We would like to share with you, a news clip from our local WLTX TV station by Lauren Talarico.

Teacher Born With Down Syndrome Breaks Stereotypes

Congratulations, to Bryann Burgess and her family!

 

“Your journey never ends. Life has a way of changing things in incredible ways.”

-Alexander Volkov

Without all of you.... this would be impossible...

A special thanks to Kindermusik International, for creating such wonderful teaching materials and classroom materials for us to learn and grow from, and to share with others the magic of how 'a good beginning' never ends.

Thank you to CarolinaLIFE, and the folks at the University of South Carolina for your support and guidance throughout this continuing process. Without you, this opportunity wouldn't exist.

Also, thank you to the parents and teacher staff at Harmony School, who so graciously shared their children with us so the spirit of the class could be captured, paired hand in hand with Bryann's passion for life, learning, and teaching.

Congratulations, Bryann! You are truly an inspiration to us all, and your passion and love for learning is outstanding. Thank you for bringing your authenticity to class, for becoming the beautiful young lady you were created to be, and thank you for teaching from the utmost compassion and from your heart for these children.

To Bryann's parents....a huge thank you to you, who have shared in this incredible journey with Bryann longer than anyone else. You are the true heroes, here. And we congratulate you both, on raising a beautiful, outstanding, and very talented daughter.

Congratulations, Bryann!! You are outstanding!!

Alison Trotter

To read the article Click here: http://www.wltx.com/news/article/121995/2/Teacher-Born-With-Down-Syndrome-Breaks-Sterotypes

Dear Readers,

Part of our journey together at Notable Accomplishments, is to share in the celebration of your story, too.  We would like to hear from you. We believe that when sharing a story about our lives, it is not truly complete unless we share about the journey along the way, about the stepping stones that have brought us to where we are today.

The first remarkable story we'd like to share with you, comes to us by way of  Jeannie Castillo, a Kindermusik director, educator and maestro all the way from the Philippines. Her love for her son, Jamie, has inspired us to continue our vision in what we do during this apprenticeship, and how we support Kindermusik International's new project for those with special needs and their families--a project called Kindermusik for Every Child.

 

Jeannie shares her story:

Click here for Jeannie's inspirational story

 Jeannie Castillo is actively involved in this new digital endeavor for Kindermusik International, and remains an inspiration to everyone not only because of her story, but for the authentic passion she shares in proactively reaching all children with Kindermusik, even with children who have special needs, great and small.

Stay Tuned to hear this beautiful story, from a very sweet family, that will unfold in just a short while...

Until then...take some time to get to know Jeannie Castillo, a remarkable mother and Kindermusik educator, whose family's story will capture your heart, and inspire your world with her passion for sharing music with all children, of all capabilities, and their loving families.

Jeannie Castillo

"I love teaching Kindermusik, because it combines my love for learning and music, while honoring parents and children, families, in the learning process . . . to me, there is nothing more beautiful than seeing a child dancing in his mother’s or father’s arms, feeling completely and totally happy and secure.  I am so blessed that I get to share in these precious moments of our Kindermusik families . . . Kindermusik is truly a magical experience that I am privileged to share with the children and families in our community.”  -Jeannie Castillo

   To find out more about Kindermusik in the Philippines, please visit:

 http://www.teacherjeannieandcompany.com/teacher_jeannie.html

Jeannie shares her story:

http://yourjourneyalongtheway.blogspot.com/2011/03/jeannie-castillo-shares-her-journey.html

To share your story, e-mail us at notableaccomplishments@gmail.com

Dear Readers,

It's hard to believe that, with nearly 60 blog posts, over a hundred classes with Bryann by my side, and hours of one on one training with her, that it's only been a year and a half. We've done so much in that time frame, and we are still making great strides and spinning forward with full force to more accomplishments!

As you may know, the purpose of this blog has not been to document the perfect about this apprenticeship, because you won't find that here, but to simply celebrate and acknowledge the progress that we've made. Of course, this isn't just an online diary of the perfect, but simply the good paired with the struggle, which makes a journey a journey. A story, a story.

  And what a beautiful one it is.

Thank you for taking part in this journey, and continuing with us as it unfolds...

Telling you here, on a blog-page, wouldn't suffice enough to mention how this process has charged me to many different levels, both personally and the way I operate as a business.  

Bryann Burgess, has stood by my side in class, with passion like no other, and a determination to learn.  She actively participates and engages in all musical activities with the children and families we serve. 

She is living her life with passion, and she is a natural at teaching.

She is leading and creating, and just like anyone else, she is filled with love and joy as she pursues her true passions.

I am honored to know her, to have her as a 'side-kick' and I'm excited for her future!

"Press forward. Do not stop, do not linger in your journey,

but strive for the mark set before you."
-George Whitefield

The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams"

-Eleanore Roosevelt

"Keep your dreams alive. Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe."

-Gail Devers

You are doing it, Bryann! Keep following your dreams and being true to who you are and who you want to be. You're a shining star, and a beautiful example to others. I am proud of you. I'm honored to have witnessed your sheer determination to be your very best.  Your progress in teaching has astounded me, and the world, and there's no telling where you'll be next! Congratulations on all you've accomplished during this apprenticeship!

Love to you dearly,

Alison Trotter