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Maryland School for the Blind Educator Honored with National Award
Abigail du PonT was named Distinguished Educator of Blind Children by the National Federation of the Blind.
From the Maryland School for the Blind:
BALTIMORE, MD – Abigail du Pont, a teacher from The Maryland School for the Blind (MSB), has been named the Distinguished Educator of Blind Children by the National Federation of the Blind, Maryland Chapter.
du Pont, an instructor in the Infant & Toddler Early Learning program at MSB, was nominated for the prestigious award by parents of children who are blind or visually impaired, for her effective teaching strategies that enable students to reach their fullest potential, her diligence in promoting braille literacy skills and her dedication to her students.
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Throughout her 14 years of service at MSB, du Pont has been a strong advocate for quality education and early intervention. She routinely gives of herself and her time, often going above and beyond, to ensure that her students and their families receive the support they need during this key stage of their development.
Founded in 1853, The Maryland School for the Blind is a private, statewide resource center providing outreach, educational and residential programs to children and youth from infancy to age 21 who are blind or visually impaired including those with multiple disabilities. Annually the school serves 56 percent of the 1,700 students identified in Maryland who are blind or visually impaired through its on-campus and outreach programs.
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According to Dr. Michael Bina, MSB President, “We are very fortunate to have highly dedicated and talented individuals, like Abigail, on our staff. She is most deserving of this recognition and we are proud of her accomplishments. She plays a key role in advancing our mission by assisting our students to reach their fullest potential by preparing them to be as successful, independent and well-rounded contributing members of their communities as possible.”
The award was presented at the National Federation of the Blind’s Maryland state convention which was held in Baltimore October 28-30, 2016.
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