Posts by Beth Kazmierczak
Volunteer Spotlight: Melinda
My name is Melinda and I have always loved working with children with special needs. From volunteering as a high school student, to choosing a career as an occupational therapy assistant. As a COTA, I have worked for Stark County Board of DD as well as Stark and Summit County Educational Service Centers. I currently…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Kayla H.
Hi, I’m Kayla! I’m a preschool Intervention Specialist at T.C. Knapp Elementary in the Perry Local School District. I’m local to the Canton area, graduating from Jackson HS in 2007. I have my master’s degree in Special Education with a specialization in Autism Spectrum Disorders. Outside of teaching, I spend a lot of time serving…
Read MoreWhy GiGi’s? By Canton Board Member, Christina
Between August 2015-March 2017 sometimes I would ask “why”. I wish someone had been counting how many times these thoughts flashed through my head. Why was my 3rd daughter born with Down syndrome. Why were we chosen for this journey? Why did we have to deal with the uncertainty of having a child with a disability? Until one day I…
Read MoreJoin us for Ladies Night Out!
Get your girls together and join us on Friday, February 1, 2019 for our Second Annual Ladies Night Out featuring the Cleveland Keys, Dueling Pianos in the beautiful Piazza at La Pizzaria in Canton! The evening will consist of live entertainment by the All Request Dueling Pianos, The Cleveland Keys and include a delicious pasta…
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