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As you know #GenerationG is a conscious decision to be better every day; be accepting, be generous, be kind. On Wednesday, Nancy and GiGi presented the prestigious #GenerationG award to Cardinal O\u2019Hara High School in Buffalo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cardinal O\u2019Hara High School has demonstrated a commitment to acceptance by creating and implementing the innovative St. Margaret\u2019s Scholar Program. A first-of-its-kind program, the St. Margaret\u2019s Scholar Program is an inclusive special education program. The program pairs scholars with intellectual and developmental disabilities with a peer mentor who supports the scholars both academically and socially. Gratifying for both scholars and mentors, the program has instilled a sense of inclusivity\u2014exactly what #GenerationG represents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cCardinal O\u2019Hara is leading the way for inclusion in Catholic schools,\u201d said Nancy Gianni. \u201cGiGi would have loved to have been a St. Margaret Scholar, but the Catholic schools near where we live were not ready for that. In fact, the biggest issue was the other parents who did not want a child \u2018like GiGi\u2019 in their child\u2019s classroom. I am so grateful to see a Catholic school embracing our kids!\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Joleen Dimitroff, Principal of Cardinal O\u2019Hara, was instrumental in creating the St. Margaret\u2019s Scholar Program, citing that the initiative aligned with the principles of inclusion, compassion, and social responsibility \u2013 all principles central to Catholic education. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Below is a local Buffalo news station’s interview with Nancy and GiGi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/youtu.be\/UmWRykOhSLw?si=jucl6jDP4LpGxBA5<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Gigi's Playhouse helps celebrate Cardinal O'Hara High School<\/strong><\/strong>WKBW TV | Buffalo, NY234 views \u00b7 yesterday