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Mary Eileen is the
Transition Coordinator for Bay Arenac Intermediate School District and
teachers, parents, community agency personnel, and colleagues have all
benefited from her knowledge and expertise. Mary Eileen has provided
community training and operated a licensed day care program providing
job skills as well as encouraging students to think about training
opportunities beyond high school by providing tours. Mary Eileen has
been involved in the MI Connections pilot program to help students stay
in school. She has promoted leadership and advocacy activities for
students. She has implemented innovative programs such as “Stories of
Hope” to promote student self-advocacy.
Mary Eileen has
assisted middle schools in implementing “Reality Store” and collaborates
to provide a Student Transition Conference. She has assisted in setting
up high school clubs promoting successful transition to adult life:
Transition Central and Career Club. She has helped to develop a
Post-Secondary program at the Bay Arenac ISD. Mary Eileen has
established a community Transition Council that disseminates community
agency information. She has organized parent night speakers covering
many important topics. She also has been involved with the accreditation
process through North Central Association.
Even
with her busy schedule, Mary Eileen finds time to mentor young adults.
She is a Special Olympics Volleyball Coach, and is a mentor to Sarah.
Always the optimist, Mary Eileen sees the positives in individuals and
situations, she really cares about others and helps them to reach their
fullest potential. As you can see, Mary Eileen is an absolutely
outstanding individual and I am sure that David would be proud and agree
that she is very deserving of this award. Congratulations Mary Eileen!
Linda Ratliff, MTSA President 07-08
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