This week, we’re heading over to the CG MS Hive, where the wonderful team of Center Program staff are dedicated to making every day awesome for the CG MS Hornets who learn in Center Programs.
Get to know the team! In this blog, you’ll meet Michael Vess, Melissa Grimes, Hala Wahab, Kazhal Qadir, and Bertha Prieto.
Michael Vess, Center Program Lead
Hometown: Denver, CO
Favorite Part of the Job: Working with these amazing kids and modifying work to meet their needs
Why special education is important: The students in the center program bring me so much joy. I find it extremely important to help in teaching them skills that will improve their quality of life.
Currently Watching: Schitt’s Creek and The Boys
Recent Fun Activities in Center Programs: Made ice cream, went on a treasure hunt, Trick or treating
Funniest Thing a Student Said in Class: "Mr. Vess stole Granny's Car!" (I didn't, I swear...)
Melissa Grimes, CP Support Specialist
Hometown: Ohio
Favorite Part of the Job: Helping our students reach their full potential
Why Special Education is Important: I believe we all have a unique and necessary place at the table
Favorite Quarantine Treat: Soup
Favorite Vacation Spot: Nelson's ledge in Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Funniest Thing a Student Has Said: When asked to say "Good Morning" on Talker, and responding with "No way, good bye, see you later!"
Hala Wahab, CP Support Specialist
Hometown: Los Angeles
Favorite Part of the Job: A Ha moments, the students, Our great team!
Why is special education important? Reaching every child!
Favorite Quarantine Treat: Fruits, nuts, and chocolate
Fun activity you’ve recently done in Center Programs: Cooking and Science
Currently Watching: Schitt’s Creek
Favorite Vacation Spot: Athens, Greece
Kazhal Qadir, CP Support Specialist
Hometown: Kurdistan
Favorite Part of the Job: Helping kids learn
What Brought You To This Work? I especially like to work with kids that need extra support
Favorite Quarantine Treat: Making traditional Kurdish Food
Fun activity you’ve recently done in Center Programs: Yoga
Currently Watching: My Girl's Friend
Favorite Quarantine Activity: Gardening
Bertha Prieto, CP Support Specialist
Hometown: Parral, Chihuahua
Favorite Part of the Job: Working with all of the kids!
What Brought You To This Work? Because I like to help the students who need it the most.
Favorite Quarantine Treat: Hot Cheetos
Fun activity you’ve recently done in Center Programs: Cooking Lessons every week!
Currently reading: RenaSer (Reborn) by Tania Karam
Favorite Vacation Spot: The beach