- Guest Speaker Jamie Jindra: MN State Academies for the Blind and Deaf
- Jamie is an Outreach Specialist for both of the MN State Academies.
- She has worked there for 16 years, most of that time as a teacher and has recently moved into this position.
- Jamie provided a very informational presentation about what both academies offer their students
- MSAD has kids from birth through age 22, MSAB has kids Kindergarten through age 22.
- There are 19 teachers at MSAD and 13 at MSAB
- There are 93 students at MSAD and 60 at MSAB
- Kids attend classes at both the academies and some classes at Faribault High School
- 40% of students live in the dorm’s weekdays.
- Both academies have strong afterschool programs including sports, music, international studies, and student council. They also have a Goalball travel team! Goalball is a sport specifically for vision impaired athletes.
- They have a 3-week long summer school every year
- They are having a mini triathlon this year at MSAB that has swimming, biking with special bikes, and a run portion.
- Family involvement is very important and both of the schools
- Jamie provided a great presentation and is passionate about the work they do at the Academies
- Rotarians in attendance had a lot of questions and input about the great work they do at both academies.
- Thanks, Jamie, for attending and presenting to the Rotary of Faribault.
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