. Joan Wynne's
Presentation - Reflections of Lasting Partnerships |
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Rodriguez who contributed a newsletter article enjoyed the celebration
alongside Denise and Magda. |
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Maria and her mentor Tania share their smiles of success. |
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Kudos
to all the graduates of Florida International University, our PDP
Partners! |
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We can feel the love -
Viviana and her mentee, Clemestine rejoiced in this celebration. What a
successful year for this dynamic duo! |
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Dr. Wynne successfuly
bonded us together in October 2006 and led us on a journey of reflecting
on our success at the End of the Year Celebration. Thank you Dr. Wynne! |
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Barbara and her mentor, Mary send warm hellos
to all! |
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On Thursday, January 17th, 2007, John Woodward
was selected from over 250 coaches to receive the third annual Carole
McArthur Coach of the Year Award by Special Olympics Miami-Dade County Executive
Director Mark E. Thompson.
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On April 21, 2007 in Louisville, Kentucky,
Evelys Ubiera,
Project GATE mentor,
represented Florida as the Council for Exceptional Children Teacher of the Year.
Evelys Ubiera opens doors for her students with
significant disabilities to high school classes
and activities, employment, and the community.
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On Thursday, February 2007, Project GATE mentee
Rafael Mendiola
at Fienberg-Fisher Elementary, was recognized as
Rookie Special Education Teacher of the Year
by the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), Miami
Chapter 121.
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