of my professors were ready to help me, but I had
to be able to tell them what exactly I needed. I
graduated from DeVry in 2011 with honors holding an Associate of Science in Computer Networking Systems. I will be going back to college
in the future; at that time, I am sure new challenges and opportunities will present themselves.
Q: What do you consider your greatest accomplishments?
Katie: I am alive today; few of us know
when our last day here is. I try to focus on small
accomplishments, I made my friend laugh when
she was sad, or I memorized that new route to
walk. Going to college and graduating has been a
big accomplishment, because for so many years
it looked like I wasn't going to go anywhere in life.
Recently, I passed my literary braille transcriber
certification; with this I can give braille to more
students.
Q: You have had many successes in your
life. What motivates you?
Katie: God and the love of the people
around me. God gave me this hand, whatever
cards I get; I must play them to the best of my
ability. To appreciate success, you must know failure. To appreciate love, you must feel lonely. I am
motivated by God, I am here to bring glory to him,
not myself. I have an ability to help others; therefore, I shall.
Q: What advice do you have for teachers of students with visual impairments as we begin a new
school year?
Katie: We are people, people who happen
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