TEACHERS IN ACTION

(HAPPY DAY’S WITH LEANNA PRESENTATION)

Keisha Baptiste

Keisha.Baptiste@knights.ucf.edu

April 24,2010

EEX 4070

INTRODUCTION TO THE SETTINGMost of the time Leanna and I spent together was in my neighborhood at my house, and her aunt and uncle’s house who live across the street.

A LITTLE ABOUT ME!

I am a 22 year old student with a little girl of my own on the way.

My husband is in the US Navy, making me a military wife.

I love creating and teaching projects with children.

I love being outdoors and enjoying nature.My favorite sound is joyful laughter.

I love helping others and having a positive impact on their lives.

A LITTLE ABOUT LEANNA!Leanna is 9 years old.

She is of Puerto Rican heritage.

She is diagnosed with down syndrome.

She speaks whatever is on her mind.

She loves to laugh and eat sweets.

Her favorite thing to do is watch Barbie movies and play with Barbie dolls.

THE THINGS WE DID!

Leanna and I got together about once every other week, we watched movies

and colored!

BAKED COOKIES!

ATE TOO MANY SWEETS! In which we LOVED

AND PLAYED WITH PLENTY OF BARBIES.

LEANNA’S EFFECT ON ME!

Leanna had a major effect on me, she has become apart of my family. I love when she comes over and gives me great big hugs with her beautiful smile. She has

taught me how to enjoy the simplest things in life and the importance of making

new and diverse friends. Leanna taught me to never be afraid to show who I truly

am, and that life has so many precious moments. I still plan on hanging out with

Leanna even after this project is over. Not only have I made a difference in her life but she has made a difference in mine. I can honestly say she has become one of

my good friends.

THANKS FOR THE HAPPY DAYS LEANNA!