Why GiGi’s – Kylee’s Story

I am the proud mama of a sassy little 1.5 year old girl that demands all the attention and the step-mama of the two most incredible boys. If you don’t know where I am, you can almost always find me buried in a book or completely captivated by a true crime podcast. I have two pugs, Olive and Otis, that stink up my house but warm up my heart. I am a Chicago Blackhawks hockey fan and my dream is to hear “Chelsea Dagger” blaring over the speakers at the United Center.   

As a former Elementary Special Education Teacher, my passion for disability advocacy inevitably led me to the world of GiGi’s playhouse as a volunteer. I was #GenerationG before I knew about it and the inclusion of others has always been one of my guiding principles. There is so much to be learned by everyone and the world would be quite a dark place without the shine of all different lights. I was always (and continue to) advocate for the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities in all walks of life, but most specifically in the general education classroom. Let me be your IEP advocate! 

I am so excited for the launch of GiGi’s Playhouse SLC and can’t wait to change the way the wold views Down Syndrome.