“I asked God to help me find a place for Christopher.” – Leydi B. When your child doesn’t have the tools necessary to learn, what would you do? For Leydi, it meant searching for a school where her son Christopher would be comfortable so he wouldn’t cry every day as...
We all know as parents how difficult it can be to get our children out of the door in a timely manner. Mornings are exhausting and often leave parents feeling depleted, frustrated, guilty, anxious and the emotional list goes on! Did you know that establishing a routine in the morning,...
Who could have imagined that when we opened our doors in 1982 to 16 students that 40 years later we would have 54 students enrolled and expanded our services to include an adult program with 37 participants. Growing our mission would have been impossible without the assistance of those who...
At last year’s Legacy Gala, Suzanne Fernandez shared her family’s journey through the special education system. That evening, her daughter Melissa turned 21. While it was a happy day, it was also a very scary one for Suzanne as her parent. Turning 21 meant that at the end of the...
Follow Up from Mrs. Berkhammer: As we enter month two of the lunch program, I was thinking a little bit about JPII this time last year. What a difference a year’s time can make. We have definitely made progress! We have evolved and made huge strides in the right direction. ...
Exciting News from Mrs. Berkhammer: This year has been trying to say the least. Let us start by saying that since the start of this pandemic, we have always tried to find the positive in the mess of the past year. Some days are better than others. Just like everyone...
Teacher Excellence Endowment Fund Planned gifts are very personal. They come from the heart and provide donors with the opportunity to create their lasting legacy. While these gifts are often made as bequests, it is possible to provide a planned gift today so you can see its immediate impact. At...
“Exercise has a clear physical effect on our body; making us stronger, positively changing our health, and combating underlying health conditions” – Tara Simmons Help Us Improve Physical Health And Relieve Stress Through Adaptive Physical Education Program So many things have changed as a result of the COVID pandemic. For...
“We’ve never had anyone care for Molli the way that your staff does,” – Kellie G Before coming to John Paul II Center for Special Learning (JPII), Molli had a difficult time in school. Simply getting her on and off the bus became a challenge because she didn’t feel comfortable...
Tonight I dropped a Chromebook off at Orlando’s house. The Chromebook was all set up, connected and ready to go. I did all this leg work so Orlando would have a smooth transition. I did this so he could be ready for the first day of school. His family chose...
