Nov. 2024 | Vol. 4 Iss. 11
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FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND UNIFIED AMBASSADORS PROGRAM ALL ABOUT INCLUSION AND BELONGING By Becky Ginos | becky.g@thecityjournals.com
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omething special happened on the Farmington High School stage Oct. 24 and it was pure joy. The Davis School District’s first-of-its-kind Unified Ambassador event was the culmination of a two-day process to select students in specialized education programs to serve as district ambassadors for the Unified Sports programs that promote belonging and inclusion in schools. A group dance by the 12 participants to “Friend Like Me” kicked off the program followed by individual talent performances. Radio and TV personality Casey Scott was MCEE. The students had rehearsed the dance the night before and also participated in leadership interviews with district leaders, including Assistant Superintendent, Logan Toone. Judges were: • Dr. Timothy Best, Healthy Lifestyles Director for DSD. • Dr. Logan Toone, Assistant Su-
perintendent. • Lisa Wall, one of the directors of Special Education. • Belinda Kuck, who worked in DSD for 33 years before retiring recently. • Lisa Frost, Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity. “Unified pairs kids with special needs with peer supporters,” said Heidi Murdock of the Murdock Foundation that supports the program. “These kids will be spokespeople and have leadership training with the Special Olympics and school board to spread awareness. It’s a game changer to the environment at the schools.” Murdock said the Ambassador Continued page 5 Sarah Cheney sings and dances to “Just Sing,” at the Unified Ambassador event. Cheney enjoys performing at CenterPoint Theatre and playing Unified Sports through Special Olympics. Courtesy photo
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