Here is the latest KC Star Letter to the Editor - Nov. 19, 2009
‘A wonderful influence’
A hearty congratulations to Sarah Sherman and all those who helped her along the path towards induction into the National Honor Society (11/13, A1, “Big smiles for a big honor”). Sarah is a shining example of the new philosophy of parents and schools in partnership — parents working in tandem with teams of educators in support of the student’s unique talents is paying dividends for all involved.
With her work as a peer mentor and her 40 hours of community service, Sarah is a contributing member to her school and community. Sarah shows us that people with Down syndrome need not be relegated to just receiving services from others.
The Down Syndrome Guild routinely references the peer mentor program at Blue Valley North High school when presenting best practices for educating students with Down syndrome.
And how is Sarah faring as a tutor? I can tell you that with Sarah’s help, my son Jack Murphy is maintaining an A average in Earth and Space Science. Sarah is a wonderful influence on us all.
Bridget Murphy
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