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| Kevin (seated) is surrounded by Andes Central School PreK-1 students and Coach Adam VanValkenburgh and his assistant Janice Armstrong (standing behind Kevin). |
For 3 years Kevin Allen, has enjoyed being a Volunteer Assistant
Coach for the Pre-K through Kindergarten gym class at Andes Central School. “I love the kids!” he shared
and is using this opportunity to develop his independence and become skilled at
using praise to encourage others, both are personal goals of his.
At the beginning of each class Kevin places markers for where
children should stand. Then the children, ready for “warm up”, follow Kevin’s
lead as he guides them through a series of exercises that he has selected and
practiced at home. Kevin enthusiastically encourages the children if they have
difficulty with an activity exclaiming, “You can do it!”
“Kevin is just phenomenal. He is always up for new challenges,
willing to try new things and be involved” stated Coach VanValkenburgh. “This
class is focused on what you can do instead of what you can’t.”
To view more photos of Kevin and the Andes Central School gym class: http://www.flickr.com/photos/delarc/sets/72157640594216084/
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