Testimonial – Teacher

“I am so happy to support iCARE.  This is a wonderful program that helps every child at Jordan Jackson. When I was in school, children with challenges were not included in the school.  I remember feeling nervous when I met someone who had different challenges, not understanding why they were different, nor understanding how much we had in common.  Luckily for our children today, this attitude is not allowed.

Today including children is a way of life.  After 27 years of teaching, and most of those years being an inclusion teacher, I have come to realize the children who benefit the most are children who are in the “regular classroom”.   iCARE is a wonderful way for children to gain the information they need to understand that all people are different.  These differences are not scary or reason for concern.  The iCARE program helps children to understand what we all have in common, no matter our differences.  All children need to be respected, loved, and allowed to develop to be the best person they can be. iCARE does this.  It reaffirms the most important lesson we teach children all the time.

iCARE is also important because it brings together all members of the Mansfield Community; parents, teachers, and students.  Together we are affirming our desire to have everyone feel included, accepted and respected.  What a wonderful atmosphere for all children to grow and learn.  The iCARE program is a treasure in the Mansfield Schools.”

Bonnie Galvin, Third Grade Teacher, Jordan/Jackson Elementary School