Michael's Journey

Have you noticed an increase of families that you work with that have anxiety and mental health concerns?

We are going to hear from a few crucial members of one team. Together they will share the ebb and flow of their journey designed to meet Michael's ever changing needs and to provide a meaningful education.

Be amazed as you listen to one strong and courageous student share about his unique needs and what supports are helpful to accommodate those needs. It won't take you long to discover how well he knows himself, his strong determination to do his best even in the midst of extreme challenges and his commitment to helping others.

Perseverance and determination are a couple of ways to describe Janet. There are no stumbling blocks too high for her. She will just find ways to move around them, over them and sometimes right through them and keep on going. One of Janet's many quotes that she lives by and describe her well is,

"Get Up, Dress Up, Show Up and Never Give Up"

Be inspired by Janet!

Hear how and what individual services and supports are used to help Michael access the curriculum in his least restrictive environment and make adequate progress in the general education curriculum.

Listen to how Michael's mental health team is supporting him to develop resiliency so that he can reach the goals that he has set for his future.

Our hope is that others may be better understood and supported because of Team Michael's generous hearts allowing all of us into their lives.

Janet, Michael's Mom: teammichaeljourney@gmail.com

Jo, Michael's Tutor: michaelstutor@gmail.com

Sandy Brickner: sandyb@ocecd.org

Valorie Dombroskas: valoried@ocecd.org

A special thank you goes out to Valorie Dombroskas for her many hours behind the scenes spent editing the recordings. We couldn't have done this without you!