Deija McLean knew since she was in high school that she wanted to work with children with disabilities. Growing up, she volunteered at a school for children with disabilities andContinue reading “Student Spotlight — Meet Deija McLean”
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Family Spotlight – Meet the Karrers
When Leslie and Mason Karrer first married 11 years ago, the Thompson Center was still very much in its infancy. Had a close family member not lived in Columbia andContinue reading “Family Spotlight – Meet the Karrers”
Student Spotlight — Mark Tapia
Autism, and helping those on the spectrum, has always been an important part of Mark Tapia’s life. He even plans on making it an integral part of his career. InContinue reading “Student Spotlight — Mark Tapia”
Supporter Spotlight — Tom and Winnie Davis
When Tom and Winnie Davis learned that their young grandson Mason was showing potential signs of autism, their first thought was to look toward to the University of Missouri forContinue reading “Supporter Spotlight — Tom and Winnie Davis”
Researcher Spotlight: Dr. Kerri Nowell
Dr. Kerri Nowell’s experiences with disability began early in her life. Growing up as one of six children, Nowell’s younger brother was born with a hearing impairment. Nowell credits theseContinue reading “Researcher Spotlight: Dr. Kerri Nowell”
Faculty Spotlight — Dr. Jennifer Sykes
Dr. Jennifer Sykes has always known that she had a passion for parenting dynamics and helping parents understand their children’s behaviors. Growing up in a large extended family, Sykes wasContinue reading “Faculty Spotlight — Dr. Jennifer Sykes”
Faculty Spotlight — Dr. Kerri Nowell
Growing up in the Middle Eastern country of Oman, Dr. Kerri Nowell’s experiences with disability and how different cultures treat disability began early. One of six children, Nowell’s younger brotherContinue reading “Faculty Spotlight — Dr. Kerri Nowell”
Family Spotlight—Meet the Garijos
The world is a big place, but the power of technology, and the love of family, is making it smaller every day. Erika and Denis Garijo were living in theirContinue reading “Family Spotlight—Meet the Garijos”
Researcher Spotlight: Dr. Janine Stichter
Who: Dr. Janine Stichter, professor of special education, MU College of Education Bio: Dr. Stichter grew up in Davenport, IA and received her education from the University of Iowa. Dr.Continue reading “Researcher Spotlight: Dr. Janine Stichter”
Family Spotlight — Meet the Jacksons
It took less than a week into his kindergarten year for Kameryn Jackson’s teachers and parents, Bryan and Kristina, to know something was wrong. Kameryn was showing aggressive behavior towardContinue reading “Family Spotlight — Meet the Jacksons”