As I have mentioned before, I have not been trained to be a teacher, but I have been working really hard trying to find ways to make my kiddo enjoy reading and learning more entertaining and applicable. Putting Ms. Renee's brain power and mine together, we came up with the idea of researching famous Deaf individuals...hoping to develop a sense of belonging and endless possibilities.
would help her not feel so isolated.
The person we researched was Heidi Zimmer. She is a famous mountaineer, in attempt to conquer all 7 summits of the world...accomplishing some of them already. She also, along with a group of 35 other women, engaged in a cross-country biking expedition dedicated to celebrating and promoting the physical, mental, and emotional health of girls ages 9-18 for "Women on the Move".
Trying to expand our kiddo's perspective even more, we were able to email Heidi Zimmer, herself. I figured she was a busy lady, but she got back to us right a way. Watching my kiddo read Heidi Zimmer's response Friday morning melted my heart. She was so excited and was jumping around telling everyone.
These are the moments that I think every teacher lives for. This interpreter had that moment and I am so blessed!!
