Colleen O'Carroll

[CommunicationFIRST @Communica1st]

Have you contributed to our #VisibleAAC photo bank? If you are an #AACUser with a great photo of yourself &/or your #AAC, email it to [email protected] with “PHOTOS” in the subject line! On photos you post, you can tag us in a comment & include the hashtag, #VisibleAAC.

[Image: A smiling teacher places her arm around her student’s shoulder. The young boy, who is an AAC user, happily points to his t-shirt. He and his teacher are wearing CommunicationFIRST t-shirts that read “Speech does not make someone more human.”]

[Hauppauge Schools @HPS_Eagles]

On Wednesday, April 3rd, Hauppauge Schools participated in the “First Annual Cornhole Tournament” against West Islip. Dr. Murphy was recently joined by West Islip Superintendent, Dr. Paul Romanelli, to take a photo with the check that is going to the “Wounded Warrior Project.”

[Lee Ann Jung, PhD @leeannjung]

🌈 We can't claim we have a mission of social justice and equality in our schools if we aren't fully inclusive. #LeadInclusion #EdLeaders #Teachers #UDL #TeacherTwitter

[Lee Ann Jung, PhD @leeannjung]

🙌 Inclusion means #ALL belong. ALL learn. ALL succeed. #LeadInclusion #EdLeaders #Educators #UDL #TeacherTwitter

[ATS FCPS @ATS_FCPS]

Microsoft Translator is a free translation and transcription service that let's you have translated conversations. Thanks @mollie_kropp for the resource!

https://t.co/lzClB1ck7T

[U.S. Department of Education @usedgov]

Education should be the great equalizer, helping every student thrive - no matter their background, zip code, circumstance, or language they speak at home. #WednesdayWisdom

[Special Olympics @SpecialOlympics]

As we celebrate our Global Week of Inclusion, did you know that July is also #DisabilityPrideMonth? Learn more here: https://t.co/ok8kZ56yPl #ChooseToInclude

[Daniel M. Jones @TheAspieWorld]

Autism does not define a person, but it is a part of who they are. 🫶❤

Let's focus on the abilities, strengths, and talents of individuals with autism, and provide the necessary support for them to thrive. 🌟🌈🙌

#AutismStrengths #SupportAutism

[Nigel Barker @NigelBarker]

Let's create a more inclusive world together! Join Special Olympics athletes who are leading the #InclusionRevolution. Find out more & get involved in your region- https://t.co/xZdhgI12qe @SpecialOlympics @SOWG_Berlin2023

[Fairfax Schools 🌟 @fcpsnews]

FCPS celebrates the achievements of LGBTQIA+ icons from our community and around the world. See more about how FCPS provides a safe and respectful environment for all: https://t.co/3qdoMBVJ9N #OurFCPS

[Fairfax County Parks @fairfaxparks]

Did you know Clemyjontri Park has Virginia's first Liberty Swing? Watch this video where FCPA Executive Director Jai Cole and Supervisor John Foust discuss the importance of inclusion in the Parks.
📽️: https://t.co/hdE9xvKzVx

[Amy LaCrosse (she/her/hers) @aelacrosse]

This morning was perfect. Inclusion for the win!!! @RVESrobins 3rd and 4th graders enjoyed time at a fully accessible playground. Clemyjontri, thanks for having us!!

[Colleen O'Carroll @cocarroll89]

Writing activities can be hands on and interactive too. We created an ocean setting and wrote about what we saw in the ocean. @RVESrobins

[Colleen O'Carroll @cocarroll89]

Thank you @FCSEPTA for awarding me a Fairfax County SEPTA Mini-Grant to help my students! I am going to use the grant to purchase items to build upon communication skills and allow for communication partners to have access to AAC materials as well. @RVESrobins

[Colleen O'Carroll @cocarroll89]

My kids brighten my day! @RVESrobins

[Colleen O'Carroll @cocarroll89]

Gotta cool off after helping raise money for the Aussie Rescue of the Mid-Atlantic today. All of my Aussie friends deserve to find their perfect forever homes!

[Colleen O'Carroll @cocarroll89]

@aelacrosse @SOWG_Berlin2023 That sounds like an amazing experience!!!

[Colleen O'Carroll @cocarroll89]

Found a new book to add to my library! This will help boost my students confidence in themselves, as well as show them that they can do great things! #RepresentationMatters @RVESrobins @AlphabetLegends

[Veronica Del Bagno @P__Rockin_Robin]

A huge shout out to @cocarroll89 and all our staff who contributed to making the ⁦@RVESrobins⁩ International Night such a fantastic event to showcase so many of the RVES cultures! 🌍 https://t.co/Sgb0FpfPcD

[Colleen O'Carroll @cocarroll89]

Congrats to @aelacrosse for being named the outstanding administrator!!! Congrats to Veronica, Sam, Carol, Laura, Kristy, Shawna, Monique, and Brendan for being nominated and representing the awesomeness that is Rolling Valley! Hard work and Dedication is valued! @RVESrobins