I am sure that everyone knows now that we have a new Program Specialist for the Deaf and Blind for the Department of Education, Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services (BEESS). Prior to taking the position at DOE, Leanne worked as the Itinerant Teacher of the Visually Impaired and Orientation and Mobility Specialist for Flagler County. Besides wearing those two hats, Leanne was also the districts LATS(Local Assistive Technology Specialist) and the person who handled the students who were deaf and hard of hearing within the county. Let's see that's how many hats?? I believe 4!
On a personal note, I've been fortunate enough to have worked in the" trenches" with Leanne since she started in Flagler County in 2006. She contacted Outreach Services SRD, as we were known back in those days, to assist her with trainings or technical assistance or to discuss and brainstorm ideas that related to her students who were blind or visually impaired. The last time I visited her county, at her request, a few months before she took her new job, I was amazed at all she had accomplished for her students who were both deaf/hard of hearing and blind/visually impaired. I know that Flagler County really misses her .
I look forward to working with her in a new capacity and I think she is going to do wonderful job in her new position! Thank you Leanne for your services to the students who are blind and visually impaired in the State of Florida
earning my ears at Disney's Magic Kingdom
feeling like a 5 year old, even for a short time
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