'CAN DO attitude': Rockland BOCES Teacher Shoutout

WEST NYACK, NY — Great teachers matter. In Rockland County, we're fortunate to have teachers like the ones at the Kaplan Community Development Center.

KCDC is a community-based vocational program designed to prepare students, ages 16-22, for the transition from school to adult life. Students work on mastering a variety of vocational, social and communication skills to allow them to function as responsible, contributing workers in the community. An academic program is balanced with activities of daily living, work, and community skills. Assistance is provided to families for the transition to adult services.

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.

This submission comes from Janine Pickett, who nominated all the teachers in Building 6 at Rockland BOCES.

Teacher’s name

Entire Building 6 KCDC

How do you know the teacher?

I work as a Teacher Assistant there during the school year.

What does this person teach?

Life skills and community skills along with vocational skills

Why do you believe the teacher should be recognized or honored?

All the teachers in Building 6 of Rockland BOCES KCDC program are extremely dedicated to all their students. They help to empower kids ages 16-21 with special needs to feel they can contribute to their community. It is a CAN DO attitude all through the whole building!

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the teacher?

All these teachers take the time to get to know each and every student and work together as a team with related service providers, parents and support staff to make each and every student feel they belong and can succeed.

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