Monthly Archives: August 2020

Welcoming back our Heroes at Work!

Today is the first day of inservice for the Elizabeth Lee Black School staff. I thought that I’d share my opening remarks with you as this week’s blog. Maureen Good morning and welcome! So here we are today, at a … Continue reading

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The Many Challenges of Mask Wearing

All of us are struggling with wearing a mask, but it is a unique challenge for teachers, para educators (assistants), and therapists who work directly with our children. They are engaged with our students for six hours per day and … Continue reading

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Dr. Gertrude Barber: Erie’s Woman of the Century

Dr. Gertrude Barber was selected by the Erie Times News as Erie’s Woman of the Century this weekend! I think back to 1952 when children with disabilities were not eligible to attend school. Dr. Barber, as a psychologist for the … Continue reading

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Research Updates

As you are sitting outdoors enjoying this beautiful weather, I thought that you might enjoy reading these two research articles that I found very interesting. Autism genes may play key role in development of amygdala  Infants’ brain waves may foretell … Continue reading

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Support your favorite causes during Erie Gives!

Erie Gives is tomorrow, August 11th! Last week, I shared the videos of the Approved Private School and Preschool virtual tours that highlighted our technology, updated gym, classrooms and other facilities that generous donations have helped to fund. Now, we’re … Continue reading

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