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Personal Statement: Special Olympics Activities

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I implemented Special Olympics activities and recreations for community events. In addition, I collaborated with school personnel and outside agencies to engage students in sports activities. These activities included track and field, bowling, appropriate social interaction with peers, adults, and school staff etc. I planned field trips for students in the surround communities and interfaced with communities’ organizers and school personnel to engage students in the events such as the Dixie Classic Fair, Santa Christmas Workshop, and going to the local museums etc.

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