Reflections from Harriett Hinton, Volunteer and Friend

"I was fortunate to be a part of the It's OK to be Different program when it was implemented in the Fair Haven school district by founder Laraine Gaunt. During that time, we introduced the Understanding Disabilities portion of the curriculum. As a parent, it was a wonderful experience to help in the clasroom and see the reaction of the children to our many role-playing activities and the guest speakers. Being involved on that level allowed me to continue the teaching at home with my own children. Now, 30 years later, I am still involved in the program as a guest speaker or a visiting reader in the classroom. The addition of the Celebrating Cultures and the Anti-Bullying crriculum to It's OK make it such an attractive teaching tool which addresses many issues that young people face today. I am grateful for the opportunity I have had over the years to work with this wonderful program and its founder!"