Tag: Spotlight
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HDI Staff Spotlight on Adam Potter
For much of his college career, Adam Potter struggled to find the right path. Despite being an avid musician, he didn’t feel like his initial music performance major was a good fit. After changing his major several times, something clicked when he found Broadcasting and Electronic Media. “I don’t like things with one answer. I’m…
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HDI staff spotlight on Carolyn Wheeler
Carolyn Wheeler’s heart broke when she came across a book called Christmas in Purgatory on her mom’s bookshelf. The book was a photographic essay on the conditions in large, state institutions in the Northeast for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It was first published in 1966. She later had a job in such an institution in…
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50th Anniversary Spotlight on Kathy Sheppard-Jones
HDI expertise is found throughout the counties of Kentucky. I am proud of our strong network, and of our ability to find common threads upon which to build even stronger coalitions. Kathy Sheppard-Jones – Executive Director How did you come to know HDI? I had just graduated from UK and was looking for a job.…
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50th Anniversary Spotlight on Jeff White
HDI is a place where opportunity and possibility meet to make change possible; a place where collaborators of varying backgrounds and perspectives join to address challenges that none of us alone could conquer; a place where disappointment goes to perish. Jeff White – Project Director How did you come to know HDI? My first exposure…
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50th Anniversary Spotlight on Lou-Ann Land
As long as there are barriers to a fully inclusive society, HDI will be around to knock them down! In an odd way, I look forward to the day HDI does not need to exist. Lou-Ann Land – Technical Assistance Specialist How did you come to know HDI? As a teacher, I participated in SPLASH…
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50th Anniversary Spotlight on Jaime Grove
Take as much in as you can. Utilize the wealth of knowledge and experience HDI has to offer. That is one of HDI’s greatest strengths – the variety of backgrounds, knowledge and experiences that each person brings to the table. Jaime Grove – Research & Development Associate How did you come to know HDI? I…
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50th Anniversary Spotlight on Angela Cooper
The possibilities are endless with the collaborative efforts of the HDI team! Angela Cooper – Child Care Administrator How did you come to know HDI? I found out about HDI after becoming employed with Child Care Aware. How long have you been at HDI and what is your role? I have worked at HDI for…
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50th Anniversary Spotlight on Bethany Davis
HDI is a community that deeply cares about the growth, development, and well-being of all people by ensuring they have resources and supports for high quality of life. Bethany Davis – Child Care Administrator How did you come to know HDI? I learned about HDI after being hired with Child Care Aware. How long have…
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50th Anniversary Spotlight on Rongxiu Wu
HDI will embody higher and higher importance in the U.S., as well as in the world, in the future. Rongxiu Wu – Research Assistant How did you come to know HDI? Self-exploration How long have you been at HDI and what is your role? I have been working as a research assistant in HDI for…
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50th Anniversary Spotlight on Becky Slone
HDI assists Kentuckians, but is also influential nationwide in their research and development of early childhood resources. The people who work with the various projects within HDI are experts in their field. Becky Slone – Quality TA Specialist How did you come to know HDI? I was hired by HDI in October 2005 when they…