Kelly SkinnerAppalachian State University

Bachelor in ScienceSpecial Education, Adapted Curriculum

My InspirationMy Godfather, Uncle Mike

Infant-High School Age Experiences

Volunteering at Special Olympics Bowling

Frequently babysit for the Wright Family: www.itstartswithavoice.com who have two children with Down syndrome

Volunteering at Down Syndrome Association of Greater Charlotte Annual Holiday Party

Volunteering at Camp Shriver in Wilmington, NC

Student Teaching: Life Skills Class

Seven years volunteering at Lincoln County Special Olympics

Care package sent overseas created by my students with parent participation

Field trip to Catawba Science Center

COOKING! MUSIC!

Appvocate Volunteer

* During my educational career at ASU I volunteered for the SDAP program which allows students with Intellectual Disabilities to attend college through a two year program. This particular student was a recent graduate of Watauga High School and was able to take CPR, Life guarding and Appalachian Music Studies classes. My volunteer job consisted of one hour a week spending time with this student in the community visiting the library and various shops in Boone. I provided extra tutoring help to this student and provided assistance with money skills. More importantly, I helped her have a fulfilling college experience that everyone deserves! More information can be found at: www.sdap.appstate.edu

Specially Designed Academics Teacher; Functional Academics

March 2014: My students were crowned Prom King & Queen!

Helping my students to become as independent as possible by teaching vital life skills and job skills daily

Exceptional Children Buddy Club Advisor & Project UNIFY Liason

Special Education Advisor; Best Buddies Club at Coastal Christian High School