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Question: What is your favorite subject in school?
What are some things your teachers do to make
school fun and engaging?
Paloma: My favorite subject is science. I loved my
fifth grade teacher Mrs. Ferraro. She had a good
attitude all the time and she was really encouraging.
She rewarded us with class Dojo points and "Mrs.
Ferraro's fortune".
Question: Paloma, you were recently honored with
one of CEC's Yes I Can awards for your leadership in
Florida. (Read more about it here:
http://www.cec.sped.org/About-Us/CEC-Award-
Programs/Yes-I-Can-Awards/Celebrate). Why do
you think that being an advocate or a voice for
students, particularly students with visual
impairments or deafblindness is important?
Paloma: Advocacy helps bring attention to big issues for people in need.
Question: What is a favorite memory or experience you had from the CEC
convention in St. Louis?
Paloma: My favorite moment was meeting the Yes I Can Recipients,
especially Riley and Alex.
Question: Paloma and Elizabeth, you recently traveled to Washington, D.C.
to be a part of the CEC leadership and legislative summit. We have seen
some great stories coming out about your work on the Hill. Tell us a story
about your visit to the Hill. What will you remember? How would you describe
the experience to others?
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