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 * //Dear Parents & Students,//**
 * //My name is Sheryl Ross and I am your new transitional and functional skills teacher at Ketchikan High School. I am also a mother of eleven adult children with ten grandchildren. My husband and I recently moved from Oregon where I completed Southern Oregon University’s Masters of Education and Special Education Program as well as Eastern Oregon University to complete an English Second Language Endorsement.//**


 * //I have a mother’s heart for students and my hope is to work together to best meet our students’ academic and life-skill goals. I have found as a mother and teacher of children with dual-exceptionalities; building skills along with building pride and value in each student takes community partnerships. I am excited to have a part in your successes and to build on each gift and unique talents.//**


 * //In order to gain the fullest experience possible, I would like to spend time in the working community and our beautiful natural surroundings to build a comfort of awareness and understanding of what our community can offer to each student and their families. I have a catering background as well, and look forward to menu planning, managing a budget, cooking and building safe household management skills. Our classroom experiences will emulate the safety and structure of home-life-skills to include: academic growth, functional and life skills, service to our community, along with respect and kindness of one another.//**


 * //If you are interested in talking with me, I would welcome the opportunity to talk to you. I look forward to meeting your family and you. Please invite your family to visit our classroom, share your talents, and enjoy our field trips and to be a part of many rewarding activities throughout the year. I am sure this year will be a fun and rewarding experience.//**
 * //With Warm Regards,//**

sheryl.ross@kgbsd.org 808-896-3501
 * Sheryl Ross**

** // "The greatest challenge in serving students who are twice exceptional is the perception of most educators that giftedness and special needs are distinct, separate conditions." // ** ** // -Marty Hougen, Ph.D. // **

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